It is your responsibility as an F-1/J-1 student to ensure that your immigration documents accurately reflect your current academic program. Please keep an eye on the status of your I-20 or DS-2019 forms to keep them valid, using the information below. Do I need an I-20/DS-2019 extension? Please review your… read more
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Self-Care for Staying Safe, Healthy and Productive
It is two months into the spring semester, and by now, you possibly have a better understanding of how demanding the rest of your semester will be. Some of you might be feeling overwhelmed by all you have to do this semester, from classes and assignments to work (for those… read more
Cultural Adjustment: What Is It, Really?
Hello, international students! I am Dr. Arna Erega. I am excited to begin my second year as a counselor for international students at The University of Texas at Austin’s Counseling and Mental Health Center (CMHC). In this blog post, I will explore the Four Stages of Cultural Adjustment and what… read more
How to Be a Successful College Student
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) is pleased to feature this guest post from Dr. Arna Erega of UT Austin’s Counseling and Mental Health Center. Hello, international students! I hope your summer is going well so far. In this blog post, I’ll share a few tips about how to be… read more
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
Managing Exam and End-of-Semester Stress
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) is pleased to feature this guest post from Dr. Arna Erega of UT Austin’s Counseling and Mental Health Center. Hello, hardworking international students! I just want to let you know that I see you! I see your hard work, sleepless nights, group efforts, and… read more
UT Austin Puts ‘Dream College’ in Reach for International Education Fee Scholarship Recipient
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
Meet a Scholar: Why These International Researchers Chose Texas
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
My First Year as an International Longhorn
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
International Scholarship Recipient Wants to Serve Community via Journalism
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