Texas MBAs Talk

I can’t believe that it has already been two months since graduation!  As you can imagine, finals were a whirlwind of projects and exams, but once that was over, it was time to celebrate!  The Graduate Business Council organized a 7-day extravaganza of “Disorientation” events in Austin, including a party barge on Lake Travis, floating [...]

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As part of the Texas MBA Program, I often feel like I’m back in high school.  We’re always lingering the halls of McCombs, procrastinating homework, going to football games, and hanging out with friends.  This weekend, the memories from my own high school days flooded back to me with the time honored American high school [...]

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While most of my classmates were traveling around the world on their Global Connection trips, I found other ways to broaden my cultural horizon in Austin, TX.  In my two years at McCombs, I have met some truly amazing people and have been exposed to so many cultures and lifestyles.  Through my cohort, study team, [...]

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Amongst all of my semester’s academic obligations, I have also had the privilege to intern at Austin Technology Incubator (ATI). In case you have never heard of ATI, they are a part of the University of Texas IC2 research unit and are a true reflection of the entrepreneurial spirit of UT and the city of [...]

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With no doubt, my two favorite things about moving back to Texas are BBQ and Tex Mex.  I’m always looking for new authentic Texas eateries, and this past weekend, I had the pleasure to enjoy two of the most infamous BBQ restaurants in Texas:  Kreuz Barbeque and Smitty’s Market.  Instead of a Saturday full of [...]

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Across campus, past the football stadium, to the LBJ School I go…
 
I am once again broadening my horizons and taking classes outside of the McCombs School of Business.  Since my concentration is Social Enterprise, I thought it would make since to take a class specifically dedicated to social entrepreneurship and innovation.  Luckily, the Texas MBA [...]

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What a busy two weeks!  In the midst of finalizing my schedule and getting back in the groove of studying, I have just completed my duties for the 2nd Annual Sustainable Business Summit hosted by Net Impact at McCombs.  I was on the Executive Planning Committee for the event and was in charge of logistics [...]

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What’s the best part of joining an MBA Program?  Hands down, I would have to say that the best part is the relaxing 6-week holiday vacation!  I’ve spent the past few weeks reading for fun, catching up on news and pop culture, and most importantly, catching up on sleep.  And after all of this R&R, [...]

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Last night, I had the privilege to see Dr. Maya Angelou speak on campus as part of the Texas Union’s 75th Anniversary week-long celebration.  In her 80th year, Maya has more spunk and gusto for life than I could ever imagine.  She spoke for an hour and her lecture contained themes of respect, integrity, hope, [...]

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After a stressful week filled with two mid-terms and two papers, I finally had the chance to relax and celebrate another eighth of my MBA career completed!  Just so you know the tough week I had, let me fill you in:
Monday:  Nonprofit Management paper due
Tuesday:  Managerial Accounting mid-term and paper due
Wednesday:  Financial Statement Analysis mid-term
Thursday:  [...]

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