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Category Archives: Why Fuqua
Innovation & Entrepreneurship in Action
Some of my MBA classmates have a traditional career path in mind, and others are passionate about creating their own business or organization. The Program for Entrepreneurs (P4E) provides those students with a programmatic opportunity to develop their ideas into … Continue reading
Posted in Academics, Around NC, Careers, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Events, Student Clubs, Student Life, Why Fuqua
Tagged About Fuqua, Applicable Knowledge, Case Competition, Classes, Collaborative Learning, Communications, Cross-disciplinary, Entrepreneurship, Environment, Hands-on Experience, Industry Insight, Learning, Net Impact Club, Networking, P4E, Passions, Personal Growth, Resources, Start-Up, Student Club, Student Involvement, Student Profile, Teamwork, Technology, Why Fuqua
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And Fuqua’s Best Supporting Role Goes To . . .
As classes were winding down, I began catching up on my neglected Netflix subscription, and I realized that I just was not ready to give up the student lifestyle. Consequently, I revisited many of the “oldie but goodie” inspirational teacher … Continue reading
Posted in Academics, Student Life, Why Fuqua
Tagged About Fuqua, Accounting, Business Values, Case Studies, Classes, Collaborative Learning, Community, Faculty, Fun, Fuqua Culture, Fuqua Friday, Fuqua Idol, Fuqua Values, FuquaVision, Leadership, Learning, Personal Growth, Personal Insight, Second Year, Team Fuqua, Transformative Experience, Why Fuqua
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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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My Top 3 Questions about the MBA Admissions Waitlist
The waitlist seems like purgatory — trust me, I know! I applied during the second Daytime MBA admission round last year, and was placed on the waitlist for 82 days (not that I was counting). I was thinking about writing … Continue reading
Posted in Admissions, Student Life, Why Fuqua
Tagged About Fuqua, Admissions, Admissions Process, Advice, Application, Communications, Essays, MBA Qualifications, Personal Insight, Resources, Waitlist, Why Fuqua
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The Unofficial 5-Step Path to Leadership Success at Fuqua
While salaries and job statistics are quantifiable metrics that allow prospective students to compare business schools, how can you tell if a school will make you a better leader? There isn’t a metric that really defines leadership — and ask … Continue reading
Posted in Academics, Leadership & Ethics, Student Clubs, Student Life, Why Fuqua
Tagged About Fuqua, Advice, Business Values, COLE Fellow, Collaborative Learning, Community, First Year, Fuqua Culture, Fuqua Values, Hands-on Experience, Leaders of Consequence, Leadership, Learning, MBAA, Personal Growth, Personal Insight, Program Format, Second Year, Student Club, Student Involvement, Team Fuqua, Traditions, Transformative Experience, 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
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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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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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
