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Done Already?

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Anjali Menon

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 →








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Study Abroad in Africa – The Academic Experience

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Anjali Menon

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 →








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Lessons from Latin America

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Student Guest

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 →








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Fuqua on Board

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Ralf Kloeckner

This is the final week of the MBA for me. Looking back, one of the most memorable experiences has definitively been Fuqua on Board (FoB) in which I participated throughout my two years here. FoB also celebrated its tenth anniversary … Continue reading →








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A Truly Global Consulting Experience

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Matt Rogers

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 →








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Optional Concentrations Tie Into My Interests

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Diana Yarmovich

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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Fuqua Clout Supports Sustainability Conference

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Jen McFann

Fuqua is run by students, which works better here than in Lord of the Flies. All around, throughout the week, there are events of every variety, sponsored by student clubs ranging from luxury goods and asset management to outdoor adventure … Continue reading →








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Things I Love About Business School, Especially Fuqua

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Diana Yarmovich

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 →








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An Hour of Inspiration from the Etsy CEO

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Jen McFann

The other week, I heard an inspiring presentation by a man who took his hard-earned Duke undergrad degree and leveraged his newfound alumni network to score the job of a lifetime — pizza delivery guy. Fortunately, he didn’t stop there; … Continue reading →








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All on Board

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Matt Walsh

One of my favorite activities that I’ve become involved with here is Fuqua on Board. The program is run by Duke’s Center for Advanced Social Entrepreneurship (CASE), and is a terrific way for first-year students to connect with Durham area … Continue reading →








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