Tag Archives: Friendship

Join us for Discover Cal, Diwali & UN Day Celebration Dinner

Discover Cal: A Menu for Change: Transforming the Food System You are invited to register for Discover Cal, a traveling lecture series that brings renowned faculty to the extended Cal family. Meet Hans Giesecke, Executive Director, or Joy Iwasa, Interim … Continue reading

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Sunday Supper makes it happen again!

Last weekend I attended a Sunday Supper for first time and, even now, after few days, I can still feel the excitement and the good vibe of that beautiful evening. Sunday Supper is one of the oldest programs at International … Continue reading

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The many colors of hospitality at I-House

What is Hospitality to You? I have asked myself this question many times while traveling around the world. As the I-House Host Family Program Manager this year, hospitality and its many colors are now a constant thought in my everyday … Continue reading

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Let’s go for a run!

Bonjour ! Last week I told you about a passion shared by many Californians that I embraced, namely photography. Today I want to tell you about another one: sports, more precisely running. I actually do triathlon so I will write … Continue reading

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Weekend inspiration

Hi all! Laurie invited me to join the team of I-House bloggers and of course, I gladly accepted her offer. Before I start, let me introduce myself, for those of you that haven’t met me (yet :-)). My name is … 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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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

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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

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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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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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