Hosts and Student Reunited

Shi Ryoung Chang

Shi Ryoung Chang, a UW student and FIUTS participant in 2009, visited Seattle and his former hosts, Mary and Ken Ross, this past weekend. He was excited to relive the memory of his Edmonds home and family and to visit his old haunts on campus, in the U District, and downtown. He also spent time catching up with a few Korean friends and compatriots who are currently studying Library Science and Public Health at UW.

Shi Ryoung's hosts Mary and Ken Ross

He feels fortunate to be able to connect with this chapter of his past. He let his host family know how significant the impact of his time here has been in his life. For him, the host family personifies everything positive about that experience. Today he analyzes international currency exchange rates for the Bank of Korea in Seoul. And now he has finally realized his dream of returning to Seattle during a few days of his brief annual vacation time. Even before getting on the plane home, he was plotting his next visit.

He is deeply grateful to FIUTS and salutes everyone who continues to make international hosting experiences possible.

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Learn more about becoming a FIUTS short-term homestay host and apply to host a student this summer or fall! Homestays last 7-10 days and offer new international students the opportunity to create meaningful connections with members of the Seattl-area community.