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 a normal year, students from every corner of the globe would be packing bags and boarding planes to Seattle and the University of Washington. FIUTS would be stuffing nametags, ordering pallets of food for the annual community barbeque, and greeting each of the year’s 2,000+ new international students in person. This fall is different…
Read MoreToday on Indigenous People’s Day, FIUTS celebrates Native American peoples and commemorates their diverse histories and cultures. We are honored to share the words of Luiza Prestes, descendant of native peoples of Brazil, who built community with the Jamestown S’Klallam tribe of Sequim while visiting as an Aquatic and Fisheries Sciences Ph.D. student at the University of Washington in 2019…
Read MoreGeocaching is a real-life, global treasure hunt. Members have hidden caches (think mini-treasure chests) around the world for other people to find using GPS coordinates. There are official caches hidden in cities, beaches and on mountain trails all over the world…
Read MoreHave you recently moved to Seattle’s University District? Have you lived there for a couple years? For anyone looking to explore the lovely and dynamic neighborhood wrapped around the University of Washington campus, check out the following recommendations!
Read More“During these discussions there was a lot of diversity in responses, as participants represented various nationalities, races, and age groups. Over the course of 5 weeks, we were able to hold space for difficult conversations while respecting each other’s viewpoints and perspectives.”
Read MoreHola! My name is Simran and I am an incoming graduate student at Foster School of Business. Hailing from a multi-cultural land, I have always been very enthusiastic about knowing and learning different cultures…
Read MoreLast Friday, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security proposed a rule change that would place new, stricter time limits on international student visas. While this proposed rule does not immediately affect current students, we want to share information about what it could mean if it does take effect, and what our community can do to make our voices heard…
Read MoreThe 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 "sunsets.” Over the past week, we have received photos of thirteen beautiful sunsets from photographers from Angola, Malaysia, Brazil, Colombia, India, South Korea, Hong Kong, and the United States…
Read MoreThe Pacific Northwest is known for its world-class hiking. Between two mountain ranges, the Pacific coast, and our many inland bodies of water, the scenery is hard to beat. But lucky for us, we don’t even have to leave the city in order to have an excellent hiking experience…
Read MoreI have been suggested to begin by introducing my name and where I come from. But I’m not good with introductions. They have that warm, yet strange sense of a formal opening for a conversation that finds my introverted self instantly averting. I prefer beginning in the middle…
Read MoreThis meal is typical of our pacific coast [in Colombia]. It has mojarra, also known as goatfish, sometimes other types of fish too, coconut rice, plantain mashed, friend and with salt, a fresh green salad and usually and fresh fruit juice. This usually also comes with a fish soup, very delicious….
Read MoreHi FIUTS family! My name is Nobert Kuvamudiki from Zimbabwe. This blog is motivated by the gratitude I have for the entire FIUTS leadership, the department of state and the tax payers in the United States of America for directly or indirectly giving me the opportunity to be part of the SUSI for Student Leaders on Civic Engagement in 2019…
Read MoreFaces 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 Wenyi Qiu, ASUW Representative…
Read MoreThe prestigious Chevening Scholarship is an award offered to emerging global leaders allowing them to study for a fully-funded master’s degree in the UK. FIUTS is thrilled to announce that three alumni of our Visiting Programs have been chosen for Chevening this year!
Read MoreWith autumn quarter beginning at UW at the end of September, FIUTS would like to announce our work study team for the 2020-2021 academic year! Diverse in background, field of study, and work experience, Kailey Ulland, Wintana Dawit, Josef Cole, and Mariama Sibide each bring unique talent to our team! Continue on to meet this year’s student staff…
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 Jaden…
Read MoreFaces 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 Sachin Nayak, GPSS Representative…
Read MoreThe 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: "Who has inspired you?” We are excited to announce that we’ve selected all entires as contest winners! Thank you to everyone for sharing your pictures - continue on to see this week’s entries…
Read MoreThis month, as new Huskies join the FIUTS community, we hope you'll consider joining us to welcome our newest community members. Submit a blog post, reflection, or welcome quote for new students! Even if we can't be together in person, we're creating space for connection in other ways…
Read MoreTwice 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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