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Tag Archives: Transition
Done Already?
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
Posted in Academics, Careers, Events, International, Student Clubs, Student Life, Why Fuqua
Tagged About Fuqua, Career Change, Classes, Communications, Community, Extra-curricular, First Year, Fun, Fuqua Culture, Fuqua Values, FuquaVision, General Management, Global Academic Travel Experience, Graduation, Hands-on Experience, Industry Insight, Leadership, Learning, Looking Back, Marketing, Orientation, Personal Growth, Personal Insight, School/Work/Life Balance, Student Club, Student Involvement, Study Abroad, Team Fuqua, Transformative Experience, Transition, Travel, Why Fuqua
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Three Months Abroad
I just returned from 3 months abroad. I did an exchange program at the University of Cape Town, in South Africa. At first I was very apprehensive about missing the first spring term, especially since the two-year MBA really does … Continue reading
I Love Spring
… and I’ll tell you why: No Recruiting! I wrote about my very hectic recruiting experience this year, and I’m pleased to report that it all paid off. I’m going to work at Morgan Stanley this summer as a credit … Continue reading
Knowing Yourself is Key to Success in the Job Search
Losing focus is one of the most common phenomenons observed among MBA students. We spread ourselves too thin as we try to take advantage of all academic, extracurricular, and career opportunities. To avoid a potential negative outcome and the resulting … Continue reading
5 Reasons Fuqua is the Place to be for High Tech
When you think of Fuqua and the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area, the idea of a high tech hub may not be top of mind. However, after spending over a year in the area, I can assure you that it has everything … Continue reading
Posted in Around Durham, Around NC, Careers, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Events, Student Clubs, Technology, Entertainment & Media, Why Fuqua
Tagged About Fuqua, Advice, Career Resources, Collaborative Learning, Community, Conferences, Corporate Visits, Cross-disciplinary, Distinguished Speaker, Duke, Faculty, Industry Insight, Internship, Job Search, Learning, Lifestyle, Networking, On-campus Recruiting, Recruiting, Resources, RTP, Social Entrepreneurship, South, Start-Up, Student Club, Technology, Transition, 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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Won Over by Team Fuqua
I don’t like teams. I dislike coordination, collaboration, and compilation. It all takes so much work, and I can do just as well by myself … Well, at least that’s what I thought before coming to Fuqua. After spending four years … Continue reading
From Shanghai to Durham
About a year ago, I wandered here to read blog posts, trying to find some clues for my “Why Duke” application essay. Inspired, I ended up writing my essay in a blog format, and now, I cannot believe that I’m … Continue reading
Posted in Around Campus, Around Durham, Events, International, Student Life
Tagged About Fuqua, Application, Campout, Client Consulting Practicum, Communications, Community, Culture, Essays, First Year, Fun, Giving Back, Global Academic Travel Experience, Language Institute, Leadership, Learning, Networking, Orientation, Personal Insight, Program Format, Team Fuqua, Teams, Teamwork, Traditions, Transition, Travel, Why Fuqua
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How I Got To Durham: Looking Back After One Year
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
Posted in Academics, Admissions, Around Campus, Around Durham, International, Student Life
Tagged About Fuqua, Communications, Community, Culture, Europe, Family, First Year, Fuqua Culture, Learning, Orientation, Personal Insight, Second Year, Transition, Travel
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