Resources for Hosts

Everyone has questions about Seattle and the UW when they first arrive. But what if you, the host, have questions? We’ve prepared a list of links to various sites that might be helpful. If you don’t find the answer you’re looking for, feel free to call or email the FIUTS office for help!

Seattle

• Metro Bus System. Check out the Tripplanner to find the best routes to and from campus. http://transit.metrokc.gov/
• Department of Licensing. It’s best that all international students get at least a WA state ID during their stay. Check out the http://www.dol.wa.gov/ site for details.

University of Washington

• International Orientation for Incoming International Students run by FIUTS: http://fiuts.org/forStudents/International/index.htm
• UPASS Program: Find out how UW students can ride the bus for free: http://www.washington.edu/upass/index.php
• Campus Maps: Don’t get lost, download a map! http://www.washington.edu/home/maps/
• International Services Office: Ask questions about visas, I-20s, visiting Canada here. http://depts.washington.edu/uwiso/

Questions about other countries and customs

• CIA World Fact Book: http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/
• Lonely Planet World Guide: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/
• Fodor’s Explore a Destination: http://www.fodors.com/
• National Geographic International Web Sites Index (if you speak the language of the country you’re researching): http://www.nationalgeographic.com/siteindex/international.html
• The World Almanac for Kids’ Countries of the World: http://www.worldalmanacforkids.com/explore/nations.html  

Housing Questions

• FIUTS Housing Page: http://www.fiuts.org/forStudents/International/housing.htm
• UW Housing and Food Services: http://hfs.washington.edu/
• ASUW Student Housing Affairs Office:http://housing.asuw.org/
• Craig’s List: http://seattle.craigslist.org/

Trivia

• National Geographic WorldWise Trivia Quiz: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/traveler/quizzes/worldwise0507.html
• Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page
• The World Almanac for Kids’ Quick Trivia Quiz: http://www.worldalmanacforkids.com/fun-games/quiz4.html