<p>Hi, this is my first time posting here even though i have been reading threads on these forums. Im pretty much in a dilemma and need some help and or advice from people so any help is appreciated. I was born in bryan, texas and i am chinese. My dad came from China and attended the PhD program at A&M and soon after i was born here in aggieland. the thing is now is that i want to go to A&M but i am a little bit worried about my future outcome. I am applying for the May's School of Business for the Fall 09. I took and am still taking, the prerequisite courses that the school requires and so far have gotten a 3.875 (da*n that 1 b). my major is in business-finance while my minor is either in computer science or international business. my future outlook is working for an american company that has a overseas branch or office in japan, preferably in tokyo. I want to go to either school, do a study abroad program in japan, and go to graduate school after my BA in business. My dad is leaning towards me going to A&M although he doesnt want to admit it and my mom wants me to attend UT-Austin. both are great schools especially for business but i am worried about the job market for mba's because of the current economic conditions. My dad has always told me the great traditions that A&M had, especially the aggie helps aggie or the aggie network. I know so far that the aggie network is mostly based in texas. so finding a job here is no problem, the problem is finding a job in another country. my dad also told me that one of his colleagues that went to UT-Austin and just graduated a few years ago, envied A&M for having a aggie network because UT doesnt have a network like A&M does. So my question to you guys is which school is better "international wise" for study abroad programs, internships, and potentially job networking. thanks for reading, eventhough what i just wrote may have looked like crap.</p>
<p>Your dad speaks the truth when he says that UT doesn't have the network A&M has. </p>
<p>But down to the main meat. UT will give you a better chance of finding a job out of state and even more so out of the country; however, that doesn't mean you would be stuck in Texas forever. Assuming you do end up working for an international business type company, you'll most likely be placed in a situation where you'll try to use the network (national is still very possible) to find a west coast job (Asia related jobs are there) and from there be transferred by the company to Asia.</p>
<p>In the scenario I just said, the Aggie network is used a launching pad to get you a job that might get you transferred to Asia. On the other hand, if you went to UT, you'll need to apply straight out with the UT degree (which is possible, but harder to land a job)</p>
<p>Thanks for replying. Im just hoping that I wont be stuck in Texas forever. Its not like I dont like this state, I love it, but I kinda want to move out on my own for a while and experience the world for myself.</p>
<p>My brother-in-law graduated from A&M in '86 in Chemical Engineering. He was hired by Conoco, which is now Conoco-Phillips. He is currently working in Doha, Qatar. In the past decade he has also worked in Dubai, Saudi Arabia and Jakarta, Indonesia. I would say he has NOT been stuck in Texas.</p>
<p>you definitely won't be stuck in Texas forever if you don't want to stay there. While the network isn't quite "international", it is still national enough to get you job that could propel you into the international scene.</p>
<p>And I understand how you feel. A whole life in Texas (as good as it is) is unbearable.</p>
<p>another question, im trying to get into the business school and im wondering what american companies have overseas branches. sorry to keep on asking questions =)</p>
<p>I don't know the business world enough, but most of the jobs that have oversea jobs should be either companies based on the West Coast (Asia related jobs) or the East Coast (Euro related). There may be jobs in Texas or somewhere in the middle, but I believe most should be on the 2 coasts.</p>