The FIUTS blog is updated several times a week with stories and news from the FIUTS community of students, hosts, staff, alumni, and more.
As a part of the global community, FIUTS is excited to support the awareness campaign on diabetes. This year, the focus is on how diabetes affects families, and important warning signs for parents to watch out for. If you have little ones in your life, take a look to see how you can keep an eye out for their health!
Read MoreThe Student Board recently had a board retreat, and they reflected on the mission of FIUTS, encouraged each other’s leadership styles, and embraced their team’s diversity as the core of their strength. Read reflections from our board to learn what they valued about their retreat, and what they hope to see in their group within the coming year.
Read MoreFIUTS Facilitators are student leaders from all over the world who welcome new international students, help organize events, and lead activities for hundreds of students each quarter. Read on to find out more about the FIUTS facilitator experience from Keivon Gunn.
Read MoreIn the month of October, FIUTS organized four hikes around Washington state, taking students from Mount Rainier to Bridal Veil Falls to Lake 22, and more!
Read MoreWe have some amazing people who have joined our family here at FIUTS. Whether they have known FIUTS for a few years, are brand new to America, or began their job in the middle of the busiest weeks of our year, we’re so lucky that they stuck with us! Learn more about the new individuals that make our ship run smoothly! Thank you for joining FIUTS Misaki, Chuan, and Michelle!
Read MoreIn 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 MoreOver the last four years, FIUTS has hosted Study of the U.S. Institutes for student leaders from around the world. This program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, has so far brought 100 university-level student leaders to Seattle for intensive programs focusing on media, journalism, and civic engagement.
During their time in Seattle, SUSI participants are matched 1-1 with a University of Washington student "Ambassador" who served as a peer mentor, cultural liaison, and friend. Many SUSI participants and Ambassadors have stayed in touch and made friends for life. This month, as we are celebrating our program alumni, here is a blog post about the incredible connections between SUSI alumni and their Ambassadors!
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 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.
Here is a post by Anuja Khadka from Nepal, writing about her experience in 2014 as a participant in the Study of the U.S. Institute (SUSI) on Journalism and New Media. Anuja and the other 19 participants from South Asia were all matched with a University of Washington student "Ambassador" who provided guidance, cultural insight, and friendship during their time in Seattle.
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!
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