You are invited to complete an online survey to share your family and personal life experiences as Korean currently living in the United States. You could be eligible to complete this survey if you meet the following criteria: You are a college student in the United States You identify as… read more
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Research Study: International Students’ College Adjustment
Dear fellow International Student, Have you been interested in how your cross-national journey affected your adjustment in college? I invite you to participate in a research study about international students’ adjustment. As an international doctoral student myself, I have been very interested in international students’ college adjustment and started my dissertation… read more
Inaugural cohort of Pan-Africa Youth Leadership Program
The inaugural cohort of the Pan-Africa Youth Leadership Program (PAYLP)is complete! PAYLP is a dynamic youth leadership program that brings together students from across Africa to the United States for a three week program focusing on cultural exchange and social entrepreneurship training. Working in partnership with the Meridian International Center,… read more
International Student Relationships & Routines
Greetings International Students! Can you help with my research?!?!? My name is Wes Hansen and I am a PhD candidate in the Communication Studies Department at the University of Minnesota. I am conducting research on the interpersonal relationships and communication behaviors of international undergraduate students in the US, and I… read more
June 5th: Summer Insurance Deadlines
Please be aware of these important insurance deadlines coming up on June 5th for the summer semester: Summer waivers for graduate students with insurance through a TA/AI/GRA assignment. Be sure to request an online waiver of the summer student insurance if you will have TA/AI/GRA insurance over the summer. Note that TA… read more
2017 Joe W. Neal Scholarship
All international undergraduate students on non-immigrant visas as encouraged to apply for the Joe Neal Scholarship offered by GlobalAustin! The Joe Neal Scholarship is an award that would provide an undergradate international student with $1,000. More information and access to the Joe Neal Scholarship application can be found online Applications… read more
GPT 2017: Connecting UT with Mexico!
The inaugural Global Professional Training (GPT) for Mexico is happening on campus March 25 & 26! This conference focuses on professional development, intercultural training & networking opportunities for international students from the area as well as those who are interested in studying, working, or living in Mexico. This 2 day conference features… read more
Employment Seminar for International Students & Scholars
International Student & Scholar Services invites you to an Employment Seminar! Date: Wednesday February 22, 2017 Time: 6:00 – 8:30 pm Location: Peter O’Donnell Jr. Building (POB) (Room 2.302 for F-1 Students; Room 2.402 for J-1 Students & Scholars) The seminar will focus on employment options that are available to… read more
Resource Tip: UHS Nurse Advice Line
Don’t get out of bed! When you’re sick or injured and need the University Health Services, you can just call the 24-hour UHS Nurse Advice Line. It’s free to UT Students and UHS-subscribed UT scholars. (512) 475-6877 (NURS) Call for advice on how to care for an illness or injury… read more
Optional Practical Training: gain practical experience in your field!
If you are in F-1 status and will be graduating this Spring 2017 semester and wanting to work in the U.S. after graduation, then you should be thinking about applying for Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT). OPT is a temporary work authorization and benefit for F-1 students that allow them… read more