Have you ever been confused or surprised by the system of healthcare and insurance in the U.S.? If so, we need YOUR help! The IO is collaborating with the Stan Richards School of Advertising and Public Relations on research to understand international student health literacy. Please consider taking a… read more
EMPLOYMENT SEMINAR on February 25th
The ISSS Advising Team will be hosting FREE information on post graduation/completion employment options, work visa types, and permanent residency for UT Austin’s international student and scholar population. The sessions will be held in Peter O’Donnell Jr. Building (POB) on the corner of 24th St. and Speedway. 6:00 PM:… read more
Summer 2015 General ISSS Financial Aid Application Now Available!
The summer 2015 General ISSS Financial Aid Applications are now available! This financial need-based award (worth up to $1,500) is applied directly onto the summer tuition bill. Please note that the award amount cannot exceed the tuition bill balance. Students who have experienced a recent change in their financial status or… read more
Film Forward Screenings in Austin February 23 & 24
Do you like movie screenings? Are you the person who always wants to delve deeper into a film’s subtext? Do you wish you could ask the director questions about the why and how of a character’s actions or emotions? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, the FREE screenings… read more
Academic Training for J-1 Students
Are you interested in doing a summer internship following your exchange program at UT Austin? Or maybe you are a PhD student who has a Post Doc research opportunity following your graduation? Or maybe you are a degree seeking student wanting to do a summer internship? If you are in… read more
International Voices: First impressions, now and then
This post is a part of our weekly International Voices column, writing by UT students, for UT students. Enjoy! For some of you internationals, this is your first semester in Austin. You’ve barely unpacked your suitcase and learned the hard way that, while yesterday you could shuffle to school in… read more
Spend a Day in Rancho Cortez
Have you ever experienced the Texas you see in Western films? Looking to end your Spring Break on a high-note? Wanting to get out of the city for a day? Join the International Office on a wild-wild west, Dude Ranch experience on Saturday, March 21st! Rancho Cortez, a working cattle… read more
Mental Health Tip: Short Breaks Equal Major Benefits
Don’t be afraid to take a quick breather from your studies! Why? Surprisingly, breaks can be beneficial for your grades. If you’re a daydreamer, you’re in luck! A study done by UT’s Psychology Department showed that daydreaming helped with recalling memories and information. Tip: Try daydreaming about topics you are… read more
Award Opportunity: 2015-2016 Good Neighbor Scholarship Now Available!
ISSS is now accepting applications for the Good Neighbor Scholarship (GNS)! The GNS provides one year of tuition (fall, spring, and summer) to students who were born in and are residents of a nation in the Western Hemisphere (excluding Cuba and the U.S.). A full list of eligibility requirements is… read more
Resources for Travelers
Entry into the United States can be confusing for many people. Here are some resources to avoid confusion and complication when entering the country in the future: Visas and Passports If you are an F-1 or J-1 student or scholar, please ensure that you enter the United States using your… read more
