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.
Faces of FIUTS is a social media campaign that collects personal stories from individuals who are part of our work. During July and August, we will be introducing the 2020-2021 FIUTS Student Board. This week, meet Tiffany Cheng, Treasurer & Fundraising Co-Chair….
Read MoreOn this Camp Kindness Day, FIUTS Education Programs Coordinator, Kailyn Swarthout, reflects on a particularly kind experience with a group of 2018 SLCI participants….
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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 Nghi…
Read MoreBruce Berglund, FIUTS host and community supporter, passed away on May 11 at the age of 91. Bruce and his family hosted countless students over more than 40 years, and his incredible generosity and kindness has touched generations of people around the world…
Read MoreFIUTS is thrilled to celebrate the class of 2020! From leading important initiatives with the Student Board, to facilitating events around the Puget Sound Region, to completing social justice work through a visiting program, our students have accumulated many remarkable stories and experiences…
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 Emerson…
Read MoreFIUTS is proud to announce that four students who are active members of our community have been selected this year! We asked Simran, Chiara, Catherine, and Shruti to share how FIUTS has impacted their UW experience. Here is what they had to say…
Read MoreASUW 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 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 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.
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