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.
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 Kedi…
Read MoreWatch one of our official 2020 Blue Marble Bash speeches, in which Anna shares how FIUTS welcomed her as part of a community and empowered her to become a leader.
Read MoreFaces of FIUTS is a social media campaign that collects personal stories from individuals who are part of our work. This week, meet Masafumi!
Read MoreWatch one of our official 2020 Blue Marble Bash speeches, in which Sarah tells the story of how being a FIUTS homestay host has opened up the world for her and her family.
Read MoreWatch one of our official 2020 Blue Marble Bash speeches, in which Keivon tells the story of facilitating with FIUTS and discovering the courage it takes to meet and understand people from other cultures.
Read MoreIn this video, Francis speaks about the surprising experiences that can result from making connections with people different from ourselves
Read MoreA group of current students and FIUTS alumni have come together to share what your contribution means to them and the next generation of student leaders to follow….
Read MoreWe're so excited to announce that because of our success so far, we're increasing our fundraising goal! Check out this video from Board President Ricardo Ibarra, and help us keep the momentum going
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 MoreI 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.
Read MoreOne 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.
Read MoreFIUTS 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…
Read MoreFIUTS 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!
Read MoreAlissa 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…
Read MoreSuzete 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…
Read MoreAman Panach, an alumna of the University of Washington and a former Community Programs Assistant at FIUTS, shares her story for Women’s History Month…
Read MoreToday 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…
Read MoreThis 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…
Read MoreThis 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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