Welcome (back), students & scholars! We have new and exciting adventures planned for our 2016 Texas Excursions! Shopping trips, sporting events, historical sites, museums, and natural attractions await you–there’s something for everyone! Take a look and sign up today! Shop Till You Drop: San Marcos Premium and Tanger Outlets Saturday, January 23,… read more
Texas Excursion
International Student Night with the San Antonio Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs are excited to announce their 2016 International Student Night Out at the AT&T Center on February 3, 2016. Come cheer them on as they take on the New Orleans Pelicans at 7:30 PM. Don’t miss out on this one-night only event! Before the game, you’ll have the opportunity… 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: Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Six Flags Fiesta Texas is a theme park in San Antonio with many fun rides spread out over a 200-acre park! The park has various thrill rides, family rides, and kid’s rides. One of the rides opening this summer is the world’s first 4-D roller coaster, the Batman. In addition… 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
