International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) is pleased to feature this guest post from Dr. Arna Erega of UT Austin’s Counseling and Mental Health Center. Hello, international students! I hope your summer is going well so far. In this blog post, I’ll share a few tips about how to be… read more
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Ready, Set, Travel!
With summer vacation almost here, you may be planning a trip home or to another international destination. We at International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) have set up several events and provided the basic guidelines to help you prepare for your travel. To Prepare for International Travel Attend one of… read more
Managing Exam and End-of-Semester Stress
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) is pleased to feature this guest post from Dr. Arna Erega of UT Austin’s Counseling and Mental Health Center. Hello, hardworking international students! I just want to let you know that I see you! I see your hard work, sleepless nights, group efforts, and… read more
Extend Your I-20 or DS-2019
Ask yourself… Am I graduating this year? If no, continue to ask yourself: Do I have more work to complete my degree requirements? Will the end date listed on my I-20/DS-2019 form come soon? If so … an I-20/DS-2019 extension is for you! How do I extend my I-20/DS-2019?… read more
Academic Training for J-1 Students
Are you interested in doing a summer internship following your exchange program at UT Austin? Or maybe you are a Ph.D. student who has a postdoctoral research opportunity following graduation? Or maybe a degree-seeking student wanting to do a summer internship? If so, and if you are in the United… read more
Don’t Fall for a Scam
International students and scholars are often targeted for fraudulent scams. Scams are a dishonest way to obtain a person’s confidential information or their money by tricking them. Scammers usually do this by impersonating a trusted individual. Scammers use many different platforms including phones, social media, email and apps to try… read more
What is Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and How to Apply for It
What is Curricular Practical Training (CPT)? Curricular Practical Training (CPT) offers on-the-job experience for F-1 students that is curricular in nature—that is, tied to a student’s program of study. This difference makes CPT a unique pillar of the F-1 student visa program. It blends strictly academic, or classroom-based, learning with… read more
Spring Break Travel and Safety Reminders
With spring break around the corner, you may be planning a trip home or a vacation to another country. We at International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) want to make sure you know the steps to follow and which documents you’ll need to ensure a smooth re-entry back into the… read more
Saddle Up for Rodeo Austin
You don’t really know Texas until you understand the rodeo! For three weeks every March, Austin plays host to one of America’s top-ranked professional rodeos. Rodeo Austin started in 1938 with 16 animals on show and has grown today into one of the top rodeo events in the country.… read more
SXSW 2022 in Austin, March 11-20
Like so many things in Austin, South by Southwest goes by many names. The 10-day series of events is usually written as SXSW and often shortened to “South by” in conversation. Since the first SXSW in March 1987, the event has grown into the SXSW Conference and Festivals. SXSW coincides… read more