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Tag Archives: School/Work/Life Balance
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
Blowing Off Some Steam
An important part of being in the MMS program is knowing how to unwind. The program is so fast paced that it’s easy to get swept away by assignments, finals, and the job search. A bunch of my friends and … Continue reading
Posted in About MMS, Around Durham, Events, Student Life
Tagged Alumni, Case Studies, Classes, Community, Faculty, Fun, Personal Insight, School/Work/Life Balance, Socializing, Time Management, Traditions
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Surviving the Last Days of Class
What is business school like? It is definitely a bitter-sweet experience. Example? Well, at the end of the program, we juggled a hard-core final project with other exams and lots of end-of-the-year activities. After six weeks of finance and accounting … Continue reading
Posted in About MMS, Academics, Around Campus, Events, Student Life
Tagged Accounting, Business Skills, Classes, Collaborative Learning, Duke, Faculty, Finance, Fun, School/Work/Life Balance, Socializing, Teamwork
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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
MMS is Good Fit for Student-Athletes
Duke University is a part of the ACC (Atlantic Coast Conference) with 26 different sports representing the university. This year, we were proud to have 8 varsity athletes in the MMS program: Dan DiMaria on lacrosse, Peter Terrezza on wrestling, … Continue reading
Frankie’s Fun Park Lives Up to its Name
Work hard, play hard. It’s a mantra you’ll hear over and over at Fuqua. Luckily for us, it’s not just a mantra, but a true philosophy by which Fuqua students live. So it’s no surprise that recently, a group of … Continue reading
Posted in Around NC, Events, Student Clubs, Student Life
Tagged Community, Extra-curricular, Fun, Fuqua Culture, MMSA, School/Work/Life Balance, Socializing
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MMS = Master of Many Sports?
Duke University is world renowned for two things — its bright, young scholars and the highly successful basketball program. You might imagine that the two worlds of educational pursuits and athletic endeavors operate on different spheres and never collide, but … Continue reading
Posted in Around Campus, Sports, Student Clubs, Student Life
Tagged Athlete, Basketball, Football, Fun, Rivalry, School/Work/Life Balance, Sports, Student Club, Team Spirit, Teamwork
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Taking the Slopes by Storm (Literally!)
The MMS Outdoor Adventure Club put together the most fantastic ski trip recently. That’s right … ski trip! My ears perked up, too when I heard about the excursion. My mind immediately went to a warm ski lodge in Colorado, … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Sports, Student Clubs, Student Life
Tagged Community, Fun, School/Work/Life Balance, Socializing, Student Club, Travel
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Internships Pay Off in More Ways than One
So, you know what an internship is. You may have even done one or two over the years. But, what about a winternship? These are internships that Fuqua’s Career Management Center (CMC) sets up for students to complete over their … Continue reading
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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