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Tag Archives: Diversity
What’s “Fuqua Friday?”
When’s the last time you watched a cook off, a dance off, learned about a cultural tradition you’d previously known nothing about, and had dinner with hundreds of people in a casual setting, or some combination of the above, all … Continue reading
Happy, Sad, and Everything In Between: The End of MMS
When I finished my last official class as part of the MMS program, I was so happy. I found myself in a favorable position — gainfully employed, graduating with a master’s degree, and with a newfound set of friendships that … Continue reading
Holi – Festival of Colors
During the MMS program, I’ve been exposed to different cultures, since many of my classmates are international. Recently, some of my friends from India included me in one of their traditional celebrations. Being teammates with Siddharth Singh, and living right next to … Continue reading
Posted in Around Campus, Events, International, Student Clubs, Student Life
Tagged Community, Diversity, Extra-curricular, Fun, Fuqua Culture, Holidays, International, Personal Insight, Socializing, Traditions
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Overcoming Stage Fright
When I was little, I had severe stage fright. We’re talking SEVERE. For example, when I was just 3 years old, I marched up to my dance instructor, an intimidating former Rockette, and informed her that I wouldn’t be performing … Continue reading
Posted in About MMS, Academics, Events, International, Student Clubs, Student Life
Tagged Classes, Communications, Community, Diversity, Fun, Learning, Personal Insight, Student Club, Transformative Experience
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Application Tips from Admissions Officers
It’s application time for the MMS program! As an Admissions Ambassador, I’m often in contact with those involved in the admissions process, so I thought I’d see if they have any tips or insight to offer for those of you … Continue reading
Language Resources for International Students
Six months ago I came to the United States for the first time. Clutching a long to-do list, I was thrilled and nervous. But soon I realized how much help was available. For example, the Fuqua Language Institute and International … Continue reading
Posted in About MMS, International, Student Life
Tagged Career Resource, Communications, Diversity, Fuqua Culture, International, Interviews, Language, Learning, Networking, Orientation, Resources, Staff, Team Fuqua, Why MMS
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Top 3 Reasons to Join MMS
For the next 8 months, I’ll be living in a town that I knew nothing about until earlier this year: Durham, North Carolina. For 18 years, I lived in the same state, in the same town, at the same address. … Continue reading
Posted in About MMS, Academics, Admissions, Around Durham, Student Life, Why MMS
Tagged Admissions, Business Skills, Career Resource, Classes, Diversity, Fuqua Friday, International, Learning, Marketing, MBA, Networking, Personal Insight, Program Insight, Student Club, Transition, Travel, Why MMS
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The “Typical” B-School Student?
When you think of graduate students at business school, I’m sure you think of people with backgrounds related to finance, economics, and maybe even engineering. Right? Wrong. As the business world is growing and evolving, it is constantly seeking individuals … Continue reading
Posted in About MMS, Academics, Student Life, Why MMS
Tagged Admissions, Applicable Knowledge, Business Skills, Classes, Diversity, Fuqua Culture, Industry Insight, Job Search, Language, Learning, Personal Insight, Program Insight, Quantitative, Student Profile, Team Fuqua, Teamwork, Why MMS
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Language Institute Teaches More than English
For the first time this summer, MMS students attended the Fuqua Language Institute with MBA students. All participants were incoming international students who had not spent significant time in the United States. The institute was a mandatory pre-term program for … Continue reading
Posted in About MMS, Academics, International, Student Life
Tagged Communications, Cultural Studies, Diversity, Global, International, Language, Learning, MBA, Networking, Orientation, Personal Insight, Program Format, Resources, Summer, Teamwork, Transition
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Why I Chose MMS
There are a couple questions that everyone asks: Why did you choose Fuqua? Why MMS? And by everyone, I mean Fuqua’s Admissions Office, fellow MMSers, job recruiters, random MBAs I meet at Fuqua, etc. One good way of answering this … Continue reading
Posted in About MMS, Admissions, Careers, Student Life, Why MMS
Tagged Business Skills, Diversity, Fuqua Culture, Job Opportunities, Learning, MBA, Networking, Personal Insight, Why MMS
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