Student Profiles

Read our profiles of students with dependents for words of wisdom from current and past students with dependents. To learn more about each student and their experience at UT Austin, click on their name.

A photo of Richard from the shoulders up while he is standing outside of a building and wearing a black polo shirt.
Major: History

Find your balance. You need time to study, but you also need to spend time with your family and, occasionally, time away from both school and family.

UT shield in burnt orange
Major: Mathematics

I love the pride my children have when they tell others that their mom is a Longhorn.

A photo of Jordan from the shoulders up while she is standing outside of a building and wearing a grey shirt.
Major: Psychology

Your journey may look different from other people's, but you are no less deserving of an excellent education.

A photo of Christella from the shoulders up with a solid white background.
Major: Psychology and Sociology

Be proactive and keep open communication with your professors.