Texas Global ISSS

Meet Tisha Korkuś from the Student Advising Services team! 👋

With more than 15 years of experience in international education, Tisha supports students through advising appointments and important immigration processes, including CPT, OPT, and I-20 requests.

Her own high school study abroad experience in Argentina helped shape the way she supports international students today—with patience, care, and plenty of appreciation for language and food culture.

Swipe to get to know Tisha, her favorite Austin view, and why she loves working with international students. 🤘

New to UT? Have questions about myIO? Or looking for ways to connect? Join ISSS for our upcoming events!

Explore all our events at https://utx.global/ISSSEvents.

Want to help welcome new Longhorns from around the world? 🌎🤘 Apply to become an International Orientation Volunteer (IOV) with ISSS and help incoming international students feel at home at UT Austin

Read more about it in our blog: https://utx.global/4fdPkLy

New Longhorns, ISSS is here to help you get ready for UT Austin. 🤘

Join upcoming events to learn more about applying for your student visa, completing your new student check-in, and preparing for life on campus.

Explore all our events at https://utx.global/ISSSEvents.

A classic Austin film, a historic campus theater, and a room full of Longhorns. 🎬

ISSS and University of Texas Campus Events + Entertainment brought students together at the Texas Union Theater for a special screening of “Dazed and Confused,” followed by a panel on Austin’s film scene, cultural connection, and the enduring legacy of Richard Linklater’s iconic film.

Read more about it in our blog: https://utx.global/43lDBTT

Meet Sam Hays from our Student Advising Services team! 👋

Students may know Sam from the ISSS Hotline inbox or front desk services, where he helps with important steps like Social Security number letter signings.

An Austin-area Longhorn who has lived and traveled in cities like New York and Paris, Sam brings curiosity, warmth, and a love for people’s stories to his work with international students and scholars.

Get to know Sam, his favorite campus spot, and his advice for making Austin feel a little more like home. 🤘

Congratulations to Abhilash on earning his master’s in business analytics!

Through collaboration and determination, his experience at UT helped shape his work ethic and personal growth.

McCombs School of Business, The University of Texas at Austin