International applicants for a Texas driver’s license or Texas ID must be processed through the government’s SAVE database at the Department of Public Safety (DPS). The SAVE database confirms F-1 and J-1 visitors’ valid status and benefits eligibility with the SEVIS database so that DPS can grant a driver’s license.… read more
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Is Nutrition Important?
The answer is YES! As tempting as frozen pizza can be, you obtain major health benefits by feeding your body and brain with nutritious foods. And it’s not about just about eating your vegetables. Here are a few tips: Learn about nutrition! Watch a “nutrition 101” video from Brainpop and learn how… read more
Getting FIT at UT Austin
As a UT student, it can be hard stay fit with all the demands on your time! Here are a few tips for working physical activity into your busy schedule: First things first, use UT REC SPORTS! It’s a great way to have fun and be fit! RecSports has activities… read more
Health Literacy- What Do YOU Think?
Have you ever been confused or surprised by the system of healthcare and insurance in the U.S.? If so, we need YOUR help! The IO is collaborating with the Stan Richards School of Advertising and Public Relations on research to understand international student health literacy. Please consider taking a… read more
Summer 2015 General ISSS Financial Aid Application Now Available!
The summer 2015 General ISSS Financial Aid Applications are now available! This financial need-based award (worth up to $1,500) is applied directly onto the summer tuition bill. Please note that the award amount cannot exceed the tuition bill balance. Students who have experienced a recent change in their financial status or… read more
An American Thanksgiving
Remember that Thanksgiving episode of Friends where Joey gets a turkey stuck on his head? Or the one where Chandler’s toe gets sliced off? Or, possibly the best, the one where Monica and Chandler finally get to adopt a child? In my personal opinion, the Thanksgiving episodes of any show… read more
Apply to the Friendship Program for Spring 2015!
What is the Friendship Program? The Friendship Program is an opportunity for UT international students and scholars to interact with the Austin community and share experiences, traditions, and customs. As an international student or scholar, the Friendship Program will provide you with the chance to meet members of the Austin… read more
Upcoming Scholarship Deadlines: Ethel Loving de Diaz, SIAWE, & Griswold I
Every year, ISSS administers a limited number of scholarships available to international students. Don’t miss these upcoming application deadlines: Monday, December 1st, 2014 (5:00 pm): Ethel Loving de Diaz – Provides $1,500 in spring tuition assistance to an international student from Mexico who is working to help fund their education. SIAWE… read more
Scholarship Opportunity: Florence Terry Griswold I Scholarship
Female graduate students from Pan American countries studying at The University of Texas at Austin are encouraged to apply for the Florence Terry Griswold I Scholarship offered through the Pan American Round Table of Texas. This is a $2,500 scholarship for the 2015-16 academic year. If awarded, the $2,500 would be… read more
SIAWE Scholarship Announcement!
The SIAWE Scholarship is now available for continuing UT Austin international students of Iranian descent who demonstrate financial need. This $1,000 award is a spring-only award and can either be applied towards the spring 2015 tuition bill or paid out in cash. Please note that the cash award is subject… read more
