Tag Archives: I-House Life

High in The Sky !

From watching the Blue Angels to plummeting 18,000 ft. to flying a Cessna, over the past month, I’ve spent more time with my I-House buddies off the ground than in the classes. It all started when two wonderful RAs organized a Fleet Week airshow … Continue reading

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Allons au musée !

To read this post in English, please click here. Bonjour ! Ce week-end c’est le premier week-end du mois, donc comme à Paris il y aura beaucoup de musées gratuits ! Voici une petite sélection : Tout d’abord vous n’avez … Continue reading

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Globalzation and Día de los Muertos

Globalization is a loaded word with many different connotations and interpretations of its consequences. While some people believe that Globalization is diluting world cultures while intensifying disparities in wealth and power, others believe that Globalization is “flattening” disparities and infinitely … Continue reading

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Halloween, I-House Style!

Happy Halloween everyone! We had a festive Halloween party today in the Great Hall, complete with a costume contest, scary delicious treats, and a candy corn toss game. Guess who won first place?  Answer below…. Our lovely Siciliana, Liliana Cardile, … Continue reading

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Let’s go skydiving!

Bonjour ! What are you going to do this Halloween weekend? Something special such as going to Santa Barbara I hope. If you are staying in the Bay Area, how about having an adrenaline rush? I can tell you that … Continue reading

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Semel in anno…Happy Halloween I-House!

Semel in anno licet insanire, said the ancient Romans. Once in a year you can turn crazy. Hopefully we all have fun more than once per year, but Halloween in the US is certainly a great occasion to practice our … Continue reading

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I-House is always open for intercultural exchanges

Seeing things from a different perspective. That’s what it’s all about when it comes to learning and understanding. I have long practiced this “golden rule” in my previous life when I was reporting from different places in the world and … Continue reading

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Halloween in Santa Barbara

Bonjour ! Now that Gabby has showed you how to choose the perfect Halloween costume, where should you go to show off your costume? The answer is Santa Barbara! Every year, tens of thousands of students from all over California … Continue reading

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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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