It’s springtime in Texas–which means we’re nearing the end of the semester! Why not join ISSS on our final 2018-19 Texas Excursion? We’ll be heading to San Antonio to celebrate the one and only Fiesta! Fiesta is an annual celebration of San Antonio’s rich and diverse cultures. It started in… read more
Texas Excursions: International Night with the San Antonio Spurs!
Go, Spurs! Go! Come celebrate International Night with the San Antonio Spurs at the AT&T Center on Tuesday, April 2nd! Cheer on our favorite team as they take on the Atlanta Hawks. After the game, head down to the arena floor to take your shot at the free-throw line! You don’t wanna… read more
Yeehaw! Enjoy A honky tonkin’ good time at the San Antonio Rodeo!
Get a true a taste of Texas culture at the annual San Antonio Rodeo! If you’ve never been to a rodeo, you’re in for a real treat. From extreme bull-riding to mutton bustin‘, there’s not a dull moment to be had! Enjoy a few rides and delicious treats at the carnival, get… read more
Spring 2019 Friendship Program: Apply Now!
What is the Friendship Program? The Friendship Program is an opportunity for UT international students and scholars to interact with the Austin community and share experiences, traditions, and customs. As an international student or scholar, the Friendship Program will provide you with the chance to meet members of the Austin community.… read more
Texas Excursions: NASA Space Center & Kemah Boardwalk
“Houston, we have a problem!” Join ISSS for a visit to the NASA Space Center in Houston, TX (hence the famous phrase). See for yourself the live control center and exhibit of all things outer space! Lunch at their cafe is included in the ticket price. After all is seen… read more
ACIP 2017: Yangtze U to return to UT!
September 16th marks the return of the International Office’s U.S Academic and Culture Immersion Program (ACIP). Fourteen students from Yangtze University will spend three weeks at UT in this intensive program centered around five main components: American culture & intercultural communication, exploratory academic content, leadership workshops, community service, and civic… read more
PAYLP 2017: Young African Leaders off to Change the World!
Cohorts 2 & 3 of the Pan-Africa Youth Leadership Program (PAYLP) may be complete, but they’re just getting started! PAYLP is a dynamic youth leadership program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State that brings together high school students from across Africa to the United States, where they focus on cultural exchange and… read more
Aspiring Software Engineers EASE into UT!
Summer 2017 marked the launch of the International Office’s English & Academics for Software Engineering (EASE) Program through a new partnership with the International Education Foundation. Twenty-one students from Nankai , Hunan & Northeastern Universities as well as the University of Electronic Science & Technology of China called Austin home August 6th to 26th. While here,… read more
Yangtze U arrives for ACIP 2016!
ACIP 2015 at the Texas Capitol September 17th marks the return of the International Office’s U.S Academic and Culture Immersion Program (ACIP). Thirty students from Yangtze University will spend three weeks at UT in this intensive program centered around five main components: American culture & intercultural communication, exploratory academic content, leadership workshops, community service,… read more
GPT 2016–Connecting UT with East & Southeast Asia!
It’s back! The Global Professional Training (GPT) for East and Southeast Asia returns to campus October 21 & 22! This conference focuses on professional development, intercultural training & networking opportunities for international students from the area as well as those who are interested in studying, working, or living in East and Southeast Asia. This… read more