Resources For International Students
At the Career Exploration Center, we understand that International students face many unique issues that can help and hinder their decision about major and career choices. International students often have experiences and skills that set them apart from their U.S. born peers. Bilingual or multilingual skills, working and living abroad, and adapting to various cultures are just some of the skills that can strengthen an international student’s marketability in the work setting. At the same time, international students can face difficult challenges due to visa and immigration policies when trying to pursue work opportunities outside their home country.
The counselors at the CEC know that each international student has unique circumstances when it comes to career decision-making. Let us help you create an individualized major and career plan that works for YOU! Make an appointment today. We have included some resources and websites below that can also help you in your major and career exploration.
Employment Possibilities for F1 Visa Holders include:
- On-Campus Employment: Maintaining F1 Status allows you to work 20 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters and full-time during official school breaks.
- Practical Training: Practical training may be authorized for an F1 student who has been lawfully enrolled on a full-time basis for one full academic year.
- Curricular Practical Training (CPT): Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is a type of work permission that allows you to accept employment in your major field of study. The employment must be either required or an integral part of the curriculum to include internship or practicum.
- Optional Practical Training (OPT): You may apply for Optional Practical Training is a type of work permission that allows you to accept employment in your major field of study for a period of 12 months.
Source: www.iStudentCity.com
UT Resources and Websites
- International Student and Scholar Services:
http://www.utexas.edu/international/ - Counseling and Mental Health Center:
http://cmhc.utexas.edu/ - International Students and Financial Aid:
http://finaid.utexas.edu/process/international.html
Other Resources
- International Student:
http://www.internationalstudent.com/index.html - iStudent City:
http://www.istudentcity.com/index.asp - Association of International Practical Training:
http://www.aipt.org/ - U.S. Department of Labor:
http://www.dol.gov/ - Information about Multinational Companies:
http://www.uniworldbp.com/ - NACE International Student Career Fair:
http://asp.symplicity.com/nacelinkvcf/ - International Student Job Search:
http://www.internationalstudent.com/jobsearch/ - International Students for Hire:
http://www.internationalstudents4hire.com/ - iStudentCity – Job Search Tips for International Students:
http://www.istudentcity.com/Career/career_tips_basic.asp - Jobs Abroad:
http://www.jobsabroad.com/search.cfm