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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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25 Things About Me
My favorite foods are French fries and ice cream (see #4). I have no first cousins; both of my parents are only children. I am not a big beer drinker, but I have been to the Heineken, Guinness, and Sam … Continue reading
Posted in Admissions, Miscellaneous, Student Life
Tagged 25 Random Things, Admissions, Admissions Process, Application, Essays, Extra-curricular, Fun, Personal Insight, Travel
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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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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
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Tagged 25 Random Things, Admissions, Admissions Process, Application, Essays, Family, Personal Insight, Student Profile, Travel
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Social Experiment #1 – A Chat with Julia Bethune
In an earlier post, I mentioned that one of my goals is to get to know my Fuqua classmates better, and I thought this would be a great opportunity for readers to get to know them as well. One reader … Continue reading
Posted in Careers, International, Miscellaneous, Student Life, Why Fuqua
Tagged Around the World Dinner, Business Values, China, Classes, Community, Diversity, Family, First Year, Fuqua Culture, Hands-on Experience, Networking, Socializing, Student Profile, Team Fuqua, Teamwork, Transformative Experience, Why Fuqua
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25 Notable Things
Fuqua recently instituted a question in the MBA application that asks for 25 random things about applicants. When I first heard this, I immediately thought of the Facebook notes chain that was viral in 2009. So, I checked Facebook, and … Continue reading
Posted in Admissions, Miscellaneous, Student Life
Tagged 25 Random Things, About Fuqua, Admissions, Admissions Process, Application, Essays, FuquaVision, Personal Insight, Travel
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I Resolve To …
Lately, most days start with an adrenaline rushed, fear-based, cars-chasing-me feeling. As the school year continues, and my to-do list gets longer and longer, I’ve decided to take a step back and reflect on what gift to give myself this … Continue reading
Posted in Miscellaneous, Student Life
Tagged Classes, Faculty, First Year, Holiday, HSM, Personal Insight, School/Work/Life Balance, Teams
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Top Gifts for MBA Students
‘Tis the season for fun and joy … it is that time of year when people freak out about buying friends, family, and significant others the perfect gift. Well, worry not. I put together the ultimate gift buying guide for … Continue reading
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Tagged Advice, Fun, Holiday, Socializing, Technology, Traditions, Travel
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Messages of Gratitude
During the holiday season, in the spirit of giving thanks and demonstrating the ever-present commitment to Team Fuqua, students and faculty took a moment to give gratitude and appreciation for the things — big and small — in their lives … Continue reading
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Tagged About Fuqua, Community, Diversity, Faculty, Fuqua Culture, Fuqua Values, Leaders of Consequence, Leadership, Personal Insight, Team Fuqua, Why Fuqua
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25 Interesting Facts About Me
This year’s application includes an untraditional essay question which asks applicants for a list of 25 random things. Read more about the new essay question in this blog post from the Director of Admissions. To give you a better idea … Continue reading