The FIUTS blog is updated several times a week with stories and news from the FIUTS community of students, hosts, staff, alumni, and more.
Read 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 MoreThe last set of blog posts from students in the Fall 2014 program with Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Fall 2014 Bosnia Youth Leadership Program participants headed home in November. Though their time in the U.S. is over, they will continue to use the skills and experiences they gained here to develop and implement great service projects in their home communities…
Read MoreThe last set of blog posts from students in the Fall 2014 program with Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Fall 2014 Bosnia Youth Leadership Program participants headed home in November. Though their time in the U.S. is over, they will continue to use the skills and experiences…
Read MoreStudents and facilitators enjoyed a weekend in Portland with FIUTS! Guest post by FIUTS Facilitators Kevin Sander, Sascha Krause, and Omar Altoaimi…
Read MoreStudents and facilitators enjoyed a weekend in Portland with FIUTS! Guest post by FIUTS Facilitators Kevin Sander, Sascha Krause, and Omar Altoaimi. Friday, November 28th, 2014: storm winds swept torrents of rain over Seattle…
Read MoreBuy your tickets today for the big show on February 28! Celebrate the start of 2015 by getting your tickets to this year's CulturalFest Performance Showcase! We're so excited to announce this year's incredible lineup of talented performers from all over the world! These amazing individuals and groups will share music, dance, and more at Meany Hall on Saturday, February 28 - and you can buy your tickets online now…
Read MoreBuy your tickets today for the big show on February 28! Celebrate the start of 2015 by getting your tickets to this year's CulturalFest Performance Showcase!…
Read MoreFIUTS says goodbye and good luck to our awesome Education Programs Assistant. Last Friday was Meredith Stilwell's last day at FIUTS, and we're going to miss her! Meredith has been with FIUTS since September 2013 as the Education Programs Assistant, and also worked full-time this past summer on International Student Orientation…
Read MoreFleur, a UW international student from China, shares her story about studying abroad in Bristol, England. Guest Post by FIUTS Facilitator Fleur Li…
Read MoreOur annual blog post featuring photos from Thanksgiving dinners with students and hosts! Each November, FIUTS connects Seattle-area community members with University of Washington international students to offer students an opportunity to experience the tradition of Thanksgiving. This year, 116 students were matched with local hosts, and even more hosts invited their past homestay students to join them for dinner. We're so glad that so many members of our community were able to share this experience…
Read MoreStudents experience the joy of volunteering during the FIUTS Day of Service. Guest post by FIUTS facilitator Jiaqi (Kyki) Li…
Read MoreAlumni in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina collaborated on a successful project to help their community. The Bosnia YLP Spring 2014 group. Guest post by FIUTS Youth Leadership Program alumnus Mateo Cocvic…
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 Joey! …
Read MoreThe third set of blog posts from participants in the Fall 2014 Youth Leadership Program with Bosnia and Herzegovina! Students and teachers from Bosnia and Herzegovina have wrapped up their time in Seattle and are off to the next part of their adventure! As they got ready to leave Seattle, five Youth Leadership Program participants wrote blog posts reflecting on the most significant aspects of their time here…
Read MoreKailyn is teaching English in France this year - and, in her free time, meeting up with FIUTS friends across the globe! Guest post by Kailyn Swarthout…
Read MoreFour young leaders from Bosnia and Herzegovina write about their life-changing experiences in Seattle.The participants in the Youth Leadership Program with Bosnia and Herzegovina are adapting to daily life in the Seattle area and learning all kinds of things about local culture. They're also gaining skills and confidence to be leaders in their own communities once they return home. Read four excellent blog entries by Ena, David, Irfan, and Anja about their experiences! …
Read MoreFour blog posts from high school students learning about community service - and much more - during four weeks in the United States: From learning about tolerance and diversity to volunteering at local food banks and creating their own political ads, the Youth Leadership Program participants from Bosnia and Herzegovina have accomplished a lot in their first week! Read blog posts below from Pavle, Elena, Damir, and Ana to learn more about their experiences so far…
Read MoreKripa, a FIUTS SUSI alum, has made a documentary highlighting mental health issues: In honor of World Mental Health Day on October 10, Kripa Sigdel from Nepal, an alumna of the FIUTS SUSI program this past summer, created a video on the theme of "Living with Schizophrenia." Read her blog post below on the process of creating the video and what it meant to her…
Read MoreYanran shares memories and pictures from the recent Facilitator Fall Social…
Read MoreAnya, a student from the United Kingdom, discusses her personal relationship with FIUTS and the ways she views her role as a facilitator. FIUTS Camp: Fall 2014. 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 Anya! …
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