Summer is here and with it comes the Texas heat! Grab your sunscreen and keep cool with International Student & Scholar Services at Schlitterbahn Waterpark! Located south of Austin in New Braunfels, Schlitterbahn is nestled along the banks of the Comal River and features over 3 miles of tubing adventures, 7 children’s water… read more
Campus Carry Info Session
On June 1, 2015, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed S.B. 11, also known as the “campus carry” law. S.B. 11 provides that license holders may carry a concealed handgun throughout university campuses, starting Aug. 1, 2016. The law gives public universities some discretion to regulate campus carry. The University of Texas… read more
Texas Excursion: Cruisin’ to Corpus – North Beach & The USS Lexington
Can you believe it? We’re in the final stretch of the semester! Though we’re sad to see some of you move on, we’re overly excited for your journey beyond UT. To celebrate the end of classes (and to take a relaxing breather just before finals!), why not join the International Office… read more
Texas Excursion: Hallo, Hill Country! A Visit to Enchanted Rock & Fredericksburg.
Longer days, warmer weather, and bluebonnets peeking out from the soil–These all mean one thing: spring is on its way! And with it comes our annual excursion to the Texas Hill Country! On Saturday, April 9, join International Student & Scholar Services as we trek westward to explore the Enchanted Rock… read more
Texas Excursion: H-Town Bound–Houston Zoo & Museum District!
Ready for another Texas Excursion? Well, you’re in luck! On Saturday, March 5th, International Student & Scholar Services is H-Town Bound! We’ll be roaming around the Houston Zoo & surrounding Museum District. Located in the heart of the city’s Herman Park and its famous Museum District, the Houston Zoo is essentially a… read more
Texas Excursion: Explore San Antonio!
All aboard the bus! On February 13th, the International Office will be trekking south to San Antonio. Our first stop? The Institute of Texan Cultures for its 29th Annual Asian Festival. This year we celebrate the Year of the Monkey! The family-friendly event features music, cultural performances, food, fashion, crafts and other… read more
Spring 2016 Texas Excursions! Reserve your tickets now!
Welcome (back), students & scholars! We have new and exciting adventures planned for our 2016 Texas Excursions! Shopping trips, sporting events, historical sites, museums, and natural attractions await you–there’s something for everyone! Take a look and sign up today! Shop Till You Drop: San Marcos Premium and Tanger Outlets Saturday, January 23,… read more
Wuhan Returns to UT: ACIP 2015
Summer 2015 saw the return of the International Office’s Wuhan Visiting Students Program–now known as the U.S Academic and Culture Immersion Program (ACIP). In mid-August, we welcomed 20 students from Hubei University, followed by 28 students from Yangtze University in mid-September. The program centered around five main components: American culture & intercultural communication, introductory academic… read more
Texas Excursion: Sweet Berry Farm
Fall is upon us! We at the International Office are looking forward to cool(er) weather, the return of Starbucks’ pumpkin spice lattes and our favorite–providing you with another Texas Excursion! On Saturday, October 17, we invite you (and your family!) to join us at Sweet Berry Farm in Marble Falls, Texas. Sweet… read more
Texas Excursion: The State Fair of Texas!
It’s time for another Texas Excursion! On October 3rd, International Student and Scholar Services is headed to the one and only State Fair of Texas! Held in the Fried Food Capital of Texas, the annual state fair in Dallas is not only packed with fried food, but shows, competitions, carnival… read more