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Tag Archives: Why MMS
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
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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Thinking about Applying to MMS?
Application season for next year’s MMS class is in full swing! The next application deadline is January 24, and as an Admissions Ambassador, I’m very excited to start answering questions about the program. For those of you who are thinking … Continue reading
Posted in About MMS, Admissions, Around Campus, Events, Why MMS
Tagged Admissions, Admissions Ambassador, Advice, Application, Communications, Personal Insight, Why MMS
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Fuqua Network Still Strong After Graduation
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
Posted in About MMS, Alumni, Careers, International
Tagged Alumni, Community, Fun, Fuqua Culture, Graduation, Job Search, MBA, Networking, Personal Insight, Resources, Socializing, Team Fuqua, Travel, Why MMS
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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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Coming to a Crossroads & Choosing MMS
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
Posted in About MMS, Academics, Around Durham, Careers, Why MMS
Tagged Applicable Knowledge, Business Skills, Classes, Community, Internship, Job Search, North Carolina, Personal Insight, Quantitative, Team Fuqua, Teamwork, Transition, 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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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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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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