The FIUTS blog is updated several times a week with stories and news from the FIUTS community of students, hosts, staff, alumni, and more.
In light of the current administration's proposed restrictions on Chinese students, there are a lot of questions and concerns about the implications of these measures for international students. FIUTS is committed to remaining an inclusive space where students of all backgrounds, identities, and countries of origin know they are welcome…
Read MoreMy name is Mariama Sidibe and I am a Junior at the University of Washington studying International Studies with a concentration in human rights. I am originally from Guinea but I was raised in Seattle for the majority of my life. I am connected through FIUTS as a work study student, holding the position of Education Programs assistant…
Read MoreMy name is Kudzaishe Chidakwa from Zimbabwe. I am a young 25-year-old male currently working in the Information Technology field professionally. I am also founder and current chairperson of Eagles Wings Albinism Care, a non-profit focusing on persons with albinism operating in Zimbabwe…
Read MoreMy name is Kiana Gualberto. I’m 20 years old from the Philippines. I am currently a freshman at the University of the Philippines taking up BA Communication Arts. In March 2016, I participated in the Youth Leadership Program on our Ocean, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State…
Read MoreFIUTS is thrilled to celebrate the class of 2020! From leading important initiatives with the Student Board, to facilitating events around the Puget Sound Region, to completing social justice work through a visiting program, our students have accumulated many remarkable stories and experiences…
Read More“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…”
Read MoreOur 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…
Read MoreI 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…
Read MoreHello! I am Putu Ayu Indira Ardiyatna, from Indonesia. I participated in the SUSI on Youth, Education, and Closing the Skills Gap in Summer 2019….
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 Emerson…
Read MoreFIUTS 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…
Read MoreASUW 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…
Read MoreGuest 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.
Read MoreWe 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…
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 Kedi…
Read MoreWatch 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.
Read MoreFaces of FIUTS is a social media campaign that collects personal stories from individuals who are part of our work. This week, meet Masafumi!
Read MoreWatch 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.
Read MoreWatch 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.
Read MoreThese 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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