School of Business and Management at Townview Center, Class of 2020
At UT Dallas:
Freshman in Accounting
What student groups are you involved in?
I take part in Undergraduate Success Scholars. USS is a UT Dallas student group that is for underrepresented minority undergraduates. We go to individual meetings and have group events for workshops and networking. We create our own personalized success plan and as a group, do on-campus and off-campus service projects.
If you work off campus, are there things you’ve learned at UTD that you apply at work?
I work at TJMaxx as a coordinator. In my classes at UT Dallas, I’ve learned customer service skills and improved my leadership skills.
What’s the best thing about being at UT Dallas?
I think that the UT Dallas campus is very beautiful. I love seeing the modern buildings when I go to class.
What's the most surprising thing about being in college?
The most surprising aspect of college is the amount of new information you learn in one hour when you go to class. There’s so much to process and that forces you to ask questions in order to understand the topic. This is critical to your development, since asking questions will enhance your understanding of objectives and the task at hand.
What is a class you enjoy and why?
I am enjoying Medical Terminology. The information I have learned has been fascinating. If I decide to pursue a career in a hospital setting, knowing medical terms will allow me to better interact with doctors and staff, while also making good decisions that support the hospital.
What is a class that was particularly hard that, in the end, you mastered?
The hardest class I have taken so far was Financial Accounting. If you have never taken anything related to accounting, the course gets really difficult really quickly. In all honesty, it took me a while to find a way to comprehend this class, but I developed new study habits and began solving practice problems to get better at recognizing different accounting scenarios. I finished the class with a good grade and with the relief knowing I was done with it.
If you work off campus, are there things you’ve learned at UTD that you apply at work?
I work at CVS Pharmacy as an inventory specialist. I have learned at UTD about being able to adapt to different environments and this helped me learn the ins and outs of the pharmacy quickly. The critical thinking skills I acquired at UT Dallas helped me become an integral part of the pharmacy team.
What’s the best thing about being at UT Dallas?
The best thing about UT Dallas and Jindal School is the diversity and feeling of comfort overall. Being able to be in a community that is extremely diverse allows me to gain new experiences. When I am walking around the campus or in class, I feel like I am welcomed and that they are happy that I am there. It made me sad last year when we had to switch to online classes because of COVID19. It took away that feeling of comfort of being on campus.
What's the most surprising thing about being in college?
The most surprising thing about college is the amount of freedom I have. I was able to develop more as a person.
What’s the most surprising thing about being in college?
The most surprising thing I have found out about college is how the professors and staff are so willing to help.
What is a class you enjoy and why?
A class I am enjoying right now it my Commercial Property Risk Management and Insurance class, mainly because it has opened my mind on how I view the different aspects and impacts of how risk is all around us.
What is a class that was particularly hard that, in the end, you mastered?
The most challenging class I have taken would be Business Law. By far this is the class I studied for the most and would not mind having to take it a second time!
What student groups or organizations are you involved in?
I’m a “family mentor” with the Undergraduate Success Scholars where I have the responsibility of mentoring four Jindal School freshmen. Mentoring these students allows me to answer their questions about academics, organizations, social life, careers and even more. I love hearing about their aspirations and interests. I can see my impact in their lives.
If you work off campus, are there things you’ve learned at UTD that you apply at work?
I work part-time at C&B Electric Co. in the estimating department. It’s really exciting when I can implement the skills I’ve learned at UT Dallas in my job. Everything from Excel spreadsheet tips to organizational behavior techniques have helped me thrive in the real world.
What’s the best thing about being at UT Dallas?
I met an amazing group of people during the summer before my freshman year thanks to the Academic Bridge Program. I think it’s very important for people to find a solid social community when they get to college. It makes the experience so much more enjoyable. I feel accepted and supported within my group of friends.
One of the best things about UT Dallas and Jindal School is how diverse the student body and faculty are. Everyone is so different, but in the end, it only brings us closer, allows us a richer college experience, and is a great steppingstone into the real world.
What’s most surprising about college?
From the moment I stepped foot on campus up until today, the most surprising thing about being in college is the level of freedom we have. There is guidance but we, as students, decide if this newfound freedom will make us or break us!
What is a class that you enjoy?
One of my favorite courses this semester is my International Business class. I find the various connections and entities involved in every single aspect of business very intriguing. My professor also goes the extra mile to ensure every student is successful.
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