Every day this week FIUTS will introduce the participants from one of the six country groups that make up the 2021 cohort of the SUSI on Education and the Future of Work. Read this post to meet the SUSIs representing India!
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Every day this week FIUTS will introduce the participants from one of the six country groups that make up the 2021 cohort of the SUSI on Education and the Future of Work. Read this post to meet the SUSIs representing Indonesia!
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Though we weren’t able to dance together in person this year, planning and attending the virtual Global Gala was a great experience for many students. Read what the two co-chairs of the Global Gala planning committee, Nghi and Thena, had to say about what it was like to plan and attend this virtual event!
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FIUTS is proud to celebrate Francis Abugbilla and Bertwocane Adera, two FIUTS students who were selected this year! We asked them share how FIUTS has impacted their UW experience. Here is what they had to say…
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Over the past weeks, we have been posting student speeches from the Blue Marble Bash celebration. Last but certainly not least, we are happy to present Naisha’s inspiring FIUTS story that she shared at the event. We hope you enjoy her of tale of perseverance, joy, and making connections despite challenging times.
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In honor of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, FIUTS is featuring content from the Chinese-American CulturalFest page that highlights some of the unique and diverse culture of Chinese-Americans.
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Have you heard of the FIUTS Discord? This new social media platform connects FIUTS students and community members from around the world. Continue reading to learn about Hao’s experiences as a member of the FIUTS Discord.
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This year’s Blue Marble Bash included speeches from inspiring students, like the members of Unplugged, who have been a part of our work during this past year. In their touching speech at the Blue Marble Bash, Sairandri, Daniel, Vaidehi, Rishabh, and Mayukha reflect on music, FIUTS, and sharing culture through art!
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FIUTS Facilitators are student leaders from all over the world who welcome new international visitors, help organize events, and lead activities for hundreds of students each quarter. Read on to find out more about the FIUTS facilitator experience from Lucy Liu.
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In honor of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, FIUTS would like to celebrate the work of some of our amazing local partner organizations who consistently share stories of Pacific Northwest Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities with our visiting groups.
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This year’s virtual Blue Marble Bash featured speeches from inspiring students who have been a part of our work during this past year. We hope you enjoy this inspiring (and funny) speech from three members of the 2020-2021 FIUTS Student Board: Emerson, Michelle, and Thena!
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I think the best part has been getting to know people better and feeling like I'm really part of an inclusive community. I've made quite a few friends through it that I would not have otherwise…
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My name is Brian Nkala from University of Pretoria (South Africa). I am alumni of the 2017 Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) and a 2019 SUSI all star alumni…
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Join our incredible team captains to help them meet their fundraising goals and show your support! To join a team, simply make a donation to the cause of your choice. Teams, captains, and goals are listed below…
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A profile of UW and FIUTS alumna Vorleak Sem, who is currently working as Deputy Director of the rural health care department and Technical Advisor to the Minister's Cabinet office of the Ministry of Rural Development in Cambodia.
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The FIUTS Student Board is an elected group of student leaders who support FIUTS work on campus and represent the student perspective as voting members of the Board of Trustees. In addition to serving as Board Members, The Student Board produces events, takes part in ongoing leadership development, and provides strategic leadership to the staff and organization…
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In honor of International Day of Sport for Development and Peace 2021, we’re looking back at the last Visiting Program that FIUTS was able to host in person prior to the COVID-19 pandemic: The FIUTS Sports & Culture Exchange Program with Waseda University.
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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 Gizem!
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FIUTS is currently partnering with World Learning to recruit students ages 14-19 from the state of Washington to participate in this summer’s The Experiment Digital Youth Leadership & Community Service virtual exchange program. Read an interview with Aria, a past program participant, to learn more.
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Faces of FIUTS is a social media campaign that collects personal stories from individuals who are part of our work. In honor of the International Day of Happiness, meet Niraj, FIUTS alum and founder of the Nepal-based company Offering Happiness!
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