All aboard the bus! On February 13th, the International Office will be trekking south to San Antonio. Our first stop? The Institute of Texan Cultures for its 29th Annual Asian Festival. This year we celebrate the Year of the Monkey! The family-friendly event features music, cultural performances, food, fashion, crafts and other… read more
sponsored students
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
Texas Excursion: Houston Space Center and Kemah Boardwalk
Want to see life-sized replicas of space ships and over 250 space artifacts? Visit the Houston Space Center and enjoy permanent and traveling exhibits, several attractions, and theaters showcasing the future and past of the human space-flight program! End the day at Kemah Boardwalk, where you can enjoy several waterfront… read more
Texas Excursion: Sweet Berry Farm
Fall is upon us! We at the International Office are looking forward to cool(er) weather, the return of Starbucks’ pumpkin spice lattes and our favorite–providing you with another Texas Excursion! On Saturday, October 17, we invite you (and your family!) to join us at Sweet Berry Farm in Marble Falls, Texas. Sweet… read more
Texas Excursion: The State Fair of Texas!
It’s time for another Texas Excursion! On October 3rd, International Student and Scholar Services is headed to the one and only State Fair of Texas! Held in the Fried Food Capital of Texas, the annual state fair in Dallas is not only packed with fried food, but shows, competitions, carnival… read more
Yeehaw! Fall 2015 Texas Excursions Tickets Available Now!
Miss out on our San Antonio trip? Eager for another adventure? International Student and Scholar Services has you covered! This fall, our Texas Excursions will be sending you all over: Saturday, September 19th Natural Bridge Caverns and San Marcos Premium & Tanger Outlets San Antonio & San Marcos Saturday, October 3rd State Fair of… read more
Texas Excursion: Visit San Antonio
The first stop in this excursion is the San Antonio Botanical Garden. The garden has 38 acres of seasonal flowerbeds and year-round flowerbeds. It also has different areas such as the Texas Native trail, which consists of plant communities typically found in the Hill Country, East Texas Piney Woods, and… read more
Texas Excursion: Schlitterbahn Waterpark
Schlitterbahn Waterpark is in New Braunfels and is nestled along the banks of the Comal River. Schlitterbahn has over 3 miles of tubing adventures, 7 children’s water playgrounds, 17 water slides, the world’s first surfing machine, and 3 uphill water coasters spread over 65 acres. With all these attractions, it… read more
Texas Excursion: Enchanted Rock and Fredericksburg
What is Enchanted Rock? Enchanted Rock is an enormous pink granite rock formation that rises over Central Texas. This area was used by prehistoric people thousands of years ago, it is the source of several myths and legends, and it was designated a U.S. National Natural Landmark in 1971. After… read more
Texas Excursion: Rancho Cortez Dude Ranch
Have you ever wanted to have a ranch experience that is straight out of a Western film? Here’s your chance! Join us at Rancho Cortez for horseback riding, swimming, hiking, hay rides and more! Experience Western entertainment and fun against a beautiful Texas country backdrop. Fun activities planned for your… read more