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Category Archives: Social Entrepreneurship
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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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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Increasing my Impact with the Duke MBA
In the past few weeks, we’ve received email reminders about graduation requirements to make sure everyone’s on track to walk across that stage and shake Dean Boulding’s hand in May. These emails have caused me to reflect a bit on … Continue reading
Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Careers, Consulting, International, Social Entrepreneurship, Student Clubs, Student Life, Why Fuqua
Tagged About Fuqua, Applicable Knowledge, Career Resources, Center for Advancement of Social Entrepreneurship, Classes, Client Consulting Practicum, Collaborative Learning, Cross-disciplinary, Electives, Faculty, Giving Back, Global Business, Hands-on Experience, India, Industry Insight, Internship, Leaders of Consequence, Leadership, Learning, Net Impact Club, Personal Insight, Social Entrepreneurship, Social Impact, Spring Break, Teamwork, Transformative Experience, Why Fuqua
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Impact Consulting in Africa
Needless to say, consulting is definitely a hot topic at business school! And I wanted to investigate the world of consulting for myself, but with a hands-on experience outside of an internship. Fortunately for me, this is a unique business … Continue reading
Posted in Academics, Consulting, International, Social Entrepreneurship, Student Life
Tagged Classes, Client Consulting Practicum, Collaborative Learning, Community, Duke, Faculty, Fun, Fuqua Culture, Hands-on Experience, Industry Insight, Learning, Personal Growth, Personal Insight, Program Format, School/Work/Life Balance, Teamwork, Transformative Experience, Travel
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Back to School
I land in Durham, unpack not just summer luggage, but also boxes from an apartment move. Set up the cable and internet. Jumpstart my car not once, but twice. Rush out to get groceries. Go out for dinner and drinks. … Continue reading
Posted in Around Durham, Events, Health Care, Social Entrepreneurship, Student Clubs, Student Life
Tagged Community, Day in Durham, First Year, Fun, Giving Back, Hands-on Experience, Health, HSM, Industry Insight, Leaders of Consequence, Networking, Personal Insight, Second Year, Social Entrepreneurship, Student Club, Student Involvement, Traditions, Travel
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Rocket Scientist & Social Entrepreneur Recognized at Fuqua
The below is a condensed version of the original post that is published on the CASE Notes blog. When you talk to Jim Fruchterman, the rocket scientist who founded Benetech, about his advice for social entrepreneurs, be prepared to drink … Continue reading
Why Fuqua and Fall Term I Reflections
“Where are you applying to business school?” “Why?” It’s impossible to go through the MBA application process without answering these two questions ad infinitum. Ad naseum, really. But as I progressed through the application season, I found I was asked … Continue reading
Posted in Admissions, Careers, Social Entrepreneurship, Student Life, Why Fuqua
Tagged About Fuqua, Diversity, First Year, Fuqua Values, Teams, Why Fuqua
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The Indian Job
Since setting foot on campus in early August of last year, we’ve consistently been reminded that part of what distinguishes Fuqua’s student body from that of other business schools is that we’re selected on the belief that we can all … Continue reading
Global Consulting Practicum
Helping Clients to Bridge Gaps One of the most enduring programs in the Fuqua curriculum is the Global Consulting Practicum in Social Entrepreneurship, for which the school has earned widespread acclaim in recent years. It’s a two-term course in which … Continue reading
