International House is a residency program for graduate students and young professionals from around the world, built on the simple yet radical notion that living in a diverse community instills a lifelong dedication to cross-cultural understanding. Since its founding in 1924, International House has invited residents to live, learn, and grow together through an experience that prepares them to join and lead the conversations that will change the world. Welcoming 700 residents from 100 countries annually, I-House offers programming that empowers residents to see beyond their experiences and to become globally minded leaders in business, the arts, politics and more. I-House has an active global network of over 65,000 notable alumni, including heads of state, Nobel Prize winners, CEOs, as well as award-winning authors, actors, and musicians.