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.
The FIUTS Global Month Photo Contest - a part of UW Global Month - is a weekly opportunity for members of the FIUTS global community to share images from different regions around the world. The second week of the contest features photos from Central America, South America, and the Caribbean …
Read MoreFIUTS is holding a T-shirt design contest through Bonfire to raise money for our annual CulturalFest event! This is a great opportunity to showcase your creative side while supporting your community.
Read MoreThe FIUTS Global Month Photo Contest - a part of UW Global Month - is a weekly opportunity for members of the FIUTS global community to share images from different regions around the world. The first week features North America, and we received beautiful photos taken by photographers from around the world.
Read MoreDuring this year’s Annual Campaign, staff from each program area are sharing how FIUTS’ ongoing work is keeping us motivated and inspired. We hope you enjoy this glimpse behind the scenes!
Read MoreDuring this year’s Annual Campaign, staff from each program area are sharing how FIUTS’ ongoing work is keeping us motivated and inspired. We hope you enjoy this glimpse behind the scenes!
Read MoreDuring this year’s Annual Campaign, staff from each program area are sharing how FIUTS’ ongoing work is keeping us motivated and inspired. We hope you enjoy this glimpse behind the scenes!
Read MoreOn October 3, 2020, FIUTS friends joined together for Seattle Challenge, a small team-based scavenger hunt across the city of Seattle…
Read More“I consider myself a global citizen. I call all of the places I've lived long enough and built strong attachment with my home.”
Read MoreIn a normal year, students from every corner of the globe would be packing bags and boarding planes to Seattle and the University of Washington. FIUTS would be stuffing nametags, ordering pallets of food for the annual community barbeque, and greeting each of the year’s 2,000+ new international students in person. This fall is different…
Read MoreGeocaching is a real-life, global treasure hunt. Members have hidden caches (think mini-treasure chests) around the world for other people to find using GPS coordinates. There are official caches hidden in cities, beaches and on mountain trails all over the world…
Read MoreHave you recently moved to Seattle’s University District? Have you lived there for a couple years? For anyone looking to explore the lovely and dynamic neighborhood wrapped around the University of Washington campus, check out the following recommendations!
Read MoreHola! My name is Simran and I am an incoming graduate student at Foster School of Business. Hailing from a multi-cultural land, I have always been very enthusiastic about knowing and learning different cultures…
Read MoreThe FIUTS Photo Contest is a weekly opportunity for members of the FIUTS community to share images from around the world. The theme for this week was "sunsets.” Over the past week, we have received photos of thirteen beautiful sunsets from photographers from Angola, Malaysia, Brazil, Colombia, India, South Korea, Hong Kong, and the United States…
Read MoreThe Pacific Northwest is known for its world-class hiking. Between two mountain ranges, the Pacific coast, and our many inland bodies of water, the scenery is hard to beat. But lucky for us, we don’t even have to leave the city in order to have an excellent hiking experience…
Read MoreThis meal is typical of our pacific coast [in Colombia]. It has mojarra, also known as goatfish, sometimes other types of fish too, coconut rice, plantain mashed, friend and with salt, a fresh green salad and usually and fresh fruit juice. This usually also comes with a fish soup, very delicious….
Read MoreFaces 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 Wenyi Qiu, ASUW Representative…
Read MoreWith autumn quarter beginning at UW at the end of September, FIUTS would like to announce our work study team for the 2020-2021 academic year! Diverse in background, field of study, and work experience, Kailey Ulland, Wintana Dawit, Josef Cole, and Mariama Sibide each bring unique talent to our team! Continue on to meet this year’s student staff…
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 Jaden…
Read MoreFaces 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 Sachin Nayak, GPSS Representative…
Read MoreThe FIUTS Photo Contest is a weekly opportunity for members of the FIUTS community to share images from around the world. The theme for this week was: "Who has inspired you?” We are excited to announce that we’ve selected all entires as contest winners! Thank you to everyone for sharing your pictures - continue on to see this week’s entries…
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