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November 8, 2023, Filed Under: General, International Voices

International Student Barometer: Be a Part of the Global Student Voice

A large group of university students stand outside on campus holding up their arms and making the "longhorn" hand symbol with their middle fingers down and their thumb and pinky finger out.

Survey Open Now Through December 18  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 and want to hear from you. For the fourth year in a row,… read more 

November 10, 2022, Filed Under: International Voices, Programs & Events

International Student Barometer: Be a Part of the Global Student Voice

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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 

May 4, 2022, Filed Under: International Voices

International Grads Reflect on Their Time as Longhorns

With the final weeks of the 2021-2022 school year quickly approaching, many international students are reaching the end of their time at UT Austin. We asked some graduating international students to reflect on their memories and achievements from their time as Longhorns. Here is a selection of their responses. Vagessha… read more 

December 13, 2021, Filed Under: General, International Voices

Is There Mental Health Support For International Students? Yes! 

UT students sit and discuss in a small group. The capitol and front lawn are in the background.

You may be wondering what to do when you are feeling down or sad — especially after these feelings continue for longer periods of time. Maybe you are experiencing some anxiety in regard to making new friends, being comfortable within large groups of people, or getting ready for a test.… read more 

November 4, 2021, Filed Under: General, International Voices

Take a Survey – Be a Part of the Global Student Voice

A group of over 10 international students stand on the bridge over the creek running through UT Austin campus.

Texas Global wants to learn more about your experience as an international student at UT Austin. For the second year, UT Austin is participating in a global survey of  international student students, International Student Barometer. All current UT students received an email with an individual link to complete the survey.… read more 

October 5, 2021, Filed Under: General, International Voices

UT Austin Puts ‘Dream College’ in Reach for International Education Fee Scholarship Recipient

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Cagla Hoskara, a sophomore communication and leadership major, was born in Istanbul, Turkey, grew up in Cyprus, and fell in love with UT Austin in 2018 when she attended a year of high school in Texas.  “I witnessed the value given to education in Texas,” Hoskara said. “I was mesmerized… read more 

August 10, 2021, Filed Under: International Voices, Programs & Events

UT Students Welcome New International Longhorns to Campus

Kumar stands in a brown jacket in front of a snow pile, his hands are in the "hook 'em" position.

When asked to describe International Student Orientation in a few words, UT student Chetan Goenka, from Chennai, India said it’s “an encouraging, informative, exciting experience.”   Goenka, a management information systems sophomore in the McCombs School of Business, attended orientation virtually in Summer 2020.  “My favorite memory was attending a… read more 

August 5, 2021, Filed Under: General, International Voices, Programs & Events

Meet a Scholar: Why These International Researchers Chose Texas

The UT tower and lower gardens on a sunny day.

International Student and Scholar Services supports incoming UT Austin researchers from all over the world. Recently, ISSS held a “Meet a Scholar” event, in which three post-doctoral researchers shared their journeys to Austin and projects on campus.   Marta Cobo Simón is a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Integrative Biology.… read more 

August 2, 2021, Filed Under: General, International Voices

My First Year as an International Longhorn

Screenshot of a zoom meeting with SEAL volunteers and participants.

It’s your favorite over-caffeinated, language-loving, Plan-II-majoring, pink-haired rising sophomore, Diana Arriaga, here! I know that introduction was a handful, but to be fair, so was my freshman year! Since this blog last heard from me, I’ve been up and about–as much as one can virtually. These past two semesters have… read more 

May 6, 2021, Filed Under: General, International Voices

International Scholarship Recipient Wants to Serve Community via Journalism

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From becoming a President’s Award for Global Learning finalist to performing songs in front of her classmates, junior international student Clarissa Abrego is on a determined path to become a master of all trades and jack of none. From Monterrey, Mexico, Abrego is the second of four UT recipients of… read more 

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