The FIUTS blog is updated several times a week with stories and news from the FIUTS community of students, hosts, staff, alumni, and more.
In honor of National Immigrants Day - celebrated each year on October 28 - we’re proud to celebrate the fact that many of our hosts are not originally from the United States, but have come here from other parts of the world themselves. For this month’s host profile, we’re thrilled to feature Meenakshi and her family, who started volunteering as hosts just last year!
Read MoreWatch a video interview with Karene as she shares her stories of why she loves hosting students from all over the world through the FIUTS Homestay Program.
Read MoreIn honor of the International Day of Friendship on July 30, we are publishing a series of blog posts on cross-cultural friendships in the FIUTS community. Read on for a reflection on the friendship between a homestay program participant and host.
Read MoreEach November, FIUTS connects Seattle-area community members with University of Washington international students to offer students an opportunity to experience the tradition of Thanksgiving. This year, over 80 students were matched with local hosts, and even more hosts invited their past homestay students to join them for dinner.
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