I learned so much from the people I went on global getaways with; so much about the disciplines they studied, the cultures they were a part of, and the experiences they chose to share with me.
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One thing is clear: No one person, or one nation, is going to solve this problem on its own – it's going to take all of us. This is why we believe in our work at FIUTS.
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FIUTS offers internships for students of all schools who are interested in program management, international education, marketing, event planning, and non-profit administration. Today, we’d like to thank our winter quarter interns…
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FIUTS celebrates and honors the diversity of our "Blue Marble" by bringing our community together to support cross-cultural understanding and global student leadership…. Continue on for a sneak peak of the silent auction items you can bid on during Blue Marble Bash!
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Alissa Mustre del Rio, alumna of the University of Washington and former facilitator, intern, and student board member, shares her story for Women’s History Month…
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Suzete Da Graça André, a student at Eduardo Mondlane University and alumna of the 2020 Study of the US Institute (SUSI) for Student Leaders on Civic Engagement, shares her story for Women’s History Month…
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Aman Panach, an alumna of the University of Washington and a former Community Programs Assistant at FIUTS, shares her story for Women’s History Month…
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Today on International Women’s Day, a special day of recognition during Women’s History Month, FIUTS is excited to announce the start of a blog series that will feature stories of current students, staff, and alumni as they work to advance women’s rights and social equity around the globe…
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This February, 14 students took a weekend trip to Sequim, Washington, to explore the diverse coastline, forests, and culture that make up the Puget Sound region…
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This February, FIUTS welcomed students from Tokyo Tech for two days as part of their study abroad program on cultural exchange and communication…
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On February 8, 2020, the FIUTS CulturalFest Performance Showcase brought together the Seattle-area community to watch song, dance, and poetry performances representing the cultures of Malawi, India, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Burma, Pan-Africa, China, Belarus, and South Korea..
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Over 1,500 community members, K-12 students, and UW students explored booths from around the world at CulturalFest International Expo 2020…
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FIUTS 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 Adelia…
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FIUTS is glad to welcome 20 undergraduates from Angola, Botswana, Mali, Mozambique, South Africa, and Zimbabwe as part of The Study of the US Institute (SUSI) for Student Leaders on Civic Engagement this January…
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We're excited to announce this year's lineup of talented performers from around the world at FIUTS CulturalFest Performance Showcase 2020…
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Dick Koontz and Jill Paaso recently retired in Romania after hosting international students through FIUTS for twenty years…
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Layla Jamil came to FIUTS because of dance. She performed atthe FIUTS CulturalFest Performance Showcase as part of Sevdah Seattle, a Bosnian Folklore group…
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When Nandini Valsan joined the UW as an exchange student in 1996, she didn’t expect UW and FIUTS to become such an important part of her life…
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Your gift to FIUTS promotes cross-cultural and cross-generational connections. Leann Onishi was three years old when her parents, Martha and Kenji Onishi began hosting with FIUTS…
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