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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.

Nicholas Persac
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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

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

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

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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

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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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🐂

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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

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

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Your #squad has #gonetotexas 🐂 #UT19

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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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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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