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
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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
Texas Excursion: Dude Ranch Experience
Have you ever wanted to have a ranch experience that is straight out of a Western film? Here’s your chance! Join us at Silver Spur Guest Ranch for horseback riding, hiking, hay rides and more! Fun activities planned for your full day excursion include: Horse-back riding Learning how to lasso Feeding… read more
Spring 2017 ITIN Drives
The International Office is holding three separate ITIN drives to adequately prepare international students and scholars for the rapidly approaching 2017 tax season. Why ITIN? ITIN, or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, is a taxpayer ID number for international students who are ineligible for a Social Security Number and who do not… read more
Employment opportunity at Dell School of Medicine
The Dell School of Medicine at UT Austin is seeking native or fluent bi-lingual speakers of Eastern European, African, Middle Eastern, or Far Eastern languages to role-play patient encounters with medical students. We are currently planning an activity for February 13–15 from 12:45 to 6:30 each day and seeking individuals… read more