The inaugural Global Professional Training (GPT) for Mexico is happening on campus March 25 & 26! This conference focuses on professional development, intercultural training & networking opportunities for international students from the area as well as those who are interested in studying, working, or living in Mexico. This 2 day conference features… read more
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TIPS ON SAVING MONEY FOR TRAVEL
This post is a part of our International Voices column, written by international UT students & staff, for UT students & staff Alright, I won’t beat around the bush, saving money for travel is hard. It takes time, effort and a chunk out of your social life. But I can… read more
Dealing with homesickness
This post is a part of our International Voices column, written by international UT students & staff, for UT students & staff. Enjoy! I’ve been pretty lucky during my time abroad to not experience a great deal of homesickness. I think its due to a few things, but mostly because… read more
Yangtze U arrives for ACIP 2016!
ACIP 2015 at the Texas Capitol September 17th marks the return of the International Office’s U.S Academic and Culture Immersion Program (ACIP). Thirty students from Yangtze University will spend three weeks at UT in this intensive program centered around five main components: American culture & intercultural communication, exploratory academic content, leadership workshops, community service,… read more
GPT 2016–Connecting UT with East & Southeast Asia!
It’s back! The Global Professional Training (GPT) for East and Southeast Asia returns to campus October 21 & 22! This conference focuses on professional development, intercultural training & networking opportunities for international students from the area as well as those who are interested in studying, working, or living in East and Southeast Asia. This… read more
Texas Excursion: Explore San Antonio!
Explore more of Texas in San Antonio! We’ll start off the day by meandering the San Antonio Botanical Garden featuring Winged Wonders (showcasing Texas butterflies and hummingbirds). The afternoon is yours to check out The Alamo, Texas’s most visited landmark, and stroll the famous River Walk to check out local… read more
Texas Excursion: Schlitterbahn Waterpark!
Summer is here and with it comes the Texas heat! Grab your sunscreen and keep cool with International Student & Scholar Services at Schlitterbahn Waterpark! Located south of Austin in New Braunfels, Schlitterbahn is nestled along the banks of the Comal River and features over 3 miles of tubing adventures, 7 children’s water… read more
Ethnic Restaurants & Markets
This spring & summer you’ll need to fulfill your appetite for delicious international food! Here is a list of ethnic restaurants & markets to visit: Jamaican – Craving a Caribbean meal? Tony’s Jamaican Food is well known for their large portions and jerk chicken. French – Look no further than… read more
Texas Excursion: Cruisin’ to Corpus – North Beach & The USS Lexington
Can you believe it? We’re in the final stretch of the semester! Though we’re sad to see some of you move on, we’re overly excited for your journey beyond UT. To celebrate the end of classes (and to take a relaxing breather just before finals!), why not join the International Office… read more
International Office Open House, Friday April 8 2016
Join us Friday, April 8, from 2:00-5:00 pm, for an exclusive tour of food, entertainment, and fun from around the world! Network with students, faculty, staff, and community members as you learn more about the programs, special projects, and services that make us one of the nation’s leading innovators in… read more