Announcing the launch of the FIUTS 2021 Annual Campaign: Supporting Their Strength

Even in “normal” times, making the choice to study in a different country and culture is incredibly brave. During a global pandemic, students have faced additional logistical, bureaucratic, and mental health barriers. But thousands of them have succeeded in getting to UW, and we admire their courage and dedication to reaching their goals. When we speak with students about their pandemic experience, one thing is clear - gathering in community is important to them.

 As a community, together we can support their strength and meet their enthusiasm.

We all know that prices for many things have gone up. For FIUTS, price increases are compounded by our efforts to protect students in the pandemic. We need to rent larger rooms to ensure social distancing, and additional buses to prevent crowding. We’ve added events to keep group sizes smaller. All of this helps keep students safe, but it also all adds up.

Students don't have bigger budgets, though - in many cases, they too are more financially strapped than before - and we want to keep the prices of our events as low as possible so as to remain accessible and welcoming to students. Every gift from you helps us to meet students where they are, with the support, opportunities, and community that they want and need.

Please make a donation to FIUTS today. Your gift will ensure that we can continue to welcome, engage, and support students as we all navigate the next year together.