News from International Student & Scholar Services
News from International Student & Scholar Services
At The University of Texas at Austin, global engagement is not limited to the classroom. In the Global Living Learning Community (LLC), students build intercultural understanding through everyday interactions that shape their college experience in lasting ways. The Global LLC…
As the fall semester comes to a close, the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) team at The University of Texas at Austin is reflecting on a vibrant season filled with learning, laughter, and connection. This semester, our international students…
On October 17, International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) partnered with UT Austin’s RecSports to host a special Wellness Fridays event: an introductory mat Pilates class led by UT senior Tara. The session offered international students a chance to try…
Uncertainty is one of the most common and most difficult experiences international students face when studying in the U.S. It shows up in big ways, such as “Will my visa be approved? What happens after graduation?” and in small, daily…
Earlier this month, we hosted the opening session of the Fall 2025 Financial Wellness Lunch series in partnership with the University Federal Credit Union (UFCU), as part of our Wellness Fridays programming. More than 30 students attended this introductory session,…
Comparison often makes us feel like the grass is greener on the other side or that others have it better or easier than us. The truth is that comparison leads us to devalue what we have and how we see…
Have you heard of impostor syndrome? The psychology world has deviated from that term because the experience is not a disorder or an illness. A more accepting term is “impostorism” or simply “impostor phenomenon.” What is impostor phenomenon? Impostor…
Whether you are nervous about upcoming midterm exams, have a stressful situation at home or another issue entirely, anxiety is a normal emotion that everyone experiences. What is anxiety? In simple terms, anxiety is a mental and physical state of…
Moving from your own country to study in the United States can seem like a journey of a million steps. So once you’ve done the hard work of gaining admission to The University of Texas at Austin, you might be…