Hello Sulaiman:

To be honest, I don’t really know yet either, but like you that’s what I’m here to find out! 🙂

For one thing, networking should become easier. Already the fact that you and me connected is proof to that.

However, since it sounds like you are completely new to the MLA, I would recommend that you get in touch with the grad student caucus. They may be able to give you more and better information than I can. Here is the link to their website, where you can register to become a member: http://graduatestudentcaucus.weebly.com/membership.html

They also have a group on MLA Commons, which you may want to join as well: http://mla.hcommons.org/groups/graduate-student-caucus/

Keep me posted how it goes!

Best wishes,
Arnim