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School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences

Hayden Trost

Major: BS in Economics, Minor Public Policy and Political Science
Expected Graduation Date: Spring 2027

UT Dallas Achievements & Activities

  • UTD Women’s golf team
    • Won our conference championship in 2024 and are now making the transition to Division II
  • Member of the Collegium V Honors Program
  • National Merit Scholar
  • Summer 2025 – I am doing two faculty-led summer abroad programs: Lethal Crimes in the European Union in Lugano, Switzerland, and Governance and Service: A Comparative Study of the United States and Portugal in Lisbon, Portugal.
  • Fall 2025 – I will be in D.C. as an Archer Fellow through the University of Texas System.

How has being part of EPPS helped you?

Being a part of the EPPS school has helped me by opening up several doors and providing a smaller community to connect with. For example, the Professors and my Advisor have been continuous supporters of me in all areas, from declaring my major (several different times) to applying and being accepted to the Archer Program. The professors are passionate about their work and helping students, which makes classes so much more rewarding. 

Plans for the Future

In the future, I plan on attending law school and working on economic policy issues. 

Advice to Prospective EPPS Students

My advice to prospective EPPS students is that it is okay to not know what your path will look like, but you should get involved and take advantage of the great opportunities that the EPPS School offers! That is the best way to discover what your interests and skills are.