International Student Barometer (ISB) Survey Open Through Dec. 16 Studying away from home can be an experience that’s as challenging as it is rewarding. At International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS), we care about the experiences of our international students. Therefore, we are pleased to announce that for the… read more
Cultural Adjustment: What Is It, Really?
Hello, international students! I am Dr. Arna Erega. I am excited to begin my second year as a counselor for international students at The University of Texas at Austin’s Counseling and Mental Health Center (CMHC). In this blog post, I will explore the Four Stages of Cultural Adjustment and what… read more
Apply for Post-Completion OPT!
Are you graduating in Fall 2022? If so, now is the time to apply for Optional Practical Training! Optional Practical Training (OPT) is an employment benefit for students with F-1 status. OPT authorizes students to work in the United States for up to 12 months after graduation to gain practical… read more
SXSW 2022 in Austin, March 11-20
Like so many things in Austin, South by Southwest goes by many names. The 10-day series of events is usually written as SXSW and often shortened to “South by” in conversation. Since the first SXSW in March 1987, the event has grown into the SXSW Conference and Festivals. SXSW coincides… read more
Coping with the Pandemic: Giving My Service to Others
This post was contributed by international student Vira Wiguna, an accounting sophomore at UT. 2020 has been an unusual experience, to say the least. As an international student, who is writing this article from her underground bunker deep in the heart of campus, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed my life in… read more
Thoughtful Thursdays Offer Counsel to Students Staying Home
Social distancing has significantly altered the way we work, live and communicate. Navigating all the lifestyle changes we have to make now may seem difficult or overwhelming. That’s why the ISSS virtual community is organizing Thoughtful Thursdays, a series of events open to international students and scholars, periodically hosted in… read more
Ten Resources and Activities Available to Longhorns from Anywhere in the World
While COVID-19 has impacted how we learn, work and engage, UT has adapted several of its on-campus resources to remain accessible to students stationed around the world. Along with up-to-date COVID-19 information the university provides students, various virtual programs are available for you to hone your professional skills through LinkedIn… read more
Spring 2020 International Orientation Volunteer Program
Spring Orientation is right around the corner! We will be welcoming 300-400 international exchange, graduate, and transfer students in January and we need your help! Please consider assisting your new classmates by volunteering to be an International Orientation Volunteer (IOV). Any UT student, domestic or international, with an interest in… read more
Share Your Photos from Around the World
Do you have beautiful, calendar-worthy photos from your home country or international travels? Share them with us! Texas Global is collecting photos taken by students and scholars from all over the world to feature in our 2020 calendar. Your photos could also be shared on our new Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts dedicated… read more
Fall Excursion Preview
What are Texas Excursions? While in the city, you hop on the bus or grab a share bike, but how do you plan to visit the rest of the state? You may have noticed that Texas is a pretty car-oriented place. There is even a magazine dedicated to our roadways… read more