Going to UT Austin is Paradise
I wake up at 11:30 AM to the sound of my roommate shotgunning a beer. It’s a Thursday. I haven’t been to class in two weeks, and I don’t intend to start now.
At 12:00 PM, I roll out of bed, throw on my cowboy boots I bought while pledging my fraternity, and head to Guad for lunch. I see at least four people I know on the way. Each interaction is exactly the same:
"Howdy, what’s good?" "Chillin, you?" "Chillin." We part ways without breaking stride.
At 1:00 PM, I check my email. A recruiter from Morgan Stanley reached out. I leave her on read. She will follow up three more times.
By 2:00 PM, I’m on the West Campus rooftop pool, sipping a Ranch Water, pretending to do homework. I have three assignments due at midnight. I will start them at 11:45 PM.
At 3:30 PM, I decide to check on my friends’ morale. Not because I care, but because I need to know who’s making a liquor run before the pregame.
"How’s morale?" "Vibes are good. We’re out of tequila, though." "Tragic."
At 5:00 PM, I hop on a call with my dad's friend. He tells me to prep for my Superday. I nod along while scrolling through Instagram.
"Do you have any questions?" "Nope, feeling great." I have never opened a 10-K in my life.
At 10:00 PM, I arrive at the pregame. Someone’s already passed out. The aux is playing Morgan Wallen unironically. A girl from my finance class is here. She hasn’t acknowledged me since our group project ended (all I did was show up for the presentation). We make eye contact. She rolls her eyes. I wink.
At 12:00 AM, I black out at Buford's. I order six rounds of AMFs for the table, confidently putting them on my dad’s Amex. I will text him tomorrow pretending to be shocked at the charges.
At 2:00 AM, I’m at Cane's, thinking about life would've been like if I went to NYU. I did get in, but in-state tuition is $10K, the McCombs pipeline places directly into Wall Street, and I am having the time of my life. Easy choice.
At 3:00 AM, I check LinkedIn. My pledge master is a recruiting captain for Evercore. I consider reaching out for advice, then decide against it. I'll be getting an interview there regardless.
At 3:30 AM, I text my ex. "You up?" She is not.
At 9:00 AM, I wake up to an email from Morgan Stanley. They want to move forward with my application. I confirm my availability for interviews. Then, I go back to sleep.
At 12:00 PM, I wake up, crack open a Celsius, and head to the pool.
At 3:00 PM, I throw on my burnt orange polo and head to the Texas football game. I don’t know who we’re playing, and I don’t care. We win. We always win.
At 7:00 PM, I rally for 6th Street. Same bars, same drinks, same chaos. I wouldn’t have it any other way.
The cycle repeats.
Going to UT Austin is paradise.
we always win is real
Not against ohio state
😭😭
Nice to hear the UT Austin experience from the perspective of a non-Indian student (~10% of total students)
10%? For the % of McCombs gunning for IB try 25%
igu with the indian perspective later this week.
lol what? “Perspective” aka frat/sorority nepo hires who have a part time summer job or random wealth management internship who cruise on in
Based on the most helpful WSO content, UT Austin, particularly with its McCombs School of Business and the BHP (Business Honors Program), offers a strong pipeline into Wall Street and top-tier finance roles. The culture at UT Austin is often described as vibrant and social, with a balance of academic rigor and a lively college experience. Alumni networks are notably strong, and the school spirit fosters a sense of community that can be advantageous for networking and career opportunities.
If you're considering UT Austin for its career prospects and overall experience, it seems to provide a unique blend of fun and professional growth, especially for those aiming for high finance roles.
As an alum, spot on
The “Morgan wallen unironically” really had me
Hook ‘em mf horns baby
"You up" she is not is hysterical.
Congratulations on the analyst position at Morgan Wallen.
Accurate
Never felt prouder to be a Longhorn than I do after reading this
Bump. ~ 9 months into analyst stint. It’s a different life, but still blackout most weekends. Enjoy the zetas while you can 🫡
lol solid. Just one problem - there’s only one place that folks actually say howdy and it ain’t in Austin. But otherwise funny
greatest school in the world, hook em mf horns
Banger post
Unironically lost a large amount of respect for UT after this post💀
unironically NGMI if this post offended you
Thoroughly enjoyed - is there actually that strong a pipeline at UT that people can not give a fuck and get WS jobs?
Fuga nulla officia sapiente quaerat fugit odit quaerat. Consequuntur atque sed voluptatem explicabo libero vero dolorem. Non pariatur quos dolore et aliquid ipsam fugiat.
Sit inventore consequuntur facilis nesciunt eaque laborum quidem est. Distinctio quaerat vero culpa eius odio eius. Fugit sequi dicta consequatur error facere quis. Et cum et est quasi unde in.
Fugit iusto incidunt ea libero. Consequatur perferendis molestiae vel alias cumque neque rem. Dolores eos dolores dolor est praesentium. In sit ea ea ullam.
See All Comments - 100% Free
WSO depends on everyone being able to pitch in when they know something. Unlock with your email and get bonus: 6 financial modeling lessons free ($199 value)
or Unlock with your social account...
Vel totam voluptatem temporibus eos laborum provident molestiae. Eius et esse voluptas et incidunt ex molestiae. Velit consequatur omnis quod qui doloribus aut eum temporibus. Qui doloremque tempora aliquam nulla pariatur quo.