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Tag Archives: International
Too Many Iron Chefs in the Kitchen
Many moons ago before I was in business school and had time to watch television, I remember hearing about a show called Iron Chef. I never really got into the show because it seemed highly technical, and since I knew … Continue reading
Posted in Events, International, Student Life
Tagged Community, Dining, Fun, Fuqua Culture, Fuqua Friday, International, Rivalry, Socializing, Student Club, Student Involvement, Teamwork, Traditions
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OPT = Optional Practical Training for International Students
As graduation gets closer, many international students have already filed their Optional Practical Training (OPT) status with Duke Visa Services. Here is what I have found out about OPT and what it can do for me: Let’s say I got … Continue reading
Posted in Careers, International
Tagged Advice, Career Resource, Duke, Employment, International, Job Search, Law, Personal Insight, Resources, Service, Visa
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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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My First Super Bowl
My classmate Zach gave me a high-five when I walked into the Satisfaction restaurant, saying “I am proud of you!” He was actually referring to the fact that I’d be watching the Super Bowl for the first time. I was … Continue reading
Posted in Around Durham, Events, International, Sports, Student Clubs, Student Life
Tagged Community, Dining, Football, Fun, International, Personal Insight, School/Work/Life Balance, Socializing, Sports, Team Spirit, Traditions
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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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Tips on Moving to Durham
Everyone knows that moving to a new city is nothing less than stressful, but the only word I can think of to describe moving to another continent is “overwhelming.” There were so many things that I needed to figure out. … Continue reading
Posted in About MMS, Around Campus, Around Durham, International, Student Life
Tagged Advice, Community, Duke, Expenses, Housing, International, North Carolina, Personal Insight, Resources, Transition, Travel
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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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The MMS Program is Like a Bag of M&Ms
This is my first blog post so I’ll start off with a short introduction. My name is Suejin Ahn; actually, my real name is Rachel, but I prefer to go by my middle name. I went to Duke University for … Continue reading
Posted in About MMS, Careers, Sports, Student Life, Why MMS
Tagged Business Skills, Classes, Communications, Diversity, Duke, Global, International, Job Opportunities, Marketing, Personal Insight, Why MMS
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A Day in My Life — In China
As an MMS Alumnus, I Live in China & Work for Fuqua 8:00 AM — I pop up from my IKEA bed, briskly swipe my finger to turn down the alarm on my i-Phone designed in California, but made here … Continue reading
Posted in About MMS, Alumni, International, Miscellaneous
Tagged Admissions, Alumni, Cross-disciplinary, Cultural Studies, Dining, Diversity, Duke, Fun, Global, International, Language, MBA, Networking, On the Job, Personal Insight, Staff
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