Undergraduate Institution: UT Austin

Undergraduate Major: Government

Tell us about yourself: Hey, y’all! My name is Monica Hebner and I am super excited to be a part of the MSM program. I went to UT for undergrad and could not quite leave the 40 Acres just yet. All throughout undergrad, and now in the MSM program, I am on the women’s cross country/track and field team where I specialize in distance events. I am a regular at Town Lake Trail, so if you’re ever out there in the morning we probably have crossed paths 🙂

What is your proudest accomplishment? I think I have two. First, getting to run at UT with my twin sister. There is nothing like lining up with a longhorn on your chest and competing for the University of Texas next to your best friend. Second, getting into the MSM program. I went through undergrad pretty uncertain as to what I wanted to do post-college. When learning about the MSM program and all the learning it would provide me, I felt like I had found my home. I remember opening the acceptance email while traveling for a track meet and it felt like I had just won the race!

What drew you to apply to the MSM program? The combination of the academic rigor, the professors, and the network in MSM is unmatched. There is no program quite like the MSM program where you get true analytical and quantitative coursework in addition to more traditional marketing coursework. I knew I wanted to strengthen those skills prior to entering the workforce and there is no better place to do it.

What are you most looking forward to this year? I am really looking forward to all the learning that is still left, the connections I will make, and the network I will have at the end.

Interested in learning more about the MSM program? Reach out to us at TexasMSM@mccombs.utexas.edu or connect with us here.