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December 6, 2022, Filed Under: General, Immigration Updates

Travel Signature Drive and ISSS Holiday Closure

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Travel Signature Information  Traveling internationally over the break? You must have a current travel signature on your I-20/DS-2019 to re-enter the U.S. from abroad. The travel validation signature is on Page 2 of the I-20 and on Page 1 (bottom right corner) of the DS-2019. The most recent signature must… read more 

December 6, 2022, Filed Under: General

Renew to Extend an Expiring I-20/DS-2019

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Is your I-20/DS-2019 expiring this December? Renew it if you are not graduating yet! Attention, F-1 and J-1 students: Is your I-20 or DS-2019 expiring this semester? Do you need more time to finish your studies? If so, you will need to extend your I-20/DS-2019.  How do I extend my… read more 

October 28, 2022, Filed Under: Counseling and Mental Health Center (CMHC), General

Cultural Adjustment: What Is It, Really?

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Hello, international students! I am Dr. Arna Erega. I am excited to begin my second year as a counselor for international students at The University of Texas at Austin’s Counseling and Mental Health Center (CMHC). In this blog post, I will explore the Four Stages of Cultural Adjustment and what… read more 

August 19, 2022, Filed Under: General

How to Be a Successful College Student

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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 

April 28, 2022, Filed Under: General

Ready, Set, Travel!

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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 

April 25, 2022, Filed Under: General

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 

April 13, 2022, Filed Under: General

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 

April 11, 2022, Filed Under: General

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 

March 29, 2022, Filed Under: General

Don’t Fall for a Scam

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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 

March 23, 2022, Filed Under: Career/Volunteer Opportunities, General

What is Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and How to Apply for It

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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 

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