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
Mental Health Month: Test Anxiety
As you make the final push to the end of the semester, you may be feeling anxious about that last big exam. And that’s ok! A certain degree of test anxiety is actually normal. However, too much anxiety can inhibit your performance. Luckily, there’s a lot you can do to… read more
Mental Health Month: Tips for Coping With Stress
With Finals Week in full swing, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, but being stressed-out takes its toll on your mind and body. Check out these great tips on Coping with Stress from Mental Health America. Here are few simple things you can start doing right now to reduce stress:… read more
Student Spotlight: Chilean Classical Guitarist Nicolas Emilfork
ISSS has the pleasure of featuring one of our sponsored students from Chile in today’s blog post. Nicolas Emilfork is a doctoral student in Music Performance. He has gained recognition for his classical guitar skills and is regularly invited to perform at official university events. In 2009 my government created… read more
From IYLEP to IMPACT: International Office Staff Travel to Iraq
In February 2014, ISSS Program Coordinators Annette Whatley and Emily Pulley traveled to Erbil, Iraq to participate and contribute to the 2014 Iraqi Young Leaders Exchange Program (IYLEP) Reunion Workshop- “Iraqis Making Positive Achievements in their Communties” (IMPACT). The goals of the IYLEP Reunion were to; (1) Reconnect Iraqi undergraduate… read more
Award Opportunity for Mexican Students: TAMS Now Available for the 2014-15 Academic Year
Tuition Assistance for Mexican Students (TAMS) is now available for newly admitted and continuing UT Austin students. This is one of ISSS’ most competitive awards and provides a non-resident tuition waiver for recipients for the duration of their degree*. This is a tuition-only award and is nontransferable to other institutions.… read more
Cost Sharing Events to Benefit YALI
The International Office at the University of Texas at Austin and Students for Wema invite you to two events that will benefit The Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI). On April 22 from 5 to 10 pm, Campus Candy will donate a portion of their profits to benefit YALI. Additionally, on Tuesday, April 29 from… read more
Graduate Student Parents
Are you a UT Austin graduate student who became a parent in 2012-2013? If so, please complete the Parental Accommodation Survey. The results will be used to help determine what kind of family-friendly policies the university can develop for graduate student parents. All graduate students who have become parents in… read more