Independence Day, also known as the Fourth of July, honors the passage of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, and commemorates the founding of the United States of America. People celebrate this federal holiday throughout the country by gathering with family and friends. Whether you plan to spend… read more
Austin
Spending a Day Outdoors in Austin
If you’re looking to spend a day exploring the great outdoors in and around Austin, know this: you will have no shortage of options. Even as an ever-changing city, Austin celebrates the outdoors by investing in several community spaces for all to enjoy. There is something for everyone, whether you’re… read more
The Orange Bike Project: An Affordable Way to Explore Austin
An Affordable Way to Explore Austin Did you know that Austin is a wonderful city to experience by bike? Dedicated bike paths, protected bike lanes and bike racks on all Capital Metro buses make it easy to get to and from campus from many different parts of the city. Not… read more
SXSW 2022 in Austin, March 11-20
Like so many things in Austin, South by Southwest goes by many names. The 10-day series of events is usually written as SXSW and often shortened to “South by” in conversation. Since the first SXSW in March 1987, the event has grown into the SXSW Conference and Festivals. SXSW coincides… read more
International Student Orientation Builds Community
In fall 2021, exactly 1,637 international students and scholars became Longhorns. Coming from 95 different countries to contribute to UT’s 12 colleges and more than 170 fields of study, these students embody UT’s slogan: What starts here changes the world. International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) staff organized the… read more
An Austintatious journey – How a girl warmed unto Austin
This post is a part of our International Voices column, written by international UT students & staff, for UT students & staff County-nuous ups and downs, My foreign dream in a jar. Will they treaty an outsider well ? A long haul ; a lone star. Will they spring… 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
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
Fun Festivals and Events
Now that the 2016-2017 school year is in full swing and you are settled into Austin, it is time to explore! One of the best ways to explore the city is by attending the numerous events and festivals. Some of the more famous festivals you may have heard of are… read more
Free Fun in Austin
Free Fun in Austin As the semester comes to an end, you may be looking for inexpensive ways to get out and enjoy the city of Austin. A great online resource to help you in your quest is the website Free Fun in Austin, where you can get a regularly… read more