Tag Archives: Friendship
California Dreaming: Chronicles of an Epic Road Trip
As the crisp autumn air settled over the West Coast, Thanksgiving heralded a time of gratitude and reflection, tracing its roots back to the early 17th century when Pilgrims and Native Americans joined in a feast to celebrate a bountiful … Continue reading
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Tagged activities, art, books, California Dreaming, food, Friendship, fun, I-House Life, inspiration, international house, Photography, SoCal, toursim, travel, UC Berkeley, vacation, writing
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Welcoming Alumni from the 1980s Back to I-House
Over the summer, I had the pleasure of giving a tour to a group of six I-House alumni who lived at I-House in the 1970s – 80s, as well as a few of their friends. I’ve given I-House tours before … Continue reading
I-House Resident Orientation Retreat – A Vibrant Affair
One of the many I-House traditions, the Resident Orientation Retreat is a fantastic opportunity to get to know fellow residents and to learn about the history of I-House and the alumni that have made their way through its prestigious doors. … 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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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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Be a Shining Star for I-House During Big Give
It’s that time of the year again…Big Give! For those of you who are new to Berkeley like I am, Big Give is a 24-hour fundraising effort that takes place every year at UC Berkeley, across all departments. For International … Continue reading
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Tagged activities, alumni, Friendship, fun, I-House, I-House Life, international house
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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
Winter Break Memories
While this post is about my experience during the Winter break, I must thank my friends who made it worthwhile. This break was my first away from home. Normally, I would have traveled back to celebrate Christmas and New Year’s … 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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I-House: Where UC Berkeley Meets the World 