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Tag Archives: Strategy
Gaining Insight on Business in India
If you follow this blog regularly, you have probably read about some of the recent events that the student body has organized, including Fuqua Idol, Dancing with the Faculty, etc. It’s difficult to be a student at Fuqua and not … Continue reading
Posted in Around Campus, Careers, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Events, International, Student Clubs, Student Life
Tagged Business Values, Collaborative Learning, Conferences, Cross-disciplinary, Distinguished Speaker, Extra-curricular, First Year, General Management, Global Business, Hands-on Experience, India, Industry Insight, Leadership, Learning, Networking, Operations, Personal Insight, Social Impact, Strategy, Student Club, Student Involvement, Why Fuqua
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A Day at Fuqua…
I once heard a Fuqua visitor say, “Fuqua seems like an airport. It is always bustling with activity,” to which I immediately quipped, “Perhaps, but busier.” Personally, my 20 academic weeks at Fuqua have been among the most intense of … Continue reading
Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Events, Miscellaneous, Student Clubs, Student Life
Tagged About Fuqua, Case Studies, Classes, Collaborative Learning, Distinguished Speaker, First Year, India, Lifestyle, Marketing, Personal Insight, Program Format, School/Work/Life Balance, Strategy, Student Club, Teamwork, Technology
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A Day in My MBA Life
Before applying to B-school, I was told by many students how miserable their lives were because they were so busy and slept so little. Is it true? Let’s find out … here’s an agenda of one of my typical days: … Continue reading
Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Careers, Events, Student Clubs, Student Life
Tagged About Fuqua, Classes, Communications, Cross-disciplinary, First Year, Industry Insight, Learning, Marketing, Net Impact Club, Personal Insight, Program Format, School/Work/Life Balance, Strategy, Student Club, Teamwork, Transformative Experience, Women in Business
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Concentrations: Which to Choose?
Concentrations are a funny thing: they are completely optional in most business schools. So, why should we choose one in the first place, and which one(s)? Particularly for prospective students, this may be a relevant question that could factor into … Continue reading
Finding Fuqua: My Admissions Process
My journey to Fuqua was a rather emotional one, to say the least. I had worked in pharmaceutical sales for about 4 years when I decided that I wanted to attend business school. My company had gone through several layoffs … Continue reading
Posted in Admissions, Around Campus, Careers, Student Life, Why Fuqua
Tagged About Fuqua, Admissions Process, Application, Community, Diversity, First Year, Global Academic Travel Experience, MBA Qualifications, Personal Insight, Strategy, Team Fuqua, Transformative Experience, Why Fuqua, Workshop for Minority Applicants
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Class Handouts Come in Handy During Summer Internship
If you ask a Fuqua student what they want to do with their class handouts after final exams, very likely the sardonic reply includes the word “bonfire.” But with the benefit of hindsight, let me say, how wonderful it is … Continue reading
Posted in Academics, Careers, Financial Services, International
Tagged Advice, Alumni, Applicable Knowledge, Classes, Faculty, Hands-on Experience, Industry Insight, Internship, Interviews, Job Search, Learning, Networking, On the Job, Operations, Personal Insight, Strategy, Summer, Team Fuqua
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Learning from Lowe’s
Corporate Finance Internship Provides Industry Insight Last year, when I started at Fuqua, I expected to pursue a career in brand management; however, that changed after I attended various club symposiums and networking events. I decided to go for corporate … Continue reading
Posted in Around NC, Careers, Financial Services, Student Life
Tagged Applicable Knowledge, Classes, Cross-disciplinary, Finance, Fun, General Management, Giving Back, Hands-on Experience, Industry Insight, Internship, Learning, Networking, On the Job, Personal Insight, Retail, Strategy, Summer
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