Name: Kexin Shuai
Hometown: Chengdu, Sichuan, China
MPA track: Financial Reporting & Managerial Control
Class status: tMPA 1st Semester
Graduation date: Spring 2018
Why did you choose the MPA program?
The widely acknowledged MPA program at the McCombs School of Business benefits its graduate students by equipping them with strong academic competence, expanded employment opportunities, and offering a great network of alumni; these are the three main reasons I chose the MPA Program.
What do you look forward to most about your MPA experience?
I look forward to networking with targeted employers and taking CPA tailored courses
What have you been doing since you received your undergraduate degree?
I have been working part-time as a financial assistant for two months and I went to several short trips in the US.
What led you to accounting?
After three years’ pursuit in Finance, I finally discovered my real passion through an accidental event. In the spring of 2016, I volunteered to be trained as a student assistant in the international tax return workshops. Along with four co-workers, I helped more than a hundred of international students in four consecutive weeks, answering questions regarding individual tax returns. Realized how passionate and service-orientated I could be, I decided to follow my heart and declared a second degree in Accounting.
What advice do you have for students interested in the MPA program?
It’s a very rewarding program and it definitely worth your time and investment
What’s your favorite spot on campus?
I would pick Texas Union because it has so many wonderful restaurants and places you can relax at. Chick-fil-A, Panda Express, Wendy’s, and Starbucks are my favorites.
Where are your favorite places to go and favorite things to do in Austin?
Definitely RSC where I play badminton with other club members every Thursday night.
Thanks for sharing the experience with us. Learned a lot of things