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
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SEVP Policy Guidance and Enrollment Requirements
On April 26, 2021, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) announced an extension of the existing COVID-19 guidance for F-1 students for the 2021-2022 academic year. This guidance specifies what types of enrollment are acceptable for F-1 students to maintain their visa status. J-1 guidance from the Department of… 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
A Guide to Taking Online Courses and Maintaining Immigration Status
Registering for spring online classes? Be sure you are maintaining status when doing so… You have many things to consider when choosing classes. Will the course you want fit into your degree requirement? Will your course load allow you enough time to maintain a healthy balance between your studies and… read more