News from International Student & Scholar Services
News from International Student & Scholar Services
When I joined ISSS’ Intercultural Programs and Initiatives team in May, I was excited to take on a project that aligned with my interests. I earned my master’s in art education from UT Austin in 2020, where I spent much…
We brought a group of international students to cheer on the Texas Longhorns Women’s Soccer team in their Sept. 26 match against Vanderbilt University. For many attendees, this was the first time seeing a live college sporting event in the…
Independence Day, also known as the Fourth of July, honors the passage of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, and commemorates the founding of the United States of America. People celebrate this federal holiday throughout the country by…
In 2021, President Joe Biden signed a bill to designate June 19, or “Juneteenth,” as a federal holiday in the United States. On this day, federal employees (as well as The University of Texas at Austin staff) have the 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…
An Affordable Way to Explore Austin Did you know that Austin is a wonderful city to experience by bike? Dedicated bike paths, protected bike lanes and bike racks on all Capital Metro buses make it easy to get to and…