Adjusting to life in a new country and university can sometimes feel stressful or overwhelming. Taking care of your physical and mental health is an important part of succeeding at UT Austin. Healthyhorns is UT Austin’s student health and wellness network. It includes University Health Services (UHS), the Counseling and… read more
Student Resources
Staying Active and Healthy at UT Austin
Taking care of your health is an important part of being a student. Exercise, healthy eating, spending time outdoors, and connecting with others can help reduce stress and improve both physical and mental well-being. At UT Austin, ELC students have many opportunities to stay active and build healthy habits through… read more
How to Use UT Student Health Insurance
Moving to a new country also means learning how to take care of your health in a new system. In the United States, health care can be expensive, so it is important to understand how your student health insurance works before you need medical care. Your UT student health insurance can help… read more
Stress Relief and Self-Care Tips
We all need ways to manage stress and anxiety, especially at the end of the semester. This blog shares some helpful ways to do that. Stress is our body’s reaction to a challenging situation. It can be helpful in the short term. For example, it can help us meet a… read more
End-of-Semester F-1 Immigration Reminders: Continuing Study, Travel, and Transfers
As the semester ends, we want to make sure you have all the information you need to maintain your F-1 status. You might continue studying with us next semester, or instead travel, transfer to a new school, or return home. These reminders can help make your next steps clear and… read more
UT Counseling and Mental Health Center
The Counseling and Mental Health Center (CMHC) at The University of Texas at Austin supports students’ mental and emotional well-being. CMHC helps students succeed in school and daily life. Many services are available to help students manage stress, handle challenges, respond to crises, and build healthy habits. General Resources at… read more
Winter Emergency Preparedness
Winter emergencies can arrive quickly, and being prepared can make all the difference. As temperatures drop in Austin, it’s important to know how to stay safe, informed, and ready for changing conditions — whether you’re on campus, at home, or traveling. This guide brings together essential winter weather tips, resources… read more
Día de los Muertos
Scholarship Application: Spring 2026 Continuing Student Applications Día de los Muertos What is Día de los Muertos? According to Austin’s Mexic-Arte Museum, “Celebrated by Mexicans and Mexican Americans alike, as well as others in Latin America, Día de los Muertos/Day of the Dead is an important religious and cultural event… read more
Longhorn Halloween
Scholarship Application: Spring 2026 Continuing Student Applications Halloween in the United States Halloween, celebrated on October 31, has roots in ancient Celtic harvest festivals. It has long since evolved into a widely celebrated holiday focused on costumes, candy, and community fun. Children often dress up and go “trick-or-treating” in their… read more
RecSports
You can join RecSports in-person or virtually. Either way, they will help you reach your goals! Memberships Stay Active with TeXercise RecSports offers RecSports members access to purchase a TeXercise All-Access Pass to participate in group exercise classes offered in-studio and virtually. Whether you’d like to join in the studio,… read more