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Category Archives: Careers
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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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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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
Fuqua Clout Supports Sustainability Conference
Fuqua is run by students, which works better here than in Lord of the Flies. All around, throughout the week, there are events of every variety, sponsored by student clubs ranging from luxury goods and asset management to outdoor adventure … Continue reading
Posted in Alumni, Around Campus, Careers, Energy & Environment, Events, Social Entrepreneurship, Student Clubs, Student Life
Tagged About Fuqua, Business Values, Collaborative Learning, Community, Conferences, Cross-disciplinary, Distinguished Speaker, Extra-curricular, Hands-on Experience, Industry Insight, Learning, Net Impact Club, Networking, Social Entrepreneurship, Student Club, Student Involvement, Sustainability, Team Fuqua, Teamwork, Why Fuqua
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25 Things About Me
Fuqua’s final application deadline for the Daytime program is in a couple days! So, in the spirit of essay writing, I wanted to give this year’s new essay a try. I actually love this essay prompt — it really gives … Continue reading
Posted in Admissions, Careers, Health Care, Miscellaneous, Social Entrepreneurship, Student Life, Why Fuqua
Tagged 25 Random Things, About Fuqua, Admissions Process, Advice, Application, Essays, Fuqua Culture, Fuqua Values, Hands-on Experience, Personal Growth, Personal Insight, Traditions, Transformative Experience, Travel
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An Hour of Inspiration from the Etsy CEO
The other week, I heard an inspiring presentation by a man who took his hard-earned Duke undergrad degree and leveraged his newfound alumni network to score the job of a lifetime — pizza delivery guy. Fortunately, he didn’t stop there; … Continue reading
The Interview Rush
School started up again in mid January after nearly a month off. Since then, to be completely honest, I’m not sure whether I’ve been here first as a student or as a job seeker. These last few weeks have been … Continue reading
Knowing Yourself is Key to Success in the Job Search
Losing focus is one of the most common phenomenons observed among MBA students. We spread ourselves too thin as we try to take advantage of all academic, extracurricular, and career opportunities. To avoid a potential negative outcome and the resulting … Continue reading
Alumnus Enhances the Learning Experience
A Conversation with a Committed Leader I believe Fuqua’s ambition to create “leaders of consequence” is best illustrated by showing a living example. Warren Farr (Daytime MBA ’93) is an alumnus who is making a real difference — not only … Continue reading
Posted in Academics, Alumni, Careers, Leadership & Ethics
Tagged Alumni, Applicable Knowledge, Business Values, Case Studies, Classes, Collaborative Learning, Distinguished Speaker, Faculty, Giving Back, Industry Insight, Leaders of Consequence, Leadership, Learning, Team Fuqua, Teamwork, Technology
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