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Tag Archives: Basketball
Sports in Durham
I am not a die-hard sports fan by any means, but I enjoy going to sporting events a few times a year, and this was something that I considered when moving to Durham. When I was living in New York, … 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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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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Still Glad I Chose Duke
Last year I wrote a post entitled, “Why I Chose Duke!” Now, in my second and final year, I wanted to follow-up on my original post to highlight why I am still grateful that I chose Duke! As I mentioned … Continue reading
Posted in Academics, Admissions, Careers, Student Clubs, Student Life, Why Fuqua
Tagged About Fuqua, Advice, Basketball, Classes, Collaborative Learning, Community, Cross-disciplinary, Duke, Extra-curricular, Finance, Fun, Fuqua Culture, General Management, HSM, Internship, Interviews, Job Search, Learning, Lessons Learned, Personal Growth, Personal Insight, Second Year, Strategic Planning Practicum, Travel, Why Fuqua
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All Hands are on Deck for First Veterans’ Symposium!
If you’re a member of our nation’s armed forces and have an interest in applying to business school in the next few years, this blog is for YOU. Duke’s Armed Forces Association (DAFA) is hosting its first Veterans’ Day Symposium … Continue reading
Posted in Careers, Events, Student Clubs, Student Life, Why Fuqua
Tagged About Fuqua, Admissions, Admissions Process, Alumni, Application, Basketball, Campus Visit, Career Resources, Community, Family, Fuqua Friday, Interviews, Military, Networking, Socializing, Team Fuqua, Transition, Veterans
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Every Day Affirms Why Fuqua Is For Me
To get to Fuqua, I had to drive past dozens of business schools (and drive I did, pulling a trailer behind a borrowed Ford F-450 pickup). It was a literal experience, waving goodbye to the other options as I crossed … Continue reading
Posted in Around Campus, Around Durham, Duke Basketball, Student Clubs, Student Life, Why Fuqua
Tagged Basketball, Campout, Community, Dining, First Year, Fun, Personal Insight, Socializing, Student Club, Transition, Travel, Why Fuqua
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Campout, Part Deux
It’s been over a week since Campout 2012, and I still laugh at the awesomeness that is Campout. For those unfamiliar with the event, it’s a yearly tradition and opportunity for graduate students at Duke to gain season basketball tickets. … Continue reading
Posted in Around Campus, Duke Basketball, Events, Sports, Student Life
Tagged Basketball, Blue Devils, Campout, Community, Duke, Fun, Team Spirit, Traditions
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Blue Devils “Campout” For Tickets
About a year ago, while at a conference in Dubai I ran across a French colleague. He learned that I was about to quit my job to pursue an MBA at Duke. His immediate reaction was “Wow! So you are … Continue reading
Posted in Around Campus, Duke Basketball, Events, International, Sports, Student Life
Tagged Advice, Basketball, Blue Devils, Campout, Community, Duke, Fun, Parents, Personal Insight, Team Spirit, Teams, Teamwork, Traditions
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Looking Forward to My Second Year
It’s been a while since I checked in, but with finals, GATE (Global Academic Travel Experience), moving to Davidson, and starting work, things have been busy. Now, I’m a few weeks into my internship at Lowe’s, and I’ll provide another … Continue reading
Posted in Around Campus, Around Durham, Around NC, International, Miscellaneous, Student Life
Tagged About Fuqua, Basketball, Community, Duke, Extra-curricular, First Year, Fun, Global Academic Travel Experience, Internship, Networking, Personal Insight, School/Work/Life Balance, Second Year, Travel
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Madness Men
People kept asking me if I was conflicted. They told me that Duke would play Notre Dame in the second round if both schools were to win. I attended both schools, and I tried to assure them that this was … Continue reading
