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Author Archives: Oke Iroegbu
Reflections on my trip to Rwanda—Connecting with the Motherland Again
As the UC Berkeley Mastercard Foundation Scholars Representative, one of my duties is to represent the scholars at UC Berkeley at any Mastercard Foundation meetings across the globe. This time, this year’s meeting took place in Kigali, the capital of … Continue reading
Gratitude for International House
I’ll watch the sunset over the Campanile once more I’ll pay attention to nature’s symphony—seagulls and breeze, Close my eyes and take a deep, deeper breath This beacon of hope—and this little light and voice of mine I’ll let it … Continue reading
The I-House Cookbook 3.0: Chef’s Delight!
We’re excited to announce the completion of the third chapter, aptly named ‘The Chef’s Chapter.’ Guided by our Executive Chef, Chef Abigail Serbins, this chapter celebrates the diversity of the I-House kitchen with recipes submitted by our talented chefs. We invite you to savor and explore these delightful dishes. Continue reading
Go, Let Your Light Shine
“The direction you choose to face determines whether you’re standing at the end or the beginning of a road.” Richelle E. Goodrich. Dear friends, Writing this gives me nostalgic feelings. It is that part of the year when we say … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, Faces of I-House, Global Voices, I-House Alumni, Life at I-House
Tagged activities, Friendship, fun, I-House Life, international house
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The Diary of an I-House Livermore Cowboy
Each year during Spring Break, I-House residents have the opportunity to be placed with an American host family. The Spring Break is a week-long break at the University of California, Berkeley that gives students and faculty time to rest from … Continue reading
Recipes from the I-House Melting Pot
Dear residents and friends. It’s time for food lovers to see another beautiful side of International House culture: recipes from residents from around the world. I am excited to present the second chapter of the International House Cookbook! This chapter … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, Life at I-House, What's Cooking
Tagged activities, dinner, I-House Life, international house, what's cooking
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Lunar New Year at I-House
I was curious to experience the Lunar New Year at I-House. So, I have spent the week preceding the Lunar New Year, anticipating, researching, and reading about it. I learned that it was the year of Rabbit. How cute! The … Continue reading
Winter Break Memories
While this post is about my experience during the Winter break, I must thank my friends who made it worthwhile. This break was my first away from home. Normally, I would have traveled back to celebrate Christmas and New Year’s … Continue reading
Sharing the Light, One Candle at a Time
Here is a short poem I wrote to start today’s post, I call it, This Light. This light of peace I pass to you Pass this to another behind or by your side May the world see the beauty of … Continue reading
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Tagged activities, Friendship, I-House Life, international house, Sunday Supper
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Ubuntu – I Am Because We Are
International House is a laboratory for a new kind of experiment – the day-to-day practice of international fellowship among men and women. – John D. Rockefeller Jr., I-House Benefactor It’s up to us, the residents, to continue building on this … Continue reading
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Tagged activities, dinner, Friendship, I-House Life, international house
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I-House: Where UC Berkeley Meets the World 