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The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics at The University of Texas at Austin has a comprehensive Life Skills Program committed to the welfare of the student-athlete. The Longhorn Pride Program (Personal Responsibility in Developing Excellence) has five major components which are designed to meet the unique needs of student athletes. The greatest strength of the Longhorn Pride Program is its true focus on students. The program is based on needs identified by student-athletes and assessments by experts. Programs are constructed and designed with the student-athlete as their primary focus. The Longhorn Pride Program is an integral part of the life of student-athletes at The University of Texas at Austin. The Longhorn Pride Program has a comprehensive approach to providing educational experiences and services which focus on the individual. The program is comprised of five areas: 
Academic Excellence
Athletic Excellence
Career Development
Community Service Personal
Development The student-athletes' direct involvement in these five areas provides the opportunities to develop important personal skills during college years. Additionally, UT provides all its student-athletes with the Student-Athlete Handbook, a comprehensive guide to UT Athletics Student Services. The Longhorn Pride Program helps the student-athlete to acquire increasing levels of independence and responsibility by enhancing personal growth during their time at The University of Texas at Austin. When you're finally ready to become a Texas Longhorn, check out bealonghorn.utexas.edu. It has all the information you need to become a student at one of the world's finest universities. Also be sure to check out www.edb.utexas.edu/ssn, a sports medicine site that details the current research at UT. |
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