The FIUTS blog is updated several times a week with stories and news from the FIUTS community of students, hosts, staff, alumni, and more.
From September 17-25, FIUTS was honored to welcome a group of students and their adult mentor from Cameroon and Pakistan as part of the American Leadership Experience (ALEX) in partnership with American Councils for International Education. Take a look at what these students experienced through this photo journey documenting their time here.
Read MoreFIUTS was honored to virtually host two groups of students from the Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) program in summer 2021 and winter 2022. While these programs would normally take place in person, we were thrilled with how much these incredible young leaders were able to learn and accomplish through their five-week virtual programs.
Read MoreAnnouncing a brand-new, very exciting FIUTS program! The FIUTS Media Literacy and Leadership Institute (MLLI) is a virtual exchange experience for 20 competitively selected young journalists and media-makers in Mali.
Read MoreAlumni Impact is a social media campaign that recognizes the excellent work being done by FIUTS alumni all around the world. In honor of International Day of Education on January 24, meet Heena, a FIUTS SUSI alumna from India, and learn about her work on empowering women through education!
Read MoreFIUTS is thrilled to welcome 20 undergraduates from Angola, Botswana, Mali, Mozambique, South Africa, and Zimbabwe as part of the 2022 Study of the US Institute (SUSI) for Student Leaders on Civic Engagement. Over the next couple of weeks, FIUTS will introduce the SUSI participants from one of the five country groups that make up the Winter 2022 cohort. Continue on to read more about the SUSIs representing Angola!
Read MoreFIUTS is thrilled to welcome the participants in the 2022 Study of the U.S. Institute (SUSI) on Civic Engagement to our community! We’ll be hosting them for a virtual program from January 10-February 11, and we can’t wait to get started.
Read More“I have always focused on uplifting and helping others, whether it be classmates, friends, family or even strangers.” Meet Rituraj, a current member of the FIUTS Student Board!
Read MoreAlumni Impact is a social media campaign that recognizes the excellent work being done by FIUTS alumni all around the world. In honor of World Children’s Day on November 20, meet Elima, a FIUTS SUSI alumna from Angola, and learn about her work teaching English to children!
Read MoreAlumni Impact is a social media campaign that recognizes the excellent work being done by FIUTS alumni all around the world. This week, meet Mariana Lemes Diamanto and Mariana Manso from Brazil!
Read MoreThe students in the Uzbekistan Youth Leadership Program spent three weeks with FIUTS in Seattle learning about environmental conservation, sustainability and justice, leadership development, and community project planning.
Read MoreSince August 2, FIUTS has been honored to host 17 students and one adult mentor from Uzbekistan as part of the Uzbekistan Youth Leadership Program! This program has focused on leadership development, community project planning, environmental sustainability and justice, and civic engagement. Meet our amazing participants!
Read MoreEvery day this week FIUTS will introduce the participants from one of the six country groups that make up the 2021 cohort of the SUSI on Education and the Future of Work. Read this post to meet the SUSIs representing Tunisia!
Read MoreEvery day this week FIUTS will introduce the participants from one of the six country groups that make up the 2021 cohort of the SUSI on Education and the Future of Work. Read this post to meet the SUSIs representing Russia!
Read MoreEvery day this week FIUTS will introduce the participants from one of the six country groups that make up the 2021 cohort of the SUSI on Education and the Future of Work. Read this post to meet the SUSIs representing Brazil!
Read MoreEvery day this week FIUTS will introduce the participants from one of the six country groups that make up the 2021 cohort of the SUSI on Education and the Future of Work. Read this post to meet the SUSIs representing Nigeria!
Read MoreEvery day this week FIUTS will introduce the participants from one of the six country groups that make up the 2021 cohort of the SUSI on Education and the Future of Work. Read this post to meet the SUSIs representing India!
Read MoreEvery day this week FIUTS will introduce the participants from one of the six country groups that make up the 2021 cohort of the SUSI on Education and the Future of Work. Read this post to meet the SUSIs representing Indonesia!
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 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 MoreFaces of FIUTS is a social media campaign that collects personal stories from individuals who are part of our work. In honor of the International Day of Happiness, meet Niraj, FIUTS alum and founder of the Nepal-based company Offering Happiness!
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