Why UC Davis? Meet 2023 Master of Professional Accountancy Students

There are many reasons to choose the UC Davis Master of Professional Accountancy program. From the outstanding faculty to the knowledge and experience that a top tier research university has to offer to the tight-knit alumni network and the diverse students. We asked several new MPAc students: "Why UC Davis?" 

Arjun Khosla

Hi, my name is Arjun Khosla. I'm from Roseville, California, and I chose UC Davis because of the tightknit community, small town feel, but also having a bunch of things to do.

Catherine Jaber

My name is Catherine Jaber. I'm from Alameda, California, and I chose UC Davis because it’s a big school with big resources.

Nicholas Oropeza

Hi, my name is Nicholas Oropeza. I'm from Sacramento, California, and I chose UC Davis for the town, the institution, the research and the great program in general.  

Nasreen Ahmad

Hi, my name is Nasreen Ahmad, and I'm from Elk Grove, California. And I love Davis because of the people.

Izzie Guevara

My name is Izzie Guevara. I am from San Diego, California. And I chose UC Davis because I was here for my undergrad, and I just really loved the tightknit community here.

Eduardo Casarubias

My name is Eduardo Casarubias. I'm from Fresno, California. The 559 area. The reason why I chose Davis was because I love the program with many opportunities for the students here to branch out and seek new employment opportunities.

Samantha Tzong

Hi, I'm Samantha Tzong, and I am from Cupertino, California, and I chose UC Davis because I love the program at MPAc, and I love the faculty and students here at UC Davis.

Kendall Richards

Hi, I'm Kendall Richards. I'm from Foster City, California, and I chose UC Davis because I went here for undergrad and had a great experience. Go Ags! 

Aditya Prasad

My name is Aditya Prasad. I'm from San Jose, California. I completed my undergrad here at UC Davis and I love the faculty members. The community is great. The support systems are awesome. And of course, the bike culture is the best.

Gabby Tirsell

Hi, my name is Gabby Tirsell. I'm from San Mateo, California, and I chose UC Davis because I did my undergrad here, I love the community and I love cows.  

Onkar Sekhon

My name is Onkar Sekhon, I’m from Manteca, California, and I chose UC Davis because I want to stay in the UC system, and I love the MPAc program.  

Sophie Zepf

Hi, my name is Sophie Zepf. I'm from Sacramento, California, and I chose UC Davis for its commitment to quality and excellence in everything that we do here.

Jessica Yan

Hi, I'm Jessica Yan. I'm from Fremont, California. And I chose UC Davis because it's close to home.

John Woodling

Hi, everyone. My name's John Woodling. I'm from Sacramento, California, and I chose UC Davis because of the amazing community and the curiosity and excellence of everyone there.