Welcome (back), students & scholars! We have new and exciting adventures planned for our 2016 Texas Excursions! Shopping trips, sporting events, historical sites, museums, and natural attractions await you–there’s something for everyone! Take a look and sign up today! Shop Till You Drop: San Marcos Premium and Tanger Outlets Saturday, January 23,… read more
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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
Yeehaw! Fall 2015 Texas Excursions Tickets Available Now!
Miss out on our San Antonio trip? Eager for another adventure? International Student and Scholar Services has you covered! This fall, our Texas Excursions will be sending you all over: Saturday, September 19th Natural Bridge Caverns and San Marcos Premium & Tanger Outlets San Antonio & San Marcos Saturday, October 3rd State Fair of… read more
Texas Excursion: Visit San Antonio
The first stop in this excursion is the San Antonio Botanical Garden. The garden has 38 acres of seasonal flowerbeds and year-round flowerbeds. It also has different areas such as the Texas Native trail, which consists of plant communities typically found in the Hill Country, East Texas Piney Woods, and… read more
Texas Excursion: Schlitterbahn Waterpark
Schlitterbahn Waterpark is in New Braunfels and is nestled along the banks of the Comal River. Schlitterbahn has over 3 miles of tubing adventures, 7 children’s water playgrounds, 17 water slides, the world’s first surfing machine, and 3 uphill water coasters spread over 65 acres. With all these attractions, it… read more
Texas Excursion: Enchanted Rock and Fredericksburg
What is Enchanted Rock? Enchanted Rock is an enormous pink granite rock formation that rises over Central Texas. This area was used by prehistoric people thousands of years ago, it is the source of several myths and legends, and it was designated a U.S. National Natural Landmark in 1971. After… read more
Texas Excursion: Six Flags Fiesta Texas – Holiday in the Park
Need a small break after end of the semester tests and before you start preparing for finals? Want to experience the holiday cheer with friends and other international students and scholars? Then join us on an excursion to Six Flags Fiesta Texas – Holiday in the Park on Saturday, December… read more
Texas Excursion: Sweet Berry Farm
Registration for the excursion to Sweet Berry Farm is now open online! Join us on Saturday, October 18th, for fall fun where you can pick your pumpkin from the pumpkin patch, have fun in a corn maze, and enjoy delicious fall treats. Pack a picnic and make new friends while… read more
