Viewbook - (Page 11) Scott Turbeville “I transferred from a local community college, and from advisors, to faculty, to other students, UT Dallas was here every step of the way to help make my transition smooth. My experiences here have taught me the importance of balance in life – including balancing work, family, friends and school obligations. One of the best secrets I learned during my time at UT Dallas was applying intensity to all opportunities, while never neglecting family and friends. It’s important to work hard and to push yourself, but it’s meaningless if other aspects of your life suffer as a result. There are people from all over the world attending UT Dallas, and it’s a great group of international students. In fact, I think diversity is one of the University’s greatest assets. I’ve had the opportunity to learn from international students who’ve shared their global perspective, and from working students who have been in the business world for many years. Above all, UT Dallas is attracting the best students in Texas. Having a degree from here actually helped me get into a good law school because law schools know this is a competitive place. After I receive my law degree, I hope to find a job where I can help facilitate trade between nations. Eventually, I’d like to go into diplomacy, possibly working in an embassy, and I definitely plan to live in a foreign country at some point. Having been a student at UT Dallas definitely means you’ll enjoy a certain amount of freedom after graduation; I’m living proof!” Scott Turbeville graduated summa cum laude in business administration with a perfect 4.0 grade point average. He fulfilled his goals while working 40-65 hours per week as a telephone company service provider. Scott is currently attending the University of Michigan Law School. People here are focused, but this isn’t a big, nerdy science school – everybody has fun. Everyone who’s here wants to be here, and you learn from each other. I’ve received a lot of great hands-on, one-on-one advice from my professors, and that’s something I don’t think you can get from a lot of other schools. The faculty is here to help. And with the flexible way classes are scheduled, you can work to financially support yourself if that’s what you need to do to get through college. The University of Texas at Dallas Alumni Profile 9
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