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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
How to Make the Most of Your Time At Cal
Hello friends, happy spring! As I type these words, it is the last week of instruction for the semester, and, in fact, it is only a handful of days before I officially graduate. I have had a truly wonderful time … Continue reading
Posted in Life at I-House
Tagged #InternationalHouse, activities, Berkeley, campus life, fun, international house
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What’s Your Love Language?
I-House has been the set behind many romances over the decades. In fact, more than a thousand alumni have found love ‘under the dome’, often coming from different backgrounds, ethnicities, and countries. Just read some of the stories shared at … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, Life at I-House
Tagged Berkeley, I-House, I-House Berkeley, I-House Life, love, love languages, Valentine's Day
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Superstition, Folklore, and History at Cal
UC Berkeley is considered by many to be the best public university in the world. As the first college in the University of California system, Cal has decades of superstition, folklore, and history that still exist today. 1. Stepping on … Continue reading
Message from I-House Executive Director Hans Giesecke
Dear Members of the International House Community – This has been a challenging week of dialogue and debate about the subject of immigration. The vitriolic words and actions of many on this matter confront I-House’s role as a place of … Continue reading
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Tagged #InternationalHouse, Berkeley, I-House, I-House Life, international house
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Thankful for you
Dear I-House Friends, During this time of gratitude, we want to send our thanks to you for being a part of I-House by sharing your inspiring stories, participating in our events, or making a gift to support our mission. This … Continue reading
Posted in Faces of I-House, I-House Alumni
Tagged #CalBigGive, activities, alumni, Berkeley, Big Give, Biggive, Friendship, I-House Life, Thanksgiving
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85 Years of Welcoming Residents
Today hundreds of UC Berkeley students from over sixty countries will settle into the iconic dome-topped International House. They arrive on the week that also marks the 85th Birthday of this unique institution dedicated to intercultural connections. “Every day, as … Continue reading
Posted in Life at I-House, News
Tagged activities, Berkeley, Friendship, fun, i, I-House Life
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I-House Magician in the Spotlight for Staff Appreciation Week
Every June, UC Berkeley hosts a Summerfest event, complete with live music, food trucks, photo booths, activities and free t-shirts specially made for staff. This year, UC Berkeley Human Resources shined a spotlight on the hidden talents of four long-term UC … Continue reading
Posted in Faces of I-House, Life at I-House, Summer Activities
Tagged activities, Berkeley, I-House Life, magic, Magician, staff, summer
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Same Same, But Different
At the start of the semester, my motivation to join the Intercultural Leadership Initiative (ILI) was very simple – to learn different cultures and make more friends. It turned out that ILI was much more than that. It offered me … Continue reading
Share some I-House love with prints
Bonjour ! Today is December 1st and the start of the holiday season! This comes with the eternal question: what gifts should I give? Being a photographer, I have found that prints of photos that I took are always thoughtful … Continue reading
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Tagged alumni, Berkeley, fun, holidays, I-House, international house, Photography
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I-House: Where UC Berkeley Meets the World 