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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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Busting Some Moves with the Faculty
Last fall, I was thinking out loud with my fellow cabinet members of the Arts @ Fuqua Club: “Wouldn’t it be awesome to do our own version of Dancing with the Stars?” Well, on April 5, we did! Dancing with … Continue reading
Posted in Around Campus, Events, Student Clubs, Student Life
Tagged About Fuqua, Arts, Community, Faculty, Family, First Year, Fun, Fuqua Culture, Fuqua Dean, Music, School/Work/Life Balance, Second Year, Student Club, Student Involvement, Teamwork, Why Fuqua
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A Personal Leadership Resolution
It’s easy to fall into the trap of just going through the motions as an MBA student and making it a very “transactional” period in our lives. In retrospect, I have made the mistake of simply attending class, participating sporadically … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Leadership & Ethics, Student Clubs, Student Life
Tagged About Fuqua, Advice, Business Values, Classes, COLE Fellow, Collaborative Learning, Community, Faculty, First Year, Fuqua Culture, Fuqua Values, Giving Back, Hands-on Experience, Leaders of Consequence, Leadership, Learning, MBAA, Personal Growth, Personal Insight, Resolution, Second Year, Student Club, Student Involvement, Team Fuqua, Teamwork, Transformative Experience, Why Fuqua, Women in Business
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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
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Tagged About Fuqua, Admissions, Admissions Process, Advice, Application, Communications, Essays, MBA Qualifications, Personal Insight, Resources, Waitlist, Why Fuqua
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Three Months Abroad
I just returned from 3 months abroad. I did an exchange program at the University of Cape Town, in South Africa. At first I was very apprehensive about missing the first spring term, especially since the two-year MBA really does … Continue reading
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
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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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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
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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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