UT Austin’s International Office hosted the Iraqi Young Leader Exchange Program on campus summer 2015, bringing 25 undergraduate students from Iraq to Austin for a “Law, Leadership, and Social Justice” institute. ISSS invited these students to share stories about their experience in Austin and their life back home in Iraq… read more
ITIN Application Filing Help is Available!
If you are receiving a US-sourced scholarship or fellowship and are not eligible for a social security number (SSN), then you should make an appointment with the tax advisor to apply for an individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN). Please note that SSN’s are only available to international students and scholars… read more
Wuhan Returns to UT: ACIP 2015
Summer 2015 saw the return of the International Office’s Wuhan Visiting Students Program–now known as the U.S Academic and Culture Immersion Program (ACIP). In mid-August, we welcomed 20 students from Hubei University, followed by 28 students from Yangtze University in mid-September. The program centered around five main components: American culture & intercultural communication, introductory academic… read more
Productive Partnerships: An Overview of U.S – Hemispheric Relations
A lecture by Gonzalo Gallegos, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Diplomacy Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs US. Department of State Thursday, October 29, 2015 4:00 p.m – 5:00 p.m Student Activity Center Room 1.106 Speaker Bio Gonzalo Gallegos, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Counselor, is the… read more
The History of Halloween
Halloween has it’s roots in “All Hallow’s Day”, which is November 1st. “All Hallow’s Eve” became associated with a time to venerate the dead. Many older pagan celebrations, especially the Gaelic Samhain, used this time of the year to celebrate Autumn as the days grow darker, coming as it does… read more
2017 Diversity Visa Lottery
Have you ever desired to become a Permanent Resident of the United States? Now’s your chance to try your luck! The entry period for the 2017 Diversity Visa Lottery is open from October 1, 2015 – November 3, 2015. It’s important that entrants carefully review the eligibility requirements and follow… read more
Professional Development on East and Southeast Asia
The Global Professional Training (GPT) program on East and Southeast Asia is coming up! The program focuses on professional development training for students who are interested in studying, working, or living in China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Mayanmar, Phillipines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Participation is free! The deadline to register… read more
International Student Night with the San Antonio Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs are excited to announce their 2016 International Student Night Out at the AT&T Center on February 3, 2016. Come cheer them on as they take on the New Orleans Pelicans at 7:30 PM. Don’t miss out on this one-night only event! Before the game, you’ll have the opportunity… read more
5 Tips for Balancing Priorities
Midterms can be a stressful time for anyone, but this can be especially true for Foundation Year students at The University of Texas at Austin. In addition to taking ESL and college preparatory classes, these pre-matriculated students are also applying for several universities during the fall semester. Balancing priorities inside… read more
Texas Excursion: Houston Space Center and Kemah Boardwalk
Want to see life-sized replicas of space ships and over 250 space artifacts? Visit the Houston Space Center and enjoy permanent and traveling exhibits, several attractions, and theaters showcasing the future and past of the human space-flight program! End the day at Kemah Boardwalk, where you can enjoy several waterfront… read more
