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Host a new international student from China

chineseflagMore than 200 Chinese students and scholars will come to the University of Washington this fall. With the Beijing Olympics around the corner, what better way to learn about this fascinating country than to make a new friend from China!

FIUTS hosts welcome new UW international students into their homes for their first week in Seattle, and forms bonds of friendship and goodwill that last a lifetime.

Read more about the homestay program and apply today


Become a FIUTS Facilitator for Orientation

facilitatorsFIUTS is looking for UW students to help greet new international students for the summer and fall quarters. Facilitators lead tours, answer questions, and help with the international student orientation.



Become a facilitator today and register with VolunteerHUB the online volunteer registration used by FIUTS to list volunteer position descriptions and available shifts.


If you have any questions, contact India Fitting by email or call 206 685-1548.


Fall Orientation T-Shirt Design Contest

Each Fall FIUTS Facilitators receive T-shirts for their volunteer hours - and that T-shirt is designed by talented student artists in our community. Submit your design, and if it wins, it will be worn by over a hundred FIUTS volunteers!

The only requirement is that is has the FIUTS logo and relates to the mission of FIUTS to inspire global understanding. Otherwise, let your creative juices flow! You can view past facilitator t-shirt designs by visiting the FIUTS Facebook Page. To submit a design or for more information, e-mail India.


isicISIC Cards Now Available at the FIUTS Office
Traveling over the summer? Studying abroad this fall? The ISIC (International Student Identity Card) card is a great way to save money and is the only internationally accepted student ID card - and FIUTS is the only vender of ISIC Cards on the UW campus!

ISIC cards offer travel discounts to students ranging from airfare and train reductions to museum and hostel discounts.

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FIUTS Facebook Page

find us on FacebookFIUTS has upgraded it's Facebook group to a "Page". If you're on Facebook make sure to become a fan of FIUTS!

 


Upcoming Events

26 Jul - Theo Chocolate Factory Tour

31 Jul - English Conversation Group

1 Aug - Vancouver BC

*Denotes event is open to community members