Major: Journalism
BDP Certificate: Human Rights & Social Justice
Graduation Year: December 2019
Acacia Coronado is a corps member with the Report for America/Associated Press statehouse news initiative. Her areas of focus include Texas politics, the COVID-19 pandemic in Texas, the 2020 election, voting, crime, racial injustice, and minority communities.
"The classes that I took through BDP on human rights and social justice broadened my horizons and allowed me to know and understand a diverse array of communities and peoples and their struggles. This gave me a deeper sense of purpose, a desire to explore and listen, and a better idea of the difference I wanted to make through storytelling."
Major: Advertising
BDP Certificate: Digital Arts & Media
Graduation Year: Fall 2013
I work in Experience Design for MU/DAI
Location: Austin, TX
“[My BDP] helped me to view problems at both a macro and micro scale. . . It also helped me become more comfortable with collaboration and the fact that many big ideas can't be realized individually.”
Major: Social Work
BDP Certificate: Children & Society
Graduation Year: Spring 2011
I am a community clinician and grant coordinator at Alaska Island Community Services.
Location: Wrangell, AK
"The Children & Society BDP helped me make the most out of my time at UT through opportunities that I otherwise would not have had."
Major: Anthropology, Architecture
BDP Certificate: Media, Culture & Identities
Graduation Year: Spring 2009
I am a graduate student at The University of Texas at Austin, pursuing a PhD in history.
Location: Austin, TX
“I can honestly say that my BDP experience was the cornerstone of my academic and professional trajectory post graduation.”
Major: Government, Plan II
Graduation Year: Fall 2009
I am enrolled in a dual degree program at Georgetown University, pursuing a master of science degree in international relations and security, and a juris doctor degree in international law.
Location: Washington, D.C.
"I value the Connecting Experiences that I completed through Global Studies BDP, which allowed me to gain hands-on experience in my areas of interest."
Major: International Business
BDP Certificate: Environment & Sustainability
Graduation Year: Fall 2005
I work for Nike, Inc. as the Director of Supply Chain Performance Management. I provide guidance and direction on operational target setting processes, supporting data analysis, and scenario planning around key parameters which influence service, inventory, or supply chain cost.
Location: Portland, Oregon
“BDP allowed me to explore opportunities where I was able to understand how I could combine my interests to create a realistic career path.”
Major: Asian Studies, Music (Voice Performance)
Graduation Year: Spring 2009
I am a global advocacy adviser at Plan International.
Location: London, England
"The program provided a degree of specificity and understanding of the 'real world' of international relations that was missing from many of my undergraduate courses."
Major: Radio-Television-Film, Government
BDP Certificate: Media, Culture & Identities
Graduation Year: Spring 2008
I am the Chief Operating Officer of Geriatric Services of Minnesota.
Location: Minnesota, MN
“Taking an interdisciplinary view on my academic studies helped to shape my undergraduate and graduate career. It later formed a backbone for working in the real world…”
Major: International Relations & Global Studies
BDP Certificate: Social Entrepreneurship & Non-profits
Graduation Year: Summer 2013
I am volunteering as a special education teacher assistant for Nos Petits Freres et Soeurs.
Location: Kenscoff, Haiti
"The coursework and Connecting Experiences helped me narrow my interests and find the career path that I was most passionate about."
Major: Psychology
BDP Certificate: Children & Society
Graduation Year: Fall 2009
I am pursuing a doctoral degree in counselor education and supervision at The University of Texas at San Antonio.
Location: San Antonio, TX
"As a doctoral student, I lean on the skills that I gained as a BDP student."