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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.

 
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GiveBIG to Our Big World in the Puget Sound!
GiveBIG to Our Big World in the Puget Sound!

There’s a good feeling we get when we show up for others, whether it’s a family member, a neighbor, or a local nonprofit we care about . . .

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Claire CuccioApril 28, 2025
Faces of FIUTS: Let’s Meet the Brazilian Booth Captain
Faces of FIUTS: Let’s Meet the Brazilian Booth Captain

FIUTS CulturalFest is tomorrow and our countdown ends with featuring our very own Karyane who’s representing Brazil at Expo.

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Nada RamadanApril 18, 2025
Faces of CulturalFest: Let’s Meet Kashyap
Faces of CulturalFest: Let’s Meet Kashyap

Kashyap is one FIUTS’ star volunteers and he’s excited to be one of our MCs at CulturalFest. Read more about his journey that got him to FIUTS..

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Nada RamadanApril 17, 2025
Faces of CulturalFest: Let’s Meet Sarara
Faces of CulturalFest: Let’s Meet Sarara

Sarara is excited to be one of our MCs at CulturalFest. Her journey to FIUTS is definitely an interesting one. Click on the post to read more about it..

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Nada RamadanApril 16, 2025
Looking Forward to FIUTS CulturalFest Raffle!
Looking Forward to FIUTS CulturalFest Raffle!

At FIUTS CulturalFest 2025, we have a selection of raffle prizes from a stay at a Bordeaux winery to a basket of gifts ideal for a Student or Graduate. Here’s our preview of items you could win and information about raffle tickets…

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Claire CuccioApril 15, 2025
Faces of FIUTS: Let's Meet Unplugged
Faces of FIUTS: Let's Meet Unplugged
Nada RamadanApril 15, 2025
Faces of FIUTS: Let's Meet the Seattle Irish Dance Company
Faces of FIUTS: Let's Meet the Seattle Irish Dance Company
Nada RamadanApril 14, 2025
Faces of FIUTS: Let’s Meet the Japanese Booth Captain
Faces of FIUTS: Let’s Meet the Japanese Booth Captain

Meet Katsumi, the Japanese Booth Captain sharing the culture behind shuriken at FIUTS CulturalFest. As an exchange student, he’s excited to connect through tradition.

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Nada RamadanApril 11, 2025
Faces of CulturalFest: Let's Meet Echo Arts Center
Faces of CulturalFest: Let's Meet Echo Arts Center

Another face of the spectacular event to be hosted by FIUTS: Echo Arts Center

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Nada RamadanApril 10, 2025
Face of FIUTS: Let's meet Melody Institute
Face of FIUTS: Let's meet Melody Institute
Nada RamadanApril 9, 2025
Faces of CulturalFest: Let's meet Los Rebeldes de la Cueca
Faces of CulturalFest: Let's meet Los Rebeldes de la Cueca
Nada RamadanApril 8, 2025
Faces of CulturalFest: Let's Meet Vishnupriya
Faces of CulturalFest: Let's Meet Vishnupriya

Vishnupriya Goswami, a UW grad student, is an Odissi dancer with 20 years of training, a Young Artist Scholarship recipient, and a cultural diplomat.

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Nada RamadanApril 7, 2025
Faces of CulturalFest: Let's Meet the Myanmar Booth Captain
Faces of CulturalFest: Let's Meet the Myanmar Booth Captain
Nada RamadanApril 4, 2025
Supporting International Scholars: A Call for Fairness and Justice
Supporting International Scholars: A Call for Fairness and Justice

International students and scholars come to the U.S. to learn, teach, and contribute to research and innovation. The ability to express ideas freely, engage in open dialogue, and feel safe in academic spaces is essential to education and democracy.

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Era SchrepferApril 3, 2025
Faces of CulturalFest: Let's Meet the Taiwanese Captain
Faces of CulturalFest: Let's Meet the Taiwanese Captain

Meet Tiffany Cheng, VP of TYAPN, as she prepares to represent Taiwan at FIUTS CulturalFest. She shares her love for tea culture and passion for building cross-cultural connections.

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Nada RamadanApril 2, 2025
Faces of CulturalFest: Let's Meet the Turkish Captain
Faces of CulturalFest: Let's Meet the Turkish Captain

Meet Şulenur Demirbaş, a Fulbright Teaching Assistant from Turkey, as she prepares to showcase Turkish culture at FIUTS CulturalFest. She shares her passion for teaching and cultural exchange, offering insights into the vibrant traditions of Turkiye. 

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Nada RamadanApril 2, 2025
Hey Students: Six Reasons To Become FIUTS Facilitator!
Hey Students: Six Reasons To Become FIUTS Facilitator!

More than 100 student Facilitators help bring FIUTS events to the community - making Seattle and the Puget Sound region the best place to study! Becoming a FIUTS Facilitators is fun and rewarding.

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Nada RamadanMarch 26, 2025
ONE MONTH Countdown! FIUTS CulturalFest 2025
ONE MONTH Countdown! FIUTS CulturalFest 2025

Just one month to go before FIUTS brings the world alive in Seattle’s Benaroya Hall! Don’t miss our annual celebration of culture, heritage, and the arts - buy your tickets today!

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Nada RamadanMarch 11, 2025
"The pleasure of hosting Christina was all mine"
"The pleasure of hosting Christina was all mine"

Homestay host and artist Bonnie has a grown daughter who also happens to be a FIUTS homestay host. After Bonnie hosted for a southern Africa university student program, she provided a nurturing home for her “second” daughter from Zimbabwe . . .

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Claire CuccioMarch 7, 2025
28-Days of Action for Global Understanding
28-Days of Action for Global Understanding

Check out this FIUTS guide - 28 Days of Action for Global Understanding & Peace.

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Era SchrepferMarch 6, 2025
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