Category Archives: Tips for Success

Doing Something that Changes Everything

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Nancy Zimmerman

There’s nothing like writing your first blog post from the side of the highway, while waiting for a tow truck! Going back to school teaches you to make the most of any opportunity. It’s amazing the work you can squeeze … Continue reading →








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Motivation 101

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Haley Gray

Motivation — it’s a challenge. Some days it’s more of a challenge than others. Today is one of those days. I decided I’d rather write a blog post about it than write the paper that’s due for a class. The … Continue reading →








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Testing, Testing … 1, 2, 3

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Arturo Fagundo

The office was searing hot. It was 5 pm in the afternoon on a Sunday. The temperature in Cambridge, MA, was approaching 90 degrees and the owners of 5 Cambridge Center chose to conserve energy by turning down the AC … Continue reading →








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Leaving on a Jet Plane …

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Arturo Fagundo

Last Thursday my mind turned to what I had to get done before leaving for Durham: I looked through my “Duke Travel” folder in Yahoo mail, which helps me to stay organized. I saw that all of my reservations for … Continue reading →








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Managing Significant Life Events

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Greg Ryan

Newly matriculated Weekend Executive students  are advised during the initial residency that missing a weekend for personal reasons is not an option. Rightfully so, as weekend residencies are tremendously integral to achieving the program’s goals. What’s more, weekend residencies are … Continue reading →








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Program Prep & Tools

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Haley Gray

I was recently talking to someone about the tools (calculators, PC, etc.) I needed for the MBA, and what I needed to study in advance. With the new Weekend Executive MBA class starting their first residency on June 4, I … Continue reading →








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Staying Fit in Any Time Zone, Any Place

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Greg Ryan

The demands of pursuing a Duke MBA are many. Balancing school, family and recreational activities is no easy task. In fact, balancing the demands and managing your time requires sacrificing activities you once never thought of giving up. For me, … Continue reading →








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Girl Scout Cookies Don’t Stop For School

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Haley Gray

For me, one of the biggest challenges of getting an MBA is that life just doesn’t stop while I’m in school. One of my busiest times each year is Girl Scout Cookie season. This year, it fell during Term 3. … Continue reading →








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