Tag Archives: Team Fuqua

MBA Games Coming Soon!

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Candace Buford

The time has come (the walrus said) for the MMS team to tie up any loose fundraising ends and gear up for the MBA Games Weekend, which starts this Friday. (See my previous post for additional details.) I am excited … Continue reading →








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A True Cultural & Educational Exchange

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Courtney Starzer

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 →








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MMS Throws Hat into MBA Games Ring

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Candace Buford

Every year MBA students organize fundraising events for the Duke MBA Games, a charity benefiting the Special Olympics of North Carolina. Students are registered via an online platform, teams are assembled, and fundraisers are planned. I have to give the … Continue reading →








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Entrepreneurship – From Theory to Practice

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Chike Ohayia

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 →








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Fuqua Network Still Strong After Graduation

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Grace Kim

I truly loved being a part of Fuqua during my year in the MMS program. Aside from the academic and career-oriented aspects of it, you really feel like you’re in a close-knit family. So when we graduated, you can imagine … Continue reading →








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Language Resources for International Students

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Wenjia Wu

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 →








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My First Duke Basketball Experience

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Wenjia Wu

When people think of Duke, usually the first thing that comes to mind is basketball. How exciting would it be to play with former Duke basketball players? I found out on Team Changeover Day. On this particular day, at the … Continue reading →








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MMS is Not Like a Fifth Year of College

Posted on November 20, 2012 by James Chen

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 →








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Coming to a Crossroads & Choosing MMS

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Chike Ohayia

Anyone who has experienced a senior year, whether during high school or college, can relate to the emotional twinge in response to the question: “So, what’s next?” It’s a question that can initially seem subtle, benign even, but over time … Continue reading →








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The “Typical” B-School Student?

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Lily Shabani

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 →








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