The FIUTS blog is updated several times a week with stories and news from the FIUTS community of students, hosts, staff, alumni, and more.
Bosnian students in Seattle share their experiences so far as part of the Spring 2014 Youth Leadership Program. On April 16, a new group of students and teachers participating in the FIUTS Youth Leadership Program with Bosnia and Herzegovina arrived in Seattle…
Read MoreChun Liang Khong (Khong), President of the FIUTS Student Board, reflects on his leadership journey. Guest post by Chun Liang Khong…
Read MoreStudents share photographs of water all over the world. The monthly FIUTS Photo Contest is an opportunity for members of the FIUTS community to share images from around the world…
Read MoreTo celebrate the day, we asked students from around the world to contribute their messages about what makes them happy…
Read More"Most people who participate in FIUTS events are students who are away from their countries and new in Seattle. It’s very important to help them, listen to them and share your experience and stories; that will help them to overcome all the difficulties that they have." FIUTS Facilitators are volunteer student leaders from all over the world who welcome new international visitors, help to organize events, and lead activities for hundreds of students each quarter…
Read More"Learning about different cultures and meeting people make me more open-minded and really want to explore new things." FIUTS Facilitators are student leaders from all over the world who welcome new international visitors, help to organize events, and lead activities for hundreds of students each quarter. Read on to find out more about the FIUTS facilitator experience from Fleur! …
Read MoreWinter quarter intern May Xu has been a great addition to the FIUTS office team! Today is the last day in the office for our awesome Winter quarter intern, May Xu. Here's an interview with May to share a little bit about who she is and what she has done in the last few months during her time with FIUTS…
Read MoreThis past weekend, 26 students from around the world joined FIUTS for a Snow Day at Stevens Pass. Guest Post by FIUTS Facilitator Yili (Jacky) Chen…
Read MoreYouth Leadership Program alumni in the town of Bijeljina are developing a project that will encourage local kids to go outside and play. Twice a year, FIUTS hosts groups of high school students from Bosnia and Herzegovina who are participating in aYouth Leadership Program. Upon returning to Bosnia, these students use the skills they learned in Seattle to develop and lead community service projects. Here's an update from one of the Spring 2013 program participants! …
Read MoreThe FIUTS staff is saying goodbye to our amazing intern, Sayoko, who returns to Japan next week. Today is the last day in the office for our awesome Winter quarter intern, Sayoko Suzuki. Here's an interview with Sayoko to share a little bit about who she is and what she has done in the last few months during her time with FIUTS…
Read MoreBeautiful photos by members of the FIUTS community from around the globe. The monthly FIUTS Photo Contest is an opportunity for members of the FIUTS community to share images from around the world. The theme for this month was "Cities of the World" and we received photos of cities in eleven different countries, taken by photographers from China, France, India, Australia, England, Taiwan, Thailand, and the U.S…
Read MoreUna, a participant in the Youth Leadership Program with Bosnia and Herzegovina, shares her experience creating a service project in her community.Twice a year, FIUTS hosts groups of high school students from Bosnia and Herzegovina who are participating in a Youth Leadership Program. Upon returning to Bosnia, these students use the skills they learned in Seattle to develop and lead community service projects. Here's an update from one of the Spring 2013 program participants! …
Read MoreSaleh shares photos and more from the recent Global Getaway adventure. By Saleh Alwabel, FIUTS Facilitator: On Feb 15th-17th, FIUTS had a trip to Portland to explore the city with 28 international students led by amazing facilitators (Jeremy, Charles and Michel). It was one of the best FIUTS events I ever had because I had the opportunity to meet awesome students from around the world; from Cambodia, China, Taiwan, Morocco, Hong Kong, Switzerland, Korea, Australia and Yemen…
Read MoreLocal and international news coverage of CulturalFest 2014 from The Daily, The Seattle Times, and a news program in Bulgaria! CulturalFest 2014 was a huge success! We're still working our way through the many photos and videos from the International Expo, the Performance Showcase, and the Benefit Reception & Silent Auction and will share them on the blog and our Facebook album soon. In the meantime, here's some news coverage of the event. Thanks to all who participated! …
Read MoreDiana Gao has performed at some of the top concert halls in China, and you can see her on Saturday at CulturalFest! Diana Gao is one of twelve acts that the audience at the 2014 CulturalFest Performance Showcase will have the opportunity to enjoy…
Read MoreYou may think you know France, but read this blog (and come to the International Expo) and take another look! Visiting the CulturalFest International Expo on February 7 is a way to travel the world in just one day - and to do it for free! The Expo features booths led by University of Washington international students from all over the world who are eager to teach others about their home communities and cultures…
Read MoreThere's so much to learn about India, and the members of the India booth at the CulturalFest International Expo are ready to share their perspectives. Visiting the CulturalFest International Expo on February 7 is a way to travel the world in just one day - and to do it for free! The Expo features booths led by University of Washington international students from all over the world who are eager to teach others about their home communities and cultures…
Read MoreA CulturalFest favorite will return to the Meany Hall stage on Saturday with new dances to perform! Grupo Violeta Parra is one of twelve acts performing at the CulturalFest Performance Showcase on February 8 at Meany Hall. Learn more about CulturalFest - we hope to see you there! …
Read MoreParticipating at CulturalFest for the first time, this talented group will take the stage with their unique Bollywood dance performance!The UW Kahaani is one of twelve acts performing at the CulturalFest Performance Showcase on February 8 at Meany Hall. Learn more about CulturalFest - we hope to see you there! …
Read MoreThe winners of January's FIUTS Photo Contest! Every month this year, we'll be announcing a theme for a photo contest open to all members of the FIUTS community around the world - students, alumni, hosts, volunteers, former staff, partners, and friends. The photo contest is an opportunity for you to share your artistic views of the world around you, no matter where you are…
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