The FIUTS blog is updated several times a week with stories and news from the FIUTS community of students, hosts, staff, alumni, and more.
FIUTS is excited to welcome three new program coordinators to our full-time staff! The new Students Programs Coordinator, Hyerim Park, the new Outreach & Community Engagement Program Coordinator, Hilary Zuniga Camacho, and the new Education Program Coordinator, Jason Evans will play a critical role in creating impactful and transformative programs for students at the University of Washington and beyond.
Read MoreThere are plenty of opportunities for recent grads, current students, hosts, and others to continue to build cross-cultural understanding in the coming months. Here are a few ways to stay engaged with FIUTS this summer!
Read MoreEvery 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 Tunisia!
Read MoreEvery 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 Russia!
Read MoreEvery 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 Brazil!
Read MoreEvery 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 Nigeria!
Read MoreEvery 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!
Read MoreEvery 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!
Read MoreThough 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!
Read MoreFIUTS 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…
Read MoreOver 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.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreHave 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.
Read MoreThis 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!
Read MoreFIUTS 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.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreThis 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!
Read MoreI 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…
Read MoreMy 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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