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The Beauty of Culture and Diversity
“Don’t listen to what they say, go see.” The Chinese proverb is true when it comes to experiencing different cultures from multiple countries at the same place and time. On the 8th of April, 2023, we celebrated the International Culture … Continue reading
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
The Stars Aligned for I-House during Big Give 2023
Big Give, the university-wide annual event, is a 24-hour fundraising blitz for all departments across campus, inviting friendly competition and philanthropy. It’s an opportunity for current and former residents to express gratitude towards I-House. The Big Give enables I-House to … Continue reading
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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
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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
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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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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Cultural Appropriation vs. Appreciation
We are happy to share another post in our “Did you know?” series by I-House Program Assistant Anusha Thotakura. Pumpkins carved by I-House residents With Halloween just around the corner, carving pumpkins, trick or treating, and costume parties must all … Continue reading
Ten Rules for Disability-Inclusive Language
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The aim is to showcase policies and practices to promote the inclusion of persons with disabilities within workplaces. We are happy to share “Ten rules for disability-inclusive language” written by I-House resident Anusha Thotakura from Bengaluru, India. She is currently an LL.M. student at the UC Berkeley School of Law and a Program Assistant at I-House. She previously worked as a social justice researcher after receiving her law degree from O.P. Jindal Global University, India. She is very passionate about disability justice, sexual and reproductive health and rights, anti-carceral politics, gender rights, and labor rights. She is an avid reader, amateur Carnatic music singer, and food enthusiast. Anusha is a person with a disability. She acquired her disability about 4 years ago when she became blind. She believes in disability inclusion through education and awareness creation. Continue reading
Introducing I-House Resident Events
Hello everyone! I hope you all had a restful summer and are feeling recharged for the upcoming school year. If you’re a new resident, welcome to I-House! For those who may not know what to expect, here is a comprehensive … Continue reading
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I-House: Where UC Berkeley Meets the World 