As the fall semester begins, our International Voices columnists will be sharing their experiences as new UT students. Welcome to Austin, new (and returning) students! We hope your school year is off to a great start. Exactly a year ago, I had just started my freshman year at UT, and I had… read more
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International Voices: First impressions
As the fall semester begins, our International Voices columnists will be sharing their experiences as new UT students. Welcome to Austin, new (and returning) students! We hope your school year is off to a great start. I was introduced to Austin one late August night like this: The airport doors slid open… read more
International Voices: Finding Your First Home in Austin
New international students are arriving on campus for the fall semester, so our International Voices columnists will be sharing their experiences as new UT students on the blog this month. Welcome to Austin, incoming students! We look forward to connecting with you in ISSS. By Nabiul Afrooz College can sometimes… read more
International Voices: Discovering Happiness in a Bowl
New international students are arriving on campus for the fall semester, so our International Voices columnists will be sharing their experiences as new UT students on the blog this month. Welcome to Austin, incoming students! We look forward to connecting with you in ISSS. By Shruti Kota I knew that… read more
International Voices Contest Winners Announced
ISSS staff members are thrilled to announce the winners of the International Voices blogging contest for 2014-2015! We welcome four student bloggers who will share their stories as international students in the UT Austin community. We are excited to follow them as they record their thoughts and experiences this year.… read more
Student Spotlight: Chilean Classical Guitarist Nicolas Emilfork
ISSS has the pleasure of featuring one of our sponsored students from Chile in today’s blog post. Nicolas Emilfork is a doctoral student in Music Performance. He has gained recognition for his classical guitar skills and is regularly invited to perform at official university events. In 2009 my government created… read more
Graduating International Student Reception
Are you graduating this Spring or Summer? If so, join us in celebrating at the Graduating International Student Reception! Date: Wednesday, May 14th, 2014 Time: 3 to 5 pm Location: Texas Union – Santa Rita Room RSVP required. Deadline is May 2nd. Please visit the Graduating International Student Reception website… read more
KAUST Student Committees
UT Austin is currently hosting a group of 20 Saudi students in the KAUST Foundation Year Program during the 2013-2014 school year. This spring semester, the students have the opportunity to participate in one of four student-led committees: Volunteer Committee, Social Committee, Yearbook Committee and Sports Committee. The purpose of… read more
You’re Invited to the Graduate Student Assembly Carnival
The Graduate Student Assembly (GSA) invites you to a Carnival! This free event is open to all graduate students and their families. Date: Sunday, November 17 from 12 – 4 pm Location: LBJ Lawn Activities: Moonwalk, super slide, jousting, bungee trampoline, inflatable obstacle course, face painting and a caricatures! Food and drinks… read more
New Program Announcement: KAUST Foundation-Year
The International Office is excited to announce a new Foundation Year partnership with the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Saudi Arabia. The KAUST Gifted Student Program Foundation Year will bring a group of academically advanced Saudi students to UT Austin to engage in ESL, math, science,… read more
