Category Archives: Travel

Explore Career Paths in International Business: French Tech Scene

Are you interested in learning more about International Business? Hear personal career stories from professionals and an overview of what it’s like to work in the French Tech startup scene? UT Austin is hosting an event next week that has been designed to highlight career and internship opportunities in the French Tech industry. This event will feature speakers focusing on international career development and associated opportunities. We look forward to having you join us!

What: Explore Career Paths in International Business: French Tech Scene

Presented by: La French Tech Austin & French Tech Houston (https://lafrenchtech.com/en/)

When: Thursday, October 14th

Time: Noon – 1:00 p.m. CST

Speakers: Hear from Thales, Lumapps, and French Tech Houston. Some representatives will be joining virtually from France.

Hosted in partnership by: Texas Career Engagement, French Tech Austin & French Tech Houston, Texas Global, Kendra Scott Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute

RSVP To Attend: Student Registration Link

COLA Abroad Info Session

The first session is on October 6 @ 5PM and can be found here: Education Abroad calendar; COLA calendar. The info session will be held on Zoom.

Take the World by the Horns… and earn COLA credit while studying abroad. Join us to discover Education Abroad options for COLA majors.

Join Texas Global to learn about your COLA education abroad options. We’ll highlight exchange, faculty-led programs, and internships all over the world.  Today’s employers highly value the competencies gained through education abroad experiences: problem-solving across cultures, time-management, communication, and leadership.  Come discover the short- and long-term programs available to enhance your future employability by engaging with the world. Let us tell you about the perfect education abroad programs in this tailored COLA Abroad Info session.

Gilman Scholarship Information Sessions and Workshop

The Gilman Scholarship is a generous federal scholarship for study abroad and a great opportunity for U.S. citizens receiving a Federal Pell Grant to fund their international experience. UT Austin is consistently a top producer of Gilman Scholars.

Education Abroad is hosting 2 virtual information sessions to help students prepare a competitive application. During the information sessions, we will cover scholarship details, selection criteria, and tips for submitting a competitive application. We will also host 1 in-person writing workshops for essay review.

Gilman Scholarship: Information Sessions

Gilman Scholarship: Writing Workshop

  • Friday, October 1st 1 – 4:00 pm in-person ECJ 1.306

The online application is now open for applicants whose in-person or virtual programs start between December 1, 2021, to October 31, 2022. Virtual programs will be eligible through Summer 2022. The deadline for students to apply is Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time).

UTNY Summer 2022 Application

The UT in New York (UTNY) program will be holding an upcoming general information session for students interested in participating during the Summer 2022 semester and beyond. It will be available both in-person and via Zoom.

General Information Session

Thursday, September 16, 5:30PM, DMC 1.202 (and Zoom)

This information session will be general in nature and intended for anyone with questions about the program, online application, costs, internships, classes, etc. To RSVP, go here. Walk-ins also welcome.

The deadline to APPLY online for UTNY Summer 2022 is October 1, 2021.

For more information about UTNY, visit here.

UTNY Opportunity for CoLA students – Spring 2021 Recruitment

New York City is the place to put your Liberal Arts education to work for you and we’re here to help you get there!   Through our partnership with UTNY, the College of Liberal Arts provides you the opportunity to springboard your career aspirations through a unique work/study program, UTNY.  Live in the epicenter of the American dream. Study and work with professionals in your field – creating lifelong connections.  Learn what it takes to make it in New York City and beyond. The UTNY program is open to ALL Liberal Arts majors.  Financial aid can apply and limited scholarship support is available.  The deadline to apply for the spring 2021 semester is September 30; all applications submitted by September 30 will be considered.

Apply to the Normandy Scholar Program

The Normandy Scholar Program is open to all majors on campus and does not require a foreign language. It offers one-semester (Spring 2021) of intensive study of the causes, course, and impact of World War Two, followed by a nearly month-long faculty-led trip to the most important World War Two sites and museums in London, Normandy, Paris, Berlin, Cracow, and Warsaw.

Students who meet the program requirements and are looking for an extraordinary educational opportunity are invited to apply!

Information Session on the Normandy Scholar Program: Monday, September 14 at 5:00:
https://utexas.zoom.us/j/98103841110

Please go to the NSP web site: for information about the program.

NSP Application Deadline: Monday, October 5. The application is available at
http://www.utexas.edu/cola/depts/history/normandy-scholars/application.php.

For further information, please contact the Director of the Normandy Scholar Program,
Dr. Charters Wynn at wynn@utexas.edu.

 

Archer Fellowship Program Deadline Approaching!

This year’s Archer Fellowship Program application deadline is fast approaching on February 15. We will be hosting two events for students who wish to participate in fall 2020 or spring 2021.

Archer Application Q&A Workshop

Tuesday, February 4 • 4-5 p.m. • FAC 328

Join us for our final workshop of the semester, dedicated to answering your questions about the Archer Fellowship Program and its application! The deadline to apply to the Archer Fellowship Program is February 15. RSVP HERE 

Archer Rapid Application Reviews

February 11 & 12 • 1-4 p.m. • JES A115

Applying to the Archer Fellowship Program? Get expert advice on your resume, personal statement, and policy paper! Drop by any time between 1-4 p.m. on February 11th or 12th for a 15-minute appointment. No appointment necessary, but please RSVP if you intend to participate! RSVP HERE

Archer Application Deadline

February 15, 2020 at 11:59 p.m.

The Archer Fellowship Program application deadline for the 2020-2021 academic year is on February 15! Visit archercenter.org for more information.

Teresa Lozano Long Institute Call for Applications!

The Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies is now offering a number of travel scholarships to Liberal Arts majors for study abroad in Latin America, both for summer 2020 and for academic year 2020-2021.  For summer 2020, we are offering ten $2,500 travel scholarships.  Students must attend degree-granting institutions in Latin America this coming summer for a summer session and return with at least six hours of college credit.  For academic year 2020-2021, we will award six $5,000 travel scholarships for semester-long study abroad in Latin America.  Awardees must attend degree-granting institutions in Latin America and return with at least 12 hours of college credit.  These awards are merit-based.

Applications and letters of recommendation are due on February 17, 2020, without exception.  Please follow the link to the scholarship portal:

http://bit.ly/WNaeWm