Entries from February 2011

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011

Summer and fall study abroad application deadlines extended to April 1

If you’re still considering study abroad for summer or fall 2011, please note that the UT Study Abroad Office has extended the application deadline for select exchange and affiliated programs to April 1, 2011.   In addition, the deadline to apply for select summer and fall study abroad scholarships, such as the IEFS, Hanyang and [...]

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011

Teaching English Abroad

This may interest some of you!  Learn about the EFL/ESL teaching profession from professionals in the field. We’ll be discussing certification options, job search strategies, lifestyle concerns, and what you can do next to explore this career. This presentation is for students from all majors in all colleges. WHEN: Tuesday, March 1  5-6:15 pm WHERE: [...]

Monday, February 21st, 2011

College of Communication Scholarship Application Opens March 1

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: 1. There are over 100 different scholarships in this single online application. 2. You don’t have to apply individually for each scholarship – we match you to the scholarships you are eligible for. 3. Scholarship amounts range from a few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars. 4. Last year, we [...]

Wednesday, February 16th, 2011

Get help with your FAFSA

Do you need help completing your 2011 – 2012 FAFSA? The UT Office of Student Financial Services will host FAFSA completion sessions in February and March. Join us at a FAFSA completion session. Financial aid counselors will be available to help you complete your online FAFSA. All sessions will be held in MEZ 2.120. February [...]

Monday, February 14th, 2011

New UT Study Abroad Program in Guatemala now accepting applications

Casa Herrera | Study Abroad Program is now accepting student applications for a study abroad program to begin in Fall 2011.  See below for more details: The Casa Herrera is a research, conference and teaching facility located in the heart of Antigua, Guatemala that focuses on the varied and inter-related disciplines that contribute to the [...]

Friday, February 11th, 2011

Scholarship for Students Planning to Study Abroad for an Academic Year

THE CLEO SEELINGER SCHOLARSHIP In 1994, the International Hospitality Council of Austin established the Cleo Seelinger Scholarship for the Promotion of Study Abroad to honor Cleo Seelinger, who had served as a volunteer since the organization’s inception, and had worked with, and offered hospitality to, scores of international students at the University of Texas. U.S. [...]

Friday, February 11th, 2011

Last call for Summer 2011 Study Abroad!

If you’re considering study abroad this summer, it is still possible to apply, but please take note of the following important deadlines: February 15 Study Abroad Office deadline for Summer Exchange, Affiliated and Faculty Led* Programs (http://www.utexas.edu/student/abroad/) Deadline to apply for SPICE program in Germany (http://communication.utexas.edu/students/international/summer-study-abroad-program-communications-erfurt-spice) Deadline to apply for summer awards on Global Assist [...]

Thursday, February 10th, 2011

Chinese University of Hong Kong Exchange Program

Thursday, February 10 4:00 PM CMA 4.128 Or by appointment. Contact elizabeth.maclean@austin.utexas.edu. The exchange program with the CUHK’s School of Journalism and Communication allows Communication students to study in Hong Kong over a fall or spring semester. Study in one of Asia’s most vibrant cities, while living on CUHK’s beautiful campus, which overlooks the city [...]

Tuesday, February 8th, 2011

Rotary International Scholarships

Would you like to study abroad for a year? Rotary International offers scholarships for an academic year abroad, but students need to plan 18 months to a year ahead. Come to an information session with Rotarians who will visit UT to discuss the scholarship and the application process: Monday, Feb. 14, at 2 pm in [...]

Thursday, February 3rd, 2011

Info Session Today: Summer Program in Communication/PR — Germany

SPICE Summer Program in Communications Germany When: Thu, February 3, 4pm – 5pm Where: CMA 4.128 (map) This is an intensive summer study abroad program in Erfurt, Germany, that focuses on Communication course work but is open to all majors.The program includes two courses, taught in English by U.S. faculty, and a 4-5 day visit [...]