Coming Up in ELC:

• Undergrad Admissions Info Session

  • Learn about the undergraduate application process at UT, ACC, and other U.S. colleges and universities!
  • Tuesday, June 22
  • 12:00 – 1:00 pm Texas Time
  • Link on Canvas calendar!

  Get Important ELC Notifications

  3 different ways to sign up!

  1. Push notifications on your smartphone- Go to rmd.at/utenglish, follow instructions to download Remind app.
  2. Text notifications on your cellphone- Text the message “@utenglish” to the number 81010 or (619) 618-2041.
  3. Email notifications- Go to rmd.at/utenglish, sign up for email notifications.

Upcoming Social Events:

Talk Time

• Practice your English conversation skills with native English speakers!
• Tuesday, June 22
• 4:30 – 5:30 pm
• On campus: CBA 4.330
• Virtual: Zoom Link available on Canvas

Murder Mystery Social

• Work out the clues with your friends in the ELC and discover “whodunit” during this fun party game!
• Thursday, June 24
• 4:30 – 5:30 pm
• On campus: CBA 4.330
• Virtual: Zoom Link available on Canvas

Outdoor Adventures

Barton Springs Pool

• Natural spring-fed water.
• It’s COLD! 68-70 degrees Fahrenheit (20-21 degrees Celsius)
• Federally protected habitat, which is home to the Barton Springs Salamander.
• Hours: Guarded Swim- Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays from 8 am to 10 pm
• $5 entry
• Check for prohibited items

The Barton Creek Greenbelt

• We just call it “the Greenbelt”
• 12.68 miles of gorgeous trails
• Located just a few minutes from downtown!
• Considered one of the top hiking trails in Texas
• Great for hiking, mountain biking, several swimming holes (when there’s water), and even rock climbing on the limestone bluffs!
• Honestly, it can be a little confusing to find the access points. Click this link for a guide.

Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail

• Austinites often call the river-like water bisecting Austin either Town Lake or Lady Bird Lake, but it’s actually a reservoir of the Colorado River!
• 10 + miles of trail that meanders along the water’s edge.
• You’ll pass by skyscrapers, neighborhoods, ball fields, and cultural attractions.
• There’s even a Boardwalk portion of the Trail!
• View the interactive link of the trail here.

Kayaking & Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) on Town Lake

• These are two of the MOST popular activities to do on Town Lake in Austin.
• You sit down to kayak, and it can be fun and fast!
• You stand up to paddleboard, it and can be a fun way to work out your abs!
• There are several places to purchase rentals along the Hike-and-Bike Trail, check out these two popular locations: the Texas Rowing Center and the Rowing Dock.
• Price: $15 – $35 per hour or $35 – $55 for the day.

Sun Safety Tips

Regardless of how you plan on enjoying the great outdoors this summer, follow these tips to help protect your skin from the sun and decrease your risk of developing skin cancer. Also, remember to stay hydrated and keep a bottle of water with you.