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Breaking Bread, Building Bonds: How Food Brings the I-House Community Together
The I-House community is rooted in its common commitment to intercultural exchange and understanding, but arguably, at the true heart of I-House is our shared passion for food. From sharing everyday meals at the Dining Commons to trying cultural snacks … Continue reading
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Tagged cooking, dinner, food, Friendship, I-House Life, international house, recipes, restaurants, travel, what's cooking
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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
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Tagged activities, art, Dance, Friendship, fun, Garba, I-House Life, international house, music, travel
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From Bangkok to Berkeley: My Journey to International House
I was weary from my 24-hour journey from Bangkok to Berkeley across two flights, three airports, and two car rides when I arrived at the tiled steps of I-House for the first time. Suddenly, any sign of weariness melted away … Continue reading
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Tagged community, Friendship, I-House Life, love, relationships, travel
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Reflections on my trip to Rwanda—Connecting with the Motherland Again
As the UC Berkeley Mastercard Foundation Scholars Representative, one of my duties is to represent the scholars at UC Berkeley at any Mastercard Foundation meetings across the globe. This time, this year’s meeting took place in Kigali, the capital of … Continue reading
I-House New York: Our Big Sister
International House (I-House) in New York City, founded in 1924 by Harry Edmonds, promotes cross-cultural exchange and understanding. With a rich history, it embodies the vision of fostering global friendships, leadership, and global citizenship. Serving as a haven for students from 90 countries, I-House stands as a testament to the power of international collaboration and unity. Continue reading
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Tagged architecture, housing, I-House New York, IHNY, News, residence-halls, travel
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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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New to Berkeley? SWiiFTly make new Friends!
As a former I-House resident, I remember the rush of emotions from the excitement about a fresh start and the opportunity to meet new people in the US. I had just landed at my dream destination, filled with excitement for adventure, but I had so many questions. “Where do I start? What do the locals do? How can I meet people and tap into the culture?” Continue reading
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I-House residents give the best travel advice
When traveling, I always prefer to get the inside scoop from people who truly know my destination. At I-House, I am blessed to have friends who can give me the scoop on their hometowns from all over the world. This … Continue reading
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Tagged Friendship, I-House Life, travel
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I-House: Where UC Berkeley Meets the World 