Tag Archives: Friendship
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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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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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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The Rockin’ I-House Mailman
Ciao Riccardo! This is how I greet Richard, one of the beloved I-House mailmen, at least twice per day. Richard has been on the US Postal Service’s so called Panoramic route for the last 40 years and at I-House we are … Continue reading
Summer of 1989 25th Anniversary Reunion
Letter From…. Alumnus Kamran Nemati (IH 1984-1995) Summer of 1989 at International House Berkeley was a special summer. For those of us who had the privilege of living there at that time, it brings special memories. We had a large … Continue reading
Where Dreams Change!!!
“I close my eyes, then I drift away, into the magic night I softly say. A silent prayer, like dreamers do, then I fall asleep to dream my dreams of you.” -Roy Orbison Woosssshhhh!!! the wind blew into our faces … Continue reading
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Tagged Border Crossing, Dreams, Friendship, fun, I-House Events, I-House Life
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The power of coffee
Being Italian I am very aware of the power of coffee. In the very morning whenever I feel still tired and sleepy the thought of that magic cup freshly brewed (by my beautiful espresso machine) makes everything bearable and even … Continue reading
I-House: Where UC Berkeley Meets the World 