Students in the UT Austin KAUST Foundation Year Program have been busy taking SAT and TOEFL exams this month. To prepare for the exams, they attended a Test Preparation and Test Anxiety Workshop developed by the UT Sanger Learning Center. Here are some tips they found most helpful: Don’t cram.… read more
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Sponsored Student Meet & Greet
On September 12, we held a Meet & Greet networking event for newly arrived sponsored students at UT. New students enjoyed interacting with returning students and forming new connections among their peers. This annual event provides the opportunity for students to meet others in their same academic programs or who share… read more
Scholar Social Hour – September 2014
On Wednesday, September 3, the International Scholar Services team hosted the first scholar social hour of the Fall 2014 semester. What a fun opportunity to meet a diverse group of scholars! About 20 scholars attended the event and our conversations ranged from Texas politics to favorite books and authors. Conversation… read more
Graduating International Student Reception
Are you graduating this Spring or Summer? If so, join us in celebrating at the Graduating International Student Reception! Date: Wednesday, May 14th, 2014 Time: 3 to 5 pm Location: Texas Union – Santa Rita Room RSVP required. Deadline is May 2nd. Please visit the Graduating International Student Reception website… read more
Presentation on Medical Insurance in the United States
We invite you to attend “Medical Insurance in the U.S.” this Wednesday, January 15 in Avaya Auditorium (POB 2.302) from 4:30 – 6:00 pm. This interactive presentation will prepare you to seek appropriate, cost-effective healthcare in the United States. Presenters include representatives from International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS), Academic Health… read more
International Student Basketball Tailgate & Game
UT Athletics and Texas Men’s Basketball would like to invite UT Austin international students to experience an authentic college tailgate and basketball game! Come enjoy good food with your fellow students and learn a little about the game of College Basketball! Following the tailgate, you will be escorted into the… read more
You’re Invited to the Graduate Student Assembly Carnival
The Graduate Student Assembly (GSA) invites you to a Carnival! This free event is open to all graduate students and their families. Date: Sunday, November 17 from 12 – 4 pm Location: LBJ Lawn Activities: Moonwalk, super slide, jousting, bungee trampoline, inflatable obstacle course, face painting and a caricatures! Food and drinks… read more
October Scholar Social Hour A Success!
On October 2, ISSS held another Scholar Social Hour event at Cuatros. This monthly social event occurs the first Wednesday of every month. Our October event was attended by forty-three scholars — our highest turnout yet! The crowd consisted of new scholars who had just arrived at the University of Texas… read more
Employment Seminar for International Students and Scholars
International Student & Scholar Services invites you to an Employment Seminar! Date: Wednesday, October 9, 2013 Time: 6:00 – 8:30 pm Location: Peter O’Donnell Jr. Building (POB) (Room 2.302 for F-1 Students / Room 2.402 for J-1 Students & Scholars) The seminar will focus on employment options that are available to international students and scholars in… read more
Professional Development Opportunity! Creating Access to Global Education 2013 Symposium Day 2
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) announces an exciting lineup for Day 2 of the Creating Access to Global Education (CAGE) 2013 symposium series on October 11. We invite YOU to consider joining us for an interactive day of dialogue exploring the history of undocumented students’ experiences and participation in… read more