Category Archives: Life at I-House
View from I-House
Bonjour ! In California I discovered new passions, and one of them is photography! I am sure you will agree with me that the Golden State is an absolutely beautiful place! It is so stunning I have found myself exploring … Continue reading
Alternatives to Attending a Football Game
Maybe you “forgot” to pick up your free ticket for the Cal game from the Program Office. Or maybe you are one of the lucky few that already has their first round of midterm exams coming up barely one month into … Continue reading
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At I-House, hosting is fun!
The Host Family Program reception last Sunday at I-House was one of those you never want to leave. We started at 4 pm in the beautiful Heller Patio. The weather was perfect, music from all over the world was playing, … Continue reading
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Tagged Friendship, Host Family Program, I-House Life, staff
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Host Family Program members, I love you!
Dear members of the Host Family Program, amazing Bay Area families and wonderful International House students, this is my love letter to you. In the past two months I’ve put all my efforts into building a new, warm, welcoming, interesting, … Continue reading
The Language Game – Part II
Ok, dearest residents. You really follow this blog, don’t you? How do I know? Well, last week the Language Game went kind of viral. Some residents came to the Front Desk to ask for a tennis racquet and would not … Continue reading
Let’s go to museums!
Bonjour ! I was told that many of you liked my previous post and went on a Golden Gate Bridge bike ride. I hope you liked it! This ride is so scenic, I have done it many times with friends, … Continue reading
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The Way We Are: ILI as a toolkit for intercultural understanding
“We don’t see things as they are, we see them as we are.” — Anaïs Nin Learning about other cultures has always been a passion of mine. I’m guessing if you’ve lived, are living, or want to live at International House, … Continue reading
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What Color Art Thou…?
Are you the life of the Party? Or maybe you are the one who put it together. Either way you add your own unique color to it. Wonder how? Read on… The deadline to sign up for the Intercultural Leadership Initiative … Continue reading
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Tagged activities, I-House Events, ILI, Intercultural Leadership Initiative
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Have You Heard About The Intercultural Leadership Initiative (ILI)?
When I went to college, there were very few opportunities like this one. I lived in a typical dorm that offered events that usually focused on some kind of party- UCSB- no surprise, right? But as resident of International House, … Continue reading
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Tagged I-House Life, ILI, Intercultural Leadership Initiative
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Golden Gate Bridge Bike Ride
Bonjour ! Today is the first day of classes, are you excited? I hope you are! You have travelled far to come to Berkeley, to receive a world-class education, and to work with brilliant professors and peers. Although you have … Continue reading
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I-House: Where UC Berkeley Meets the World 