Classes Underway, New Longhorns Prepare to Change the World

The 2015-16 academic year is underway. From arriving on the Forty Acres to starting classes, Longhorns had an exciting first week of the fall semester.

Here’s a look at what Longhorns had to say about the start of the school year:

Bags packed and trunks loaded, incoming Longhorns headed to Austin.

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Boxes unpacked and beds made, this is home away from home.

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many hours later…all unpacked & ready for a new chapter \m/ #UT19

A post shared by julissa de los santos (@julissa_nicolee) on Aug 23, 2015 at 3:31pm PDT

They posed for pictures as they made memories and said goodbye to family members.

Not a first day of school pic but moove in will do! #UT19 #HookEm @_DuganTim pic.twitter.com/fLyQmSD3bD

— jeannine dugan (@chefmomm) August 27, 2015

I'm officially moved in! 😊 Bittersweet saying bye to my family as I will miss them however I am excited to start this new journey as a Longhorn. I will make the best of it! 😜🐂 #UT19

A post shared by brandon gatica (@brandongatica) on Aug 22, 2015 at 8:22pm PDT

Welcome new students! So glad to have you! #fromaustinwithlove #fawl #ut19 #oa15 #hookem #atx #longhornwelcome

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They got a behind-the-scenes look at DKR.

Look at that school spirit. #kickoff #ut19

A post shared by Anastasiya Strohonova (@snobalicious) on Aug 26, 2015 at 8:02pm PDT

#UTnewfaculty on the field at DKR-Memorial. They join a prestigious group of teacher-scholars: http://t.co/osZAzhLfLu pic.twitter.com/UCEmifBsp9

— UT Austin (@UTAustin) August 20, 2015

Officially made it through our first day. So excited to spend these next four years with my best friend 🐂💕 #UT19

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They met some prominent Longhorns.

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#GoneToTexas is underway! @GregFenves talked with students before the big show. Tomorrow, #UT19 will be among the 51,000 students starting fall classes on the Forty Acres. Beginning with festivities at individual colleges and schools and concluding with a celebration in front of the #UTTower, #GoneToTexas welcomes new #Longhorns to campus and introduces incoming freshmen to UT traditions, history and culture. Visit utexas.edu to learn more about campus traditions and history and to see how we’re kicking off the start of the 2015-16 academic year.

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And they left their mark on the Dell Medical School.

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It didn’t take long to make new friends.

Fresh Roomies #ut19 #utaustin

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#UT19 #austin #roomies #texas

A post shared by Victoria Bowman (@vicbow8) on Aug 21, 2015 at 8:25pm PDT

Jace & Dillon coming at you live from the 5🐂 #UT19

A post shared by Dillon Carlisle Wood (@dillonwood24) on Aug 22, 2015 at 5:12pm PDT

Your #squad has #gonetotexas 🐂 #UT19

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Relaxing after a great day #UTNewFaculty – thanks to @UFCU #UTAustin pic.twitter.com/krfUuaG6DY

— Mary Steinhardt (@MarySteinhardt) August 21, 2015

We lit the Tower to welcome new Longhorns to campus.

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That moment you realize it's not creepy that the eyes of Texas are upon you #gonetotexas#ut19

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Now, it’s time to change the world. 

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No better way to start of my next journey. Happy to be where I am & where this road will take me. 🐂#UT19 #GoneToTexas pic.twitter.com/BLTIL9TfI7

— Cody Cade (@CodyCade21) August 26, 2015

After the first day of class, I'm feelin pretty good about it #UT19

— Spencer Blacklock (@spencerblackloc) August 26, 2015

Regalia fitting for my inauguration, which is just 21 days away. This robe is heavier than it looks. president.utexas.edu/inauguration

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