This spring & summer you’ll need to fulfill your appetite for delicious international food! Here is a list of ethnic restaurants & markets to visit: Jamaican – Craving a Caribbean meal? Tony’s Jamaican Food is well known for their large portions and jerk chicken. French – Look no further than… read more
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Thrive at UT
Introducing: Thrive at UT Mobile App As the semester comes to an end and you begin studying for finals, take a break to check out the new Thrive at UT mobile app. Thrive is a free iPhone app geared toward enhancing the well-being of busy UT students on the go.… read more
Three Simple Ways to Reduce Stress
April is Stress Awareness Month! While a certain degree of stress is actually normal, too much stress can leave you more vulnerable to illness and less open to the pleasure of life. Here are a few simple things you can do right now to keep stress in check: Enjoy Music… read more
Planning to Graduate in Absentia?
Graduating “In Absentia” means that you will complete your degree requirements as a non-registered student. Not sure what this means? For example, say you complete your thesis after the summer semester submission deadline but before fall classes begin. You then apply for in absentia graduation: you will not be a… read more
Mental Health Promotion Week: Be Kind to Your Mind
Mental Health Promotion Week 2016 is a campus-wide event focused on promoting elements of positive emotional well-being. Programs throughout the week emphasize the benefits of exploring social connections, mindfulness, self-care, gratitude, resilience, creativity and play. Wednesday’s event will even feature a particular focus on culture and mental health: Diversity &… read more
World Health Day 2016
Today is World Health Day, and this year’s focus is on putting an end to the rapid rise of diabetes around the world. Diet choices are an important part of diabetes prevention, so here are a few tips to help make the healthy choice the easy choice: Quick and affordable ways to eat healthier… read more
Austin’s Farmers Markets
With the weather getting nicer, there are more and more opportunities for outdoor activities here in Austin. If you’re looking for the chance to be outside and pick up some local produce while you’re at it, look no further than Austin’s numerous farmers markets. In addition to seasonal produce, some farmers… read more
Spring Break Travel and Safety Reminders
With Spring Break here, we here at the International Office know that many of you may be traveling out of the country– going home or for vacation. Always remember to carry the following with you: Unexpired passport (valid at least 6 months into the future) Valid visa. If it has… read more
Scam Alert: Scams Targeting UT Austin International Students
International students at UT and other universities across the U.S. have frequently been targets of a variety of scams. The scammer will identify themselves as a police officer, government official, or university official and threaten dismissal from the university, deportation from the U.S., or dropped classes unless the student immediately… read more
New! H-1B Seminar for International Students
If you are planning to graduate within the next year or two, now is the time to start thinking of the next steps for immigration and employment options. While there are several immigration categories that graduates move on to, the most common visa type is the H-1B. ISSS invites you… read more