Last week, we said goodbye our fourth cohort of Mandela Washington Fellows! The Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders (MWF-YAL) is a leadership program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State that brings 1,000 exceptional young leaders from sub-Saharan Africa to 40 host institutions across the United States for… read more
Friendship Program: Where global lifelong friendships begin!
Did you know the majority of international visitors coming to the U.S. rarely step inside an American’s home? The Friendship Program is a way to bring international visitors studying or researching at UT more connected to the Austin community and American culture. The International Office will pair you with a… read more
Fall 2017: Dude Ranch Experience
Have you ever wanted to have a ranch experience that is straight out of a Western film? Here’s your chance! Join us at Silver Spur Guest Ranch for horseback riding, hiking, hay rides and more! Fun activities planned for your full day excursion include: Horse-back riding Learning how to lasso Swim… read more
Explore San Antonio!
Explore more of Texas in San Antonio! We’ll start off the day by going back to the 1700s and experiencing what life was like at Mission San Jose, the largest mission in this area. Learn about the rich history behind this Spanish community and how it was an important symbol to the… read more
Be a Foundation Year Mentor this Fall!
This August, 17 students from Saudi Arabia will arrive in Austin, ready to experience a new culture and start applying to universities across the U.S. The cohort is part of the KAUST Gifted Student Program (KGSP), a prestigious sponsorship awarded to top-achieving Saudi high school seniors. After graduating high school, KGSP students kick off their… read more
Apply to be an International Orientation Assistant
Are you a continuing UT student who likes welcoming new students and enjoys meeting people from other cultures and countries? Are you interested in sharing your culture and learning about others while working with a diverse student population? Helping with International Student Orientation is a fantastic way to meet new… read more
Survey of Korean Life Experiences From the Diaspora
You are invited to complete an online survey to share your family and personal life experiences as Korean currently living in the United States. You could be eligible to complete this survey if you meet the following criteria: You are a college student in the United States You identify as… read more
Research Study: International Students’ College Adjustment
Dear fellow International Student, Have you been interested in how your cross-national journey affected your adjustment in college? I invite you to participate in a research study about international students’ adjustment. As an international doctoral student myself, I have been very interested in international students’ college adjustment and started my dissertation… read more
Inaugural cohort of Pan-Africa Youth Leadership Program
The inaugural cohort of the Pan-Africa Youth Leadership Program (PAYLP)is complete! PAYLP is a dynamic youth leadership program that brings together students from across Africa to the United States for a three week program focusing on cultural exchange and social entrepreneurship training. Working in partnership with the Meridian International Center,… read more
International Student Relationships & Routines
Greetings International Students! Can you help with my research?!?!? My name is Wes Hansen and I am a PhD candidate in the Communication Studies Department at the University of Minnesota. I am conducting research on the interpersonal relationships and communication behaviors of international undergraduate students in the US, and I… read more
