Summer 2015 marked the launch of the International Office’s U.S Sports and Culture Immersion Program (SCIP). Thirty students and two chaperones from the Shanghai University of Sport called UT home for four weeks from mid-July into August. The program centered around an interactive classroom experience taught by faculty from the Department… read more
Iraqi students leave legacy in Austin
Iraqi students left their mark in Austin this summer in the form of a mural and the many relationships they formed with community members and UT students and staff. Participating in a 4-week institute hosted by the UT International Office, 25 students in the Iraqi Young Leader Exchange Program (IYLEP)… read more
Yeehaw! Fall 2015 Texas Excursions Tickets Available Now!
Miss out on our San Antonio trip? Eager for another adventure? International Student and Scholar Services has you covered! This fall, our Texas Excursions will be sending you all over: Saturday, September 19th Natural Bridge Caverns and San Marcos Premium & Tanger Outlets San Antonio & San Marcos Saturday, October 3rd State Fair of… read more
2015 SK Global Talent Recruiting for Master & PhD Students
The SK Group is holding a recruitment drive in October for Korean students who have a background in computer science at the Master degree and PhD students The SK Group (English site) established the 1950s, has grown into one of South Korea’s largest conglomerates and currently employs close to 100,000 people all… read more
Fall 2015 Friendship Program
The Friendship Program is an opportunity for UT international students and scholars to interact with the Austin community and share experiences, traditions, and customs. Your host will help you become acquainted with the city and the American lifestyle. Who can apply? Any international student or scholar who is currently enrolled… read more
Information for departing J-1 Scholars
Congratulations on completing your J-1 program and advancing your research or teaching here at The University of Texas at Austin! Here’s a departure checklist to assist you in completing your university and personal affairs before leaving the United States: Update forwarding address Pay university fees Save immigration documents File tax return… read more
Texas Excursion: Visit San Antonio
The first stop in this excursion is the San Antonio Botanical Garden. The garden has 38 acres of seasonal flowerbeds and year-round flowerbeds. It also has different areas such as the Texas Native trail, which consists of plant communities typically found in the Hill Country, East Texas Piney Woods, and… read more
Blanton Museum of Art is seeking Volunteer Gallery Teachers
For information regarding this post please contact: Siobhan McCusker www.blantonmuseum.org
Texas Excursion: Schlitterbahn Waterpark
Schlitterbahn Waterpark is in New Braunfels and is nestled along the banks of the Comal River. Schlitterbahn has over 3 miles of tubing adventures, 7 children’s water playgrounds, 17 water slides, the world’s first surfing machine, and 3 uphill water coasters spread over 65 acres. With all these attractions, it… read more
One Person’s Trash is Another’s Cathedral
If you’re looking for interesting places to visit in Austin, the Cathedral of Junk is a little slice of that “Keep Austin Weird” vibe. The Cathedral of Junk is one man’s backyard that has turned into an evolving sculpture of junk in South Austin. The Cathedral of Junk began in… read more
