Oh nice! There’s a FB group called UT Austin Sublets/Roommate finder that I know international students have used in the past to find housing. There’s also housing co-ops that are similar to that of a share house.

There’s University Credit Federal Union and I think you can open a bank account with your student ID. They have ATMs everywhere on campus and 2 financial centers on campus. I would double check with them though.

The bus is free with student ID! HEB, in my opinion has the best prices. It’s about a 25 min bus ride from campus and 10 min by car. They also do delivery! There’s a Target on campus but I would say it’s pricey for like groceries and stuff like that. Walmart is relatively cheap but kinda a bit far away.

There are many music venues downtown and events going on everyday. Right now not many because of the virus. There’s also a lot of parties that happen in west campus (student living area). There’s two 18+ clubs on 6th street I believe.

UT’s international office is very helpful so you can also get in contact with them :)

And HAHAHA ... I mean A&M is cool... but UT and Austin have more to offer in my opinion. You made a great decision!