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Author Archives: Naresh Vissa
First Month At My Dream Job
I mentioned in previous posts that I’d be working for Wells Fargo in Charlotte. While I was greatly looking forward to that position, my circumstances changed, and it was in my best interest to take another opportunity. The day after … Continue reading
Durham’s Hidden Gem: Meelo’s Restaurant
Several of my classmates who attended Duke for undergrad constantly raved about the restaurant scene in Durham … Cosmic Cantina, Satisfaction, Café Parizade, Vin Rouge, Alivia’s: these were some of the places that Dukies recommended. At some point, I decided … Continue reading
Posted in Around Durham, Miscellaneous, Student Life
Tagged Community, Dining, Personal Insight, Socializing, Southern Hospitality
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A Few Recommendations:
Favorite MMS Moment: Getting tickets to the Duke-UNC game at Cameron! Favorite Professor: Aaron Kay Favorite Off-Campus Hangout Spot: Shooters II Best MMS Social Event: Formal Favorite Late-Night Eatery: Cookout Best Local Deals/Happy Hour: Local Yogurt Things I Wish I’d … Continue reading
Posted in About MMS, Academics, Around Durham, Around NC, Events, Miscellaneous, Sports, Student Life
Tagged Advice, Basketball, Dining, Faculty, Fun, Personal Insight, Socializing
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Research Assistant Work Provides Valuable Experience
Since February, a classmate, Crystal Luo, and I have worked as assistants to Fuqua Executive in Residence Bill Sax. Professor Sax has run a small business consulting course for more than 25 years. MBAs in his classes consult fledgling businesses … Continue reading
Top 5 Reasons to Join MMS
Attending the MMS program is one of the best (if not the best) decision I have made. I had no clue about the MMS program until after I scored well on the GMAT and researched one-year master’s programs in the … Continue reading
Posted in About MMS, Academics, Alumni, Around Campus, Around Durham, Around NC, Careers, Financial Services, Miscellaneous, Sports, Student Life, Why MMS
Tagged Alumni, Applicable Knowledge, Basketball, Career Resource, Case Studies, Classes, Community, Dining, Diversity, Duke, Faculty, Family, Fuqua Culture, Fuqua Friday, Interviews, Learning, MBA, Networking, North Carolina, Personal Insight, Team Fuqua, VACF, Weather, Why MMS
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Disappointing Loss Doesn’t Overshadow Memorable Season
Duke basketball made history again, but unfortunately, it was for all the wrong reasons. A number two seed losing its first game to a 15 seed in the NCAA Tournament is rare. In fact, it only happened four times prior … Continue reading
Posted in Around Campus, Events, Sports, Student Life
Tagged Basketball, Blue Devils, Duke, March Madness, North Carolina, Rivalry, Team Spirit, Traditions
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There’s Nothing Like a Duke – UNC Game in Cameron
Any sports fan will tell you the Duke-UNC rivalry is the greatest in college sports, maybe even the best in all of American sports. Even though I didn’t attend Duke during my undergraduate years, I have always respected the competition … Continue reading
Posted in Around Campus, Sports, Student Life
Tagged Basketball, Blue Devils, Cameron Crazies, Community, Duke, Fun, Rivalry, Team Spirit, Traditions
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Former Infosys Chairman & CEO Talks Leadership
I love the guest speakers that Fuqua brings in. Recently, the former Chairman and CEO of Infosys, Narayana Murthy came to the school to discuss lessons in leadership as part of the Distinguished Speaker Series and the Duke India Business … Continue reading
Olympian Hopeful Excels in MMS & on Duke Swim Team
The MMS program doesn’t just admit some of the smartest people in the world. It attracts some of the world’s best athletes, too. I don’t fall into that category, but as a former reporter at Syracuse University, I covered people … Continue reading
Posted in About MMS, Around Campus, International, Miscellaneous, Sports, Student Life
Tagged Community, Diversity, Duke, Extra-curricular, Fun, Personal Insight, School/Work/Life Balance, Team Spirit
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Duke – UNC Rivalry
After spending nearly eight months in the Triangle, I can now clearly feel the bad blood between Duke and the University of North Carolina. I have made several friends at UNC, so when Duke played at the Dean Smith Center … Continue reading
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Tagged Basketball, Blue Devils, Cameron Crazies, Community, Duke, Fun, Rivalry, Team Spirit, Traditions
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