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Category Archives: Events
A Day at Fuqua…
I once heard a Fuqua visitor say, “Fuqua seems like an airport. It is always bustling with activity,” to which I immediately quipped, “Perhaps, but busier.” Personally, my 20 academic weeks at Fuqua have been among the most intense of … Continue reading
Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Events, Miscellaneous, Student Clubs, Student Life
Tagged About Fuqua, Case Studies, Classes, Collaborative Learning, Distinguished Speaker, First Year, India, Lifestyle, Marketing, Personal Insight, Program Format, School/Work/Life Balance, Strategy, Student Club, Teamwork, Technology
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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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A Day in My MBA Life
Before applying to B-school, I was told by many students how miserable their lives were because they were so busy and slept so little. Is it true? Let’s find out … here’s an agenda of one of my typical days: … Continue reading
Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Careers, Events, Student Clubs, Student Life
Tagged About Fuqua, Classes, Communications, Cross-disciplinary, First Year, Industry Insight, Learning, Marketing, Net Impact Club, Personal Insight, Program Format, School/Work/Life Balance, Strategy, Student Club, Teamwork, Transformative Experience, Women in Business
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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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Rockin’ and Rollin’ in the World of Sports Business
“Sport is like rock ‘n’ roll. Both are dominant cultural forces, both speak an international language, and both are all about emotions.” I found the above quote from Phil Knight, the founder of Nike. I ran across it while preparing … Continue reading
Posted in Around Campus, Careers, Events, International, Sports, Student Clubs, Student Life, Technology, Entertainment & Media, Why Fuqua
Tagged About Fuqua, Applicable Knowledge, Basketball, Case Competition, Conferences, Cross-disciplinary, Extra-curricular, First Year, Fun, Global Business, Hands-on Experience, Industry Insight, MMS, Networking, Passions, Student Club, Student Involvement, Teamwork, 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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Consulting – Just in Case
When I applied to Fuqua, I didn’t know what consulting was. It’s been my good fortune that the Consulting Club has expended considerable effort in bringing people like me up to speed. I attended a consulting conference last summer, as … Continue reading
A Wonderful Weekend for Women
By Laura Jones & Leslie Kim Two years ago we were prospective students checking out various business schools, writing essays, and trying to figure out where we wanted to go if we got in … Now 2 years later, it … Continue reading
Posted in Admissions, Events, Student Clubs, Student Life, Why Fuqua
Tagged About Fuqua, Admissions, Admissions Process, Community, Diversity, First Year, Leadership, Second Year, Student Club, Student Involvement, Team Fuqua, Traditions, Weekend for Women, Why Fuqua, Women in Business
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LGBT Weekend — Glad I Didn’t Miss It
I felt pretty sure that I knew everything there was to know about The Fuqua School of Business. Last year, as a master’s student at Duke’s Sanford School of Public Policy, I applied to Fuqua in order to be a … Continue reading
Posted in Admissions, Alumni, Around Campus, Events, Student Life, Why Fuqua
Tagged About Fuqua, Admissions Process, Alumni, Application, Community, Diversity, Duke, Financial Aid, Fun, Fuqua Culture, Fuqua Friday, Fuqua Values, Joint Degree, LGBT Weekend, Personal Insight, Student Involvement, Team Fuqua, Why Fuqua
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Crazy for Case Competitions
As you begin your application process to business school, you start to assess where you are, where you would like to go, and the skill set that you need to bridge that gap. For me, I came back to school … Continue reading
Posted in Careers, Consulting, Events, Health Care, Student Life
Tagged Applicable Knowledge, Case Competition, Collaborative Learning, Cross-disciplinary, First Year, Hands-on Experience, Health, Industry Insight, Networking, Passions, Personal Growth, Personal Insight, Rivalry, Second Year, Team Fuqua, Teams, Teamwork, Technology, Transformative Experience, Travel
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