Author Archives: Juan Antonio Pérez

About Juan Antonio Pérez

Juan Antonio Pérez (Juanan) is a 3rd-year undergraduate exchange student majoring in Global Studies. He loves music, especially playing piano and guitar. His hobbies include hiking, traveling, and learning about different cultures. He is currently working in the International House Program Office as a Program Assistant, and he is very excited to start working this Spring semester as a Social Media Ambassador.

Ten Things to Know Before Coming to International House at UC Berkeley

Posted on May 25, 2019 by Juan Antonio Pérez

Hi there! It has been an incredible experience to live at International House as an exchange student in Berkeley. Here are ten insights that will probably be useful for your stay at UC Berkeley. 1. It doesn’t rain all the … Continue reading →

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A Very Spanish Day at UC Berkeley

Posted on May 3, 2019 by Juan Antonio Pérez

On Wednesday, April 24th we had the opportunity to live a very Spanish day in Berkeley, 12,000 km away from my home in Spain. (For Spanish speakers, I have included a translation of this article en español below.) The day … Continue reading →

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Time to Thrive: Sunday Supper

Posted on February 25, 2019 by Juan Antonio Pérez

In 1909, Harry and Florence Edmonds, promoters of the I-House movement, started a tradition of hosting dinners in their home to counter the loneliness and isolation of international students in New York. Today, we still honor this tradition, which became … Continue reading →

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Music Practice Rooms: Where Talent is Born at I-House

Posted on February 13, 2019 by Juan Antonio Pérez

“If you cannot teach me to fly, teach me to sing.” ― J.M. Barrie, Peter Pan Music has been shown to have beneficial effects for human health: it increases cognitive performance, improves memory, and reduces stress, among others. However, many … Continue reading →

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Resident Orientation Retreats: a fun way to start the semester

Posted on February 11, 2019 by Juan Antonio Pérez

At the beginning of every semester, the International House Program Office organizes two-day retreats at Walker Creek Ranch in Marin County, offering residents the opportunity to have fun and meet new friends. I attended the Spring 2019 Resident Retreat as … Continue reading →

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