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Category Archives: Academics
Innovation & Entrepreneurship in Action
Some of my MBA classmates have a traditional career path in mind, and others are passionate about creating their own business or organization. The Program for Entrepreneurs (P4E) provides those students with a programmatic opportunity to develop their ideas into … Continue reading
Posted in Academics, Around NC, Careers, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Events, Student Clubs, Student Life, Why Fuqua
Tagged About Fuqua, Applicable Knowledge, Case Competition, Classes, Collaborative Learning, Communications, Cross-disciplinary, Entrepreneurship, Environment, Hands-on Experience, Industry Insight, Learning, Net Impact Club, Networking, P4E, Passions, Personal Growth, Resources, Start-Up, Student Club, Student Involvement, Student Profile, Teamwork, Technology, Why Fuqua
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And Fuqua’s Best Supporting Role Goes To . . .
As classes were winding down, I began catching up on my neglected Netflix subscription, and I realized that I just was not ready to give up the student lifestyle. Consequently, I revisited many of the “oldie but goodie” inspirational teacher … Continue reading
Posted in Academics, Student Life, Why Fuqua
Tagged About Fuqua, Accounting, Business Values, Case Studies, Classes, Collaborative Learning, Community, Faculty, Fun, Fuqua Culture, Fuqua Friday, Fuqua Idol, Fuqua Values, FuquaVision, Leadership, Learning, Personal Growth, Personal Insight, Second Year, Team Fuqua, Transformative Experience, Why Fuqua
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Done Already?
When I began receiving emails regarding graduation, I couldn’t believe that the big day was approaching. In fact, I remember that my heart nearly jumped out of my chest when I first saw the word “graduation” in an email subject … Continue reading
Posted in Academics, Careers, Events, International, Student Clubs, Student Life, Why Fuqua
Tagged About Fuqua, Career Change, Classes, Communications, Community, Extra-curricular, First Year, Fun, Fuqua Culture, Fuqua Values, FuquaVision, General Management, Global Academic Travel Experience, Graduation, Hands-on Experience, Industry Insight, Leadership, Learning, Looking Back, Marketing, Orientation, Personal Growth, Personal Insight, School/Work/Life Balance, Student Club, Student Involvement, Study Abroad, Team Fuqua, Transformative Experience, Transition, Travel, Why Fuqua
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Study Abroad in Africa – The Academic Experience
In my previous post, I spoke briefly about studying abroad in Cape Town, and I’d like to describe the academic experience in more detail … because despite all the travel and fun my group had during our time in Africa … Continue reading
Posted in Academics, Consulting, International, Social Entrepreneurship, Student Life
Tagged Africa, Classes, Collaborative Learning, Cross-disciplinary, Cultural Studies, Diversity, General Management, Global Business, Hands-on Experience, Industry Insight, Learning, Personal Insight, Student Involvement, Study Abroad, Teamwork, Transformative Experience, Travel
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Lessons from Latin America
What an AMAZING trip! I recently got back from my first trip to South America. During spring break, I went there with 25 of my classmates as part of the Global Academic Travel Experience program, or GATE. It was the … Continue reading
Posted in Academics, International, Student Life
Tagged Cross-disciplinary, Cultural Studies, First Year, Fun, Global Academic Travel Experience, Global Business, Hands-on Experience, Industry Insight, Learning, Personal Insight, South America, Spring Break, Transformative Experience, Travel
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A Truly Global Consulting Experience
At Fuqua we have many options when it comes to spring break. Many of my peers embarked on journeys to tropical climates. There was also a ski trip — dozens of MBAs descended upon unsuspecting Park City, Utah, for 6 … Continue reading
Posted in Academics, Careers, Consulting, International, Student Life, Why Fuqua
Tagged About Fuqua, Business Values, China, Classes, Client Consulting Practicum, Collaborative Learning, Cross-disciplinary, Cultural Studies, Culture, Dining, Diversity, First Year, Fun, Global Academic Travel Experience, Global Business, Hands-on Experience, Industry Insight, Learning, Nonprofit, Personal Insight, Program Format, Spring Break, Teams, Teamwork, Transformative Experience, Travel, Why Fuqua
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Three Months Abroad
I just returned from 3 months abroad. I did an exchange program at the University of Cape Town, in South Africa. At first I was very apprehensive about missing the first spring term, especially since the two-year MBA really does … Continue reading
The Unofficial 5-Step Path to Leadership Success at Fuqua
While salaries and job statistics are quantifiable metrics that allow prospective students to compare business schools, how can you tell if a school will make you a better leader? There isn’t a metric that really defines leadership — and ask … Continue reading
Posted in Academics, Leadership & Ethics, Student Clubs, Student Life, Why Fuqua
Tagged About Fuqua, Advice, Business Values, COLE Fellow, Collaborative Learning, Community, First Year, Fuqua Culture, Fuqua Values, Hands-on Experience, Leaders of Consequence, Leadership, Learning, MBAA, Personal Growth, Personal Insight, Program Format, Second Year, Student Club, Student Involvement, Team Fuqua, Traditions, Transformative Experience, Why Fuqua
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Optional Concentrations Tie Into My Interests
Coming into Fuqua, aside from the core class requirements, I planned to take classes that really interested me or would be useful for my upcoming internship and future career. This led me to take classes like Negotiation, Information Management, Managing … Continue reading
Posted in Academics, Careers, Financial Services, Student Life
Tagged About Fuqua, Business Values, Classes, Concentrations, Finance, General Management, Industry Insight, Internship, Interviews, Job Search, Leadership, Program Format, Strategic Planning Practicum, Student Club, Why Fuqua
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I Love Spring
… and I’ll tell you why: No Recruiting! I wrote about my very hectic recruiting experience this year, and I’m pleased to report that it all paid off. I’m going to work at Morgan Stanley this summer as a credit … Continue reading
