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Kiara Myers BBA ‘19

Management Information Systems

Hometown Cedar Park, TX

Aspirations:

I am interested in a career in management consulting upon graduation from McCombs, which will allow me to gain experience with a diversity of industries and functions across the business world. I enjoy critical thinking, and would love to create solutions to solve our world’s most challenging problems going beyond business. After attaining my MBA, I plan on balancing extensive international travel with a meaningful career that allows me to give back to historically underserved communities.

Best thing about McCombs:

The students in McCombs really have enhanced my experience here. We all work hard to exceed expectations and have fun building life-long bonds along the way. I also love the abundance of resources in McCombs for students to take advantage of like study abroad, career services, and academic advisors to support us along our journey.

Favorite thing to do at UT:

My favorite thing about UT is the opportunity to interact with top tier students across all academic fields. Some of my best friends are public health, neuroscience, and architecture majors who enlighten me on new and interesting subjects every day. I also love having access to one of the best food scenes in the country, hands down.

Cool Things I’ve Done During my time at UT:

During my time here, I have had the chance to study abroad in Hong Kong and learn about the Chinese business environment from the Asian perspective. I have also joined many organizations in the business school and even won an intramural volleyball championship! However, my most memorable experiences have been at Austin’s many live music festivals like ACL, SXSW, and JMBLYA.

Greta Saldivar - BBA ’18, MPA ‘19

Integrated MPA

Hometown Houston, TX

Aspirations:

I am passionate about helping people and solving complicated issues. I look forward to joining the Advisory group in one of the big four public accounting firms. I am excited to expand my knowledge and build my analytical and problem solving skills. After a few years of working in public accounting, I aspire to go into either industry or non-profit.

Best Thing about McCombs:

The thing that makes McCombs stand out among the rest of the top ranked business schools is the people. Starting from your advisor that you meet at freshman orientation to the professors you take classes with, everyone is invested in making sure you are the best version of yourself. Having this network of people who are invested in your growth inspires you to take advantage of all the opportunities that McCombs has to offer.

Favorite thing to do at UT

UT is such a huge campus with so many different student organizations, so there is always something to do! Whether it is to cheer on our football team at DKR, or going to see a free movie with friends at the Union, there is always time to enjoy yourself and spend some time with your best friends.

Cool Things I’ve done during my time at UT

After my freshman year, I participated in two freshman leadership conferences-one with BP and one with Deloitte. I've completed two internships with Deloitte in their Houston office. I've also been part of the exec board of the Hispanic Business Student Association, where I was able to help us win Most Professional Organization at UT. I studied abroad in Madrid, Spain for Fall 2017 and it was an experience of a lifetime! Because Austin is such a vibrant and young city, I have also been able to take advantage of the great food and live music throughout my time as a student.

Alexander Roland - BBA ‘21

Accounting

Hometown Beaumont, TX

Aspirations:

After graduating from the McCombs School of Business, I hope to get a couple of years of work experience in a management consultant role and then return to school to obtain a master’s degree. After my education is complete, I hope to work abroad for a while and focus on non-profit work involving education and diversity.

Best things about McCombs:

Coming from a small high school, I was surprised to see how tight-knit the business school is. When walking throughout the building I always see a few familiar faces. It’s refreshing to know that when I’m stuck on something, I can always count on one of my classmates to help me out.

Favorite thing to do at UT:

Every year, UT has this big music/organization festival called Forty Acres Fest. They bring in a bunch of cool local bands from different genres to play throughout the day. Additionally, they have hundreds of student organizations outside, so you can explore what all UT has to offer. Plus, it’s all free!

Cool things I’ve done during my time at UT:

Getting involved on campus has led to some of the most unforgettable moments throughout these past few years. With there being so many student organizations on campus, there’s always something fun to do. I’ve been able to go water skiing on Lake Travis, have gotten a first look at new movie releases, cliff jumped with my friends, and so much more!

Rocio Nairi Garza-Gomez –BBA’22

Unspecified Business

Hometown Hidalgo, TX

Aspirations:

As of now, I plan to major in the integrated master’s in public accounting, because I believe that accounting is a soft skill necessary for any enterprise. In a few years, I see myself graduating from McCombs pursuing a full time position at one of the big four accounting firms. My plan after graduation is to obtain work experience for a few years, before pursuing graduate school.

Best things about McCombs:

The environment at McCombs is special as you can count on a unique network of people willing to share their experience and advice with you. It is a learning process as you find yourself constantly learning whether it is from the teacher or your peers. Everyday you get to interact with people of high caliber that make you bring your best self forward.

Favorite thing to do at UT:

My favorite thing to do at UT is explore the campus as it always has something new to offer. I love attending sporting events especially during the football season and catching up with friends at different events. Most importantly, I love discovering new opportunities to further my intellectual curiosity such as planning my study abroad (hopefully, in Europe or Asia) or exploring new courses and topics.

Cool things I’ve done during my time at UT:

I have been at UT for a little bit, as I’m halfway through my freshman year, but I feel like I have already been able to do a lot! I am a member of student organizations that have allowed me to meet with company recruiters, play intramural soccer and make a family for myself at UT. I also love exploring Austin whether it is going to ACL, walking down South Congress or studying at Mozart’s I’m happy to call Austin my home.