As I begin my third year as a doctoral student, I increasingly find myself wishing that I could discuss the unique challenges and joys of being a woman of color in higher education with those that can relate. So I decided to do something about it! Are you a person of color involved in academia, either as an undergrad, graduate student, administrator, or professor? Are you interested in networking and sharing your stories? Then join this group!

This is a social and networking group for professionals and graduate students in counseling, psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, psychiatric nursing, school psychology, rehabilitation counseling, creative arts therapy, and other counseling related helping professions. This group should provide opportunities for networking, and hopefully a casual atmosphere for like minded individuals to get together. Please note: This group is only open to current post-graduate professionals an …

Extend your MBA network (and have a lot of fun doing so) beyond your own school! This is a group for MBA students that want to connect and party with other MBA students from all the schools in NYC ~ parties / social gatherings / speed dating / others!

Do you want to practice your English now that you've helped everyone else with their Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Portuguese? Meet with other young professionals and students in the Philadelphia area who are also interested in English conversation. We are native English speakers, international students and professionals, people who are new in town, singles, and people who love to travel.  We get together for English conversation, games, and other fun activities. All levels are welcome, …

Weekly DesignDays design events for student hackers, designers, entrepreneurs, and anyone else who’s feeling saucy! We will think, talk, and do design, technology, and entrepreneurship. Note: the goal of DesignDays is to connect NYC area students with one another. As such, this and all DesignDays events are open to current undergraduate and graduate students only.

This Meditation Club is closely connected with "Buddhist Meditation for All" Club at Borough of Manhattan Community College.  Currently we have regular weekly meditation sessions and open discussions held in the BMCC building at 75 Park Place & 70 Murray Street on Wednesday afternoon from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.  To come into the building, you need a valid BMCC or CUNY ID. For those who wants to learn more about Original Buddhism, please join our sister groups: www.meetup.com/OriginalBuddhism/ ht …

IHReiki* Shinpiden graduates (and their Shinpiden students) get together about once a month in Manhattan for a focused and deep practice together, with optional chat time after at a nearby cafe. It's fun, too (laughing is such a great by-product of being Reiki, isn't it?), but the emphasis is on delving deeply into the classical Japanese practices, especially the Shinpiden-level techniques we don't always get to explore with others as a group. It's a no-judgment zone; each of us starts where we …

Many thanks to Investor Llew for his years of dedicated service to the novice/intermediate investor community, having founded this meetup!  I have personally observed Llew work tirelessly to promote financial astuteness and make it accessible to all.   I feel comfortable saying that his investor education program has been one of the most comprehensive and targeted programs I've ever seen.  Having gotten to know Llew over the past couple of years, I can also say unequivocally that he has proudly …

Hey Math Students, Math Enthusiasts and Self-Proclaimed Geniuses! Our MeetUp Group for those who love to learn and explore the world around them, especially through math. This is an approachable community for novices and savants alike. We will host open study hours, relaxation events, movie/art/music nights, learning experiences, and anything else we can think of to uncover our universal workings. All members (ages 18+) and all educational levels welcome. We love new members. Feel free to contac …

NYC VersatilePhD provides networking opportunities for anyone currently in the New York City area who has pursued a PhD program or advanced degree in the humanities and social sciences. (We also welcome people in the sciences who are exploring non-technical careers.) If you have a PhD, are ABD, or are still enrolled in your program but interested in exploring the world outside academia, please join us. To encourage all who are interested to join us, especially anyone who has not yet discussed th …

This group is for anyone in the midst of writing a dissertation who needs to bitch, grip, complain and/or share successes, strategies, and failures. We will meet weekly over drinks and provide support while also de-stressing. Members will be encouraged to set goals with other members and develop networks of support and encouragement.

This group was created after finding a lack of groups for people our age.  If you came to Meetup.com looking for people your own age to hang out with, and left dismayed by all the "20-39" groups for helpless older singles, well then this group is probably for you (20-year-old's please have a decent fake-ID). This group is for people who are new to NYC - we seek fun, chill, open-minded college-going/grads who are looking to meet interesting people, explore this awesome city, and party like anima …

The Greenwich Young Professionals Group acts as a conduit for today’s business professional, allowing members to enhance their career through networking events and educational seminars while providing the opportunity to participate in charity and non-profit work and promoting the larger community. Founded in 2009, the YPG has grown to over 150 individual and business members throughout Fairfield and Westchester counties. Their events encourage camaraderie through charitable and volunteer activit …

If you are a mental health practitioner or in another healing  or spiritual profession and you practice mindfulness, you might benefit from joining our group! This group is intended to provide a supportive and healing community for those in the healing professions. We will enjoy mindfulness sitting meditation practices and mindful movement practices, including Qigong. Members may choose to share the responsibility of leading guided meditations. A warm and accepting environment will be cultivated …

