Category Archives: Life at I-House
The I-House Language Game – Part I
New I-House residents have finally moved in. Corridors are full all day (and night!), the Front Desk is as busy as it gets, new faces are all around full of excitement and big expectations for the upcoming academic year. This … Continue reading
Get, Set, Explore…!
“Where is the exit?“ “Take a left, then right…….another right and there you are.” I showed you the way for now but I can read that anxious concern in your eyes…..I hope I don’t get lost here. A slice of pizza in hand … Continue reading
The I-House retreat, where it all started!
Bonjour ! To continue on Gabrielle’s post from yesterday, I also want to share how awesome the retreat is. Before we start, let me introduce myself quickly. My name is Joël Thai and I grew up in Paris, France. I … Continue reading
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I-House welcomes new and returning residents
Today, hundreds of UC Berkeley students from over sixty countries will settle into the iconic dome-topped residence and program center at 2299 Piedmont Avenue known as “I-House.” They arrive just four days after the 84th Anniversary of this unique institution … Continue reading
5 reasons why you should go on an I-House retreat
The week after move-in is a rush of new faces and names that may seem impossible to remember. If you’ve just arrived in California for the first time that, coupled with some recovery from jet lag and coping with the … Continue reading
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I-House Host Family Program is back!
The practice of hospitality deeply identifies many cultures, and being that International House is a nest away from home for many international students, we proudly and thoughtfully cultivate hospitality. That is why, years ago, I-House created the Host Family Program … Continue reading
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Tagged Friendship, Host Family Program, I-House Life
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International House Celebrates Birthday
Today, on I-House’s 84th birthday, we would like to share some exciting news! Dining Commons Transformation Project: Beginning this December, a dramatic multimillion dollar overhaul of the Dining Commons will transform the heart of the I-House community. Learn more: http://ihouse.berkeley.edu/dctp … Continue reading
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Down the Memory Lane: Precious Life – I-House Film Series
Edward Norton once said – “The best films of any kind, narrative or documentary, provoke questions.” Yes, they do, at least every time I watch one at the I-House Film series. About an hour ago, I was reading a recent article on middle … Continue reading
One world under one roof
I remember waking up feeling like I had absorbed the entire house’s jet lag. I remember taking the stairs down to the dining hall. I remember sitting down to breakfast with Anaïs, the first person I formally introduced myself to … Continue reading
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Buongiorno I-House
A job at I-House is not your everyday job. We still clock in and out, write reports, have supervisors and hold meetings. But there is more than that here: we are part of a big community made by smart International … Continue reading
I-House: Where UC Berkeley Meets the World 