Admission Counselor Profile

isis.ochoa@utdallas.edu
972-883-6094 (Cell Phone)
972-883-2270 (Welcome Desk)

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About

Hometown: Puebla, Mexico
Alma Mater: Texas Woman’s University
College Major: History

What is your favorite local restaurant?

I’m a big foodie, so picking a favorite is hard. I think the best restaurant closest to UT Dallas is Sueño. It’s a modern Tex-Mex restaurant with a scratch kitchen, and it was started by some of the same people I went to high school with! I highly recommend the Flautas en Salsa Verde or the Enchiladas de Mole!

How did your college experience help shape who you are?

As an immigrant, college always seemed so expensive and unobtainable for me. With DACA and a great financial aid package, I could attend college and explore my interests. I had always loved History in high school, but I didn’t quite know what I wanted to do with that. I had awesome advisors at TWU, and they helped guide me and give me options as to what I could do with my degree. I eventually minored in Education and started down the path of becoming a teacher. As a teacher, I enjoyed helping others, which I continue to do now as an academic advisor. Overall, college helped shape me and pave a path for my future.

What advice do you have for students beginning their college search?

Research!!!! First, figure out what you want for yourself- what major are you looking for, do you want to be at a large or small campus, do you want to be close to home, etc? After you know what you want, find the colleges or universities that fit your needs and create a list. Look at their financial aid, scholarships, clubs, extracurricular activities, etc. Remember that so many people are available to help you on your journey, from your counselor at your high school to academic advisors (like me) at your prospective universities. Don’t be afraid to ask for help