Office of International Affairs

Devyath Dupati (He/Him): Business Management

I love I-house because of what it stands for. Its goal is to unite people from all different part of the world under one roof and help them learn and grow from each other. Each person has lived their life differently and I-House helps build the global perspective within each person by giving us a safe space to sit with each other and build long lasting connections with everyone.

I-house helps make it easy for me and many others like me who are transitioning from their home country to a completely different part of the world. It helps provide us with a community of open-minded individuals who are always willing and there to help you as you journey through this new phase in life. This community that we all share and the feeling of togetherness is what makes being a part of I-House worth it for me.

Without I-house, I would not have had this amazing community of people who are always willing to help you no matter how big or small a problem you’re facing. I have met some amazing people who otherwise might have just ended up being total strangers to me. My transition form India to the US as an international student would have also been much more difficult without the help of those around me and the support system upon which the core foundations of I-house are built. I am lucky and most fortunate for the opportunity’s I had and the people I have met as a proud resident of the International House.

Living and being part of International House has been such an eye-opening experience that I'm very grateful for. Coming from a small town in northern Indiana, I grew up with very little diversity and representation. I was limited to only the knowledge of my own culture and the culture of the majority population in my town. However, living in International House has since given me insight to a multicultural community where I have gotten to expand my knowledge of culture through immersion. The heart of I-House is its residents who come from all different cultures and diverse backgrounds, and I-House creates a strong community that makes it possible for these cultures to be shared. I-House makes it easy for residents to connect through many events that promote cultural exchanges along with social interactions. In addition, I-House residents access to the I-House lounge which is a safe and fun spot for residents to work on schoolwork or spend time with friends and other residents. Overall, my experience with everything I-House has to offer has been very wonderful and I'm happy each day to be a part of the I-House community. 

You can empower a leader and sustain our global community at I-House.  In 2016, we launched the I-House Global Scholar program to fund a second year on-campus housing resident to lead international programming while building leadership skills. Global Scholars will receive a $2,500 annual stipend. 

Your contribution of any amount will support the I-House Global Scholar program! A $2,500 one-time gift can fully fund one I-House Global Scholar. We seek to select one American and one international Global Scholar each year. 

Visit www.myiu.org/give-now, select your preferred Gift option, and type “I-House” in the search box.

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Questions about the Global Scholars program?

Please contact oiaprgms@iu.edu