International Student House of Washington, DC

05/19/2026

Cinco de Mayo done right 🇲🇽
Huge thank you to Natalie for walking us through the real story behind the holiday — the history, the significance, and why it matters far beyond what most of us learned growing up. The garden, the food, and the company made for a perfect day.
¡Viva México! 🌮✨

04/30/2026

🎶 Gabriel (Brazil) shares his favorite I-House DC memory—the 2023 holiday concert—and why I-House is a musician’s home away from home. With a grand piano, acoustic guitar, and percussion available to all residents, creativity is always in tune. 🎹

04/21/2026

Spring at I-House hits different. 🌸
We rang in the season with a Nowruz celebration. Afghan, Iranian, and Kurdish traditions coming together over desserts, music, and dance. Then came cherry blossom walks, a Geography Bee, Easter egg hunts, ping pong in the garden, and PowerPoint nights that made absolutely no sense.
As we head into graduation season and welcome our summer residents, we’re grateful for every person who made this community what it is. The friendships, the laughs, the “wait, where are you from?” conversations—that’s I-House. 🌍

04/20/2026

Executive Director Daniel Bremer-Wirtig will step down from his role at the end of his term in April, concluding six years of leadership at the International Student House of Washington, DC.

Since joining I-House DC, Bremer-Wirtig has led the organization through a period of growth and renewed engagement, strengthening the House’s mission of fostering cross-cultural understanding and community among international graduate students, interns, and young professionals in Washington, DC. As his term comes to an end, he shares a message of appreciation and reflection:
https://www.ishdc.org/news-noteworthy/a-note-of-thanks-and-a-look-at-what-comes-next/

Read the official announcement here, including a quote from Board President, Tiia Karlén: https://mailchi.mp/ishdc/a-note-of-thanks-and-a-look-at-what-comes-next-executive-director-transition-announcement-7h28rzylh7

04/10/2026

We’re excited to share the International Student House of Washington DC's newsletter is back!

As we celebrate our 90th anniversary year, our newsletter will be a space to share Resident and Alumni stories, community updates, event recaps, and more — highlighting the people and moments that make I-House DC so special.

Here’s to 90 years, and to staying connected wherever you are in the world. 🌍

Dear Friend,We’re pleased to announce the return of the International Student House of Washington, DC newsletter—a way to keep our Residents, Alumni, and friends connected to the life of the House.

03/31/2026

Hear from alumni Alice (🇺🇸), Niel (🇳🇦), Hyojin (🇰🇷), and Bernie (🇲🇽) as they share their favorite memories from their time with us in DC! 🌍
Still searching for housing in DC? We’re a vibrant, international community of students and young professionals, just minutes from Dupont Circle Metro (Red Line). Link in bio to apply! 🏠

03/23/2026

Two celebrations, one community. 💜🌙
This week at ISH, we gathered to uplift and connect — first for our International Women’s Day panel featuring Isabella DeSheplo (Cato Institute), Bochen Han (South China Morning Post), and Smilla Schoeman, then for an Eid al-Fitr celebration marking the end of Ramadan with food, joy, and the whole ISH family.
Rights. Equality. Empowerment. Community. That’s what home looks like here.
Eid Mubarak to all who celebrated! 🤍
CommunityAtISH InternationalStudentHouse

03/17/2026

📣 Now Accepting Applications for Summer 2026!

Join a vibrant, mission-driven community in Washington, DC.

Live, learn, and connect with peers from around the world—and across the U.S.

DM us with any questions - let’s make this summer a memorable one!🍀

03/16/2026

Ailen spent her summer with us as an intern—now she’s sharing what that time meant to her. This is exactly why we do what we do. 🏠❤️ Summer is coming—apply to live with us now!