Please be aware of the following insurance deadlines coming up on 2/2/2017. Note: if you would like your documents processed before the Winter Break, the recommended deadline is 12/12/16. Spring waiver deadline for graduate students with staff insurance through a TA/AI/GRA assignment The student health insurance is included automatically on all… read more
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End of Semester Countdown: Top 5 Survival Tips
Are you stressed thinking of what you have to get done before the semester ends? As students know best, finals can be mentally and physically hard on the body. Provided below is a 5-tip countdown to help you reduce stress and dominate these last weeks! Tip # 5: Fuel Up… read more
Scholars Have Great Taste
The top choices are: The Clay Pit – Contemporary Indian Cuisine Austin’s Pizza Taco Joint Potbelly Sandwich Shop Other notable mentions: Black’s BBQ Tapioca House Wendy’s Madam Mam’s Teji’s Indian Restaurant Chuy’s Mexican Food Panda Express Chilis KFC Chipotle Halal Bros. We hope this compiled list mentions your favorites and… read more
International Wellness Fest 2016!
Nutrition, sport, dance, meditation, and more! Join us for free food, performances, and wellness topics with an international focus. Free, healthy snacks from Teji’s, KIND, and Rhythm Superfoods! Performance by Mariachi Paredes de Tejastitlán Resource tables by University Health Services, CMHC, Academic HealthPlans, UT RecSports, and more! Thursday, November 17 5:00-7:00pm SAC… read more
Fall is Apple Season!
It seems the summer heat has finally given us a break, and fall is ushering in cozy cardigans, scarfs, and boots. And what says fall more than fresh, crisp apples? Think apple cider, apple orchards, apple pie and more! Health Benefits of Apples We all know “an apple a day… read more
Please share your experience about being a international student in the U.S.
A professor at the University of North Texas is conducting a survey on international student experiences. Your participation in the survey is critical because you represent the views of many international students, a vital part of the university community in the USA. The results of this survey will help American… read more
Adventures In Food
This post is a part of our International Voices column, written by international UT students & staff, for UT students & staff. Enjoy! When I first landed in Austin, I felt that the clouds were so close to the ground that I could reach up and touch them. Since I… read more
Q-dropping classes for International Students
Like all students studying at UT Austin, you are permitted to Q-drop a class or multiple classes if you follow University Procedures and get the necessary signatures on the Q-drop form. The deadline to Q-drop a class for the fall 2016 semester is November 1 for undergraduate students & December 5 for graduate… read more
A Formula One Weekend in Austin
From October 21st to October 23rd, there will be a lot of motorsport fans in the Austin area. People will be flying in from all over the world to see Austin’s fifth year of hosting the Formula 1 race at the Circuit of the Americas. Circuit of the Americas (COTA)… read more
Time to Check Your I-20 or DS-2019 End Date
It’s that time of year: yes, time to check the end date for your I-20 or DS-2019 if you have an F-1 or J-1 student visa. If you have an I-20 or DS-2019 end date in December 2016 or January 2017, and you plan on continuing your studies beyond that… read more