An Affordable Way to Explore Austin Did you know that Austin is a wonderful city to experience by bike? Dedicated bike paths, protected bike lanes and bike racks on all Capital Metro buses make it easy to get to and from campus from many different parts of the city. Not… read more
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Addressing Perfectionism
You may have heard people say something like, “Perfect is the enemy of good.” But what does that mean? It’s a common response to the way that many people focus on perfection in every area, keeping themselves from improving or finishing a project. Although it’s good to strive for quality,… read more
Academic Training: J-1 Post-Completion Employment Authorization
Are you a J-1 student graduating from your degree program or completing your exchange program in Fall 2023? Are you interested in staying and working in the U.S. after completing your program? If so, now is the time to apply for J-1 academic training. What is J-1 academic training? Academic… read more
Apply for Post-Completion OPT
Are you graduating in Spring 2023? If so, now is the time to apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT). Granted by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), OPT is an employment benefit for students with F-1 status to gain practical experience in their major field of study. To successfully… read more
Academic Training for J-1 Students
Are you interested in doing a summer internship following your exchange program at UT Austin? Or maybe you are a Ph.D. student who has a postdoctoral research opportunity following graduation? Or maybe a degree-seeking student wanting to do a summer internship? If so, and if you are in the United… read more
Apply for Post-Completion OPT
Are you graduating in Spring 2022? If so, now is the time to apply for Optional Practical Training! Optional Practical Training (OPT) is an employment benefit for students with F-1 status to gain practical experience in their major field of study. Timeline to Apply for OPT Apply early! United… read more
Take a Survey – Be a Part of the Global Student Voice
Texas Global wants to learn more about your experience as an international student at UT Austin. For the second year, UT Austin is participating in a global survey of international student students, International Student Barometer. All current UT students received an email with an individual link to complete the survey.… read more
UT Austin Puts ‘Dream College’ in Reach for International Education Fee Scholarship Recipient
Cagla Hoskara, a sophomore communication and leadership major, was born in Istanbul, Turkey, grew up in Cyprus, and fell in love with UT Austin in 2018 when she attended a year of high school in Texas. “I witnessed the value given to education in Texas,” Hoskara said. “I was mesmerized… read more
My First Year as an International Longhorn
It’s your favorite over-caffeinated, language-loving, Plan-II-majoring, pink-haired rising sophomore, Diana Arriaga, here! I know that introduction was a handful, but to be fair, so was my freshman year! Since this blog last heard from me, I’ve been up and about–as much as one can virtually. These past two semesters have… read more
International Education Fee Scholarship Recipient Finds Community on Forty Acres
Growing up in a swath of India that reaches from Mumbai through Rajasthan to New Delhi, UT junior Aryan Bhalla’s move to Texas meant his first time in the United States. Austin’s reputation as a lively city and UT’s reputation as a campus full of ambitious people compelled Bhalla to apply… read more