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 is excited to welcome three new program coordinators to our full-time staff! The new Students Programs Coordinator, Hyerim Park, the new Outreach & Community Engagement Program Coordinator, Hilary Zuniga Camacho, and the new Education Program Coordinator, Jason Evans will play a critical role in creating impactful and transformative programs for students at the University of Washington and beyond.
Read MoreThere are plenty of opportunities for recent grads, current students, hosts, and others to continue to build cross-cultural understanding in the coming months. Here are a few ways to stay engaged with FIUTS this summer!
Read MoreThough we weren’t able to dance together in person this year, planning and attending the virtual Global Gala was a great experience for many students. Read what the two co-chairs of the Global Gala planning committee, Nghi and Thena, had to say about what it was like to plan and attend this virtual event!
Read MoreFIUTS is proud to celebrate Francis Abugbilla and Bertwocane Adera, two FIUTS students who were selected this year! We asked them share how FIUTS has impacted their UW experience. Here is what they had to say…
Read MoreOver the past weeks, we have been posting student speeches from the Blue Marble Bash celebration. Last but certainly not least, we are happy to present Naisha’s inspiring FIUTS story that she shared at the event. We hope you enjoy her of tale of perseverance, joy, and making connections despite challenging times.
Read MoreHave you heard of the FIUTS Discord? This new social media platform connects FIUTS students and community members from around the world. Continue reading to learn about Hao’s experiences as a member of the FIUTS Discord.
Read MoreThis year’s Blue Marble Bash included speeches from inspiring students, like the members of Unplugged, who have been a part of our work during this past year. In their touching speech at the Blue Marble Bash, Sairandri, Daniel, Vaidehi, Rishabh, and Mayukha reflect on music, FIUTS, and sharing culture through art!
Read MoreFIUTS 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…
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