I am a student from Germany participating in a double degree program in real estate, studying one year in Germany and one year at the University of Washington. People in Germany and here in Seattle often ask me: what are the differences?
Read MoreFIUTS Facilitators are student leaders from all over the world who welcome new international students, help organize events, and lead activities for hundreds of students each quarter. Read on to find out more about the FIUTS facilitator experience from Maddie Kusnadi.
Read MoreThe Betty and Hiro Ogawa award is awarded annually to two students in recognition of their work to promote Japan/U.S. relations through their involvement in FIUTS programs.
Read MoreDuring one of their student-led morning meetings, SUSI students took initiative in their unofficial ambassador role by focusing on the misconception that they have encountered among some people in the United States that Africa is a country.
Read MoreThe FIUTS CulturalFest Performance Showcase was the culmination of months of hard work and preparation by all of our amazing performers, as well as the group working behind the scenes, the Performance Committee. Learn more about their experience bringing this event together, in their own words.
Read MoreWe are just two days from the CulturalFest Performance Showcase on Saturday, February 2, and we are finishing up our introduction to the talented performers who will be featured at the event. Meet Mariachi Quinto Sol, which will be sharing a variety of mariachi music styles.
Read MoreNatya UW will be sharing a powerful story through dance at the CulturalFest Performance Showcase on February 2. Learn more about this Indian classical dance team.
Read MoreUnplugged is back this year to perform at the CulturalFest Performance Showcase on February 2. Learn more about this band and their fusion sound.
Read MoreIt’s only five days until the CulturalFest Performance Showcase on February 2, and we are continuing our introduction to the talented performers who will be sharing at the event. Meet Hanwoollim, which will be sharing traditional Korean percussion at the event.
Read MoreCrowd favorite Taiko Kai will be sharing their rhythmic Japanese drumming at the CulturalFest Performance Showcase on February 2. Learn more about how they will share the art of taiko.
Read MoreReturning to the CulturalFest Performance Showcase on February 2 is KUD Sevdah Seattle. Learn more about Sevdah and their traditional Bosnian-Herzegovinian folk dancing.
Read MoreWe are less than two weeks from the CulturalFest Performance Showcase on February 2 and are continuing our introduction to the talented performers who will be sharing at the event. Meet the Seattle Iranian Choir, which will be transforming a traditional solo art into choral performance.
Read MoreUW sophomore Rae Wong will be back at the CulturalFest Performance Showcase on February 2 to share her elegant classical Chinese dance. Learn more about our only soloist at this year’s showcase.
Read MoreWe are excited to have so many different styles of dance featured at this year’s CulturalFest Performance Showcase on February 2. Learn more about one of our dance groups, the Seattle Irish Dance Company, who will be sharing with us Irish rhythms and movements.
Read MoreFIUTS Facilitators are student leaders from all over the world who welcome new international students, help organize events, and lead activities for hundreds of students each quarter. Read on to find out more about the FIUTS facilitator experience from Kendrick Li.
Read MoreWe are less than three weeks away from the CulturalFest Performance Showcase on February 2! The Performance Showcase will feature 11 performing artists and groups who will share cultures from around the world on the Meany Hall stage. Meet the Chinese Classical Dancing Group, which will be sharing a classical dance piece they choreographed themselves.
Read MoreThe CulturalFest Performance Showcase on February 2 will feature 11 performing artists and groups who will share cultures from around the world on the Meany Hall stage. Over the next few weeks, we will be sharing more about the performers who will be sharing their talents at CulturalFest. First up: Los Rebeldes de la Cueca.
Read MoreFIUTS always looks forward to the education programs’ Pen Pal Celebration at the end of every quarter. Each quarter, bonds are created between international students and their elementary school pen pals. With hand-written and thoroughly doodled letters, FIUTS facilitates international understanding. The students learn about another culture through a mentor they can look up to, and the international students get a deeper understanding of education in America.
Read MoreThanksgiving is a time for family, and at FIUTS, we’re thankful for those who welcome international students to their family. Many of our hosts have hosted year after year, and some have welcome UW international students into their traditions for the first time. We’re grateful for their generosity, and happy to celebrate their kindness.
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