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 2008 MIC Volunteers
Pei-Han Chang, Taiwan
Track: Financial Reporting & Assurance
Graduation: Dec 2008
What was your biggest concern about coming into the MPA program?
I wanted to improve my professional and communication skills.
Why do you want to be a MIC Volunteer?
I would like to help other incoming students adapt.
Anita Csizmadia,
Hungary
Track: Financial Reporting & Assurance
Graduation: May 2008
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.
Diqian (Meredith) Shen, China
Track: Financial Reporting & Assurance
Graduation: August 2008
What was your biggest concern about coming into the MPA Program?
My biggest concern was getting a job I desired.
Why do you want to be a MIC volunteer?
MIC helps me a lot and I want to give back and help others.
Qing (Lydia) Wang, China
Track: Financial Reporting & Assurance
Graduation: Dec 2008
What was your biggest concern about coming into the MPA Program?
My biggest concern coming into the MPA Program was being able to find a
job.
Why do you want to be a MIC volunteer?
I want to help other international students.
Xiong (Aaron) Wang, China
Track: Financial Reporting & Assurance
Graduation: August 2008
What was your biggest concern about coming into the MPA Program?
My biggest concern was whether I can improve my accounting skills,
knowledge and communication ability through this program.
Why do you want to be a MIC volunteer?
I would like to help those newcomers adapt to the new environment as
soon as possible.
Xiuhua (Quanner) Wang, China
Track: Financial Reporting & Assurance
Graduation: Dec 2008
What was your biggest concern about coming into the MPA Program?
I was worried about speaking English and how that would affect my
position when looking for employment.
Why do you want to be a MIC volunteer?
I want to help others, as I have accepted a lot of help from other
students.
Yue (Carley) Wei, China
Track: Financial Reporting & Assurance
Graduation: Dec 2008
What was your biggest concern about coming into the MPA Program?
My biggest concern was whether or not I can prepare myself well for a
future professional accounting career within one and a half years.
Why do you want to be a MIC volunteer?
I want to continue this great tradition. I benefit a lot from former MIC
volunteers; it’s time for me to do the same thing.
