Schlitterbahn Waterpark is in New Braunfels and is nestled along the banks of the Comal River. Schlitterbahn has over 3 miles of tubing adventures, 7 children’s water playgrounds, 17 water slides, the world’s first surfing machine, and 3 uphill water coasters spread over 65 acres. With all these attractions, it… read more
Programs & Events
Texas Excursion: Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Six Flags Fiesta Texas is a theme park in San Antonio with many fun rides spread out over a 200-acre park! The park has various thrill rides, family rides, and kid’s rides. One of the rides opening this summer is the world’s first 4-D roller coaster, the Batman. In addition… read more
Texas Excursion: Enchanted Rock and Fredericksburg
What is Enchanted Rock? Enchanted Rock is an enormous pink granite rock formation that rises over Central Texas. This area was used by prehistoric people thousands of years ago, it is the source of several myths and legends, and it was designated a U.S. National Natural Landmark in 1971. After… read more
Discovering the Joy of Giving: KAUST Foundation Year Students Volunteer at the UT Project
On Saturday, February 28th, the KAUST Foundation Year students volunteered with The Project, an event organized by the University of Texas at Austin. The Project partnered volunteers with local residents to complete beautification projects throughout the Austin community. Although the cold, rainy weather threatened to cancel the event, the KAUST… read more
Texas Excursion: Rancho Cortez Dude Ranch
Have you ever wanted to have a ranch experience that is straight out of a Western film? Here’s your chance! Join us at Rancho Cortez for horseback riding, swimming, hiking, hay rides and more! Experience Western entertainment and fun against a beautiful Texas country backdrop. Fun activities planned for your… read more
Film Forward Screenings in Austin February 23 & 24
Do you like movie screenings? Are you the person who always wants to delve deeper into a film’s subtext? Do you wish you could ask the director questions about the why and how of a character’s actions or emotions? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, the FREE screenings… read more
Spend a Day in Rancho Cortez
Have you ever experienced the Texas you see in Western films? Looking to end your Spring Break on a high-note? Wanting to get out of the city for a day? Join the International Office on a wild-wild west, Dude Ranch experience on Saturday, March 21st! Rancho Cortez, a working cattle… read more
Apply to the Friendship Program for Spring 2015!
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… read more
SABIC Foundation Year Welcomes Its 7th Cohort to UT
This month, ISSS’s Sponsored Student Services team will welcome 14 new students from Saudi Arabia to participate in one of our Foundation Year Programs. These bright young men will spend a year at UT preparing for admission to a major U.S. university engineering program. They are recipients of the SABIC… read more
Texas Excursion: Six Flags Fiesta Texas – Holiday in the Park
Need a small break after end of the semester tests and before you start preparing for finals? Want to experience the holiday cheer with friends and other international students and scholars? Then join us on an excursion to Six Flags Fiesta Texas – Holiday in the Park on Saturday, December… read more
