Category Archives: Activities
Creating Community Through Harmony: The Power of Music at I-House Berkeley
December marks the start of the holiday season across a variety of cultures and is brimming with diverse cultural traditions across the world. Whether it is Christmas caroling, drumming circles at Kwanzaa celebrations, or Chinese New Year Gong Xi, music … Continue reading
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Tagged classical-music, Concert, Friendship, fun, I-House Life, music, News, piano
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Reflecting on My Time at International House, UC Berkeley
Looking back, moving into International House was a decision that forever shaped my journey at UC Berkeley. I can still see that moment clearly—my parents by my side as I stood at the front desk, surrounded by six oversized suitcases, … Continue reading
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Tagged dinner, food, Friendship, fun, I-House Life, international house
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International House: Spring Semester in Review
As I come to terms with the end of my time here, I look to cope through reminiscing and appreciating the work of the I-House Resident Council, Programs Office, Communications Office, Staff, and most of all the residents themselves in putting together an exceptional year – one which I will carry close to my chest for decades to come. Continue reading
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Tagged activities, alumni, food, Friendship, fun, I-House, I-House Life, international house
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Rotary Exchange Program in Livermore, 2024 Spring
Editor: Gilbert Chiu; Authors: Jingwen Yang, Nandni Sinha, Oke Iroegbu and Riko Okubo Waking up in the quiet morning at Berkeley on the first day of Spring Break. Host families from Livermore Rotary Club came to International House to pick … Continue reading
Our Vibrant Home Glows: The Return of the I-House Gala
Yesterday was incredible and will go down in the International House history books for many years to come. Current residents, alumni from all over the world, staff members, and friends from Berkeley and the surrounding areas came together for the International House Berkeley Gala. Continue reading
Eric Schmidt on the Promise and Perils of AI
At UC Berkeley, the International House (I-House) serves as a focal point for promoting global leadership and intercultural understanding. As part of its purpose, I-House recently welcomed former Google CEO and I-House alumni Eric Schmidt to speak at the Lodestar Speaker Series. The topic of discussion during the event, “The Promise and Perils of AI,” was the intricate connection between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the I-House’s goal of fostering world peace. Continue reading
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Tagged ai, artificial-intelligence, eric-schmidt, News, politics
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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
California Dreaming: Chronicles of an Epic Road Trip
As the crisp autumn air settled over the West Coast, Thanksgiving heralded a time of gratitude and reflection, tracing its roots back to the early 17th century when Pilgrims and Native Americans joined in a feast to celebrate a bountiful … Continue reading
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Tagged activities, art, books, California Dreaming, food, Friendship, fun, I-House Life, inspiration, international house, Photography, SoCal, toursim, travel, UC Berkeley, vacation, writing
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I-House Resident Orientation Retreat – A Vibrant Affair
One of the many I-House traditions, the Resident Orientation Retreat is a fantastic opportunity to get to know fellow residents and to learn about the history of I-House and the alumni that have made their way through its prestigious doors. … Continue reading
I-House: Where UC Berkeley Meets the World 