ISSS staff members are thrilled to announce the winners of the International Voices blogging contest for 2014-2015! We welcome four student bloggers who will share their stories as international students in the UT Austin community. We are excited to follow them as they record their thoughts and experiences this year.… read more
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Limited Advising Appointments for August 2014
The month of August is International Student & Scholar Services’ busiest month! During this month, our office is welcoming all our new incoming international students and holding numerous International Briefing and Check-Ins (IBC). So what does this mean for current international students? This means there will be fewer advising appointments… read more
Mental Health Month: Sleep
Did you know that lack of sleep is one of the top factors affecting UT students’ academic performance? With the school year over and summer ahead, now is the perfect time to improve your sleep habits. Here is a little inspiration: Playlist: Most Relaxing Songs Ever This Spotify playlist of… read more
How Do I Clear My I Bar? IBC Dates for Summer & Fall 2014
Are you a new UT Austin student starting in June, July or August 2014? Are you an international student (i.e. not a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident Card holder)? If you answered yes to both of these questions, then you will have an I bar on your record. This… read more
Mental Health Month: Test Anxiety
As you make the final push to the end of the semester, you may be feeling anxious about that last big exam. And that’s ok! A certain degree of test anxiety is actually normal. However, too much anxiety can inhibit your performance. Luckily, there’s a lot you can do to… read more
Mental Health Month: Tips for Coping With Stress
With Finals Week in full swing, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, but being stressed-out takes its toll on your mind and body. Check out these great tips on Coping with Stress from Mental Health America. Here are few simple things you can start doing right now to reduce stress:… read more
Graduate Student Parents
Are you a UT Austin graduate student who became a parent in 2012-2013? If so, please complete the Parental Accommodation Survey. The results will be used to help determine what kind of family-friendly policies the university can develop for graduate student parents. All graduate students who have become parents in… read more
Be a Blogger for ISSS
Share your voice and get paid to write! The deadline for the International Voices blogging contest is 5 pm April 11. Please click the image above for more information. Send in your contest entries soon!
Campus Visit from Chairman of the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board
Tom Healy, Chairman of the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board, visited campus on Wednesday March 19 and met with current Fulbright students and scholars. Mr. Healy’s visit provided time for Fulbrighters at UT Austin to discuss their life in the U.S. and provide feedback on their Fulbright experience.
UHS Seeking Peer Educators – Earn Class Credit!
Want to be a health leader on campus? University Health Services is seeking Longhorns who are interested in positively influencing a healthy campus culture. You can earn class credit, improve your public speaking skills, meet new people, and learn all about promoting health. Learn more on the UHS Peer Education… read more