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
Advising Schedule for the End of the Fall 2014 Semester
The International Office will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving November 27 and 28, 2014 and also December 22, 2014 through January 1, 2015 for the winter holiday. If your I-20 or DS-2019 expires on December 31, 2014 and you plan to continue your program after the fall 2014 semester,… read more
IO Health Fair: Stressbuster Playlist Live
Thank you to everyone who attended Wednesday’s Your Journey, Your Health Fair! We hope you had fun and gained some useful information about health resources on campus. An especially big thank you goes out to everyone who contributed song/artist recommendations for our Spotify playlist. You can now access the IO Stressbuster Playlist,… read more
Quick Guide: Cold, Flu, and Allergies
While Americans like to think chicken soup can treat any ailment, sometimes you need a little more than this time-honored remedy. Read on for some tips to prevent and manage symptoms of the flu, common cold, and seasonal allergies. Cold/Flu: Prevention is the Best Medicine Don’t Forget Your Flu Shot! Flu… read more
Stay Informed: Scams Affecting International Students & Scholars
International students & scholars are often targeted by anonymous individuals alleging to be police officers or individuals working for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in an attempt to extort money from them. This is considered a scam or dishonest act. Recently, two international students informed the International Office that they… read more
‘Tis the Season for Travel Signatures!
Students, are you planning to travel outside of the United States? As you begin thinking about your Thanksgiving and winter break plans, don’t forgot to obtain a travel signature if you plan to leave the United States. The travel validation signature can be found on page 3 of the I-20 and… read more
International Voices: “The Customer is King” – Rambling Thoughts on Service Culture in the US
This post is a part of our weekly International Voices column, writing by UT students, for UT students. Enjoy! Did you know you live in customer service paradise? Maybe you haven’t noticed, because you’ve always been greeted with a smile in the supermarket, your food has been cheerfully bagged for… read more
Test-taking Tips and Coping with Test Anxiety
Students in the UT Austin KAUST Foundation Year Program have been busy taking SAT and TOEFL exams this month. To prepare for the exams, they attended a Test Preparation and Test Anxiety Workshop developed by the UT Sanger Learning Center. Here are some tips they found most helpful: Don’t cram.… read more
Bem-vindos(as) ao Brazil Center! (Welcome to the Brazil Center!)
The Brazil Center at UT Austin will celebrate 20 years in 2015! Read the message below from Carla Silva-Muhammad, the Center’s coordinator, to learn more about their exciting upcoming events, field research opportunities, and grants. Please accept our warmest welcome to the Brazil Center of the Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American… read more
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