Tag Archives: Family

Busting Some Moves with the Faculty

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Student Guest

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 →








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The Interview Rush

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Matt Hamilton

School started up again in mid January after nearly a month off. Since then, to be completely honest, I’m not sure whether I’ve been here first as a student or as a job seeker. These last few weeks have been … Continue reading →








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It’s Blue Devil Weekend!

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Crystal Brown

You’re in!!! Welcome, Duke MBA class of 2015!!! This weekend, a little over 100 admitted students will be joining us from all over the world for the Duke MBA Blue Devil Weekend (BDW). As the BDW co-chair, I am so … Continue reading →








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25 Random Things You Should Know About Me

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Deidre-Ann Nelson

In case you haven’t heard, there’s a question in the MBA application that asks for 25 random things about applicants. So, here’s my list of very random things: My family was unable to travel much when I was young, so I’ve … Continue reading →








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Social Experiment #1 – A Chat with Julia Bethune

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Jackie Mancini

In an earlier post, I mentioned that one of my goals is to get to know my Fuqua classmates better, and I thought this would be a great opportunity for readers to get to know them as well. One reader … Continue reading →








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How an International MBA Helps Indian Family Businesses

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Guest Blogger

To state it plainly, there is no greater entrepreneurial environment than India. And whether in country or abroad, Indians have a demonstrated talent for starting and running successful businesses. Yet once Indian businesses reach a certain level of size and … Continue reading →








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Carolina Pumpkin Culture

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Matt Hamilton

Most of the “Fall Festivals” I’ve experienced (in Southern California) are just a few pumpkins and bales of hay in some deserted parking lot next to noisy railroad tracks or a freeway. This is not the case in North Carolina. … Continue reading →








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All Hands are on Deck for First Veterans’ Symposium!

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Sarah Feagles

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 →








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The Moment I Knew Fuqua Was For Me

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Matt Hamilton

I initially applied to 5 MBA programs. How did I come up with my list of 5? My approach was probably the least calculated out there — I simply took suggestions from people I trust and respect. Fuqua made the … Continue reading →








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How I Got To Durham: Looking Back After One Year

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Ralf Kloeckner

How did I get to Durham? Actually, I came here three times, and not just once. The first time was in early July 2011 for the Language Institute, which is a program designed for non-native English speakers and occurs before … Continue reading →








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