Mission Statement

Planet Longhorn is a student-run organization built to welcome, acclimate, and ultimately enhance the exchange experience of international students. Open to all students of The University of Texas at Austin, many of our members have studied abroad or plan to study abroad, while others are simply eager to diversify their cultural knowledge and make friends from around the world.

In addition to assisting international students with tasks such as housing and traveling from the airport, Planet Longhorn acts as their social vehicle for entertainment, planning various activities to help them quickly make new friends and engage in the “Texas life.” Organized trips to the best restaurants, clubs, local hotspots (like Mt. Bonnell and Hamilton pool), nearby rivers, or even other cities are never out of the question. In addition, the organization hosts exclusive events in honor of American tradition, including Halloween, Thanksgiving, and football tailgating. With unforgettable memories and an everlasting network of friends that spans the planet, by the end of each semester, no word describes the community fostered by Planet Longhorn as well as “family.”