FIUTS Ambassador Programs

About the FIUTS Ambassador Experience

The FIUTS Ambassador Program is a great way for high school and college students in the Seattle area to connect with international visitors and build cross-cultural friendships.

Ambassadors are part of FIUTS programs and gain hands-on experience by:

• Serving as cultural guides and local hosts

• Helping plan and lead activities

• Building connections with students from around the world

From fun activities like scavenger hunts and city outings to meaningful conversations, Ambassadors help bring FIUTS’ mission to life.

Next programs:

Japan Science and Technology Program with Koishikawa High School - August 17-22. We anticipate at least three days with ambassador involvement over the course of this week-long program: August 17, 20, and 21 (final dinner). Learn more about last year’s program.
Open to high school and undergraduate students - register here!

Monday, August 17th:
12:30 - 2:30 pm Welcome group lunch with the Koishikawa students, facilitated introducations and icebreakers
2:30 - 4:30 pm UW campus tour in small groups
5:00 - 7:00 pm Bowling at UW HUB

Tuesday, August 18th (optional):
4:30 - 5:30 pm Communication workshop (presentation skills) at FIUTS office

Wednesday, August 19th (optional)

11:30 am - 12:30 pm Communication workshop (presentation skills and public speaking) at FIUTS office

Thursday, August 20th:
9:30 - 10:30 am Optional Communication workshop (Science and art)

1:00 pm - Pike Place Market tour and lunch (lunch is covered)
3:30 ~ 5:30 pm - Mopop self-guided tour in small groups (tickets provided)

Friday, August 21st:
5:30 - 7:30 pm - Final dinner at the UW HUB

You don’t have to attend every required event to participate, at least 3 events are required.

Interested? Sign up to become an Ambassador or fill out the interest form to get updates. There’s no cost to join, and students can earn service hours.

This program is open to current students or recent alumni of high schools, colleges, and universities in the Seattle area.

Please note: This is not a travel program. FIUTS does not manage applications for international exchange programs to the U.S. If you’re looking for those opportunities, contact your school or local U.S. Embassy.

For more information about the Ambassador program or general interest in future opportunities, fill out the form below or contact Olena Vlasova at olena@fiuts.org, FIUTS’ Manager of Education Programs. This form is only for students who are currently attending, or have recently graduated from, Seattle-area high schools, colleges, and universities. If you are an international student hoping to travel to the U.S., please do not fill out this form.