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Tag Archives: Cultural Studies
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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Lessons from Latin America
What an AMAZING trip! I recently got back from my first trip to South America. During spring break, I went there with 25 of my classmates as part of the Global Academic Travel Experience program, or GATE. It was the … Continue reading
Posted in Academics, International, Student Life
Tagged Cross-disciplinary, Cultural Studies, First Year, Fun, Global Academic Travel Experience, Global Business, Hands-on Experience, Industry Insight, Learning, Personal Insight, South America, Spring Break, Transformative Experience, Travel
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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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Organizing Fuqua’s First Global Week
Now that I’m just a few weeks away from graduation, I’m thinking about the experiences I have had during this amazing MBA adventure. In less than 2 years I moved to a different country (from Bogotá, Colombia), started a challenging … Continue reading
Posted in Around Campus, Events, International, Student Clubs, Student Life
Tagged About Fuqua, Collaborative Learning, Community, Conferences, Cultural Studies, Culture, Distinguished Speaker, Diversity, Fuqua Friday, Fuqua Values, Global Business, Global Week, Leadership, Learning, MBAA, Personal Insight, Second Year, Student Club, Student Involvement, Summer, Traditions, Transformative Experience, Travel, Why Fuqua
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Increasing my Self-Awareness as a Woman in Business
One stereotype of Asians is that we are taciturn, comparatively introvert, humble, and inclined to harmony. In this case, I am a typical Asian. I have learned some American-style networking skills in educational sessions since orientation, and I have experienced … Continue reading
Posted in Alumni, Around Durham, Careers, Events, International, Student Life
Tagged Advice, Business Values, Community, Cultural Studies, Dining, Diversity, First Year, Fun, Learning, Networking, Personal Growth, Personal Insight, Socializing, Transformative Experience, Women in Business
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Adventures in Asia
GATE By the Numbers: 27 Students 16 Days 5 Plane rides 7 Company visits 4 Different cities in China and Taiwan 1 Night in Beijing with roughly 80 Fuquans GATE — Global Academic Travel Experience — was something that I … Continue reading
Business Class Takes Me to Brazil & Argentina
I am EXHAUSTED! We just started classes again, and I’m still catching up on sleep after a heck of an adventure during Spring Break. I went on a GATE trip. GATE is short for Global Academic Travel Experience, which is … Continue reading
Posted in Academics, International, Student Life
Tagged About Fuqua, Classes, Collaborative Learning, Corporate Visits, Cross-disciplinary, Cultural Studies, Extra-curricular, First Year, Fun, Global Academic Travel Experience, Global Business, Hands-on Experience, Industry Insight, Learning, Networking, Personal Growth, Personal Insight, Program Format, South America, Spring Break, Travel
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Hello & Hola from Argentina!
I’m in Argentina for spring break! I’m here because I’m participating in a Strategic Planning Practicum, so I’m not just here to relax and bask in the sun. I’m here to work, to learn, and to give back. The Strategic … Continue reading
Posted in Academics, Health Care, International, Student Life
Tagged About Fuqua, Classes, Collaborative Learning, Corporate Visits, Cross-disciplinary, Cultural Studies, Extra-curricular, First Year, Fun, Giving Back, Global Business, Hands-on Experience, Health, Industry Insight, Learning, Networking, Personal Growth, Program Format, Spring Break, Strategic Planning Practicum, Travel
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A Unique Dining Experience
This past Sunday I attended one of Fuqua’s traditional events, the Around the World Dinner. Once each quarter (four times per year), the MBA Association (MBAA) sponsors a dinner that highlights local food from around the world. Based on survey … Continue reading
Posted in Events, International, Student Life
Tagged Around the World Dinner, Community, Cultural Studies, First Year, Fun, MBAA, Networking, Southern Hospitality, Student Club, Team Fuqua, Traditions
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I’m Going to China!
I was just selected as a Team Leader for our China 1 GATE trip (momentary, celebratory dance)!!! Ever since I first applied to Fuqua, I wanted to be a part of GATE. I thought I fit literally every single criterion … Continue reading
