Parker Cohen – May 2020
Texas A&M Department of Economics Amazing Student
May, 2020
Name: Parker Cohen
Hometown: Austin, TX
High School: Griffin High School
Degree objective: BS in Economics, Master of Science in Finance
Expected graduation: May 2022
University highlights, awards, scholarships: This year I was accepted to the Master of Science in Economics program and the Master of Science in Finance program at Texas A&M. I am very grateful and proud to be able to continue my education here at Texas A&M.
Clubs/Organizations I am (was) a part of: I have been an active member of Delta Kappa Epsilon, The Aggie Investment Club, and Texas A&M Economics Society
Current employment: I have been employed at Vida Capital, Abacus Life, and UBSki
Family ties to Texas A&M: My Great Grandfather and Uncle attended Texas A&M.
I chose to attend Texas A&M because… I chose to attend Texas A&M University because of the academic excellence, traditions, and strong community.
My favorite things to do on campus are… My favorite things to do on campus are attending football games and eating at Revs while doing homework
When I have free time, I like… When I have free time, I like to play basketball, workout, and attend concerts.
The craziest thing I’ve done is… The craziest thing I’ve done on campus is spend 24 hours in the library studying for finals.
My favorite place to study is… My favorite places to study are Evans Library and the Medical Sciences Library
My favorite ECON professor is… My favorite Economics professor is Dr. Jeffrey Edwardson.
My favorite part of being an Economics student is… My favorite part of being an Economics student is the sense of community. The professors and advisors take their time to really help their students. Through the Economics program I have made great friendships and life long memories.
If I could share an afternoon with anyone, I would love to share it with… If I could share an afternoon with anyone, I would love to share it with Lebron James. I am a huge NBA fan and have always been a long time fan of Lebron. I believe that his determination to be the best, and championship mentality, is what is most admirable. I would love to one day play a pick-up game of basketball with him.
If I knew I could not fail, I would… Run for President.
If money was not a consideration, I would love to… Start my own business.
What is your passion and how are you committed to pursuing it? My greatest passion is entrepreneurship. I come from a family of entrepreneurs and business owners. I hope to one day be able to take risks and follow in their footsteps. I believe that the Economics program and the MSF program at Texas A&M will provide me with the skills to accomplish my goals.
After graduation, I plan to… After graduation, I plan to get a job in the financial industry.
The one Texas A&M experience I will always remember is… The one Texas A&M University experience I will always remember will be the 2018 LSU vs. Texas A&M football game. The record setting game had a combined score of 146 points, going into seven overtimes, lasting nearly 5 hours. I will always remember that hard fought victory.