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
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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
Award Opportunity: 2015-2016 Good Neighbor Scholarship Now Available!
ISSS is now accepting applications for the Good Neighbor Scholarship (GNS)! The GNS provides one year of tuition (fall, spring, and summer) to students who were born in and are residents of a nation in the Western Hemisphere (excluding Cuba and the U.S.). A full list of eligibility requirements is… read more
Travel Problems? DHS Can Help!
Do you experience problems when traveling through a U.S. Port of Entry? Have you been informed by a U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) Officer that your record is not properly reflected in the CBP database? Are you frequently required to go through secondary screening at the airport or border?… read more
Enter Your Photos For a Chance to Win a Prize! #UTWintergram
Are you traveling over the Winter Break? Are you staying in Austin? Either way, we want to see your photos! Enter the ISSS Wintergram contest from December 19 to January 19 for a chance to win prizes from the International Office. Simply post winter break photos to Twitter, Facebook, or… read more
Holiday Tips & Treats
Happy IO Holidays! Tis the season to be merry and jolly, happy and light! At the International Office, we want you to have safe and relaxing holidays, whether you are staying here in Austin, or traveling to your home destination. We’ve put together a list of holiday tips and treats… read more
Pre-Thanksgiving Healthy Eating Tips
While Thanksgiving may not be the healthiest eating day of the year, it is a good reminder of our close relationship with food! As a student, it’s easy to forget how much eating habits can affect mood, performance, and overall health. Here are a few tips for positive, mindful eating:… read more