The ISSS Advising Team will be hosting FREE information sessions on post- graduation/completion employment options, work visa types, and permanent residency for the University’s international student and scholar population. The sessions will be held in the Peter O’Donnell Jr. building (POB) on the corner of 24th St. and Speedway. 6:00… read more
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Fall 2017: Dude Ranch Experience
Have you ever wanted to have a ranch experience that is straight out of a Western film? Here’s your chance! Join us at Silver Spur Guest Ranch for horseback riding, hiking, hay rides and more! Fun activities planned for your full day excursion include: Horse-back riding Learning how to lasso Swim… read more
Explore San Antonio!
Explore more of Texas in San Antonio! We’ll start off the day by going back to the 1700s and experiencing what life was like at Mission San Jose, the largest mission in this area. Learn about the rich history behind this Spanish community and how it was an important symbol to the… read more
Employment Seminar for International Students & Scholars
International Student & Scholar Services invites you to an Employment Seminar! Date: Wednesday February 22, 2017 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… read more
Let’s make a difference
This post is a part of our International Voices column, written by international UT students & staff, for UT students & staff Let’s make a difference. One of the main contributions we bring to the university as international students, is perspective. Many of us come from countries where horrible things… read more
Six Flags Fiesta Texas: Fright Fest!
Halloween is just around the corner and what better way to get in the holiday spirit than zombies and roller coasters?! Six Flags Fiesta Texas is 200 acre amusement park located in San Antonio, Texas. This is the special time of year when the park transforms into a place where… read more
Texas Excursion: Sweet Berry Farm
A cool breeze rustling through leaves, pumpkin spice lattes at Starbucks, and cheers at the UT football game…all these things mean one thing: fall is almost here! What’s a better way to ring in the season than taking a visit to a classic American farm? Sweet Berry Farm located in Marble… read more
Texas Excursion: Hallo, Hill Country! Visit to Enchanted Rock & Fredericksburg
With the semester in full swing, it’ll soon be time to take a little break from your studies and let your mind rejuvenate with a scenic hike and exploring one of Texas’s small towns in the hill country. On Saturday, September 24th, join International Student & Scholar Services as we… read more
Texas Summer 101
Whether you’re a veteran to the 100º F temperatures or experiencing your first summer in Austin, here are a few important reminders for all of us: Beat the Heat Drink plenty of water, even if you’re not thirsty. Don’t engage in vigorous activity in the hottest part of the day from 11am… read more
Texas Excursion: Schlitterbahn Waterpark!
Summer is here and with it comes the Texas heat! Grab your sunscreen and keep cool with International Student & Scholar Services at Schlitterbahn Waterpark! Located south of Austin in New Braunfels, Schlitterbahn is nestled along the banks of the Comal River and features over 3 miles of tubing adventures, 7 children’s water… read more