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Author Archives: Deidre-Ann Nelson
25 Random Things You Should Know About Me
In case you haven’t heard, there’s a question in the MBA application that asks for 25 random things about applicants. So, here’s my list of very random things: My family was unable to travel much when I was young, so I’ve … Continue reading
Posted in Admissions, Miscellaneous
Tagged 25 Random Things, Admissions, Admissions Process, Application, Essays, Family, Personal Insight, Student Profile, Travel
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Impact Consulting in Africa
Needless to say, consulting is definitely a hot topic at business school! And I wanted to investigate the world of consulting for myself, but with a hands-on experience outside of an internship. Fortunately for me, this is a unique business … Continue reading
Posted in Academics, Consulting, International, Social Entrepreneurship, Student Life
Tagged Classes, Client Consulting Practicum, Collaborative Learning, Community, Duke, Faculty, Fun, Fuqua Culture, Hands-on Experience, Industry Insight, Learning, Personal Growth, Personal Insight, Program Format, School/Work/Life Balance, Teamwork, Transformative Experience, Travel
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Finding a Job at Fuqua
More than 100 Companies Participate in On-Campus Recruiting It has been a very hectic October. Now several months into my second-year, the full-time job search is on for the Class of 2013. As my first-year classmates are still learning about … Continue reading
Posted in Around Campus, Careers, Events, Student Life
Tagged About Fuqua, Alumni, Career Resources, Case Interviews, Corporate Presentations, Industry Insight, Internship, Interviews, Job Search, Mock Interviews, Networking, On-campus Recruiting, Personal Insight, Recruiting, School/Work/Life Balance, Second Year, Team Fuqua, Teamwork, Week in Cities
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Back to School
I land in Durham, unpack not just summer luggage, but also boxes from an apartment move. Set up the cable and internet. Jumpstart my car not once, but twice. Rush out to get groceries. Go out for dinner and drinks. … Continue reading
Posted in Around Durham, Events, Health Care, Social Entrepreneurship, Student Clubs, Student Life
Tagged Community, Day in Durham, First Year, Fun, Giving Back, Hands-on Experience, Health, HSM, Industry Insight, Leaders of Consequence, Networking, Personal Insight, Second Year, Social Entrepreneurship, Student Club, Student Involvement, Traditions, Travel
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The Business of Healthcare
The business school application process forces you to think about what you are passionate about and where in society you’d like to make a personal contribution. It allowed me to articulate a nascent desire to participate in the ongoing discussion … Continue reading
Posted in Academics, Alumni, Events, Health Care, Student Clubs, Student Life
Tagged About Fuqua, Case Competition, China, Classes, Concentrations, Cross-disciplinary, Extra-curricular, Faculty, Health, HSM, Industry Insight, Learning, Personal Insight, Student Club, Student Involvement, Why Fuqua
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Admit Weekend is Here!
Getting an invitation to one of these events feels like winning the lottery (or at least it did for me). After months of tirelessly working through GMAT problems, completing applications, and hoping for brilliant recommendations, decisions are finally handed out. … Continue reading
Spring Pandemonium
There is a lot going on during this term! I’ll highlight 4 events below, but trust that there have been a slew of activities that have each been equally exciting. From interesting classes, to hash runs, Blue Cup, MBA Games, … Continue reading
Posted in Around Campus, Events, Student Clubs, Student Life, Technology, Entertainment & Media
Tagged About Fuqua, Asia, Business Values, Community, Distinguished Speaker, Extra-curricular, First Year, Fun, Giving Back, Global Academic Travel Experience, Hands-on Experience, Holiday, Industry Insight, Leadership, Learning, Personal Growth, Student Club, Student Involvement, Team Fuqua, Teamwork, Traditions, Women in Business
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Creative Business: It’s Not an Oxymoron
Remember the childhood game MadLibs? After coming up with random nouns, adjectives, verbs etc. you would make up a story that was possibly coherent or possibly ridiculous. Either way, that game always created a giggle. I was reminded of MadLibs … Continue reading
Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Duke Basketball, Events, Miscellaneous, Student Life
Tagged Basketball, Classes, Collaborative Learning, Communications, Cross-disciplinary, Duke, Faculty, First Year, Fun, Giving Back, Hands-on Experience, Learning, Personal Growth, Team Spirit, Teamwork, Transformative Experience, Winter Break
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Happy New Year!
… And cue New Year’s Resolutions! I’m a huge fan of making them year after year. It’s a great tradition to treat each new year as a new opportunity, but it’s also ridiculous that after two weeks, I’m often back … Continue reading
A Lot to be Grateful For
Party Rocking in the (FUQUA) House Tonight I’m shocked at how time has flown. The weather is still mild and it is surreal that two quarters have flown by this fast. School has been a flurry of resume drops, company … Continue reading
Posted in Academics, Careers, Student Life
Tagged Community, First Year, Fun, Learning, Personal Growth, Teams, Teamwork, Transformative Experience, Transition, Winter Break
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