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Creating Community Through Harmony: The Power of Music at I-House Berkeley
December marks the start of the holiday season across a variety of cultures and is brimming with diverse cultural traditions across the world. Whether it is Christmas caroling, drumming circles at Kwanzaa celebrations, or Chinese New Year Gong Xi, music … Continue reading
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Tagged classical-music, Concert, Friendship, fun, I-House Life, music, News, piano
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Unity in Motion: Bridging Cultures Through Dance at International House
Picture this: As the sun sets and the sky transforms into a canvas of brilliant hues, I-House residents begin trickling onto the Heller Patio. The air is filled with warmth, excitement, and festivity. Girls wear flowing chaniya cholis and lehengas … Continue reading
Posted in Dance, I-House Alumni, Life at I-House, Upcoming Events, What's Cooking
Tagged activities, art, Dance, Friendship, fun, Garba, I-House Life, international house, music, travel
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Reflecting on My Time at International House, UC Berkeley
Looking back, moving into International House was a decision that forever shaped my journey at UC Berkeley. I can still see that moment clearly—my parents by my side as I stood at the front desk, surrounded by six oversized suitcases, … Continue reading
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Tagged dinner, food, Friendship, fun, I-House Life, international house
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International House: Spring Semester in Review
As I come to terms with the end of my time here, I look to cope through reminiscing and appreciating the work of the I-House Resident Council, Programs Office, Communications Office, Staff, and most of all the residents themselves in putting together an exceptional year – one which I will carry close to my chest for decades to come. Continue reading
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Tagged activities, alumni, food, Friendship, fun, I-House, I-House Life, international house
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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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Berkeley’s Bountiful Bears – A Self-Guided Tour of the Berkeley Bears on Campus
The UC Berkeley website has a visitor services section, which lists the available campus tours. Within this list is a section of self-guided tours, ranging from entire schools within the University to tours of design and art around campus. A … Continue reading
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Tagged alumni, art, bears, campus, culture, fun, history, I-House, tour
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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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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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International House, A Veritable Social Bubble
(For French speakers, I have included a translation of this article in French below.) Overlooking Berkeley’s Campus, high on Bancroft Way, stands an ivory-domed house with slightly Spanish architecture: International House at UC Berkeley. Funded in 1930 by the famous businessman … Continue reading
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My 5 Favorite Things About I-House
There are several reasons to love I-House but here are my top five! #InternationalHouse @ihouseberkeley Continue reading
I-House: Where UC Berkeley Meets the World 