Program:
Undergraduate University and Major: UT Austin College of Natural Sciences: Public Health
Graduating Class: Class of 2020
About Sid: I have a public health/health care background also from UT, and am currently looking for a full-time position in Texas related to health care, life sciences, or the government & public sector. I absolutely love both Austin and Texas as a whole. Southern hospitality is real, folks! More about my background and interests are below.
Proudest accomplishment:
I’m extremely proud of my ability to balance my academic and personal life. I’ve learned to become very proactive and have a strong sense of agency, allowing me to complete my academic responsibilities while achieving personal growth. For example, every week, I run long distance and play racquetball (completed a marathon after college), play and teach piano, play a variety of video games, and explore Austin with friends. Due to this, I have made long-lasting friendships and met many different types of people from different backgrounds & interests. This, in my opinion, is one of the best things the world has to offer!
Why did you choose the MSF Program?
While completing my health care background, I wasn’t satisfied with my business (both Finance and business as a whole) & technical knowledge and skills. The MSF Program was appealing in that it provided a lot of what I was looking for, at one of the best business schools in the nation, in just 10 months. After speaking with MSF students, alumni, and faculty, I was convinced that I could achieve these skills while improving my career prospects, both in the near future and in the years to come.
What have you enjoyed so far this year and what do you look forward to for the future?
I have thoroughly enjoyed the elective courses that began last month, especially the Energy course. I am also enjoying the practicum project, where I can apply my soft and technical skills on a very broad and open-ended question. After graduation, I’m looking forward to be involved in a firm or organization involved with health care, life sciences, or the government & public sector. With my fusion of health care and business knowledge & skills, I believe I would thrive best in these environments!