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Austin Guide:

Austin Internet Sites	Web sites that give you information about Austin and its special places and activities
Austin Performing Arts	Ceramics/Studio Art; Dance; Music; Theater
Banking	Bank Locations; Questions to Ask; Writing Checks; Financial Terminology; Glossary; Credit Cards; Stolen or Lost Cards & Checks
Child Safety Seats	Proper Child Safety Seat Use Chart
Children's Schools	Information and Contact Information for your Children's Education
Employment	Resume and Cover Letter, Job Search, Teaching in Texas, UT Employment, Work Authorization
Education	ESL, Degree & Non-Degree Programs, Correspondence and Distance Learning, Short-Term Study Options, Entrance and Other Examinations, Immigration Status, In-State Tuition Benefits, AISD Programs
Austin Events Calendar	Local Event Sites; World Calendars; Calendars for Kids; Ethnic and Nationality Groups; US Holidays
Food Shopping	Supermarkets; Specialty Stores; Farmers Markets; Organic/Natural Food
Furniture	Places to buy new & used furniture
Health Care	Going to a Hospital; After-Hours Care; Immunization Requirements for Children; Other Resources
Housing	See what the housing options are in the Austin area
IDs	Social Security Card; Texas ID; Texas Driver's License; UT/Staff Photo ID
Insurance	Health; Rental; Car; Glossary; Good Questions to Ask
International and Intercultural Organizations	On Campus; PALS; Off Campus; Calendar
Legal Issues	UT Legal Services; Lawyer Referral Service, Legal Aid of Central Texas; Law Talk; Mediation Clinics; Help with Landlord Problems; Austin Tenants' Council; Drinking and Driving; Zero Tolerance for Minors, Other Sanctions for Non-Driving Alcohol-Related Offenses; Shoplifting; Child Supervision; Seat Belt Safety
Mailing and Shipping	Mail; Shipping
Mental Health Care	Campus Resources; Community Resources, Web-Based Resources; Hotlines
Outdoor Activities	General Guides; Biking, Runing and Running Trails; Swimming Pools and Holes; Golfing; Camping and Fishing; Popular Destinations
Parking	Parking at The University of Texas
Restaurants & Bars	Listed by category
Safety	Emergenices; Hospitals; Self Defense; Safety Guidelines; Apartment Complex Safety
Shopping	Malls; Outlet Malls; Department Stores;Used-Item Stores; Flea Markets and Garage Sales; Electronic Stores; Consumer Rights
Telephones	Choosing Local and Long Distance Telephone Service; Questions to Ask; Calling Cards; Useful Numbers; Federal Communications Commission
Tipping	Tipping; Thank-You Gifts
Transportation	UT Shuttle Buses; Capital Metro; Taxis, Greyhound Buses; Bicycles; Cars, Carpools
University and Other Services	Recreational Sports; UT Libraries; Austin Libraries
Utilities	See what utilities companies are available & there contact information
Useful Tips	Lonely Planet; Bills & Coins; Telephone Sales
Volunteering	Find out where there are opportunities to volunteer in the Austin Community

International Organizations:

International Organizations at McCombs:

Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER)
CIBER offers students the resources of a central, nationally-funded research center for promoting international business activities. In addition to overseeing the School's study abroad activities, CIBER promotes faculty research, sponsors conferences, and fulfills a mission to enhance U.S. global competitiveness by globalizing business education.
http://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/ciber/

 
Hispanic Graduate Business Association (HGBA)
HGBA mission is to develop its members academically, professionally, and socially for the challenges that follow the graduate business program. Its three main objectives are: networking, professional placement and community involvement.
http://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/students/hgba/

Indian Graduate Business Association (IGBA)
The Indian Graduate Business Association (IGBA) is a non profit, non political organization run by MBA students at the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas, Austin. Membership is open to all students interested in Indian business and culture.
http://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/students/sagba/index.htm

Brazilian-American Business Group (BABG)
BABG promotes the development of business relationships and exchange of ideas through a variety of professional, academic, and social activities in Brazil and the United States. BABG's mission focuses on recruitment, exchange, and placement.
http://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/Students/BABG/

Chinese Business Assocation (CBA)
CBA objective is to establish and strengthen professional and cultural links between MBA students and China. It is directed to students who have a special interest in Chinese business and wish to establish contacts in China.
http://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/students/cba/index.asp

International Organizations at Austin:

The City of Austin International Program

The International Program of the City of Austin is the City's focal point for international business, trade, educational and cultural activities. The International Program office is the first point of contact in the Greater Austin area for international activities of all kinds and the City's primary liaison with Greater Austin's international organization.

http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/international/

International Business Institute

The International Business Institute (IBI) at Austin Community College (ACC) is designed to provide a comprehensive international business education program, incorporating under one umbrella all parts of international education. Our goal is to establish ACC as a primary and premier provider of international business education for area businesses and entrepreneurs. In addition, the Institute serves as a resource for foreign businesses and professional communities, with an emphasis on those based in Latin America.  

http://www.austincc.edu/intlbus/

International Executive Service Corp

The International Executive Service Corps is the world's largest not-for-profit business development organization. IESC has been working since 1964 to increase the competitiveness of small- and medium-sized firms in the developing world and in emerging democracies.

http://www.iesc.org/

International Hospitality Council of Austin

The International Hospitality Council of Austin (IHCA) is the local contact agency for the U.S. Department of State. Each year hundreds of international program dignitaries come to Austin. IHCA, with the help of its volunteers, works to provide people-to-people contact between current and emerging leaders of other nations and the United States.

http://www.ihcaustin.com/

WHERE CAN I STUDY ENGLISH?

There are several places where you can learn and improve your English. Even though the UT English as Second Language program is a little expensive, there are some benefits you can get…

1. UT photo ID card

2. Use of UT libraries

3. Use of UT Internet and computer facilities

4. Use of ESL Services computer & language lab

5. Use of UT shuttle buses

6. Student discounts for UT events, among others . . .

     There are 4 different main classes that you can take and some elective classes (GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, etc). You can also buy the insurance as a student and not as a spouse, and you can buy it for the whole year even if you only take classes one semester.

       UT ESL CLASSES

Other places where you can study English are:

TEXAS INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAM

AUSTIN ENGLISH ACADEMY

HOUSE OF TUTORS 

*There are also some free (or almost free) English Classes*

AUSTIN ESL CLASSES