Did you know that University Health Services includes a full-service Women’s Health Clinic? The clinic offers annual exams and many more services by appointment Monday-Friday in the SSB. Most insurance plans are accepted, and if you have the UT student health insurance plan, IT’S FREE!
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Sleep Awareness Week 2015
Getting enough sleep can be difficult on a busy student schedule, but sleep is essential for optimal brain performance. National Sleep Foundation has released a great interactive tool to help you design your bedroom for restful sleep using all 5 senses!
BeVocal Presents: Social Growth Festival (SoGrow), March 4th & 5th
BeVocal: the Bystander Intervention Initiative of the University of Texas at Austin debuts the Social Growth Festival (SoGrow), two days of cultivating social responsibility through recognizing harm, choosing to respond and taking action! Join us for live entertainment, education, and activism this Wednesday and Thursday! Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1542984142656352 Wednesday March 4th… read more
International Student Survey Opportunity: Improving Student Understanding
Longhorns, you have been selected to participate in a short student survey focused on understanding student perspectives and opinions! Please consider taking a moment to fill out the survey which you can access here. This is an anonymous survey being conducted by the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. You will not be… read more
Calling All Chinese International Students! Survey Opportunity
A research team from UT Austin’s School of Advertising and Public Relations is conducting a study on Chinese international students’ quality of life. The UT Austin Institutional Review Board approval ID is 2014-12-0027. All Chinese international students have the opportunity to participate in this study. The survey is being conducted… read more
Getting FIT at UT Austin
As a UT student, it can be hard stay fit with all the demands on your time! Here are a few tips for working physical activity into your busy schedule: First things first, use UT REC SPORTS! It’s a great way to have fun and be fit! RecSports has activities… read more
Health Literacy- What Do YOU Think?
Have you ever been confused or surprised by the system of healthcare and insurance in the U.S.? If so, we need YOUR help! The IO is collaborating with the Stan Richards School of Advertising and Public Relations on research to understand international student health literacy. Please consider taking a… read more
EMPLOYMENT SEMINAR on February 25th
The ISSS Advising Team will be hosting FREE information on post graduation/completion employment options, work visa types, and permanent residency for UT Austin’s international student and scholar population. The sessions will be held in Peter O’Donnell Jr. Building (POB) on the corner of 24th St. and Speedway. 6:00 PM:… read more
Film Forward Screenings in Austin February 23 & 24
Do you like movie screenings? Are you the person who always wants to delve deeper into a film’s subtext? Do you wish you could ask the director questions about the why and how of a character’s actions or emotions? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, the FREE screenings… read more
Mental Health Tip: Short Breaks Equal Major Benefits
Don’t be afraid to take a quick breather from your studies! Why? Surprisingly, breaks can be beneficial for your grades. If you’re a daydreamer, you’re in luck! A study done by UT’s Psychology Department showed that daydreaming helped with recalling memories and information. Tip: Try daydreaming about topics you are… read more
