If you are passionate about creating a welcoming, diverse environment at The University of Texas at Austin or have ideas about how to improve the academic experience for international students at UT, there’s a new opportunity for you to get involved. The Senate of College Councils is launching an International… read more
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Looking for an Opportunity to Engage on Campus? Check out the Texas Leadership Summit!
The Leadership and Ethics Institute is hosting a free conference on Saturday, February 11th for all undergraduate and graduate students at UT Austin. International students are encouraged to participate! The Texas Leadership Summit will help students to identify and improve leadership competences and practices for use in the workplace and… read more
Winter Break Health and Safety
Whether you’ll be travelling for the holidays or “stay-cationing” here in Austin, keep the following tips in mind this Winter Break: Remember to keep your insurance card with you at ALL times. Fill your prescriptions before leaving for vacation so you don’t run out unexpectedly. Know where to seek care for… read more
A Thanksgiving Day Deal
This post is a part of our International Voices column, written by international UT students & staff, for UT students & staff. Are we confused how to spend tonight? If only they named the joyous day. For all the things there are to save, We spend thriftily on things to… read more
Upcoming Insurance Deadlines
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
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