Whether you’ll be travelling for the holidays or “stay-cationing” here in Austin, keep the following tips in mind this Winter Break: Remember to keep your insurance card with you at ALL times. Fill your prescriptions before leaving for vacation so you don’t run out unexpectedly. Know where to seek care for… read more
ITIN Appointments Reopened
The International Office is happy to announce that ITIN appointments have been reopened! After much contact with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the government agency that processes the ITIN applications, it was determined that a “procedural discrepancy” was the cause of all of our rejected ITIN applications. Appointments for ITIN… read more
A Thanksgiving Day Deal
This post is a part of our International Voices column, written by international UT students & staff, for UT students & staff. Are we confused how to spend tonight? If only they named the joyous day. For all the things there are to save, We spend thriftily on things to… read more
Upcoming Insurance Deadlines
Please be aware of the following insurance deadlines coming up on 2/2/2017. Note: if you would like your documents processed before the Winter Break, the recommended deadline is 12/12/16. Spring waiver deadline for graduate students with staff insurance through a TA/AI/GRA assignment The student health insurance is included automatically on all… read more
End of Semester Countdown: Top 5 Survival Tips
Are you stressed thinking of what you have to get done before the semester ends? As students know best, finals can be mentally and physically hard on the body. Provided below is a 5-tip countdown to help you reduce stress and dominate these last weeks! Tip # 5: Fuel Up… read more
Last day to withdraw or drop a course this fall (graduate and law students) – December 5, 2016
With the required approvals, Monday, December 5, 2016, is the last day a graduate student or a law student may withdraw from the university or drop a class. If you want to drop a class or withdraw, please also remember how this could impact your immigration status. All F-1 and… read more
Fireworks
This post is a part of our International Voices column, written by international UT students & staff, for UT students & staff. As we hold our breaths and observe this work of art, a firework looks down and does the same. Photo Credits: YoshGunether Photography Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YoshGuenther/ In a sky… read more
Scholars Have Great Taste
The top choices are: The Clay Pit – Contemporary Indian Cuisine Austin’s Pizza Taco Joint Potbelly Sandwich Shop Other notable mentions: Black’s BBQ Tapioca House Wendy’s Madam Mam’s Teji’s Indian Restaurant Chuy’s Mexican Food Panda Express Chilis KFC Chipotle Halal Bros. We hope this compiled list mentions your favorites and… read more
My Thoughts On the Election: India vs America
This post is a part of our International Voices column, written by international UT students & staff, for UT students & staff. America has just gone through an election to find its 45th president. Everything from the economic situation to national security depends on the result of an election. If… read more
Let’s make a difference
This post is a part of our International Voices column, written by international UT students & staff, for UT students & staff Let’s make a difference. One of the main contributions we bring to the university as international students, is perspective. Many of us come from countries where horrible things… read more
