The McCombs School of Business BBA Advisory Board is proud to present the Student Rising Star Award to Daniela Aizenman. This award is given to a student who has proven an established commitment to service within the McCombs School through outstanding scholarship and achievements and exemplary leadership and community involvement. Daniela graduated this spring with her BBA  in Management Information Systems, and is looking forward to her future with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) in New York City.

The selection committee for the Student Rising Star Award feels Daniela is a strong representation of what leadership looks like at McCombs, and they are confident she will continue to make a lasting difference in her community as she launches her career. Following graduation, Daniela will serve a one-year term on the McCombs BBA Advisory Board.

Q: Why did you choose McCombs? 

I chose McCombs because I had heard of the legacy and lifelong network that comes with being a part of the McCombs community both during and after your time at UT. I was also attracted to the incredible support and endless amount of resources and opportunities McCombs alumni and professors have to offer.

The minute I arrived at UT, I was met by McCombs upperclassmen who thrived in not only their academics but also professionally through unique opportunities such as studying abroad. It was reassuring to know that I was following a similar path and going to experience all the amazing things McCombs has to offer!

Q: What is your favorite McCombs memory? 

Undoubtedly, my favorite memory during my four years at McCombs was studying abroad in Barcelona Spain, during my junior spring semester. I was fortunate to travel abroad with so many of my fellow McCombs classmates, as well as having the opportunity to meet to make new friendships. I really enjoyed taking MIS classes at various world-renowned institutions in addition to traveling around Europe.

The classes I took not only taught me traditional business skills, but I gained lifelong skills such as acclimating to different cultures that I will carry forever.

Q: What do you hope to do post-graduation? 

While it is a bittersweet feeling leaving UT, I am excited for the opportunity to return to PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) in the New York City office in the fall! I will be joining PwC labs under the Innovation Hub as a product management associate, working with innovating an emerging technologies.

I am fortunate to have had the opportunity to intern at two PwC offices, New York City and Tel Aviv, during two of my summers while at McCombs. Additionally, as a recipient of the 2024 Rising Star Award, I am excited to have the opportunity to remain involved within the McCombs community as a new member of the BBA Advisory Board.

Q: Tell us one thing about you people would be surprised to know.

I was born in Mexico City!

Q: What advice do you have for incoming students? 

Take and seize every opportunity that comes your way! Many people come into college thinking they know exactly what they want to do but this is the chance to give new things a try. UT has so much to offer.

Don’t follow the typical job paths or join the biggest clubs, go the extra mile to find your niche or even create your own student organization. Two of my most unique and memorable opportunities during my time at UT was becoming a part of the first executive board of the Tech Consulting Group (TCG) and interning for UT‘s Office of Academic Technology during the last semester of my senior year.

Also, I was given this piece of advice as a freshman by a senior at the time: never take any grade or job rejection too seriously, everything happens for a reason and it’ll all work out the way it’s supposed to.

Finally, and most importantly, maintain a good network throughout your years. You never know who may be a coworker at your summer internship or first job!