Student members at FIUTS are interested in cultural exchange, sharing experiences, and exploring the Puget Sound Region with others. When you become a FIUTS member, you are joining an active and engaged global community, supporting the work of our dynamic organization, and receiving great member benefits!

Student members at FIUTS are interested in cultural exchange, sharing experiences, and exploring the Puget Sound Region with others. When you become a FIUTS member, you are joining an active and engaged global community, supporting the work of our dynamic organization, and receiving great member benefits!

Student members at FIUTS are interested in cultural exchange, sharing experiences, and exploring the Puget Sound Region with others. When you become a FIUTS member, you are joining an active and engaged global community, supporting the work of our dynamic organization, and receiving great member benefits!

Apply here to participate in a FIUTS homestay program.  

Thank you for your interest in the FIUTS Welcome Week homestay program, an opportunity for incoming UW students to stay with a local volunteer host for their first 7-10 days in Seattle. To begin your application, please complete the form below. If you have any questions about the homestay application process, please contact homestay@fiuts.org

Applications must be received at least one month before your arrival in Seattle.

Before filling out this application please make sure you have reviewed the Frequently Asked Questions and Program Information.  

This application cannot be updated using the web form once you have submitted it. If you have changes or updates to make to your application, please email them to info@fiuts.org

PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF OUR HOMESTAY TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

FIUTS Homestay Agreement Terms & Conditions

FIUTS homestay agreement-PLEASE READ CAREFULLY By submitting an application to the FIUTS homestay program, you agree that you understand the following: 1) By submitting this application, you confirm that you plan to participate in the homestay program if you are placed with a host. If you choose at any time before your arrival in Seattle to cancel your participation in the homestay program, you MUST let FIUTS. If cancelled within a month of your arrival date on your application, you will receive a full refund. If cancelled between 2-4 weeks before your arrival date you will receive a full refund with a $25 cancelation fee. If cancelled with less than 2 weeks before your arrival date you will receive no refund ( be charged the full homestay fee) No fees will be charged if cancelled due to visa reasons. 2) A homestay placement is not guaranteed: although FIUTS will try its best to place every student who applies, there are a limited number of host families. If FIUTS cannot place you with a host, you will be told at least two weeks before you come to Seattle and will not be charged with any fee. 3) Homestay experiences are meant to be cultural exchanges. Hosts are volunteers who choose to host because they enjoy meeting people from around the world and welcoming them to Seattle. Homestay students should be prepared to talk about their country and their culture, and be prepared to learn from others. A homestay is NOT simply a place to stay before classes start. 4) Host live in many different locations around the greater Seattle area, and some hosts may live up to an hour away from campus. Please remember that if you are farther from campus, the homestay only lasts 7-10 days. Once you have been matched with a host, we will NOT be able to accommodate requests to change your homestay to be closer to campus. 5) Seattle is a diverse place: FIUTS homestay families come from a variety of backgrounds and include retired couples, families with children, single professionals, current students, gay families, and families who speak multiple languages. While FIUTS cannot accommodate every student request, if you have concerns or preferences regarding host families, please note them in your application.

Apply here to participate in a FIUTS homestay program.  

Thank you for your interest in the FIUTS Welcome Week homestay program, an opportunity for incoming UW students to stay with a local volunteer host for their first 7-10 days in Seattle. To begin your application, please complete the form below. If you have any questions about the homestay application process, please contact homestay@fiuts.org

Applications must be received at least one month before your arrival in Seattle.

Before filling out this application please make sure you have reviewed the Frequently Asked Questions and Program Information.  

This application cannot be updated using the web form once you have submitted it. If you have changes or updates to make to your application, please email them to info@fiuts.org

PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF OUR HOMESTAY TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

FIUTS Homestay Agreement Terms & Conditions

FIUTS homestay agreement-PLEASE READ CAREFULLY By submitting an application to the FIUTS homestay program, you agree that you understand the following: 1) By submitting this application, you confirm that you plan to participate in the homestay program if you are placed with a host. If you choose at any time before your arrival in Seattle to cancel your participation in the homestay program, you MUST let FIUTS. If cancelled within a month of your arrival date on your application, you will receive a full refund. If cancelled between 2-4 weeks before your arrival date you will receive a full refund with a $25 cancelation fee. If cancelled with less than 2 weeks before your arrival date you will receive no refund ( be charged the full homestay fee) No fees will be charged if cancelled due to visa reasons. 2) A homestay placement is not guaranteed: although FIUTS will try its best to place every student who applies, there are a limited number of host families. If FIUTS cannot place you with a host, you will be told at least two weeks before you come to Seattle and will not be charged with any fee. 3) Homestay experiences are meant to be cultural exchanges. Hosts are volunteers who choose to host because they enjoy meeting people from around the world and welcoming them to Seattle. Homestay students should be prepared to talk about their country and their culture, and be prepared to learn from others. A homestay is NOT simply a place to stay before classes start. 4) Host live in many different locations around the greater Seattle area, and some hosts may live up to an hour away from campus. Please remember that if you are farther from campus, the homestay only lasts 7-10 days. Once you have been matched with a host, we will NOT be able to accommodate requests to change your homestay to be closer to campus. 5) Seattle is a diverse place: FIUTS homestay families come from a variety of backgrounds and include retired couples, families with children, single professionals, current students, gay families, and families who speak multiple languages. While FIUTS cannot accommodate every student request, if you have concerns or preferences regarding host families, please note them in your application.

Here is where you sign up for pen pal for Spring 2024. 

 

Registration Deadline is April 2, 2024!

Spend a day with FIUTS exploring Rattlesnake Ledge, one of Seattle’s most popular hiking destinations! Take in this famous local trail while meeting people from across the globe! Bring a packed lunch for a picnic on the mountain! Check out the trail here!

Date: Saturday, April 27th 2024

Meeting Location: Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture (in the parking lot)
Time: 8:45am meet-up | 9:00am departure

Cost: $30

Who: ALL students & FIUTS friends - ALL ARE WELCOME!

What to bring: Picnic lunch, water bottle, camera, hiking shoes, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, layered clothes, and eat your breakfast beforehand.

Thank you for coming in for today's English Conversation group!

FIUTS Wednesday Lunch is the longest-running international gathering in the U District! Join us once a month for FREE food, fun games and great conversation.

The lunch is open to all university students, as well as anyone interested in promoting international understanding. FIUTS Wednesday Lunch is a wonderful place to meet people from all over the world and find out about what's happening at FIUTS.

Wednesday Lunch’s location is at FIUTS, lasts from 11:30am to 1:30pm, and is an environmentally friendly event! Please bring your own mug or cup for drinks if possible.