Working on a Wix website

I have been trying to get my resume and rewards together for a personal resume website I have been building. I plan to use to the site to connect to employers. It is an up and coming way to get a foot in the door, and I plan on exploiting it. The site is really easy to use. It has pre-built web pages, all you have to do is fill in the information. I have been going with a dark look with silver outlining. I think it will look really good when it is done. Now you might be wondering if it costs anything to join? Well no, it does not. The site is free and a great template for all ages to use. Take a look for yourself at wix.com and let me know what you think.

Cameron Park always a blast

I Started going to Cameron Park during my sophomore year. We discovered a place and called in Candy Mountain. It was a little cliff that overlooked the driver, and it was somewhat hard to get to. Now when I go there, it is normally just to run or something physical. Sometimes when my family comes to visit I will take them out there. Anyways, if you havn't been to Cameron Park, check it out! Bring a bike or your running shoes, and a couple of friends, and expect a good time!

Tailgate party this Saturday for Business Majors

Accounting majors involved in Beta Alpha Psi, the accounting honor fraternity, will be hosting a tailgate party this Saturday prior to the Baylor vs. Colorado game. The event will take place in the parking lot adjacent to the stadium and is absolutely free for every student who attends. 


President of the society, Sam Cozad, said "The event is a great way for students to get involved in the business school. The accounting program is the best and we want everyone to feel welcome." 
The event will be open to all business majors in order to promote unity among business school students. "We want as many people as possible to attend," Cozad said.


The event is set to begin at 11 a.m. and will include many games, drinks, and activities. Among the games to be included are beer pong, flip cup, and various card games. The twist: each game will have trivia and other questions related to business school majors. "The emphasis on interacting with other students turned out to be a big hit last year, and we expect the same again this year," Trey Brown, Public Relations Chair, said.


Drinks will include beer, soda, and water. The accounting program is striving to quench your thirst!


As for activities, we will be hosting recruiters from the major accounting firms to come and spend time with the students. This will provide an excellent chance for students to make contacts for future internships or other career opportunities. We hope to see you there! "We look forward to hosting the Big 4 accounting firms at our tailgate. We know it will be a blast!," Cozad said.

Finished my bio on Matt

Just got to class and turned in my bio report on Matt. It was a fun experience to get to know him better and his goals in life. It is awesome how much he has accomplished over the past four years. It will be even more exciting to see what he does in the upcoming years. I talked to him earlier today and found out he is going to ACL for the weekend. That will be a good break from school! As for me, I will be in Houston and am going to the Texans game on Sunday. I look forward to spending time with my family this weekend!

Baylor Student Goes Beyond Expectations

Ever since being accepted to Baylor University, Senior Matt Thompson has pursued perfection in his school work and extracurricular activities. The 22 year-old from Houston began his college life like any other student, not knowing what to expect or what he was going to major in. The honor student soon discovered an interest in accounting and began to pursue that career path. “Since I have always been pretty decent at math I figured that accounting would provide the best career opportunities as well as career growth opportunities,” Matt Thompson said. Thompson has since added a second major in Real Estate, with dreams of obtaining both a CPA and Real Estate license.

Thompson enjoying time
with friends

During his freshman year he was able to make some close friends in the accounting core that would help keep him motivated over the next four years. Two friends, Vincent Harris and Jonathan Ganthier, were especially influential in his college life. Harris helped Matt recognize the importance of pursuing the CPA exam after finishing the accounting core. “CPA’s are very influential in the business world, and will help throughout your career,” Vincent Harris said. Ever since, Thompson has been on track to take the CPA exam upon graduation.

Ganthier has helped Thompson with real estate courses and studying for the State Exam. While discussing Thompson’s college life, Ganthier said “Matt Thompson has been working extremely hard to obtain his real estate license. The classes, outside studying, and practice exams will surely pay off in the next couple of years as he begins a real estate or accounting career.”

While many students are partying on the weekends, Thompson has been busy studying for the LSAT with dreams of attending Law School in the Spring. “I am not sure where I want to attend yet, but I have applied to several schools including University of Texas, Baylor University, and University of Houston,” Thompson said. He has even been driving to Houston on Saturday’s for an LSAT prep course.

Senior Brooke Yancy, a close friend, described to us a typical day for Thompson when she is able to see him. “Normally when I talk to him, he is busy at the library or in a group meeting. I have never met someone who is so goal oriented. His passion towards what he wants to achieve is surreal,” Yancy exclaimed.



Matt attending a Baylor game



While this may seem like Thompson has accomplished a lot during his duration at Baylor, he has done far more than just school work. He has been accepted into Beta Alpha Psi, The Accounting Honor Fraternity. Requirements for this club are a 3.5 accounting GPA. “While not many people are accepted into this club, I saw Matt work tirelessly over the years and get accepted. This has opened many doors for Matt,” Harris said.

Indeed it has opened many doors for the goal oriented student. Last year during the accounting recruitment season, Thompson looked to set himself apart from the competition. With his resume filled out, he was hopeful he would land a big position, and that he did. After applying for interviews with the Big 4 accounting firms of PricewaterHouseCoopers, KPMG, Ernst & Young, and Deloitte & Touché, he was happy to learn that he would get intern offers from all four firms. “I remember getting the offers. First thing I did was call my mom. She was so excited for me, and it made me feel great. After much research though, I decided to be an audit intern for PricewaterhouseCoopers,” Thompson explained.

Now Thompson is faced with multiple accounting job offers, yet the December graduate is persistent on attending law school. “I think Matt should pursue Law School if his heart tells him to,” Ganthier said. “I don’t believe there is a challenge he can’t complete.”

Now that graduation is nearing, that decision is becoming even more important. With recruiters trying to employ Thompson full time, it is important that he makes the decision that is best for him and his future.

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