FIUTS: Foundation for International Understanding Through Students Services to Undergraduates: Enhancing the experience of international and domestic students.

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FIUTS: Foundation for International Understanding Through Students Services to Undergraduates: Enhancing the experience of international and domestic students

What is FIUTS? Community based non-profit organization Community based non-profit organization Created in 1948 Created in 1948 Part of the Office of International Education Part of the Office of International Education Largest non-governmental RSO Largest non-governmental RSO Mission: At the intersection of the University of Washington, FIUTS inspires lifelong engagement in experiences that foster global understanding Mission: At the intersection of the University of Washington, FIUTS inspires lifelong engagement in experiences that foster global understanding

FIUTS Programs Student Orientations Student Orientations Student Activities Student Activities Community Programs Community Programs

Orientations Each year FIUTS Orients: Each year FIUTS Orients: –800 new international students –1500 study abroad students

International Student Orientation Fall 12-day program Fall 12-day program 3-day off quarter 3-day off quarter Workshops focus on cultural adjustment and tools for daily life Workshops focus on cultural adjustment and tools for daily life Social activities foster an international community Social activities foster an international community 50 student volunteers lead the program 50 student volunteers lead the program

Study Abroad Orientation Day Long Program Day Long Program Morning general & administrative plenary Morning general & administrative plenary Afternoon country breakout sessions led by international students & past study abroad students Afternoon country breakout sessions led by international students & past study abroad students 1500 students served; 100 student volunteers 1500 students served; 100 student volunteers

Oldest FIUTS program matching community members and new internationals for friendship and cultural exchange. Friendship Programs Oldest FIUTS program matching community members and new internationals for friendship and cultural exchange. Hosting: international students are hosted in the homes of community members during their 1 st week in Seattle Hosting: international students are hosted in the homes of community members during their 1 st week in Seattle Friendship Connections: provide a community match for friendship Friendship Connections: provide a community match for friendship

Student Activities FIUTS is an RSO with 600 members annually FIUTS is an RSO with 600 members annually Trips & Tours offer opportunities for students to see the PNW & engage in an international community Trips & Tours offer opportunities for students to see the PNW & engage in an international community Led by the Student Board Led by the Student Board

Wednesday Lunch Weekly gathering of International & Domestic Students at UW in HUB 200

CULTURALFEST! Annual Celebration of the International Community at the University of Washington

CulturalFest offers students an opportunity to share their culture and learn about the world

At Country Booths, Students share their culture with campus

Cultural Talent Show

K-12 Outreach Global Classroom: International students visit classrooms to enhance curriculum and discuss culture with school children Global Classroom: International students visit classrooms to enhance curriculum and discuss culture with school children Pen Pals: Month long relationship with 4th & 5th graders Pen Pals: Month long relationship with 4th & 5th graders Global Teach: Professional Development workshops for K-12 teachers Global Teach: Professional Development workshops for K-12 teachers

When I applied for the pen pal program, I've never expected this feeling. The awkward, but adorable handwriting, their proud chat about family members... all of these little things just reminded me of my tiny little brother... who's in Korea. ~Il Ju, Korea

FIUTS: Making Connections, Building Community Fosters global understanding Fosters global understanding Engages in the community Engages in the community Celebrates internationalism Celebrates internationalism Please visit us in 302B HUB or online at