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Category Archives: Around Durham
Sports in Durham
I am not a die-hard sports fan by any means, but I enjoy going to sporting events a few times a year, and this was something that I considered when moving to Durham. When I was living in New York, … Continue reading
Fuqua on Board
This is the final week of the MBA for me. Looking back, one of the most memorable experiences has definitively been Fuqua on Board (FoB) in which I participated throughout my two years here. FoB also celebrated its tenth anniversary … Continue reading
Posted in Around Durham, Student Life
Tagged Applicable Knowledge, Business Values, Collaborative Learning, Community, Cross-disciplinary, Extra-curricular, Fuqua on Board, Giving Back, Hands-on Experience, Industry Insight, Leadership, Nonprofit, Personal Insight, Student Involvement
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Things I Love About Business School, Especially Fuqua
I am in a reflective mood. I am now 7.5 terms (including Global Institute) done with my Fuqua MBA, with 1 to go. In all facets, this has been a great 2 years. Also, for all of you reading, second … Continue reading
Posted in Around Campus, Around Durham, Duke Basketball, Sports, Student Life, Why Fuqua
Tagged About Fuqua, Advice, Basketball, Business Values, Cameron Crazies, Community, Dining, Distinguished Speaker, Fun, Fuqua Culture, Industry Insight, Lifestyle, Personal Growth, Personal Insight, School/Work/Life Balance, Second Year, Transformative Experience, Travel, Why Fuqua
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How to Decide on a B-School? Visit!
Acceptance letters are being sent out and future students are making tough decisions. Do I want to live in city X or city Y? How do I compare school X and school Y? These are tough decisions, and you obviously … Continue reading
All on Board
One of my favorite activities that I’ve become involved with here is Fuqua on Board. The program is run by Duke’s Center for Advanced Social Entrepreneurship (CASE), and is a terrific way for first-year students to connect with Durham area … Continue reading
Posted in Around Durham, Student Life
Tagged Applicable Knowledge, Center for Advancement of Social Entrepreneurship, Community, Cross-disciplinary, Extra-curricular, First Year, Fuqua on Board, Giving Back, Hands-on Experience, Industry Insight, Learning, Retail, Student Involvement
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It’s Blue Devil Weekend!
You’re in!!! Welcome, Duke MBA class of 2015!!! This weekend, a little over 100 admitted students will be joining us from all over the world for the Duke MBA Blue Devil Weekend (BDW). As the BDW co-chair, I am so … Continue reading
Posted in Admissions, Around Campus, Around Durham, Events, Student Life, Why Fuqua
Tagged About Fuqua, Admissions, Admissions Process, Admit Weekend, Blue Devil Weekend, Community, Dining, Faculty, Family, First Year, Fun, Fuqua Culture, Fuqua Partners, Fuqua Values, FuquaVision, Networking, Personal Insight, Socializing, Student Club, Student Involvement, Team Fuqua, Traditions, Why Fuqua
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5 Reasons Fuqua is the Place to be for High Tech
When you think of Fuqua and the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area, the idea of a high tech hub may not be top of mind. However, after spending over a year in the area, I can assure you that it has everything … Continue reading
Posted in Around Durham, Around NC, Careers, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Events, Student Clubs, Technology, Entertainment & Media, Why Fuqua
Tagged About Fuqua, Advice, Career Resources, Collaborative Learning, Community, Conferences, Corporate Visits, Cross-disciplinary, Distinguished Speaker, Duke, Faculty, Industry Insight, Internship, Job Search, Learning, Lifestyle, Networking, On-campus Recruiting, Recruiting, Resources, RTP, Social Entrepreneurship, South, Start-Up, Student Club, Technology, Transition, Why Fuqua
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Increasing my Self-Awareness as a Woman in Business
One stereotype of Asians is that we are taciturn, comparatively introvert, humble, and inclined to harmony. In this case, I am a typical Asian. I have learned some American-style networking skills in educational sessions since orientation, and I have experienced … Continue reading
Posted in Alumni, Around Durham, Careers, Events, International, Student Life
Tagged Advice, Business Values, Community, Cultural Studies, Dining, Diversity, First Year, Fun, Learning, Networking, Personal Growth, Personal Insight, Socializing, Transformative Experience, Women in Business
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A Day of Service
About 70 students/partners participated in Fuqua’s first annual Gandhi Day on Wednesday, October 3. Gandhi Day is a day of service where students go out into the community to give back for a few hours to really “Be the Change.” … Continue reading
Posted in Around Durham, Events, Student Life
Tagged About Fuqua, Community, Fuqua Values, Giving Back, Holiday, India, Personal Insight, Teamwork
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Carolina Pumpkin Culture
Most of the “Fall Festivals” I’ve experienced (in Southern California) are just a few pumpkins and bales of hay in some deserted parking lot next to noisy railroad tracks or a freeway. This is not the case in North Carolina. … Continue reading
Posted in Around Durham, Around NC, Events, Student Clubs, Student Life
Tagged About Fuqua, Community, Family, First Year, Fun, Fuqua Partners, School/Work/Life Balance, Socializing, South, Spouses/Partners
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