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Next Port Stories: Michael Hauger '26
Michael Hauger
Pronouns: he/him
Primary Major: Economics
Secondary Major: Psychology
Minor: Innovation
What are your plans for after graduation?
Employed Part-Time
What is your job title? English Teaching Assistant
What is the name of your employer? Austria Ministry of Education
Where will you be working (city/state)? Styria, Austria
What are you most excited about for your Next Port?
Living in another country, experiencing the new culture, and being exposed to a lot of new (scary!) things that will be totally worth it!
What advice would you give to your first-year self?
Don't be afraid to try everything and anything, it is totally worth it even if it doesn't work out.
Was there a class, internship or experience that shaped your direction to your post-graduate plans?
I studied abroad in Salzburg, Austria which ignited the curiosity to travel and experience the German/Austrian culture. Taking the German language classes also sparked this curiosity.
Who at the University of Portland had the most impact on shaping your next step?
Ruth Dittrich, Matt Straus, and Lauren Berger
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