“As an educator/artist, it dawned on me how I needed to take this opportunity to not only educate our future generation but also involve them in supporting the movement through music/art…”
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Our hearts are with everyone who is struggling with fear and anger following the murder of George Floyd and many other Black Americans at the hands of people who are supposed to protect us. Institutional racism affects every corner of this country and every aspect of our lives, and FIUTS stands with the anti-racist movements that are working for political, economic, and social justice for the Black community…
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I am Shraman Kumar Bohra from India. I participated in the Study of the United States Institute on ‘Youth, Education and Closing the Skills Gap’ in the Summer of 2019…
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Hello! I am Putu Ayu Indira Ardiyatna, from Indonesia. I participated in the SUSI on Youth, Education, and Closing the Skills Gap in Summer 2019….
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FIUTS 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 Emerson…
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FIUTS is proud to announce that four students who are active members of our community have been selected this year! We asked Simran, Chiara, Catherine, and Shruti to share how FIUTS has impacted their UW experience. Here is what they had to say…
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ASUW Elections impact international students. Between hosting special events and forums, creating an International Student Task Force, and being a welcoming and inclusive space for people of all backgrounds and identities, ASUW cares deeply about the international student experience. Cast your vote today to help elected student leaders advocate for the issues you care about most…
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Guest post by Rafsanul Hoque, who participated in the FIUTS Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) on Journalism and New Media program from Bangladesh. He writes about his experience supporting doctors in the city he resides in, Dhaka. He is also working with a fundraiser to support the poorest regions of the country with basic needs.
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We are grateful from the bottom of our hearts for the incredible support and generosity of our community! When we first decided to do our annual Blue Marble Bash fundraiser as a virtual event, we had no idea what to expect. We couldn’t be more thrilled that thanks to over 180 donors, FIUTS raised over $46,000 to support international understanding and intercultural connections…
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FIUTS 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 Kedi…
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Watch one of our official 2020 Blue Marble Bash speeches, in which Anna shares how FIUTS welcomed her as part of a community and empowered her to become a leader.
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Faces of FIUTS is a social media campaign that collects personal stories from individuals who are part of our work. This week, meet Masafumi!
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Watch one of our official 2020 Blue Marble Bash speeches, in which Sarah tells the story of how being a FIUTS homestay host has opened up the world for her and her family.
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Watch one of our official 2020 Blue Marble Bash speeches, in which Keivon tells the story of facilitating with FIUTS and discovering the courage it takes to meet and understand people from other cultures.
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These days, I’m an Earth Scientist at the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), supporting the NASA side of the SERVIR partnership among the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), NASA, and a number of international centers of excellence…
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In this video, Francis speaks about the surprising experiences that can result from making connections with people different from ourselves
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A group of current students and FIUTS alumni have come together to share what your contribution means to them and the next generation of student leaders to follow….
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We're so excited to announce that because of our success so far, we're increasing our fundraising goal! Check out this video from Board President Ricardo Ibarra, and help us keep the momentum going
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Watch a video interview with Karene as she shares her stories of why she loves hosting students from all over the world through the FIUTS Homestay Program.
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At this point when the world is suffering, being a youth advocate, I had to do something.
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