Nutrition, sport, dance, meditation, and more! Join us for free food, performances, and wellness topics with an international focus. Free, healthy snacks from Teji’s, KIND, and Rhythm Superfoods! Performance by Mariachi Paredes de Tejastitlán Resource tables by University Health Services, CMHC, Academic HealthPlans, UT RecSports, and more! Thursday, November 17 5:00-7:00pm SAC… read more
No, I’m not Australian: A quick guide to New Zealand
This post is a part of our International Voices column, written by international UT students & staff, for UT students & staff There were a few things that could’ve made my flight to Austin a bit easier; getting the meal I requested, having an aisle seat and mostly being given… read more
Fall is Apple Season!
It seems the summer heat has finally given us a break, and fall is ushering in cozy cardigans, scarfs, and boots. And what says fall more than fresh, crisp apples? Think apple cider, apple orchards, apple pie and more! Health Benefits of Apples We all know “an apple a day… read more
Traveling abroad during the break? Don’t forget your travel signature!
Thanksgiving and winter breaks are coming soon, so it’s time to start preparing for your travel plans! If you are traveling internationally, please remember that you need a valid travel signature on your I-20 or DS-2019 in order to reenter the United States. The travel validation signature can be found… read more
6 simple ways to better enjoy Austin
This post is a part of our International Voices column, written by international UT students & staff, for UT students & staff. I am far from being an example on how to adapt to the U.S. context. As a Costa Rican, I happen to be in that awkward middle between… read more
Scholarship Deadline and 2017-2018 Applications Release Date
Just a reminder that the following applications for spring 2017 are due, November 1, 2016 by 5 pm! General ISSS Financial Aid Award Tuition Assistance for Mexican Students Award Ethel Loving de Diaz Scholarship Society of Iranian-American Women for Education Scholarship All applicants will be notified via email of the… read more
Please share your experience about being a international student in the U.S.
A professor at the University of North Texas is conducting a survey on international student experiences. Your participation in the survey is critical because you represent the views of many international students, a vital part of the university community in the USA. The results of this survey will help American… read more
Adventures In Food
This post is a part of our International Voices column, written by international UT students & staff, for UT students & staff. Enjoy! When I first landed in Austin, I felt that the clouds were so close to the ground that I could reach up and touch them. Since I… read more
CPT Drop-Off & Reminders
Have an offer for a job or internship? Curricular Practical Training, or CPT, is work authorization you can request if you will receive course credit or if the employment is a required component of your degree program. If you are approved for CPT, you will receive a new I-20 with the… read more
Q-dropping classes for International Students
Like all students studying at UT Austin, you are permitted to Q-drop a class or multiple classes if you follow University Procedures and get the necessary signatures on the Q-drop form. The deadline to Q-drop a class for the fall 2016 semester is November 1 for undergraduate students & December 5 for graduate… read more
