Big City, Bigger Possibilities

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Okay, let’s hear from Troy, a senior marketing major who found his way to UTD from Las Vegas, Nevada. Being in the DFW Metroplex offers students the opportunity to intern at major companies while still enrolled in classes. This kind of opportunity provides real world experience before they graduate and can connect students with the global environment Richardson and the surrounding area has to offer. Tell us more, Troy!

– You’re the man, Alex. What’s up, y’all? When I decided to leave Las Vegas, I wanted to go to a university where I could develop a strong network, gain firsthand work experience, and just enjoy myself all the while. UTD and the surrounding metroplex have all this to offer and then some, making my decision to come to Dallas incredibly easy. UTD prioritizes and promotes career readiness amongst its student body, so much so that over 4,000 Comets earn internships every year. In fact, all business students at the Naveen Jindal School of Management are required to get an internship before graduation. Upon joining UTD I took advantage of the career center’s workshops and joint programs, like UTD sales. Such efforts put me in contact with high-end tech companies, like AT&T and Adobe, both of which I’ve earned internships at during my time here. These positions also gave me the chance to explore the Dallas area and the vast experiences it has to offer. Clyde Warren Park and the nearby Dallas Arts District always leave me speechless. These downtown areas encapsulate the vast variety of entertainment, food, and attractions DFW offers. My personal favorite memory here is definitely the Texas State Fair, as its culinary cuisine is abundant and the good times are endless. UTDs culture inspired me to join career-oriented organizations and make myself more professionally developed. This is evident and reflected in my time in organizations such as the Student Ambassador Program, the JSOM Dean’s Council, and even the UTD Theater Department. Thanks to UT Dallas, I have several essential work skills, a worthwhile career ahead of me, and a clear vision for my future. In a years time, I’ll obtain my master’s degree and begin work feeling as prepared as ever. UTD students have the chance of a lifetime in this university and in this global city. Thanks for listening. Take it back now, Alex.

– Troy, thank you for sharing how your internship experiences helped you learn about your future career and the Dallas area. It’s so nice to know you can be connected to such a variety of experiences, just a short drive from campus and that that career management center has been such an amazing resource. Thank you so much.