When Southerners began leaving their homes in the 1820s and 1830s, many would simply scrawl “GTT” with chalk on their cabin doors or fence posts — for “Gone To Texas.” Today, nearly two centuries later, “Gone To Texas” is a phrase used with pride by those accepted to The University of Texas at Austin, also known as “Texas.” On the eve of their first day of class, thousands of excited freshmen gather in front of the Tower for “Gone To Texas,” a huge celebration of all things UT. It is the official start of Longhorn life.