Live and Learn

One of the great benefits to attending the University of Texas–whether for undergrad or grad school–is the sports program. At 18 years old, I placed equal importance on academics and athletics. This might be why my list of college applications looked an awful lot like the 2005 BCS standings. But only Texas had the great [...]

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I am so happy, thankful, and somewhat surprised that I’ve made it to this Saturday, still alive and well. Several times over the past couple of weeks I have wondered whether that’d be the case. You see, Thursday night was my first Intermediate Accounting midterm, and I’ve heard horror stories about this class, not only [...]

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Wow, so I guess it’s been a while since I’ve blogged! Surprise, surprise. Maybe that speaks to how busy recruiting season is. Or maybe it just means I’m bad at keeping up with my blog. Sorry! I know my blogger counterparts are much better at keeping up with this than I am!
In this entry, I’m [...]

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Last Monday, I attended Networking Night, a workshop put on by the MPA Career Services office. Throughout our 3rd year, the MPA Career Services office puts together several events such as this one with the purpose of preparing students for the recruiting that lies ahead (I believe the office does the same for MPAs taking the traditional [...]

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Happy New Year, everyone!
Oh wait… it’s already February? That’s unbelievable–the year has certainly gotten off to a fast start. Between fall finals, the holidays, and the beginning of this semester, it’s been a while since I’ve blogged, but I’m back on it now, I promise!
You may notice that my blog entries this semester will have a [...]

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So, you know you’re a 3rd year MPA student when, while out shopping the after-Thanksgiving Black Friday sales, you find yourself thinking about the effects of the advertised sales, warranties, and other great deals on the stores’ financial statements. Or maybe you know it when you start considering the tax implications of actually winning that [...]

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As the end of the fall semester creeps up, I have to constantly remind myself to remain calm and take one day at a time. I always keep up with my reading, yet the thought of three exams in one week absolutely freaks me out. I’m talking about nervous-breakdown-grade freak outs. I know I’m not [...]

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Wow–I can’t believe it’s already mid-November. This semester has flown by! I am still wondering where the cold weather is, though. Hopefully it’s here by December, or else I’ll have no incentive to stay inside and study for finals. Instead, I’ll keep enjoying these beautiful 70-degree days outdoors and not getting near as much work [...]

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Hello potential MPAs, actual MPAs, and others around the UT community,
Welcome to my MPA blog! My name is Natalie Jacobs, and I am in my first year of the Master in Professional Accounting program at the McCombs School. I am doing the integrated approach, so it is also my third year of undergrad here at [...]

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