Each semester the International Office organizes bus trips all over the state of Texas! Check out the list of trips for this semester. All are welcome, so bring your friends and let’s explore Texas outside of Austin! January 20: Natural Bridge Caverns & Outlet Mall Shopping February 17: San Antonio Rodeo… read more
intercultural
Friendship Program: Where global lifelong friendships begin!
Did you know the majority of international visitors coming to the U.S. rarely step inside an American’s home? The Friendship Program is a way to bring international visitors studying or researching at UT more connected to the Austin community and American culture. The International Office will pair you with a… read more
Fall 2017: Dude Ranch Experience
Have you ever wanted to have a ranch experience that is straight out of a Western film? Here’s your chance! Join us at Silver Spur Guest Ranch for horseback riding, hiking, hay rides and more! Fun activities planned for your full day excursion include: Horse-back riding Learning how to lasso Swim… read more
Explore San Antonio!
Explore more of Texas in San Antonio! We’ll start off the day by going back to the 1700s and experiencing what life was like at Mission San Jose, the largest mission in this area. Learn about the rich history behind this Spanish community and how it was an important symbol to the… read more
Looking for an Opportunity to Engage on Campus? Check out the Texas Leadership Summit!
The Leadership and Ethics Institute is hosting a free conference on Saturday, February 11th for all undergraduate and graduate students at UT Austin. International students are encouraged to participate! The Texas Leadership Summit will help students to identify and improve leadership competences and practices for use in the workplace and… read more
Texas Excursion: Sweet Berry Farm
A cool breeze rustling through leaves, pumpkin spice lattes at Starbucks, and cheers at the UT football game…all these things mean one thing: fall is almost here! What’s a better way to ring in the season than taking a visit to a classic American farm? Sweet Berry Farm located in Marble… 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
Texas Excursion: Hallo, Hill Country! Visit to Enchanted Rock & Fredericksburg
With the semester in full swing, it’ll soon be time to take a little break from your studies and let your mind rejuvenate with a scenic hike and exploring one of Texas’s small towns in the hill country. On Saturday, September 24th, join International Student & Scholar Services as we… 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
