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Category Archives: Life at I-House
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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Can Artificial Intelligence (AI) be perceived as a tool rather than a threat?
On March 8th, International House’s signature annual Lodestar Speaker Series was held in the Chevron Auditorium. This year, I-House’s executive director Shaun Carver hosted Eric Schmidt, the former CEO & Chairman of Google and they discussed ‘The Promises and Perils … Continue reading
International House Celebrates Black History Month
I-House isn’t just a place to rest your head; it’s a cultural melting pot. Imagine yourself immersed in different traditions, languages, and viewpoints, soaking up the richness of the world right from your doorstep. This isn’t just about proximity but forging lifelong friendships and connections that transcend borders. Continue reading
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Tagged african-american-history, alumni, Black History Month, black-history, Friendship, history, I-House Life, News
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The I-House Retreat – From Curiosity to Appreciation
In this detailed chronicle of the I-House Retreat, I aimed to weave together the multifaceted tapestry of experiences, emotions, and discoveries that unfolded over the course of this overnight I-House tradition. Each twist and turn, both literal and metaphorical, contributed to a collective narrative that transcended my initial curiosity, leaving me with a profound appreciation for the unique community and mission embodied by I-House. Continue reading
I-House New York: Our Big Sister
International House (I-House) in New York City, founded in 1924 by Harry Edmonds, promotes cross-cultural exchange and understanding. With a rich history, it embodies the vision of fostering global friendships, leadership, and global citizenship. Serving as a haven for students from 90 countries, I-House stands as a testament to the power of international collaboration and unity. Continue reading
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Tagged architecture, housing, I-House New York, IHNY, News, residence-halls, travel
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Berkeley’s Bountiful Bears – A Self-Guided Tour of the Berkeley Bears on Campus
The UC Berkeley website has a visitor services section, which lists the available campus tours. Within this list is a section of self-guided tours, ranging from entire schools within the University to tours of design and art around campus. A … Continue reading
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Tagged alumni, art, bears, campus, culture, fun, history, I-House, tour
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Introducing Resident Support Manager, Hawk Anderson!
Hi everybody! I’m Carina Samson, I-House’s Global Community Ambassador for the summer, as well as one of the 7th-floor RAs. I’m happy to introduce one of the new staff members here at I-House. 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
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Tagged activities, Friendship, fun, I-House Life, international house
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A Special Finale: I-House Prom
Sharing a blog post about the I-House Prom! Continue reading
A Night Full of Music: The Resident Benefit Concert
At 7:00 pm on a Wednesday, people hustled into the Chevron Auditorium to get a good seat for the Resident Benefit Concert. When I entered and saw some people at the back of the room with paintings, a resident told … Continue reading
I-House: Where UC Berkeley Meets the World 