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As a new graduate student at The Ohio State University, my journey started quickly. After arriving in Columbus, my fellow Fisher Graduate Students and I were welcomed with a three-day orientation the week before classes. This consisted of introductions, keynote speakers, an overview of the program, panels about the CPA and Big 4, and a reception. While there was a lot of information to absorb, the Fisher College of Business faculty and MAcc professors were well prepared and made the process seamless.

Hello! My name is Ashlynn Thevenot, and I am a Master of Accounting student at the Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University. I also earned my undergraduate degree in accounting here at OSU. Over the past four years, I’ve enjoyed countless football games, other sporting events, and active involvement in student organizations. OSU has truly felt like home! Growing up in Ohio, I always felt a pull towards OSU, and I’m excited to continue my journey here in the MAcc program.

This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to be a HR Business Associate Intern at General Mills. Over the course of ten weeks, I was able to support the Corporate Supply Chain and Manufacturing/Engineering teams at our Headquarters in Minneapolis- a summer full of learning and engaging challenges. 

Everything that has a beginning has end... and what a feeling it is to look back on your own path, feeling grateful about the hard choices you made and appreciating both the journey and the accomplishments along the way. “Leaving a legacy requires commitment. And to pursue a dream, we must give it our all.”

Washington D.C. and Beyond! I recently was able to take a trip to Washington D.C. with some of my MAcc colleagues, where I was introduced to many new people and policies for the first time. This experience was a week-long experience that pulled back the curtain on how accounting connects with the world of government, regulation, and public affairs. 

Practical application of knowledge is key in the professional development of SMF students. In the blog I highlight how the program balances theoretical learning with real-world experience. Projects such as the Capstone Project, Project Financing, and real client experiences allow the application of fundamental financial analysis, testing our ability to evaluate companies’ strategies, capital structure, financial results, and stock prices. The only way to know if you are ready is by exposing yourself to these real-world challenges.

Building Your Own Path: Becoming Future-Oriented, Self-Reliant, and Free from Comparison Being in the MAcc program offers so many positive incentives for your future. It’s the launchpad into a career you’ve worked hard to build, filled with opportunities that extend far beyond the walls of Fisher. But here’s the truth no one can teach you in a classroom: it’s only what you put into it. No degree, no internship, no job offer can define your success unless you’re the one driving it forward.

Before starting my Master of Human Resource Management journey at Fisher, I had already built a solid foundation in public speaking and performing. I've been acting since I was ten years old, and in large part due to this hobby and passion, I was comfortable speaking in front of an audience, using vocal inflection and projection, and maintaining "stage presence." Despite this background, I am incredibly grateful that my two case competition experiences I have been a part of during grad school have taken these skills to a new level.

Before the MAcc Program Choosing a graduate program is a big decision. A year ago, I was in the same position as many prospective students—researching different programs, weighing my options, and trying to figure out the best next step for my career. Looking back now, as I approach graduation, I can confidently say that choosing the Fisher MAcc Program at The Ohio State University was one of the best decisions I’ve made.