September 16th marks the return of the International Office’s U.S Academic and Culture Immersion Program (ACIP). Fourteen students from Yangtze University will spend three weeks at UT in this intensive program centered around five main components: American culture & intercultural communication, exploratory academic content, leadership workshops, community service, and civic… read more
UWC Graduate Services Open House
UWC Graduate Services Open House Friday, September 8 2:00-5:00 pm (hourly sessions begin at 2:00, 3:00, 4:00) PCL Learning Lab 2 (PCL 2.340) The University Writing Center (UWC) provides free writing support for all UT graduate students. We offer individual consultations, writing groups, retreats, presentations, and more! Please join us… read more
PAYLP 2017: Young African Leaders off to Change the World!
Cohorts 2 & 3 of the Pan-Africa Youth Leadership Program (PAYLP) may be complete, but they’re just getting started! PAYLP is a dynamic youth leadership program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State that brings together high school students from across Africa to the United States, where they focus on cultural exchange and… read more
Reminder: Fall Insurance Waiver Deadline
The fall Insurance Waiver deadline is coming up! All insurance waivers for the fall semester are due September 14, 2017 by 5:00 pm. What is an Insurance Waiver? If you are an international student currently in F or J visa status, then you are automatically enrolled in the UT Student… read more
Aspiring Software Engineers EASE into UT!
Summer 2017 marked the launch of the International Office’s English & Academics for Software Engineering (EASE) Program through a new partnership with the International Education Foundation. Twenty-one students from Nankai , Hunan & Northeastern Universities as well as the University of Electronic Science & Technology of China called Austin home August 6th to 26th. While here,… read more
Farewell to the Mandela Washington Fellows!
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
