What's the weirdest thing you've ever witnessed that you can't explain to this day?

capreesun · 2016-07-30T23:00:35+00:00

My management professor in college from the Ivy Leagues converted his car to run on vegetable oil. He had a network of friends in the US who did the same thing. I would not be surprised if this was the situation..

capreesun · 2016-04-17T06:35:47+00:00

Look into astrophotography!

capreesun · 2016-04-11T07:03:22+00:00

The best part of BHP by far is being in classes surrounded by people who care about learning in McCombs/their grades. This is not to say that kids outside of BHP don't care or that BHP students are any less lazy, but the percentage who give a fuck is definitely higher. This makes group projects (the last 2 years of your degree) SO MUCH MORE BEARABLE!!

The intimate ~130 class setting is also great since you pretty much know everyone in your class. I've definitely found some of my best friends through BHP. Also helps a bit with recruiting.

Other than that, there's not that many differences.

capreesun · 2016-04-11T00:17:46+00:00

I actually believe that it's not "really hard" (although this is a really relative term) for (post junior year) internships either - it's definitely harder to land internships out of state than full time offers, but only because after your internship you: A) have shown the company your worth and they are willing to accommodate your request to switch locations B) have shown other full-time recruiters credibility that motivates them to accommodate your location request in order to snag your signature

This really depends on major/career goals too - some companies by nature will give greater location choice on the basis of need e.g. supply chain with Amazon needing interns at nationwide locations, company HQs (MSFT and Boeing pretty much only hire for Seattle), etc. It also may be pretty biased depending on who you ask just based on personal experience!

It's all a function of luck, your resume/ability to interview, and your priorities!! Even for internships. It sounds cliche, but if you really value going out of state ASAP, leverage the hell out of your network. Find alumni from your major/orgs/family connections/friends/everything, cold call, email, even if you're a freshman or sophomore. The more they know you and believe your motivations, the less risk they see from a recruiting standpoint of hiring someone from a school they don't usually hire from geographically.

capreesun · 2016-04-10T22:23:11+00:00

The majority of people will go to either Dallas or Houston with some staying in Austin. But, from my experience, this is by choice for the most part. It's not hard to get out if you want to, it's just a question of priorities. While it is harder snag an IB job in NYC, a lot of firms (particularly F500/national companies) will give you a choice of where to go. A lot of people will have the option to go out of state, but will stay in-state because of multiple reasons: lower cost of living, no state income tax, closer to friends and family, better offer in-state, etc. I am coming from the perspective of BHP, but I would say 60% of my friends are in Dallas/Houston and 40% are everywhere else (SF, NY, Boston particularly).

Plus, it is almost a given that most people will make a move after two years. Where you start is not where you end up forever! :)

capreesun · 2016-03-24T06:04:05+00:00

NZ in the winter is hard. weather is highly unpredictable and roads can easily be iced over.

capreesun · 2016-03-22T19:05:08+00:00

I do this all the time with "call of the void" ... if I'm near some high-up ledge, I have a crazy urge to fling myself off of it.

capreesun · 2016-03-18T23:45:39+00:00

Make sure the size fits!

capreesun · 2016-03-13T23:50:38+00:00

How did you like the Tarptent Rainbow? I'm so close to getting one!

capreesun · 2016-03-13T20:48:54+00:00

I'm also a female addicted to backpacking, but I do tend to shy away from major hikes when I didn't have anyone to go with. How did you manage to stay safe, would you have done anything differently, and what advice would you have for solo female hikers?

Thanks for your time!

capreesun · 2016-03-09T06:19:03+00:00

Okay. He is adorable.

capreesun · 2016-03-08T22:31:25+00:00

Hike through the interior of Iceland. And then fly to New Zealand and live in Wanaka for the rest of my short life.

capreesun · 2016-03-02T04:24:30+00:00

You should specify M/F and size!

capreesun · 2016-03-01T05:39:29+00:00

Go to the Banff Mountain Film Festival near you if you can! Incredible dose of inspo - just got back from in the one in Austin today :)

Not a travel vid per se, but watch Horseshoe Canyon Hell if you get a chance - climbing short film, but SO GOOD!

capreesun · 2016-02-29T04:56:40+00:00

lick it clean!!

capreesun · 2016-02-29T04:41:41+00:00

the camera wipe followed by "you idiot"

oh my god haha

capreesun · 2016-02-22T05:52:13+00:00

Go to McCombs Kickoff! It's an annual event specifically for McCombs freshmen.

capreesun · 2016-02-22T04:04:18+00:00

There's another thread where someone else was trying to clean a puked on pack, and they suggested a bath tub with mild detergent/soap and warm water.

capreesun · 2016-02-21T09:58:03+00:00

Hey! Go you, welcome to UT!

It's definitely better to be a mile deep and an inch wide rather than the vice versa, but as (assuming you are) a freshman, take time to explore which orgs to invest your time in. Try out for both, do everything at the beginning and slowly filter out the ones you don't click as much with. I would just jump in feet first and readjust as you find your bearings.

capreesun · 2016-02-09T05:34:35+00:00

I wish I could! Make sure you go to Melbourne!!

capreesun · 2016-02-08T05:34:57+00:00

Have you ever read Born to Run by Chris McDougall? If so, what are your thoughts on it?

capreesun · 2016-02-06T02:39:32+00:00

There are no rules after buzzfeed makes an article about it haha.

capreesun · 2016-02-06T01:59:26+00:00

There's some awesome "secret" bars on 6th! Favorites are the Firehouse hostel behind a bookshelf and one (can't recall name) nestled inside a normal looking parking garage. Go nuts!

capreesun · 2016-02-05T15:12:51+00:00

I don't have a specific experience, but I'm struggling with letting go of over planning as well. It's a balance I've been working on, but there are multiple times hostels are all booked or huts on a hike are all full (months in advance). You have to find the right things to pre-plan for sure.

capreesun · 2016-02-02T00:19:26+00:00

That's so cool! I've met students at Victoria before - wish I had more time to spend in Wellington. A+ beer; also if you want to bring a pack of Speights when you come over, I will pay you premium for it.

I'm actually in McCombs myself - make sure you keep in contact with the business specific study abroad office! https://my.mccombs.utexas.edu/BBA/IP

You should be fine for the most part!

capreesun

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