The FIUTS blog shares stories, reflections, and updates from our global community of students, hosts, alumni, and friends, celebrating connection, learning, and cross-cultural exchange.
In August, FIUTS hosted the third year of the Youth Ambassadors Program with the Caribbean. This program is coordinated in partnership with World Learning and sponsored by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs…
Read MoreFIUTS hosted more than 100 new international students at our FIUTS Camp this past September! We strive to give participants a fun, unique American-style camp experience, filled with quirky competition, s’mores and lots of new adventures!
Read MoreInternational Welcome Weeks is twelve days of programming intended to welcome all new incoming international and exchange students to the University of Washington! Read the full blog post to see highlights from our events this year!
Read MoreMeet our amazing interns and graduate student scholar!
Read MoreIt's the last day in the office for FIUTS Student Programs Coordinator Pauline Tolentino! Pauline joined FIUTS in summer 2016. Since then, she has coordinated hundreds of student events and activities; trained and mentored dozens of FIUTS Facilitators; kept the FIUTS front desk running smoothly; and advised student leaders in planning events such as Global Gala. We are sad to see her go but excited to see how she continues to help students grow in her new role at UW Bothell. We're sending her off with lots of messages from students and others in the FIUTS community to wish her well. Thank you, Pauline!
Read MoreImagine this. You walk into the FIUTS office for work. Your coworkers warmly greet you and tell you something interesting that happened since the last time you saw them. Maybe the printer you were trying to fix magically started working when someone touched it (this actually happened).
Read MoreSince 1948, FIUTS has helped build a global community, tied to the Pacific Northwest, in which people are connected through friendship, mutual respect, and a commitment to international understanding. As we celebrate our 70 years, students and alumni reflect on what community, growth, dialogue, leadership, celebration, and connection have meant in their FIUTS experience.
Read MoreThis year's Seattle Language and Culture Institute (SLCI) brought together 24 students ages 13-17 from all over the world together for an incredible two weeks with FIUTS!
We had some amazing experiences with this fun, motivated, and energetic group. From classes in the mornings to exciting activities every afternoon and evening, every day offered countless opportunities to share cultures, learn languages, and make friends. Here are our top 10 favorite photos!
Read MoreJuly 30 is the International Day of Friendship! To celebrate, we asked a few members of the FIUTS community to submit photos and stories about the cross-cultural friendships that they've made through FIUTS. Take a look, and share yours in the comments!
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 MoreFaces of FIUTS is a social media campaign that collects personal stories from individuals who are part of our work. This week, meet Kim!
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!
Read MoreFor the last week, FIUTS has been fortunate to be able to host the second year of the Youth Entrepreneurship Program with Latvia and Lithuania!
Sponsored by the U.S. Embassy in Riga, Latvia, and coordinated by FIUTS in Seattle, this program inspires and empowers high school students to engage in a cultural exchange experience and learn ways in which entrepreneurship can strengthen communities and improve people's lives.
The students have recently completed an entrepreneurship program in their home countries during which they developed their own small businesses. Read on to learn more about them and the businesses they created!
Read MoreWe're excited to welcome the newest member of our summer/fall staff team! Read about Hope here and stop by the office to say hi.
Read MoreFaces of FIUTS is a social media campaign that collects personal stories from individuals who are part of our work. This week, meet May!
Read MoreThe weekend of June 30 – July 1, a group of eight UW students from different cities and countries braved the rain and camped overnight at the Mount Baker Clear Creek campground during a camping trip organized by FIUTS.
Read MoreWe're excited to welcome three new student assistants to our office! Andrew, Kori, and Lilly all started this week and will be working for FIUTS full-time during the summer on various programs and activities, so say hi to them if you stop by. Here's a little bit more about them.
Read MoreFIUTS is pleased to be featured in a recent provost report on "The Husky Experience as a Global Experience." This report describes the many ways in which the University of Washington seeks to "create inclusive international communities on campus, and develop all students’ global competencies."
Read MoreThe Study of the U.S. Institute (SUSI) on Civic Engagement is a program of the U.S Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. This institute is hosted by FIUTS in Seattle each year for 20 undergraduates from southern Africa who spend five weeks developing leadership skills, learning about civic engagement, and preparing to implement projects that benefit their home communities once they return home. Read on for a post by Pelinah about her SUSI project!
Read MoreFaces of FIUTS is a social media campaign that collects personal stories from individuals who are part of our work. This week, meet Anumeha!
Read More
