Every year UT Austin hosts 15-20 Saudi Arabian students sponsored by SABIC for a customized Foundation Year program. The program consists of 18 months of intensive English and rigorous academic work to prepare the students for their undergraduate studies at various institutions across the U.S. On April 30th the students… read more
Programs & Events
Celebrating Another Great Year for Sponsored Students
Held on Wednesday, May 1 in the Texas Union, the 6th Annual Sponsored Student Reception brought together sponsored students and the UT staff and faculty who support them. The event recognized the hard work the students have done and the unique contributions they have made over the past academic year. Sponsored… read more
UT Austin Sponsored Student Team Travels to Saudi Arabia
April was an exciting month for the International Office’s Sponsored Student team. Liz Smith, Coordinator of Sponsored Students, Matt Jones, SABIC Foundation Year Program Coordinator, and Monica Malhotra, Senior International Student Coordinator for ESL Services, represented the University of Texas at Austin at the International Exhibition and Conference on Higher… read more
Scholar Social Hour on May 1
ISSS would like to invite international faculty and research scholars to join us for Scholar Social Hour! Our monthly social hour is an opportunity to gather in an informal atmosphere with lively conversation. Last month, we had 14 scholars join us to network with new colleagues, talk with friends, and… read more
Enter the Forty Acres Fastball Challenge on April 30!
Interested in winning a Pizza Party for you and your friends? Throw your fastest pitch at UT Athletics’ Forty Acres Fastball Challenge! The UT student who clocks the fastest pitch speed will win a Pizza Party for 10. Date: Tuesday, April 30 (immediately following the Texas Baseball vs. Prairie View A&M… read more
Research Study: International Students, Diet, & Transition to New Cultures
As international students you are one of the most dynamic components of modern society. Did you wonder what kinds of meals you would eat when you came to the United States? How being in a different country would influence your food preferences? Several studies show that one of the first… read more
Japanese Association Presents Golden Week Festival
The Japanese Association at the University of Texas at Austin will present its 8th annual Golden Week Festival! Date: Friday, April 19 Time: 7-9:30 p.m. Location: Gregory Gym Plaza Admission for the festival is free, and tickets may be purchased to enjoy various Japanese food. The menu includes: Okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake) Yakisoba (stir-fried… read more
International Student Tennis Tailgate
UT Athletics and Texas Men’s Tennis would like to invite UT Austin international students to experience an authentic college tailgate! Come enjoy food with your fellow students while learning about the nationally ranked Texas Men’s Tennis team at Penick-Allison Tennis Center. Following the tailgate, you are also invited to watch the… read more
UPDATE: 2013 Graduating Student Reception
Graduating students, don’t forget about the reception the International Office is holding in your honor! A light brunch will be provided, along with guest speakers from the International Office, Texas Exes Alumni Association, and a former UT international graduate who now serves as a leader in the community. The deadline… read more
ISSS Insurance Advisors at StressFest this Wednesday April 10
The ISSS insurance advisors will be at StressFest this Wednesday to discuss the student health insurance plan and answer general insurance questions! What is StressFest? Organized by the UT Counseling and Mental Health Center, StressFest offers UT Austin students and staff a chance to take a break and enjoy an array of relaxing… read more
