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
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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
Be a Blogger for ISSS: International Voices Contest
Share your voice and get paid to write! International Student & Scholar Services is recruiting international students and scholars to tell their story of living, studying, and working in Austin. ISSS staff members are seeking undergraduate, graduate, and exchange students, as well as visiting J-1 scholars, to write a monthly… read more
Spring 2014 Q-Drop Deadline: Monday, March 31st
The add/drop deadline for undergraduates is Monday, March 31st. If you’re thinking about dropping a class, don’t forget about the potential impact on your immigration status. All F-1 and J-1 international students must be enrolled for a full-time course load (as outlined on our Maintaining Your Status handout). Undergraduates must… read more
Spring Break Travel: Are you prepared?
Other British, French or Netherlands territories or possessions in, or bordering the Caribbean Sea. Traveling abroad while on OPT or Academic Training? The following are the documents you will need to take with you: Passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry Valid U.S. visa (except… read more
Employment Seminar for International Students and Scholars
International Student & Scholar Services invites you to an Employment Seminar! Date: Tuesday March 4, 2014 Time: 6:00 – 8:30 pm Location: Peter O’Donnell Jr. Building (POB) (Room 2.302 for F-1 Students / Room 2.402 for J-1 Students & Scholars) The seminar will focus on employment options that are available… read more
Inviting Family & Friends to Visit
Did you know that you can invite family and friends to visit you during your time at UT Austin? Documentation from the ISSS is not necessary to invite your guests; however, you will need to send some documentation to your invitee. Recommendations: Write an invitation letter, in English and in… read more