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Dear international students at UT

You crammed your entire life into a backpack, a carry-on, and a suitcase. You eventually arrived at UT after flying to Austin. What comes ...

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Don’t let money define your identity

My financial path has been challenging as a first-generation student with a low income. I can say that I am comfortable with my background ...

Shaun Mendis
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Forget the heat, not the antique

Staying inside is becoming a more convenient way to surrender to the increasing Texas heat. However, sitting in a hallway or my room doesn’t ...

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Beyond the byline: why journalism matters now more than ever

The rush of breaking news wasn’t what initially drew me to journalism. It was the conviction that something significant could occur in the space ...

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Autism research should not be at the mercy of RFK Jr.’s ignorance

The goal of Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), RFK Jr., is to eradicate autism. Kennedy disparaged the neurodevelopmental disorder and cited false ...

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When college is promised

A syllabus doesn’t always reflect all of the pressures. They show up in the quiet realization that your degree isn’t for you, in the ...

Shaun Mendis
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Meal prepping can alleviate stress

You haven’t returned home since the morning, and it is now midnight. You want something quick and inexpensive since you’re starving, but when you ...

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UT science communication is by students, for students

After earning my bachelor’s degree, I joined the research industry just as the COVID-19 epidemic was about to change the world. Mistrust of government ...

Shaun Mendis
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What comes after the walk

Many students view graduation as the beginning of something new, such as graduate school, a job offer, or a well-defined path. However, a rising ...

Shaun Mendis
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The admissions game, transfer stress

Students can be admitted to UT Austin in a number of ways. The institution provides a number of options for acceptance, including external transfers, ...

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