The FIUTS blog is updated several times a week with stories and news from the FIUTS community of students, hosts, staff, alumni, and more.
FIUTS Facilitators are student leaders from all over the world who welcome new international visitors, help organize events, and lead activities for hundreds of students each quarter. Read on to find out more about the FIUTS facilitator experience from Lucas Colusso (center bottom).
Read MoreCulturalFest is a collaboration between FIUTS staff and Student Board. Learn more about the planning process from the perspective of the student committee putting together the Performance Showcase.
Read MoreIt's almost time for the CulturalFest Performance Showcase on February 10! Learn more about one of this year's performers, Hanwoollim UW.
Read MoreThe CulturalFest Performance Showcase on February 10 will feature 10 performing artists and groups who will share cultures from around the world on the Meany Hall stage. Learn more about one of this year’s CulturalFest performers, Husky Wushu.
Read MoreWe are just 9 days from the CulturalFest Performance Showcase on February 10! Read on to learn more about one of this year’s CulturalFest performers, Pilialoha Pau ‘ole.
Read MoreIt's almost time for the CulturalFest Performance Showcase on February 10! Learn more about one of this year's performers, Taiko Kai.
Read MoreThe CulturalFest Performance Showcase on February 10 will feature 10 performing artists and groups who will share cultures from around the world on the Meany Hall stage. Learn more about one of this year’s CulturalFest performers, Sangeet Moksha.
Read MoreWe are 15 days from the CulturalFest Performance Showcase on February 10! Read on to learn more about one of this year’s CulturalFest performers, UW Khatad.
Read MoreThe CulturalFest Performance Showcase on February 10 will feature 10 performing artists & groups who will share cultures from around the world on the Meany Hall stage. Read on to learn more about one of this year’s CulturalFest performers, Chhandam.
Read MoreOnly 19 days to go until the CulturalFest Performance Showcase, featuring 10 performing artists & groups who will share cultures from around the world on the Meany Hall stage. Read on to learn more about one of this year’s CulturalFest performers, Rae Wong.
Read MoreFIUTS Facilitators are student leaders from all over the world who welcome new international visitors, help organize events, and lead activities for hundreds of students each quarter. Read on to find out more about the FIUTS facilitator experience from Amanda Bai.
Read MoreFaces of FIUTS is a social media campaign that collects personal stories from individuals who are part of our work. This week, meet Nadrah!
Read MoreWe're excited to announce this year's incredible lineup of talented performers from all over the world at the FIUTS CulturalFest Performance Showcase 2018. These amazing individuals and groups will share music and dance at Meany Hall on Saturday, February 10; buy your tickets online now!
Read MoreFaces of FIUTS is a social media campaign that collects personal stories from individuals who are part of our work. This week, meet Fah!
Read MoreFaces of FIUTS is a social media campaign that collects personal stories from individuals who are part of our work. This week, meet Wedward!
Read MoreThis past quarter, 95 University of Washington students from around the world wrote letters with 156 local elementary school students from Martha Lake Elementary and Beacon Hill International School through the FIUTS Pen Pal program. Through these letters, local kids got to learn about other parts of the world, and international students gained insight into what it's like to grow up in the Seattle area.
This past quarter, 95 University of Washington students from around the world wrote letters with 156 local elementary school students from Martha Lake Elementary and Beacon Hill International School through the FIUTS Pen Pal program. Through these letters, local kids got to learn about other parts of the world, and international students gained insight into what it's like to grow up in the Seattle area.
On Wednesday, December 6 and Friday, December 8, the Pen Pals from these local schools took field trips to the UW campus to meet their UW student Pen Pals in person! Everyone had a great time engaging in many different activities and getting to know one another face to face.
Read MoreThis Fall, international and domestic students at UW had the unique opportunity to participate in FIUTS' intercultural group friendship program: FIUTS Connections. Small groups of students met throughout Fall Quarter to practice intercultural communication, explore Seattle together and make new friends. Each small team of students was lead by two FIUTS student facilitators who planned events and outings for their team. In addition to the team outings, FIUTS hosted activities for all the groups of friends to intermingle, such as a global potluck and making gingerbread houses.
Read MoreThe students of the FIUTS Leadership Committee have selected the winner of their quarterly photo contest. Photos were considered on the basis of the quality of the photo and its connection to FIUTS. Thank you to everyone who submitted photos!
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