The November/December 2010 newsletter is here! If you are not receiving this by email and would like to, send us an email at members@planetlonghorn.net!

In our newsletter this month:

Photo: Maria Whelan

• Food was out in full force at the PL Potluck, a main feature being toast and vegemite! Yummm…not.
• PL End of the Year Holiday Party at the Rooftop on Guad included nothing less than queso and giant candy canes.
• A tribute to alum exchange students that been lucky enough to visit this semester, our alumni that are off to more exciting things abroad, and UT PLer’s tossing those graduation caps.
• Alumni of the Month: María Victoria Fernández Maestre. Back in Spain now, her advice to exchange students: “There will be always something going on, and the only thing to really be worried about is to be bored for more than 10 seconds!”

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November/December 2010

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The October 2010 newsletter is here! If you are not receiving this by email and would like to, send us an email at members@planetlonghorn.net!

In our newsletter this month:

Photo: Rachel Walker

• Planet Longhorners rocked up in their most ridiculous costumes for the big Halloween party. We saw everything (sometimes too much..) from scantily clad Village People, transformers, franzia boxes, obnoxious Aussie rules players, to zombie sorority girls.
• PL found out that nothing is too serious, not even a power drill, for Pumpkin Carving!
• Camping went down with over 17 tents and 3 noise complaints.
• Alumni of the Month: Rachel Taylor, one of our favorite Texan Kiwis. Her advice to current exchange students? “Post exchange life is going to be unavoidable lamer, so live it up while you’re there, and worry about the credit card bill later!”

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October 2010

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Shakespeare’s, The Blind Pig, Pure, Malaia, The Library…we’re sure that by now you’ve probably discovered many of the gems that 6th Street has to offer, and frequented them more than once–but we’re here to take you out of your element and show you all that Austin has to offer! So join us Saturday, January 29th for Planet Longhorn’s Not-Your-Usual-Downtown-Shenanigans Pub Crawl!!

We’ll start off by meeting at the E-bus stop at… 26th & Rio Grande (in front of Jefferson 26) at 9:30 p.m. Once we get downtown, we estimate to be at the following bars at the following times:

1) Speakeasy ~ 10
2) Mugshots ~ 11
3) Beauty Bar ~ 11:45
4) Barbarella ~ 12:30
5) Peckerheads ~ 1:15

We hope you’ve enjoyed your first few days of classes and that Texas is treating you well and keeping you warm!!

This Saturday, January 22nd starting at 5:30 pm, Planet Longhorn will be holding an American Movie Night on the rooftop of The Block between 28th and 29th. In true American spirit, we’ll be watching the ultimate classic college party movie: Animal House.
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Have these been questions in your life (if not, they should be):
Ever wonder where the “COLLEGE” shirts came from?
Or where the toga themed parties started?

Well now you are about to find out. Before you can fully enjoy that house party or that night out on 6th, you have to go back and find your American roots. It’s basically an essential for acceptance to any major American university. So come on out and appreciate the movie that started it all: the frats, the beer, the parties, the overall shenanigans that define American college life. Otherwise, we could probably revoke your visa… (jokes!..but seriously).

Also, bring any snacks/drinks (but no glass bottles please!) you like, and coats or blankets to snuggle up, and we’ll provide the entertainment. There could be Animal House drinking games…

Hope to see you there!!

Hey y’all! Welcome to Texas!

Of course in Texas the best way to welcome someone is through food, and we’ve got you covered on a Texan tradition. Join Planet Longhorn and StudyAbroadSupport.com in eating tons of BBQ and dancing the night away at Midnight Rodeo. You’ll see REAL LIVE cowboys (okay, at least people in hats and boots), try some 2-stepping, and meet some of your best friends (Americans and internationals alike)! Feel f…ree to bring your own six-pack and throw back a few cold ones with your BBQ, in true Texan fashion.

It’s gonna be HUGE, so don’t miss… it!

The event is $12 a person and includes the fantastic feast and transportation to Midnight Rodeo*. Plus, priceless memories…You can either pay at collection time on MONDAY, JANUARY 10TH 2-5pm at the Starbucks on 24th St OR online at planetlonghorn.net. (Just click on the paypal link and specify that you’re paying for the BBQ.)

*We will have drivers to Midnight Rodeo, but you can also call a cab at 512-452-9999 if something comes up or you want to leave at a different time.

So what is all the ruckus about this Midnight Rodeo? It’s a notorious country dance club with lots of “cowboys” and cheap drinks ($1.00 Miller Lite Draft, $1.25 Dos Equis & Blue Moon Draft, $1.50 Wells, $2.00 for most longnecks!!…need I say more??)

Entry fee for Midnight Rodeo:
Ladies 21+ are FREE all night!
Ladies 18-20 FREE before 11pm, then $5
Men 21+ $5 & men 18-20 pay $10

For more info on Midnight Rodeo, check out:
http://midnightrodeoaustin.com/

Keep a lookout for more awesome Planet Longhorn events throughout the semester!