National Wildlife Day
Twice a year on February 22 and September 4, National Wildlife Day is commemorated to bring awareness to endangered animals both nationally and globally. More broadly, the day is meant to educate the public, especially the world’s youth youth, on the importance of conversation. Today, to support and bring awareness to these endeavors, FIUTS is excited to share the wildlife photography of Cameron Ho, FIUTS Facilitator and UW senior majoring in Environmental Science & Resource Management: Wildlife Conservation…
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Faces of FIUTS: Kedi Yan
Faces of FIUTS is a social media campaign that collects personal stories from individuals who are part of our work. During July and August, we will be introducing the 2020-2021 FIUTS Student Board. This week, meet Kedi Yan, Co-Director…
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6 Beaches to Discover in Seattle
Everyone needs a break, and visiting a beach is a great way to escape for a few hours. Luckily, our city is surrounded by water, and there are a lot of stunning and interesting beaches to visit that are just one bus away! Here are a few great ones to add to your bucket list…
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Photo Contest: Dogs
The FIUTS Photo Contest is a weekly opportunity for members of the FIUTS community to share images from around the world. The theme for this week was "dogs.” Since last Friday, we received photos of eight happy dogs by photographers from Australia, Taiwan, Colombia, China, and the United States…
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Shreyas & Mason: A FIUTS Friendship Connection
The FIUTS Friendship Connection Program matches a student with a local member of the Seattle-area community. While the Program does not include a homestay, a Friendship Connection host will help their student get to know Seattle and have the opportunity to meet in-person for occasional hospitality when it’s safe to do so…
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Faces of FIUTS: Emerson Goss
Faces of FIUTS is a social media campaign that collects personal stories from individuals who are part of our work. During July and August, we will be introducing the 2020-2021 FIUTS Student Board. This week, meet Emerson Goss, CulturalFest Expo Co-Chair…
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Photo Contest: View Outside Your Window
The FIUTS Photo Contest is a weekly opportunity for members of the FIUTS community to share images from around the world. The theme for this week was "view outside your window.” Since last Friday, we received photos of eleven stunning views by photographers from India, Taiwan, Vietnam, Australia, Bangladesh, and the United States…
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Faces of FIUTS: Michael Wiem
Faces of FIUTS is a social media campaign that collects personal stories from individuals who are part of our work. During July and August, we will be introducing the 2020-2021 FIUTS Student Board. This week, meet Michael Wiem, CulturalFest Performance Co-Chair…
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Alumni Impact: Zacarias Chicuio
My name is Zacarias Filipe Chicuio from Mozambique. I participated in the SUSI program on Civic Engagement in early 2020…
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Faces of FIUTS: Zhuoxin Yang
Faces of FIUTS is a social media campaign that collects personal stories from individuals who are part of our work. During July and August, we will be introducing the 2020-2021 FIUTS Student Board. This week, meet Zhuoxin Yang, Leadership Co-Chair…
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Photo Contest: Cats
The FIUTS Photo Contest is a weekly opportunity for members of the FIUTS community to share images from around the world. The theme for this week was "cats.” Since last Friday, we received photos of ten lovely cats by photographers from South Korea, Taiwan, Japan, and the U.S…
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Faces of FIUTS: Kana Kitahama
Faces of FIUTS is a social media campaign that collects personal stories from individuals who are part of our work. During July and August, we will be introducing the 2020-2021 FIUTS Student Board. This week, meet Kana Kitahama, Outreach Co-Chair…
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Alumni Impact: Fernanda Teresinha da Silva
I’m Fernanda Teresinha da Silva from Brazil and I participated in the SUSI on Youth, Education and Closing Skills Gap 2019…
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Faces of FIUTS: Luke Yin
Faces of FIUTS is a social media campaign that collects personal stories from individuals who are part of our work. During July and August, we will be introducing the 2020-2021 FIUTS Student Board. This week, meet Luke Yin, CulturalFest Expo Co-Chair…
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Book Lovers Day
Book Lovers Day is commemorated annually on August 9 to celebrate the rich history of literature and the joy of reading. Whether you are a fan of print books, audiobooks, picture books, or travel books, this day is a chance to…
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Alumni Impact: Cheick Touré
Hi FIUTS family! My name is Cheick Touré, I am writing this blog from Bamako, Mali. First and foremost, I would like to thank the FIUTS staff and community for hosting me and giving me the opportunity to be a part of the SUSI program…
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Faces of FIUTS: Bely Lor
Faces of FIUTS is a social media campaign that collects personal stories from individuals who are part of our work. During July and August, we will be introducing the 2020-2021 FIUTS Student Board. This week, meet Bely Lor, Co-Director of the FIUTS Student Board…
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Faces of FIUTS: Nghi Quan
Faces of FIUTS is a social media campaign that collects personal stories from individuals who are part of our work. During July and August, we will be introducing the 2020-2021 FIUTS Student Board. This week, meet Nghi Quan, Global Gala Co-Chair…
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Alumni Impact: Ivo Evaristo
I am Ivo Evaristo from Angola and I participated in the SUSI on Civic Engagement in early 2019.
SUSI on Civic Engagement was a life changing experience for me…
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Celebrating Exchange Day
Exchange Day is a nationwide celebration of the power of international exchange. Traditionally, participants have come together to "eat, play, and give" -- to share cultural diversity and American customs, to give back to their communities, and to have some fun…
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