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 visitors, help organize events, and lead activities for hundreds of students each quarter. Read on to find out more about the FIUTS facilitator experience from Lucy Liu.
Read MoreThis year’s virtual Blue Marble Bash featured speeches from inspiring students who have been a part of our work during this past year. We hope you enjoy this inspiring (and funny) speech from three members of the 2020-2021 FIUTS Student Board: Emerson, Michelle, and Thena!
Read MoreI think the best part has been getting to know people better and feeling like I'm really part of an inclusive community. I've made quite a few friends through it that I would not have otherwise…
Read MoreJoin our incredible team captains to help them meet their fundraising goals and show your support! To join a team, simply make a donation to the cause of your choice. Teams, captains, and goals are listed below…
Read MoreThe FIUTS Student Board is an elected group of student leaders who support FIUTS work on campus and represent the student perspective as voting members of the Board of Trustees. In addition to serving as Board Members, The Student Board produces events, takes part in ongoing leadership development, and provides strategic leadership to the staff and organization…
Read MoreIn honor of International Day of Sport for Development and Peace 2021, we’re looking back at the last Visiting Program that FIUTS was able to host in person prior to the COVID-19 pandemic: The FIUTS Sports & Culture Exchange Program with Waseda University.
Read MoreFaces of FIUTS is a social media campaign that collects personal stories from individuals who are part of our work. This week, meet Gizem!
Read MoreFIUTS is currently partnering with World Learning to recruit students ages 14-19 from the state of Washington to participate in this summer’s The Experiment Digital Youth Leadership & Community Service virtual exchange program. Read an interview with Aria, a past program participant, to learn more.
Read MoreThe all-online CulturalFest International Expo ended on February 28, but we’ll be republishing content from some of the 35 “virtual booths” in the coming months! Today’s post features book recommendations representing the Asia-Pacific region, suggested by our contributors and staff.
Read More“My name is Ehler Tha Win, and I am a Karen refugee, born and raised in Mae La refugee camp on the border between Thailand and Burma, or Myanmar…”
Read MoreOver the past week, FIUTS Manager of Education Programs Ellen Frierson and her two young kids have been exploring the world through some of the activities available at the “virtual booths” at this year’s online CulturalFest International Expo. Read about what they’ve been up to!
Read MoreFIUTS is excited to announce the lineup of talented performers at this year’s virtual CulturalFest Performance Showcase on Saturday, February 20…
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Read MoreToday, we are excited to feature a sneak peek of the Peru page by highlighting content submitted by Kailey Ulland, FIUTS Database and Community Programs Assistant…
Read MoreIn January , FIUTS was honored to receive the generous gift of 1 Bitcoin from FTX.us, a US-based cryptocurrency exchange active in 49 states. While FTX.us is an independent company that operates solely in the US, it is built by the team at FTX International, which is one of the largest crypto exchanges globally….
Read MoreToday, we are excited to feature a sneak peek of the Vietnam page by highlighting content submitted by Denilsson António, a SUSI alumnus from Mozambique…
Read MoreToday, we are excited to feature a sneak peek of the Vietnam page by highlighting content submitted by Anh Pham, a current UW student from Vietnam…
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 Bowen…
Read MoreOn January 9, 2021, FIUTS friends joined together for Seattle Challenge, a small team-based scavenger hunt across the city of Seattle…
Read More“I had a chance to experience the FIUTS Homestay program in May 2020 due to the disruption of COVID-19 pandemic. I previously decided to go back to my home country in March, however, due to various reasons, I was not able to return [until the end of May]…
Read MoreThe Betty and Hiro Ogawa award is awarded annually to a student in recognition of their work to promote Japan/U.S. relations through their involvement in FIUTS programs…
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