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Tag Archives: Networking
My Journey to Fuqua
A Day in Fall 2011: While working on a project at a large distributor’s Global Headquarters in fall 2011, a Vice President of Logistics and Supply Chain approached my desk to discuss an upcoming presentation themed “Business Gets Social.” He … Continue reading
Posted in About Fuqua, Academics, Admissions, Benefits, Careers
Tagged About Fuqua, Admissions Event, Business Acumen, Career Change, Classmates, Community, Concentrations, Duke, Faculty, GATE, Global Business, Learning, Networking, Personal Growth, Personal Insight, Professional Development, Strategy, Why Fuqua
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Tailgating with the Dean
Recently, I had the opportunity to attend an event called “Tailgating with the Dean.” My experience was quite different from what most would consider tailgating — hanging out with friends huddled around a keg, the smell of barbeque while you … Continue reading
Posted in About Fuqua, Sports, Student Life
Tagged About Fuqua, Basketball, Community, Daytime MBA, Dean, Duke, Family, Friendship, Fun, MMS, Networking, On Campus, Personal Insight, Team Spirit
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The Right Time for an MBA
Like most who are seriously thinking about pursuing an MBA, the three biggest questions I asked myself as I researched MBA programs were: What value will an MBA provide? Which program is right for me? Why is now the right … Continue reading
Posted in About Fuqua, Benefits, Work/Life/School Balance
Tagged Applicable Knowledge, Business Acumen, Business Values, Classmates, Leadership, Networking, On-campus Residencies, Personal Growth, Personal Insight, Professional Experience, Program Benefits, Time Management, Travel, Why Fuqua, Work/Life Balance
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Where has the Time Gone?
A little over 7 months ago, I started the Weekend Executive program and was training my mind to reenter the world of academia. Like many of you, it had been many years since I last took a formal academic class, … Continue reading
The Softer Side of Fuqua
There’s no doubt that Weekend Executive MBA (WEMBA) students rigorously study, absorb and ultimately, master, the quantitative aspects of the program. Early on the emphasis is geared toward accounting, finance, statistics and the like. However, Fuqua offers a softer side … Continue reading
4 Classes, 4 Teams
In Term 6, also known as the “Super Term,” we took 4 classes, and it was possible to end up on 4 entirely different teams for each class. The Cross Continent students and the Weekend Executive students took elective classes … Continue reading
The Social Side of Super Term
Super Term, a 2-week residency on campus, kicked off with a meeting of the Weekend Executive and Cross Continent MBA classes of 2012. During the joint term, the two groups bonded and elected to take advantage of a few extracurricular … Continue reading
Super Term!
The past few weeks have been nice — the calm before the storm — before Term 6, the final term. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. It might even be graduation, instead of a train … Continue reading
Career Crunch Time
I came to Fuqua intent on making a career transition … but then the program began and I quickly let schoolwork, socializing with classmates, and my work/family responsibilities take precedent. Now, however, it’s crunch time! For those of us making … Continue reading
Unforeseen Benefits
About this time last year I was eagerly awaiting the start of my Weekend Executive MBA journey. A significant part of my excitement and anticipation involved not knowing what to expect and whether the hard work involved in applying, matriculating … Continue reading
