Do you ever find yourself lost in mid-conversation when interacting with friends or strangers in a social setting? We’ll spill the beans below and list 8 essential colloquial phrases that are helpful when interacting in today’s society. Spill the Beans – Reveal secret information unintentionally or indiscreetly. Gilbert accidentally spilled… read more
international students
Spring 2016 Ethel Loving de Diaz Scholarship Available Now!
The Ethel Loving de Diaz Scholarship is now available for continuing UT Austin students from Mexico who are able to demonstrate how work experience has helped fund their education. This $1,500 award is a spring-only award and will be applied directly to the tuition bill. Eligibility requirements for this award includes… read more
Traveling during the break? Don’t forget your travel signature!
Winter break is coming soon, so it’s time to start preparing for your international travel plans. If you need a new signature on your document, take advantage of our TRAVEL SIGNATURE DRIVE. Travel Signature Drive Friday, December 11 9:00 – 11:30 am FAC 330 If you cannot come during the… read more
Update on Expanded DACA and DAPA
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) was originally announced in June 2012. The executive order allows undocumented immigrants who arrived in the U.S. as children and meet specific criteria to apply for deferred action for two year renewable periods. Deferred action is a decision from the U.S. Department of Homeland… read more
Wuhan Returns to UT: ACIP 2015
Summer 2015 saw the return of the International Office’s Wuhan Visiting Students Program–now known as the U.S Academic and Culture Immersion Program (ACIP). In mid-August, we welcomed 20 students from Hubei University, followed by 28 students from Yangtze University in mid-September. The program centered around five main components: American culture & intercultural communication, introductory academic… read more
Productive Partnerships: An Overview of U.S – Hemispheric Relations
A lecture by Gonzalo Gallegos, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Diplomacy Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs US. Department of State Thursday, October 29, 2015 4:00 p.m – 5:00 p.m Student Activity Center Room 1.106 Speaker Bio Gonzalo Gallegos, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Counselor, is the… read more
The History of Halloween
Halloween has it’s roots in “All Hallow’s Day”, which is November 1st. “All Hallow’s Eve” became associated with a time to venerate the dead. Many older pagan celebrations, especially the Gaelic Samhain, used this time of the year to celebrate Autumn as the days grow darker, coming as it does… read more
Professional Development on East and Southeast Asia
The Global Professional Training (GPT) program on East and Southeast Asia is coming up! The program focuses on professional development training for students who are interested in studying, working, or living in China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Mayanmar, Phillipines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Participation is free! The deadline to register… read more
International Student Night with the San Antonio Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs are excited to announce their 2016 International Student Night Out at the AT&T Center on February 3, 2016. Come cheer them on as they take on the New Orleans Pelicans at 7:30 PM. Don’t miss out on this one-night only event! Before the game, you’ll have the opportunity… read more
5 Tips for Balancing Priorities
Midterms can be a stressful time for anyone, but this can be especially true for Foundation Year students at The University of Texas at Austin. In addition to taking ESL and college preparatory classes, these pre-matriculated students are also applying for several universities during the fall semester. Balancing priorities inside… read more