The FIUTS blog is updated several times a week with stories and news from the FIUTS community of students, hosts, staff, alumni, and more.
ASUW Elections impact international students. Between hosting special events and forums, creating an International Student Task Force, and being a welcoming and inclusive space for people of all backgrounds and identities, ASUW cares deeply about the international student experience. Cast your vote today to help elected student leaders advocate for the issues you care about most…
Read MoreGuest post by Rafsanul Hoque, who participated in the FIUTS Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) on Journalism and New Media program from Bangladesh. He writes about his experience supporting doctors in the city he resides in, Dhaka. He is also working with a fundraiser to support the poorest regions of the country with basic needs.
Read MoreWe are grateful from the bottom of our hearts for the incredible support and generosity of our community! When we first decided to do our annual Blue Marble Bash fundraiser as a virtual event, we had no idea what to expect. We couldn’t be more thrilled that thanks to over 180 donors, FIUTS raised over $46,000 to support international understanding and intercultural connections…
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 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 MoreThese days, I’m an Earth Scientist at the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), supporting the NASA side of the SERVIR partnership among the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), NASA, and a number of international centers of excellence…
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 MoreAt this point when the world is suffering, being a youth advocate, I had to do something.
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 MoreHi, My name is Vito and I am from Indonesia. I participated in the SUSI on Youth, Education, and Closing the Skills Gap in Summer 2019…
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 MoreI am Achref Cherif from Tunisia. I participated in the SUSI on Youth, Education and Closing the Skills Gap in the Summer of 2019…
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