Educational Background

I am currently a sophomore marketing major at The University of Texas at Austin Red McCombs School of Business. Making the decision to come to UT Austin was fairly easy. I went to a small high school outside of Waco, Texas, and I felt that coming to McCombs would challenge me academically, as well as introduce me to a more diverse group of peers. As cliche as it may sound, I believe a large part of learning in college happens outside of the classroom. I've met other students from vastly different cultures, countries, and backgrounds from my own, which I believe to be one of the most enriching aspects of my time in Austin so far.

I was also impressed with McCombs's consistently high-ranking programs. The school's marketing program is ranked 3rd in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, as of September of 2013. I viewed this as an opportunity for professional and academic growth. My experience at McCombs with its faculty, student population, and variety of organizations has been the perfect outlet for development and learning and will continue to be for the next two and a half years. 

Austin has been the ideal city for my college experience with its eclectic music scene,
variety of restaurants, and growing job market.