On September 12, we held a Meet & Greet networking event for newly arrived sponsored students at UT. New students enjoyed interacting with returning students and forming new connections among their peers. This annual event provides the opportunity for students to meet others in their same academic programs or who share… read more
Schlumberger Foundation Call for Applications for the 2015-2016 Faculty for the Future Fellowships
The Schlumberger Foundation is accepting new applications for the 2015–2016 Faculty for the Future Fellowships from September 10th to November 14th, 2014. The Faculty for the Future program, launched in 2004, awards fellowships to women from developing and emerging economies to pursue PhD or Post-doctorate studies in science, technology, engineering… read more
Free Employment Seminar: September 24, 2014
FREE EMPLOYMENT SEMINAR for INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS & SCHOLARS The University of Texas at Austin has a vibrant and thriving international population of students and scholars, numbering approximately 6,700 individuals. This population hails from all over the globe, representing the diversity of talent and knowledge celebrated by our university. In an… read more
Scholar Social Hour – September 2014
On Wednesday, September 3, the International Scholar Services team hosted the first scholar social hour of the Fall 2014 semester. What a fun opportunity to meet a diverse group of scholars! About 20 scholars attended the event and our conversations ranged from Texas politics to favorite books and authors. Conversation… read more
International Voices: Discovering Happiness in a Bowl
New international students are arriving on campus for the fall semester, so our International Voices columnists will be sharing their experiences as new UT students on the blog this month. Welcome to Austin, incoming students! We look forward to connecting with you in ISSS. By Shruti Kota I knew that… read more
International Voices Contest Winners Announced
ISSS staff members are thrilled to announce the winners of the International Voices blogging contest for 2014-2015! We welcome four student bloggers who will share their stories as international students in the UT Austin community. We are excited to follow them as they record their thoughts and experiences this year.… read more
Insurance Announcement: Summer Graduates & Students Not Returning Fall 2014
Please be aware that the summer coverage period of the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) will end on 7/31/14. This date is before the official end of the summer semester. Due to the high cost of health care in the United States, we highly encourage you to maintain coverage for… read more
On Campus Summer Employment Opportunities
Good news! Immigration regulations allow for F-1 and J-1 students to work on campus more than 20 hours per week during summer semester and during official university breaks. During the summer 2014 semester, F-1 and J-1 students can more than 20 hours per week between May 18 and August 26,… read more
Mental Health Month: Sleep
Did you know that lack of sleep is one of the top factors affecting UT students’ academic performance? With the school year over and summer ahead, now is the perfect time to improve your sleep habits. Here is a little inspiration: Playlist: Most Relaxing Songs Ever This Spotify playlist of… read more
How Do I Clear My I Bar? IBC Dates for Summer & Fall 2014
Are you a new UT Austin student starting in June, July or August 2014? Are you an international student (i.e. not a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident Card holder)? If you answered yes to both of these questions, then you will have an I bar on your record. This… read more