Prospective Students
International Students
Get Connected: Join the MPA International Connection
The MPA International Connection (MIC) is a program dedicated to helping prospective and incoming international MPA students with transitioning to life at The University of Texas and navigating the job search.
Eligible Participants
All prospective and incoming international MPA students are invited to participate.
Student Volunteers
MIC Volunteers are current MPA international students who have offered to serve as points of contact for participants and answer any questions prospective and incoming students have about their experiences in the MPA Program, at the University of Texas, and in the United States in general.
It is our hope that the relationship between volunteers and program participants will be be mutually beneficial as it will offer opportunities to form new friendships, share resources, and create professional networking connections. All current international MPA students are invited to volunteer their time and expertise to assist incoming students. Click here for the volunteer application.
Monthly MIC Meetings
MPA international students are invited to attend monthly meetings to discuss recruiting issues specifically related to international students. Meeting dates and times are announced in the MPA Weekly, a newsletter that is emailed to all MPA students every Monday by the MPA Office.
If you are interested in participating in the program as
a member or volunteer, please contact
Michelle
Polkinghorn.
Meet the 2007 MIC Volunteers
Anita Csizmadia, Hungary
Track: Financial Reporting & Assurance
Graduation: Dec 2007
What was your biggest concern about coming into the MPA
program?
I was concerned about whether I would be able to get an internship in
Austin.
Why do you want to be a MIC Volunteer?
It is difficult to settle down in a new city in a rush, and start school
right away. I would like to help the new students to make this whole
process a lot easier and smoother.
Track: Financial Reporting & Assurance
Graduation: Dec 2007
What was your biggest concern about coming into the MPA
program?
I was concerned that I would have language difficulties (listening &
communicating). I was also concerned about entering a different
education system.
Why do you want to be a MIC Volunteer?
I understand the challenges new international students encounter when
going to a new unfamiliar environment and want to share my experience to
help them.
Byung In (Jared) Lee, Korea
Track: Taxation
Graduation: December 2007
What was your biggest concern about coming into the MPA program?
Before entering the program, I had limited exposure into the study of
accounting.
Why do you want to be a MIC Volunteer?
I got much help from MIC prior to coming to UT. I’d like to be of the
same help to others, too.
Track: Financial Reporting & Assurance
Graduation: August 2007
What was your biggest concern about coming into the MPA Program?
I wanted to learn more and enjoy my life in this number 1 Master of
Professional Accounting program.
Why do you want to be a MIC volunteer?
Since I benefit a lot from MIC, I would like to try my best to help
other international students.
Jin (Michelle) Zhang, China
Track: Financial Reporting & Assurance/Managerial
Graduation: December 2007
What was your biggest concern about coming into the MPA program?
Prior to coming into MPA, I was concerned about whether I would like
accounting or not. As a current MPA student, I want to get connected
with the program, other students and the whole community as much as
possible.
Why do you want to be MIC Volunteer?
I have benefited from MIC since I was in the MPA application
process. I like the idea of the program and want to offer my help.
Li Zhou, China
Track: Financial Reporting & Assurance
Graduation: August 2007
What was your biggest concern about coming into the MPA program?
I was concerned about finding a job.
Why do you want to be a MIC Volunteer?
I wanted to get to know more people.
