Program:
Master of Science Program in Finance
Student Name:
Zach Faulise
Graduating Class:
Class of 2019
Undergraduate Alma Mater:
About Zach:
Born and raised in Houston, Texas, I come from a long lineage of Longhorn graduates. I love living in Austin and utilizing the live music scene, walking the beautiful trails, and eating tacos for every meal. My true passions are teaching and reading, so when I retire I hope to come back and be a professor here at UT.
Proudest Accomplishment:
I am an older brother to a brother, Ben, and sister, Elena, who are both still in high school. Being an example for them to follow and paving the way for their success is what drives me forward. I am so proud of everything they’ve accomplished so far and excited for the incredible future ahead.
Why did you choose the MSF Program?
After my Sophomore year of college I knew that I wanted to receive an advanced degree of some kind. After doing a fair amount of research and talking with my Dad, I reached out to Scott and set up a meeting. Hearing his testament to what the program had to offer in terms of career advancement, and then meeting individuals in the cohort at the time, I knew that the MSF program was exactly what I needed to maximize my potential. There is simply no other MS program in the country that connects you with employers, provides access to quality professors, and engages the alumni base like the one at UT-Austin.
What are you looking forward to most this year?
Having already accepted an offer, I really can’t wait to just enjoy my final year of college. I’m learning about things that genuinely interest me from professors who are incredibly engaging. I also get to enjoy the city of Austin as a student for another year, so I plan on taking full advantage of the football games now that our team is decent. I also am looking forward to giving back to this program in any way I can as a thank you for helping me land an incredible job.
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