This group is for recent and soon to be college grads (or just people in their early to mid 20s) to meet up and have fun together, You know, those of us whose friends have relocated to other states, or you guys who have just moved to New York, the ones that work weird hours, or maybe all of your friends got married and had kids right out of college and never want to hang out anymore. Maybe you just want to meet new people. Whatever the case may be, this group is for YOU. Hope to meet lots of new …

What do a neurosurgeon, a graduate student, and a garbage-man have in common? They all belong to We all have something in common. And there is one thing that always seems to bring us together... Food. Collectively we all make up an amazing group. Unlike other groups, neverEATsolo is NOT set up around one organizer. Curious? Getting involved is as easy as 1, 2, 3! 1. Host a dinner. Hosts don't pay fees! 2.We announce to bring people together. 3. Attend and expand your real social network. Lon …

Graduate student and small business owner Kim Louie seeks individuals to brainstorm and fulfill tasks related to developing an online and social media presence for promoting small businesses at the Jersey Shore by developing and making suggestions for inclusion in key Jersey Shore tourist websites such as visitthejerseyshore.com and others. You do not need to own a small business to participate. You only need to be passionate about sustaining and fostering growth in this amazing community. It is …

An invitation-only social forum that seeks to create a network of life-long peers from fellow graduate students. Peers that will sustain and augment the career and professional growth of each other. Venues will be area eateries where a small group will meet over wine to discuss the soft-networking skills for the business environment that one needs to thrive. Topics will include: listening actively; devising one's elevator speech; keeping conversation light, yet purposeful; knowing your aud …

This is a group open to Young Professionals interested in networking and becoming a part of something constructive, positive and influential. We will meet once a month - and if there is continued interest, potentially more! Looking forward to bringing everyone together and meeting one another!

What do a neurosurgeon, a graduate student, and a garbage-man have in common? They all belong to NeverEatSolo! We all have something in common. And there is one thing that always seems to bring us together... Food. Collectively we all make up an amazing group. Unlike other groups, neverEATsolo is NOT set up around one organizer. Interested? Getting involved is as easy as 1, 2, 3! 1. Host a dinner. Hosts don't pay fees! 2.We announce to bring people together. 3. Attend and expand your real soci …

This group is for young black people that would consider themselves successful, and would like to meet other like-minded individuals.

Congratulations! Yes, you did find a treasure! If you are reading this, we know one one thing for sure - we have something in common. Let's explore... Doesn't matter if you happen to be an entrepreneur, manager, recent graduate, attorney, physician, fashion rebel, CFA, CPA, MBA, yoga teacher, a monk or whatever as long as you have the fire in you to make a difference to the community around you. The power of this group will be behind you. Read further to find out... This group is designed to o …

Welcome Alumni and graduating seniors of Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT). Alumni and seniors need to stay connected not only by online sites but also by coming together on a regular basis to chat, laugh, connect, and the most important of all, network. Members will make new friends, catch-up with old friends and network with industry professionals.

The Math Club is a place where all math lovers come together. We discuss and learn various areas of maths, from elementary to very advanced, graduate level mathematics. Every meetup is filled with rich topics for discussion in various areas of mathematics. Topics will range from history, philosophy, and math education to the discussion and study of particular areas of math. We also frequently run problem solving sessions for both remedial and advanced areas of mathematics. Problem solving sessio …

Stratus Prep formed this group for anyone considering law school or in the process of applying for law school. We host events in our office and around NYC at various universities and organizations. Topics range from LSAT info sessions and workshops to law school admissions strategy sessions. Most events are led by Stratus Prep Founder & CEO Shawn O'Connor, Harvard JD/MBA. Mr. O'Connor founded Stratus Prep in 2006, and he has since helped thousands of students and professionals gain admission t …

On the first Thursday of every month, MGRE instructor Jennifer Dziura will give a brief talk on an aspect of GRE Strategy, followed by word games and a Q&A session.  This special session open to the public as well as current students.  Bring any and all questions about GRE content, the MST, scoring, etc.  A mix of verbal and math problem practice will follow. For more information, please visit our website: http://www.manhattanprep.com/gre Hope to see you there!

Disruptive Technologists in NYC Meetup (Scroll down to the bottom for info on next Meetup Event) Collaborating with ATT Adworks on the upper west side we we hold meetups to celebrate, support, enlighten and advise each other on game-changing new products, wacky ideas, wildly entrepreneurial visions and then getting them to fruition. This will be a major mentoring group for people interested in succeeding in their ideas with exceedingly wise, inspirational and funny speakers and presenters. WHERE …

Venturing Hoyas is a private group of Georgetown students and alum who are active in entrepreneurship and venture capital. Our mission is to create stronger community within our group, enabling members to meet, share, and collaborate.  We plan to foster this community by hosting a number of social and professional events: Social events: Regularly scheduled happy hours, networking events, etc.  The easiest way for us to quickly build a stronger network, get to know each other, and see if people …