You’ve by now all heard of the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit the provinces of Manabi and Esmeraldas on April 16. While the news media coverage of the catastrophe has almost ceased, tens of thousands of people are still very much affected by its aftermath: emergency shelters, food, and… read more
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Test-taking Tips and Coping with Test Anxiety
Students in the UT Austin KAUST Foundation Year Program have been busy taking SAT and TOEFL exams this month. To prepare for the exams, they attended a Test Preparation and Test Anxiety Workshop developed by the UT Sanger Learning Center. Here are some tips they found most helpful: Don’t cram.… read more
Bem-vindos(as) ao Brazil Center! (Welcome to the Brazil Center!)
The Brazil Center at UT Austin will celebrate 20 years in 2015! Read the message below from Carla Silva-Muhammad, the Center’s coordinator, to learn more about their exciting upcoming events, field research opportunities, and grants. Please accept our warmest welcome to the Brazil Center of the Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American… read more
UHS Nurse Advice Line
Unsure whether you should seek medical attention? Call the UHS Nurse Advice Line at 512-475-6877. The UHS Nurse Advice Line is staffed 24 hours a day/7 days a week and is completely free.
Tax Information for Resident Aliens for Tax Purposes
Who is a Resident Alien for Tax Purposes? Generally, students who have been in the US for longer than 5 years and scholars who have been in the US for longer than 2 years are resident aliens for tax purposes. If you have questions about your particular situation, you can… read more
UT Men’s Club Volleyball Invites You to Tryouts
The UT Men’s Club Volleyball team is a competitive club that travels around Texas (and sometimes out of state) to play against other universities. The team players include international and U.S. students. All interested individuals are invited to tryout! Date: Tuesday, January 21 and Thursday, January 23 Time: 7 –… read more
Fall 2013 Q-Drop Deadline: Tuesday November 5th
The Q-drop deadline for undergraduates is Tuesday, November 5th. If you’re thinking about dropping a class, don’t forget about the potential impact on your immigration status. All F-1 and J-1 international students must be enrolled for a full-time course load. Undergraduates must be enrolled for 12 credit hours and graduate… read more
Employment Seminar for International Students and Scholars
International Student & Scholar Services invites you to an Employment Seminar! Date: Wednesday, October 9, 2013 Time: 6:00 – 8:30 pm Location: Peter O’Donnell Jr. Building (POB) (Room 2.302 for F-1 Students / Room 2.402 for J-1 Students & Scholars) The seminar will focus on employment options that are available to international students and scholars in… read more
UT’s Counseling and Mental Health Center Announces Suicide Prevention Week 2013
Suicide is considered to be the second leading cause of death for college students. That’s why the Counseling and Mental Health Center is organizing UT’s annual Suicide Prevention Week (September 23-27). This week is focused on raising awareness about suicide and engaging students, faculty and staff in suicide prevention. All… read more
ISSS Insurance Advisors at StressFest this Wednesday April 10
The ISSS insurance advisors will be at StressFest this Wednesday to discuss the student health insurance plan and answer general insurance questions! What is StressFest? Organized by the UT Counseling and Mental Health Center, StressFest offers UT Austin students and staff a chance to take a break and enjoy an array of relaxing… read more