Whether you are new to the Forty Acres or are looking for more ways to add movement and recreation to your experience, you’ll likely find it at RecSports. With their eight recreation and fitness facilities and various programs, activities and events, there are numerous ways to stay active on campus.… read more
Online Filing for OPT/STEM OPT Applications
ISSS currently advises you NOT to file your OPT/STEM OPT application online. What is the new option to file online? F-1 students must complete the Form I-765 Application for Employment Authorization and mail it to USCIS with supporting documentation (including an OPT/STEM OPT I-20 issued by ISSS) to apply for… read more
Tips From a Career Coach
Brian Sanchez is a bilingual career services professional. He is originally from Venezuela, and works as a Career Education Specialist within Texas Career Engagement, focusing on providing career coaching with an emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion. Read his advice to international students on finding internships during the pandemic, the… read more
New Scholarships Available to Students from Latin America
Looking for scholarship opportunities? The Pan American Round Table of Austin has two new scholarships available for students from Latin America: The Jeannie Hunter Hackett Memorial Scholarship, and The Gloria Mata Pennington Scholarship. The Jeannie Hunter Hackett Memorial Scholarship The Jeannie Hunter Hackett Memorial Scholarship of $2,000 is awarded to… read more
Be Part of the Global Student Voice
Texas Global is taking part in the International Student Barometer survey. We want to learn about your experience at UT Austin and how to make it better. All current UT students received an email with an individual link to the International Student Barometer. The survey is for current UT students… read more
Negative COVID-19 Test Now Required to Enter US
Beginning Jan. 26, 2021, all air passengers entering the U.S. must provide a negative COVID-19 test before boarding their flight, as required by the CDC. Passengers are required to get a test within three days of their departure. Written documentation of the negative test result must be provided to the… read more
Scammers Posing as SEVP Target International Students
With the arrival of COVID-19, we have all been changing the way we do things and so have scammers. With many new administrative processes and ways to interact, scammers have been taking note and finding new ways to target unsuspecting individuals. It is increasingly common for people to take advantage… read more
Coping with the Pandemic: Giving My Service to Others
This post was contributed by international student Vira Wiguna, an accounting sophomore at UT. 2020 has been an unusual experience, to say the least. As an international student, who is writing this article from her underground bunker deep in the heart of campus, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed my life in… read more
Thoughtful Thursdays Offer Counsel to Students Staying Home
Social distancing has significantly altered the way we work, live and communicate. Navigating all the lifestyle changes we have to make now may seem difficult or overwhelming. That’s why the ISSS virtual community is organizing Thoughtful Thursdays, a series of events open to international students and scholars, periodically hosted in… read more
