News from International Student & Scholar Services
News from International Student & Scholar Services
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,…
Greetings from International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)! We hope you’re enjoying the summer, wherever you may be spending it. For those outside the United States, we’re sharing this gentle reminder that when you head back to campus to resume…
Congratulations, Class of 2024! You’re Longhorns for Life, and we are thrilled to welcome you to the global community of alumni at The University of Texas at Austin! Longhorn Nation has no borders. With more than 530,000 alumni living across…
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…
For international students, one of the most intimidating ideas besides “job seeking” might be “networking.” This is especially true for those from places where networking is not common. Initially, it may go against your instincts to engage in networking. However,…
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…
Attention, international Longhorns! It’s a season filled with both anxiety and excitement: job-hunting season. If you’ve already secured an offer: fantastic! But if you’re still in the process of landing a job or internship: Don’t worry, you’re not alone. The…
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…