Kaila Jurado is one of the most driven students you will
ever meet. An accounting graduate
student, she balances work and extracurricular activities with some of the
toughest classes at Baylor. It’s no
secret that the Accounting core is rigorous, but Kaila thrives on the pace of
the accounting world.
Make no mistake- Kaila’s life is full of hard work. Currently working on passing her CPA exams
(which have only a 16 percent pass rate on the first attempt), she spends her
time studying. But she also finds time
for fun, and is the proud owner of a new puppy!
Baylor’s many traditions are what drew Kaila to Waco. Originally from West Palm Beach, Florida, she
is the first Bear from her family. She
has created a legacy, though. Her
younger sister is now a freshman at Baylor!
“I wanted to attend a university focused on Christian
beliefs and academic excellence,” said Kaila.
“My favorite memory is my sister choosing to follow in my footsteps!”
Kaila choosing Accounting as her major had less to do with
tradition and more to do with food. The
many free meals provided by the Accounting Department are what originally drew
her into the field.
“I loved all the free George’s meals at accounting events,”
Kaila said. “And my favorite professor,
Dr. MacGregor, brought us bananas sometimes!”
While Kaila enjoys the perks of being accounting major, the
fast-paced nature of the field fits in with her hardworking personality. Because of this work ethic, tutoring seemed
to be the perfect choice when Kaila decided to get a job.
“I love teaching others seemingly complex concepts in a way
they can understand,” Kaila said.
Kaila hopes to eventually move into the non-profit field, where she can combine her love of business with her love for helping people.
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