Michelle Xiao
- Hometown: Oakton, VA
- Concentration: Finance and Management
- Track: Global Commerce
McIntire’s innovative specialized business graduate degrees and its hallmark undergraduate program are designed to create a wealth of opportunities for students. Immersive, hands-on courses offer transformative educational experiences that provide immediate value. Our faculty-led programs provide key business skills and fluency in many business areas.
McIntire faculty inspire students to lead with integrity and purpose when confronting today’s grand challenges in business. Our bold and brilliant professors are also committed scholars who conduct cutting-edge research through seven active centers that serve as the School's nexus of collaboration and interdisciplinary exploration.
In addition to the lifelong benefits that come from an innovative McIntire business education, Commerce School students enjoy an enhanced UVA experience on Grounds and around the globe. From insightful student services that help connect you with your passion to specialized career support that provides real-world employment opportunities, there are countless ways to make the most of your present while investing in your future.
McIntire’s innovative specialized business graduate degrees and its hallmark undergraduate program are designed to create a wealth of opportunities for students. Immersive, hands-on courses offer transformative educational experiences that provide immediate value. Our faculty-led programs provide key business skills and fluency in many business areas.
McIntire faculty inspire students to lead with integrity and purpose when confronting today’s grand challenges in business. Our bold and brilliant professors are also committed scholars who conduct cutting-edge research through seven active centers that serve as the School's nexus of collaboration and interdisciplinary exploration.
In addition to the lifelong benefits that come from an innovative McIntire business education, Commerce School students enjoy an enhanced UVA experience on Grounds and around the globe. From insightful student services that help connect you with your passion to specialized career support that provides real-world employment opportunities, there are countless ways to make the most of your present while investing in your future.
Hi everyone! My name is Michelle Xiao, and I am a third-year concentrating in Finance and Management with a track in Global Commerce. I am from Oakton, VA, and so attending UVA has always been a dream of mine. I was specifically interested in McIntire because of its unique classroom setup, with corporate sponsors and an immersive, collaboration-focused course load.
I like to spend my time on Grounds in a variety of activities. I am heavily involved in Pi Beta Phi, Madison House, and VISAS. I love to connect with the UVA community through various ways, and so I am always looking for new clubs and organizations to join!
So far, my McIntire experience has been incredible. I have loved connecting with my peers and learning from diverse perspectives during class. The coursework has been a welcomed challenge, and I have been thoroughly enjoying our thoughtful, seminar-style discussions!
Additionally, everyone has been super friendly and welcoming. I'm excited to see how these next two years go!
I love to get out of my comfort zone and try new things. In my free time, I enjoy reading, watching sitcoms, and trying out new recipes.
My favorite book is The Song of Achilles, which I actually wrote my UVA supplemental on! I enjoy rewatching "Brooklyn 99," "Community," and "30 Rock" often. Additionally, my favorite recipe is spaghetti bolognese.
Feel free to reach out with any questions!
Fun fact: I have over 4K wins on WordHunt!