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The Bhutanese Dream Awakens
Gabriel García Márquez used to say that all human beings have three lives: a public one, a private one and a secret one. My secret life, so private that I keep it just to myself, has always been quite ample. … Continue reading
Time to talk our way through the Charlie Hebdo attack
One week after the Charlie Hebdo assault in Paris I am still feeling upset, angry and hopeless about what happened. I have been a journalist for so many years, I am very familiar with the work of my French colleagues … Continue reading
La squadra dell’I-House
To read this blog post in English, click here: Building the I-House Team Passo circa otto ore al giorno al lavoro, dal lunedi al venerdi. Dato il tipo di lavoro che faccio, vedo quasi tutti i miei colleghi quotidianamente. Sono la … Continue reading
Building the I-House Team
I spend eight hours every day, Monday to Friday at work. Given the nature of my job as Front Desk Operations Manager and Host Family Program Manager, I have seen almost all of my I-House colleagues every single working day in … Continue reading
Turkey for the people of I-House
What’s all the fuss around an enormous roasted turkey, countless bowls of sides, mashed potatoes and a sweet, very tart cranberry sauce? It’s what I-House residents who are part of our Host Family Program are going to discover next Thursday, … Continue reading
Posted in Life at I-House, Upcoming Events
Tagged dinner, holidays, Host Family Program, Thanksgiving
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Una casa lontano da casa
To read this blog post in English, click here: A House away from home Basta abitare anche solo per un semestre all’International House di Berkeley che si rimane studenti dell’I-House per sempre. E’ per questo che, lavorando al Front Desk, ricevo … Continue reading
Semel in anno…Happy Halloween I-House!
Semel in anno licet insanire, said the ancient Romans. Once in a year you can turn crazy. Hopefully we all have fun more than once per year, but Halloween in the US is certainly a great occasion to practice our … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, Faces of I-House, Life at I-House
Tagged activities, fun, I-House Events, I-House Life, international house
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I-House is always open for intercultural exchanges
Seeing things from a different perspective. That’s what it’s all about when it comes to learning and understanding. I have long practiced this “golden rule” in my previous life when I was reporting from different places in the world and … Continue reading
Posted in Faces of I-House, Life at I-House, Uncategorized
Tagged Friendship, I-House Life, international house
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Sunday Supper makes it happen again!
Last weekend I attended a Sunday Supper for first time and, even now, after few days, I can still feel the excitement and the good vibe of that beautiful evening. Sunday Supper is one of the oldest programs at International … Continue reading
Posted in Life at I-House
Tagged Friendship, fun, I-House Life, international house, Sunday Supper
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The many colors of hospitality at I-House
What is Hospitality to You? I have asked myself this question many times while traveling around the world. As the I-House Host Family Program Manager this year, hospitality and its many colors are now a constant thought in my everyday … Continue reading
Posted in Life at I-House
Tagged Friendship, Host Family Program, international house
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I-House: Where UC Berkeley Meets the World 