Rachel Greenwood began her FIUTS journey as a SUSI ambassador in 2018 and finished her time at FIUTS as Student Board President as the world was in the midst of the pandemic.
My name is Ndife Zion Walter from Nigeria. I participated in the 2021 Study of the U.S Institute (SUSI) for Student Leaders on Education and Future of Work. My SUSI journey was unique. It provided a remarkable opportunity for me to experience high level training, make international friends for my personal and professional development, and have international experiences that exposed me to system thinking. I cannot leave out the special bond my SUSI Cohort shares—it's something “home"—thanks to FIUTS…
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In the new FIUTS office, students have well-lit and comfortable spaces for meetings, activities and simply to hang out. FIUTS photographs, cultural artworks and gifts from around the world hang on our walls as reminders of what FIUTS has meant to generations of students.
In the coming months, we will unveil an expression of our immense gratitude for contributors who have made a significant gift…
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For 75 years, the Foundation for International Understanding Through Students (FIUTS) has provided a platform for students from all over the world to come together and share cultures, traditions, and perspectives with one another, to connect with members of our community, and to consider their impact on the world. Hear from a FIUTS student, Pei Zheng, on her involvement with the student community.
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Week 3 recap with our wonderful SUSI on Civic Engagement participants..
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We are halfway through the SUSI on Civic Engagement program! Check out the SUSI photo recap!
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FIUTS current visiting students had their own experience of volunteering at Seattle nonprofit, this time being the impressive Food Lifeline Hunger Solution Center in South Seattle.
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This summer is full of engagement opportunities for individuals in the Seattle community looking to expand their global connections! Read on for upcoming day and homestay hosting options, events, and steps on how to get involved.
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Summer is around the corner and we have a lot of amazing opportunities to stay connected with FIUTS! Congratulations to all the upcoming graduates in the FIUTS Community! We're grateful for the impact you've made! We'll miss you, and we're excited to see what you do next.
The fun isn’t over! There are plenty of opportunities for recent grads, new and current students, and others to continue to build cross-cultural understanding in the coming months. Read on to learn about being a Facilitator, Student Ambassador, FIUTS Intern, and Work Study Opportunities!
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You might have seen our recent posts about visiting programs and SUSI participants, both huge parts of what FIUTS does throughout the year. One of the people responsible for the success of visiting programs is FIUTS staff member Josef Cole. If you’ve visited the FIUTS office, you know that Josef is ready for funny quips and masterfully working on the FIUTS database. Keep reading to get to know Josef and his FIUTS story!
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Have you wanted to meet people from around the world AND enjoy fun activities? Read more about the FIUTS student ambassador program and sign up for one of the programs today!
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Meet our wonderful SUSI participants! The SUSI on Civic Engagement is a special program that brings together students who care about being involved in their communities and making a difference. They are leaders, activists, teachers, and incredible students. They all have the same goal: to learn more about being involved in their communities and find ways to make positive changes in their home countries.
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And that's a wrap on the FIUTS Blue Marble Bash 2023! We laughed, we gabbed, we ate delicious treats, and most importantly, we united in our passion for international community. It was a beautiful night at the Sunset Bay Lodge in Ballard, with the ocean, sky, and mountains creating a stunning backdrop.
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Renowned artist Alfredo Arreguin passed away last week in Seattle, and FIUTS joins so many in our community in remembering the talent and color Alfredo brought to our region.
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FIUTS was so excited to welcome the Pan-Africa Youth Leadership Program (PAYLP) participants and their mentors to Seattle this past week. FIUTS produces this program through a contract with Meridian International Center, and the program is fully funded by the U. S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
Check out the photo recap of their adventures during their time in Seattle!
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During this program, 20 high school aged students and 5 adult mentors develop leadership and civic engagement skills, learn about U.S. history and culture, and build a network of Pan-African emerging leaders, forging bonds between youth from the African continent and Washington State. The participating countries are Angola, Botswana, South Africa, South Sudan, and Mauritius. U.S.-based Student Ambassadors will communicate with African students to learn about one another’s culture, discuss shared topics of interest, and build new international relations. The program begins in Atlanta, Georgia for the first few days (April 8-12) and concludes in Seattle (April 12-25).
FIUTS produces this program through a contract with Meridian International Center, and the program is fully funded by the U. S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
Keep reading to get to know the participants and their mentors!
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FIUTS was honored to host a group of students from the Pan Africa Youth Leadership All-Stars Program with participants from African countries of Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, The Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mauritius, and Zambia.
As part of the program, all participants plan a Community Action Project that they then implement in their home communities after the conclusion of the program. Please see below for the posters they all created at the end of the program to share their projects!
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FIUTS was honored to host a group of students from the Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) program during Winter 2023. The participants came from Angola, Botswana, Mozambique, South Africa, and Zimbabwe and spent 5 weeks in Seattle studying civic engagement and participating in volunteer activities, leadership workshops, and cultural excursions.
As part of the SUSI, all participants plan a Community Action Project that they then implement in their home communities after the conclusion of the program. Please see below for the posters they all created at the end of the program to share their projects! If you are interested in connecting with a specific participant about their project to learn more about their work, please contact Olena Vlasova.
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This I Believe is a popular essay genre that allows the writer to share a personal belief and explain the belief’s origin or importance. This type of essay rose to popularity In the 1950s after being featured on a radio show with journalist Edward R. Murrow. NPR continued the radio show in 2004.
The executive producer of This I Believe on NPR, Dan Gediman, shares that “The goal is not to persuade Americans to agree on the same beliefs. Rather, the hope is to encourage people to begin the much more difficult task of developing respect for beliefs different from their own.”
The Study of the US Institute (SUSI) for Student Leaders on Civic Engagement includes 20 undergraduates from Angola, Botswana, Mozambique, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. Each participant worked on a This I Believe Essay throughout their time in Seattle. Keep reading to hear what they believe!
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