• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
UT Shield
International Student and Scholar Services logo

students and scholars

March 7, 2024, Filed Under: General

Spending a Day Outdoors in Austin

Outdoor in Zilker Pool a natural springs watering pool with several people swimming and enjoying the icy cold water on a sunny day

If you’re looking to spend a day exploring the great outdoors in and around Austin, know this: you will have no shortage of options. Even as an ever-changing city, Austin celebrates the outdoors by investing in several community spaces for all to enjoy. There is something for everyone, whether you’re… read more 

March 5, 2024, Filed Under: Career/Volunteer Opportunities, General

Summer Internship Authorization for F-1 and J-1 Students 

A woman in a white lab coat and blue rubber globes is concentrating while working in a chemistry lab

Are you planning to participate in an internship this summer? Keep in mind that all F-1 and J-1 students must obtain proper work authorization before starting any type of off-campus internship or employment. This is an important part of properly maintaining your immigration status.  Read on to learn about F-1… read more 

February 27, 2024, Filed Under: General

Spring Break Travel Reminders 

A wooden sign in arabic writing shows two different paths near a beach and clear, blue sky

Spring Break is around the corner, and travel plans are in full swing. Read further to understand how F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors can safely and smoothly re-enter the United States after traveling internationally.   Valid Travel Signature  A valid, unexpired travel signature on your immigration document (I-20 or DS-2019)… read more 

February 5, 2024, Filed Under: General

Be Vigilant: Don’t Fall for a Scam!

Close up of someone using a smart phone with green digital text overlaid on the image

International students and scholars are often targeted for scams here in the United States or while organizing travel and accommodations before they arrive. Avoid falling for these scams by equipping yourself with knowledge.  How Scams Work  Scams are a dishonest way to obtain a person’s confidential information and/or money through… read more 

Primary Sidebar

Subscribe

Join our mailing list for the latest updates!

Loading

Follow Us on Instagram

View this profile on Instagram

Texas Global ISSS (@texasglobalisss) • Instagram photos and videos

UT Home | Emergency Information | Site Policies | Web Accessibility | Web Privacy | Adobe Reader

© The University of Texas at Austin 2025