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Tag Archives: Program Insight
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
A True Cultural & Educational Exchange
It’s hard to believe that just 9 months ago I hadn’t even met any of my classmates, yet now they’re some of my closest friends. But what’s most interesting to me is how some of these friendships even started in … Continue reading
Entrepreneurship – From Theory to Practice
Durham is arguably at the center of the growing Research Triangle Park area that fosters a massive amount of technology startups. Incubators and programs for entrepreneurs to meet, converse, and solve problems are in abundance, especially on Duke’s campus. Personally, … Continue reading
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
A Heart for Service
Before coming to Fuqua, serving on the MMS Association (MMSA) Executive Board was not even remotely in my mind. I am not even sure if I was aware of its existence. Despite this fact and quite to my own surprise, … Continue reading
Posted in About MMS, Around Campus, Events, Student Clubs, Student Life, Why MMS
Tagged Collaborative Learning, Community, Duke, Extra-curricular, Fuqua Friday, Fuqua Values, Giving Back, Hands-on Experience, Leadership, MBA, MBA Games, MMSA, Networking, Passion, Personal Insight, Program Insight, Service, Student Involvement, Teamwork, Why MMS
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Work Hard, Play Hard
As a varsity athlete, it seems like “work hard, play hard” has been the mantra of the past four, going on five years of my life. Just ask my fellow cross country/track teammates (shout out to Cydney Ross, Leslie Morrison, … Continue reading
Posted in About MMS, Academics, Sports, Student Life
Tagged Athlete, Duke, Personal Insight, Program Insight, School/Work/Life Balance, Sports, Team Spirit, Teamwork, Time Management
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MMS is Not Like a Fifth Year of College
Coming right from undergraduate studies, most MMSers (including me) have little to no full-time work experience. It is easy to get into the mindset that MMS is a fifth year of undergrad. But it’s not. It is a better idea … Continue reading
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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