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Tag Archives: Personal Growth
Distinguished Speakers Provide Food for Thought
I generally share my weekday morning train rides to New York City with my fellow neighbors, and a few co-workers. We have our daily discussions and our early morning sleepy and disoriented brains try to solve all the world’s problems. … Continue reading
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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Doing Something that Changes Everything
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
Posted in About Fuqua, Academics, Admissions, Student Life, Tips for Success, Work/Life/School Balance
Tagged Admissions Counselor, Business Acumen, Challenges, Classmates, GMAT, Personal Growth, Personal Insight, Program Format, Quantitative, Time Management, Transformative Experience, Why Fuqua, Work/Life Balance
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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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Looking Back at the Last 2 Years
Two years. Life has brought such a huge amount of change in such a short time. In two years, I have gone from applying to different schools, and trying to decide which schools interested me, to studying for my GMAT, … Continue reading
Posted in Benefits, Program Format, Student Life, Work/Life/School Balance
Tagged Applicable Knowledge, Business Acumen, Challenges, Classes, Family, Leadership, Learning, Personal Growth, Personal Insight, Professional Development, Time Management, Transformative Experience, Work/Life Balance
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Fully Adjusted: It’s Possible!
After 10 years away from college life, it took a while to adjust to being in the classroom again. In addition, my family moved into a new home, and my son turned 2 years old and demanded a lot more … Continue reading
Moving Through the Program — Literally
It has been a hectic month! I moved two weeks ago, during our Term 4 final exam period, from NC to NJ. I’m still commuting back and forth to NC for work. At the same time, I’m looking for a … Continue reading
Posted in Academics, Careers, Program Format, Student Life, Work/Life/School Balance
Tagged About Fuqua, Alumni, Career Change, Classes, Family, Job Search, Leadership, On-campus Residencies, Personal Growth, Personal Insight, Program Benefits, Program Format, Teams, Time Management, Transition, Work/Life Balance
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I’m a Believer!
MBA is Transformational Life has changed a lot in the last year. Since starting the Weekend Executive MBA program just under a year ago, I’ve learned so much, gained so much, and have changed a lot, too. From my team-building … 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
Why I Chose Fuqua
I Already Have a Job … I look at my watch. It’s 5 o’clock and I still have a mountain of work to do this week. My mind is furiously sorting through what needs to be done to complete our … Continue reading
Posted in About Fuqua, Academics, Program Format, Student Life, Work/Life/School Balance
Tagged About Fuqua, Alumni, Cases, Classes, Classmates, Duke, Networking, Personal Growth, Personal Insight, Professional Experience, Program Format, Teams, Transformative Experience, Travel, Why Fuqua, Work/Life Balance
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