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  • Our Mission, Vision and Values

Diversity is Our Strength

For a century, International House (I-House) has been dedicated to fostering cross-cultural understanding, global awareness, and lifelong connections among a diverse community of students and scholars. We serve as a home away from home for international students and young professionals, offering an environment in which individuals from different backgrounds live, learn, and collaborate.

Our Mission
Cultivate the individual, change the world

I-House creates an open-minded and intellectually challenging community where our residents expand their worldview and form lifelong bonds.

Our Vision
A world that respects individual difference in the pursuit of common ground

After leaving I-House, our alumni join a global cohort of leaders skilled in social and cultural intelligence, transforming their communities, practices, and professions.

Our Core Values

  • Respect: Treat others with dignity.

  • Empathy: Relate to the perspectives of others.

  • Moral Courage: Stand up for what is right, even in the face of adversity.