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“Being a part of FIUTS has taught me so much
about myself and how to interact with others...And it’s really pushed me to see my city, my country, and the world in new ways.”
Marie Vanderbilt
Member of FIUTS Student Board
“I appreciate everything you’ve done for international students. Especially the arrangement of
homestay program, which is so helpful, makes me adjust to American life very much!”
Li-Wen Lee
Student from Taiwan
“We have absolutely loved all the years of hosting students from around the world! We really feel that we now have an international family.”
Emily Wilson and Mike Rich
“FIUTS is a great organization for everyone worldly or wants to become worldly, and those
friendships - even if you are on different continents in the world - last forever!”
Basak Yavcan Ural
Exchange Student from Turkey
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 FIUTS Cross-Cultural Leadership Programs offer short-term, custom-designed experiences for groups. These programs can be created for high schools, universities, junior colleges, or company-sponsored groups and provide an unforgettable experience in language and culture unique to The University of Washington and the Pacific Northwest.
As an independent nonprofit organization with a mission to connect students to local and global communities, FIUTS offers a dynamic multi-cultural approach. Participants in FIUTS Cross-Cultural Leadership Programs have a unique opportunity to develop communication skills, explore leadership topics and a share a broad range of experiences.
Download the brochure for more information
Fill out a Visiting Program Information Sheet
What is the goal of FIUTS Visiting Programs?
- To give the students an opportunity to learn about Seattle, the University of Washington, and the United States.
- To offer English practice and improve comprehension and spoken English ability, not only with teachers, but also with US and other international students
- To provide plenty of challenge and growth opportunities
- To offer a wide variety of experiences and promote cross- cultural understanding.
How many students can participate? How do we reserve our space?
FIUTS can accommodate groups of many sizes – from 12 to 100 students per group.
How do we request a formal proposal from FIUTS?
In order to start confirming a schedule of activities and preparing a proposal for your program, please fill out the Visiting Program Information Sheet and return it to FIUTS. It takes approximately one week for us to prepare a complete proposal.
What other short term programs has FIUTS hosted?
FIUTS ran three separate visiting programs in the past, all with Japanese institutions:
- Minami Kyushu Junior College, 1980 – 2006
- Hyogo High School, Hyogo Prefecture, 1977-2002 – attaching a publicity piece from the 20th Anniversary of that program
- Kobe High School, Kawasaki International Program Fund, 1980-1999
Does FIUTS handle visas and international travel?
No, FIUTS does not handle international travel arrangements or provide visas. Because our program provides part-time educational instruction and part-time sightseeing and recreation, your groups can come on a B1 or B2 visa – they are permitted to enroll in any course of study less than 18 hours per week and to travel for tourism and amusement. FIUTS cannot issue I-20s, but we can issue a program information letter indicating that the program is prepaid and includes meals and excursions.
Can I see photos of FIUTS activities?
There are many photos on our web site photo page – located here: http://www.fiuts.org/gallery/index.html
There is also a slideshow that was made for the 60th anniversary celebration, located here: http://www.fiuts.org/60th/index.html
Thank you for your interest in FIUTS Visiting Programs!
For more information:
contact Era Schrepfer, Executive Director
(206) 543-0735 or era [at] fiuts.org
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