The FIUTS blog is updated several times a week with stories and news from the FIUTS community of students, hosts, staff, alumni, and more.
Louise has been here nearly 2 months already! Join her for a look at her experiences so far. Our wonderful intern Louise has been in Seattle for nearly two months! Here she shares a brief window into her personal experience, as well as some tips for other International students arriving in Seattle…
Read MoreNishat, SUSI student from Bangladesh, shares her favorite parts of the program, and a few of the things she will take with her. Earlier this summer students from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka were in Seattle for a new program coordinated by FIUTS, the Study of the U.S. Institute for Student Leaders in Journalism and New Media (SUSI). Each student has written a blog post about the experience. Here's a post by Nishat Parvez from Bangladesh about her time in Seattle…
Read MoreMeet newest member of our staff, Louise Iuel! Louise is visiting for 3-months before beginning her MA. in Intercultural Studies & Communication next August in Denmark. Here is a brief introduction from Louise: Louise Iuel joined FIUTS this month as our newest intern, and we're so glad to welcome her to Seattle, and our office! Here's Louise, introducing herself to the FIUTS community…
Read MoreOver the past six-weeks Momoko Iwata (originally from Japan) has volunteered as an intern here at FIUTS, providing assistance to the staff on numerous projects and events. Today she has written a few words about her experience with her main responsibility, overseeing FIUTS Fridays…
Read MoreJoin Ping-Ping Narenpitak, an incoming graduate student in the department of Atmospheric Sciences from Bangkok, examines her apprehensions preparing to depart for Seattle and the University of Washington. Guest post by Pornampai (Ping-Ping) Narenpitak, 1st-year Atmospheric Sciences graduate student from Bangkok…
Read MoreRead about the experiences of one of our amazing volunteer student leaders! 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 Minhtu!…
Read MoreLabisha Uprety, a SUSI student who recently returned to her home country of Nepal, shares her perspective on the first two legs of the SUSI trip: Seattle and Chicago. Over the last month, students from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka were in Seattle for a new program coordinated by FIUTS, the Study of the U.S. Institute for Student Leaders in Journalism and New Media (SUSI). Each student has written a blog post about the experience. Here's a post by Labisha Uprety from Nepal about her time in Seattle and Chicago…
Read MoreFIUTS summer intern Rika Murakami provides today's guest post discussing her role and responsibilities overseeing FIUTS Friday events. Over the past six-weeks Rika Murakami (originally from Japan) has volunteered as an intern here at FIUTS, providing assistance to the staff on numerous projects and events. Today she has written a few words about her experience with her main responsibility, overseeing FIUTS Fridays…
Read MoreYoshiko Matsushima served as a FIUTS Ambassador for the recently departed students participating in the Study of the U.S. Institute For Student Leaders in Journalism and New Media (SUSI). A journalist herself, Yoshiko composed a blog post about her experience. This summer, students from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka were in Seattle for a new program coordinated by FIUTS, the Study of the U.S. Institute for Student Leaders in Journalism and New Media (SUSI). Each student was paired with an ambassador from the University of Washington to act as hosts, mentors, and friends. Today's a post is by Yoshiko Matsushima, one of this year's ambassadors, sharing a little bit about her experience…
Read MoreDipendra, a SUSI student from Nepal, shares his thoughts about emerging new forms of digital media after a visit to KUOW, a non-profit radio station based in Seattle. Over the last month, students from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka were in Seattle for a new program coordinated by FIUTS, the Study of the U.S. Institute for Student Leaders in Journalism and New Media (SUSI). Each student has written a blog post about the experience. Here's a post by Dipendra K.C. from Nepal about his time in Seattle…
Read MoreNao Sano served as a FIUTS Ambassador for the recently departed students participating in the Study of the U.S. Institute For Student Leaders in Journalism and New Media (SUSI). A former journalist herself, Nao composed a brief blog post summarizing her experience. This summer, students from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka were in Seattle for a new program coordinated by FIUTS, the Study of the U.S. Institute for Student Leaders in Journalism and New Media (SUSI). Each student was paired with an ambassador from the University of Washington to act as hosts, mentors, and friends. Today's a post is by Nao Sano, one of this year's ambassadors, sharing a little bit about her experience…
Read MoreMedha, a SUSI student from India, writes about her Seattle experiences. This summer, students from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka are in Seattle for a new program coordinated by FIUTS, the Study of the U.S. Institute for Student Leaders in Journalism and New Media (SUSI). Each student will be writing a blog post about the experience. Here's a post by Medha Kohli from India about her experience so far…
Read MoreKritika, a SUSI student from Nepal, writes about what her Seattle experiences so far: This summer, students from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka are in Seattle for a new program coordinated by FIUTS, the Study of the U.S. Institute for Student Leaders in Journalism and New Media (SUSI). Each student will be writing a blog post about the experience. Here's a post by Kritika Lamsal from Nepal about her experience so far…
Read MoreSimran, a SUSI student from India, shares her through-provoking reflections about her chosen career in journalism. Over the next month, students from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka are in Seattle for a new program coordinated by FIUTS, the Study of the U.S. Institute for Student Leaders in Journalism and New Media (SUSI). Each student will be writing a blog post about the experience. Here's a post by Simran Bhui from India about her time in Seattle so far…
Read MoreGet to know Momoko and Rika, the new and wonderful summer FIUTS office interns! Every quarter, FIUTS is lucky enough to have student interns who help us with all kinds of tasks in our office while having an opportunity to meet people, gain work experience, and learn about international education. Meet our two amazing interns who are joining us this summer! …
Read MoreAnuja, a SUSI student from Nepal, writes about what she's experiencing in Seattle. Over the next month, students from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka are in Seattle for a new program coordinated by FIUTS, the Study of the U.S. Institute for Student Leaders in Journalism and New Media (SUSI). Each student will be writing a blog post about the experience. Here's a post by Anuja Khadka from Nepal about her time in Seattle so far…
Read MoreIntroducing our new Homestay & Community Programs Assistant, Michael Levkowitz. Michael Levkowitz joined FIUTS this week as the new Homestay and Community Programs Assistant and we are thrilled to welcome him to our team! In this role he will be supporting community events and activities; contributing to the FIUTS blog, newsletters, and social media platforms; and assisting with homestay coordination and host recruitment. Here is Michael’s brief introduction to the FIUTS community…
Read MoreNareshwar, a SUSI student from Sri Lanka, writes about what he's experiencing in Seattle. Over the next month, students from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka are in Seattle for a new program coordinated by FIUTS, the Study of the U.S. Institute for Student Leaders in Journalism and New Media (SUSI). Each student will be writing a blog post about the experience. Here's a post by Nareshwar Vaneshwar from Sri Lanka about his experience so far…
Read More"FIUTS is a place where all kinds of culture and diversity are equally valued and appreciated." 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 on to find out more about the FIUTS facilitator experience from this month's featured facilitator! …
Read MoreHaritha, a SUSI student from Sri Lanka, writes about what he's experiencing in Seattle. Over the next month, students from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka are in Seattle for a new program coordinated by FIUTS, the Study of the U.S. Institute for Student Leaders in Journalism and New Media (SUSI). Each student will be writing a blog post about the experience. Here's a post by Haritha Thilakarathne from Sri Lanka about his experience so far…
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