Online Master of Accountancy (OMAcc) Student Highlight: Sara Hanstad
- Rutgers Grad Year: Spring 2025
- Major: Online Master of Accountancy
- High School: Intrenational High School
Meet Sara Hanstad, a current graduate student at Rutgers School of Business–Camden! Hailing from Fergus Falls, MN, Sara is pursuing her Online Master of Accountancy (MAcc) and is set to graduate in Spring 2025. Her decision to choose Rutgers was driven by the unique opportunity to complete prerequisite courses without additional costs, while simultaneously working on her MAcc coursework. This made her dream of obtaining a Master’s in Accounting a reality! At Rutgers, Sara has found the professors to be incredibly helpful, offering fresh perspectives on familiar topics, and she praises the challenging yet informative curriculum.
After completing her MAcc, Sara plans to take the CPA exam and launch her career in accounting. She and her husband are passionate about traveling and exploring new places, and Sara’s shift to accounting will open up more online career opportunities, perfectly aligning with their adventurous lifestyle. Her advice for balancing school, work, and other commitments? “Don’t procrastinate! Use small moments of free time effectively and schedule uninterrupted weekly study sessions.” Join us in celebrating Sara’s accomplishments and wishing her the best as she continues her journey towards becoming a CPA and beyond!