Hello, international students! I am Dr. Arna Erega. I am excited to begin my second year as a counselor for international students at The University of Texas at Austin’s Counseling and Mental Health Center (CMHC). In this blog post, I will explore the Four Stages of Cultural Adjustment and what… read more
Apply for Post-Completion OPT!
Are you graduating in Fall 2022? If so, now is the time to apply for Optional Practical Training! Optional Practical Training (OPT) is an employment benefit for students with F-1 status. OPT authorizes students to work in the United States for up to 12 months after graduation to gain practical… read more
How to Be a Successful College Student
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) is pleased to feature this guest post from Dr. Arna Erega of UT Austin’s Counseling and Mental Health Center. Hello, international students! I hope your summer is going well so far. In this blog post, I’ll share a few tips about how to be… read more
Staying Connected to the Global Longhorn Alumni Community
Congratulations, Class of 2022! You’re Longhorns for life! We are thrilled to welcome you to the global community of UT Austin alumni. Longhorn Nation has no borders. With more than 530,000 alumni living across the globe, the opportunities to network, support, and engage are boundless. During our recent Alumni Panel and… read more
Don’t Miss the Summer Insurance Deadline
Are you working, studying or traveling home over the summer? No matter what your summer plan is, all international students with F or J status are required to have insurance coverage over the summer. Student insurance offers many options, so please make sure that you have the insurance that you… read more
International Grads Reflect on Their Time as Longhorns
With the final weeks of the 2021-2022 school year quickly approaching, many international students are reaching the end of their time at UT Austin. We asked some graduating international students to reflect on their memories and achievements from their time as Longhorns. Here is a selection of their responses. Vagessha… read more
Ready, Set, Travel!
With summer vacation almost here, you may be planning a trip home or to another international destination. We at International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) have set up several events and provided the basic guidelines to help you prepare for your travel. To Prepare for International Travel Attend one of… read more
Managing Exam and End-of-Semester Stress
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) is pleased to feature this guest post from Dr. Arna Erega of UT Austin’s Counseling and Mental Health Center. Hello, hardworking international students! I just want to let you know that I see you! I see your hard work, sleepless nights, group efforts, and… read more
Extend Your I-20 or DS-2019
Ask yourself… Am I graduating this year? If no, continue to ask yourself: Do I have more work to complete my degree requirements? Will the end date listed on my I-20/DS-2019 form come soon? If so … an I-20/DS-2019 extension is for you! How do I extend my I-20/DS-2019?… 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 Ph.D. student who has a postdoctoral research opportunity following graduation? Or maybe a degree-seeking student wanting to do a summer internship? If so, and if you are in the United… read more
