Tag Archives: I-House Life

Celebrating Black History Month at I-House through Food

Posted on February 26, 2020 by chancellore1

Throughout the year, International House, Berkeley hosts themed dinners, honoring cultural heritage and holidays celebrated around the world. Dinners range from Oktoberfest to Native American Heritage, as well as Diwali and Lunar New Year. For the month of February, residents … Continue reading →

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The I-House Connection: December 2019

Posted on December 17, 2019 by Laurie Ferris

Projects for Peace; Social Media Ambassador; Grad Student Feature; and Hong Kong Meets Mainland China Podcast December 2019 Dear Alumni & Friends, Greetings from Berkeley! We are delighted to share a peace-building initiative, highlights from some of our current residents, … Continue reading →

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The World Is My Family

Posted on November 20, 2019 by Benny Corona

Finding a sense of belonging and building intercultural connections – by Benny Corona Continue reading →

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Ten Things to Know Before Coming to International House at UC Berkeley

Posted on May 25, 2019 by Juan Antonio Pérez

Hi there! It has been an incredible experience to live at International House as an exchange student in Berkeley. Here are ten insights that will probably be useful for your stay at UC Berkeley. 1. It doesn’t rain all the … Continue reading →

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A Very Spanish Day at UC Berkeley

Posted on May 3, 2019 by Juan Antonio Pérez

On Wednesday, April 24th we had the opportunity to live a very Spanish day in Berkeley, 12,000 km away from my home in Spain. (For Spanish speakers, I have included a translation of this article en español below.) The day … Continue reading →

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Favorite Berkeley Sights

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Loyalty Traster-Lee

Hello friends! The semester is winding down, and I know that a lot of people (myself included) are trying to make the most of living in Berkeley and I-House before having to leave. If you’ve spent most of your time … Continue reading →

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A Week at I-House

Posted on April 11, 2019 by Loyalty Traster-Lee

International House is, in my humble opinion, the best residence for students attending UC Berkeley. The location, view, and amenities are fantastic, and the people are, of course, wonderful. Below is how my typical week at I-House plays out. Let … Continue reading →

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Best Places to Study at I-House

Posted on March 7, 2019 by Loyalty Traster-Lee

Hello everyone! Midterm season is upon us, and with the steady accumulation of assignments comes the fast approach of deadlines. Even the word ‘midterms’ can bring a look of terror on any student’s face – just check out the UC … Continue reading →

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What’s Your Love Language?

Posted on February 17, 2019 by Loyalty Traster-Lee

I-House has been the set behind many romances over the decades. In fact, more than a thousand alumni have found love ‘under the dome’, often coming from different backgrounds, ethnicities, and countries. Just read some of the stories shared at … Continue reading →

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Music Practice Rooms: Where Talent is Born at I-House

Posted on February 13, 2019 by Juan Antonio Pérez

“If you cannot teach me to fly, teach me to sing.” ― J.M. Barrie, Peter Pan Music has been shown to have beneficial effects for human health: it increases cognitive performance, improves memory, and reduces stress, among others. However, many … Continue reading →

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