International House

For Alumna Daniela L. ’16, embarking on a new business, the pandemic has forced her to reimagine the way she and her team delivers counseling services to children on the autism spectrum and their families.

Through their words and deeds, longtime I-House supporters Anne and David C. exemplify a sense of compassion and optimism drawn from a lifetime of public service that will be central to healing the world post-pandemic.

Alumna Mita M. ’94 paints a picture of how the marketplaces in her neighborhood emptied in accordance with the country’s quick decision to lock down, and the comfort she finds in friends from afar.

For K.Y. Kwan ’15, a sense of solidarity and shared responsibility has arisen from the community’s prior experience with the SARS epidemic and a deep understanding of the potential impacts.

Ameera I. ’20 shares a bit about her experience relocating to Jordan from I-House South in March, and how she was able to overcome the hardships with the help of the I-House community, her social network, and the decisive actions of her government.

See how Alumni across the USA are weathering the pandemic. In California, Laurene W.M. ’66 reflects on connecting through social media and Helena B. ’15 pivots the production of a music video. Meanwhile, Michelle H. ’85 shares her thoughts on the impact on NYC’s cultural life and Jordan C. ’15 offers the perspective of a performing artist in Florida.