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Exploring Venture Capital as a Potential Career Path
I aimed to pivot from consulting to marketing, which I was successfully able to do. However, an MBA at Fuqua not only facilitated this transition but allowed me to explore alternative career interests, such as venture capital.
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My Philosophy that Inspired a First at Fuqua
Dreaming is simple, but fear and discomfort often set in when turning our dreams into reality.
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What Being an Impact Scholar Means to Us
Passionate about the impact we could make in our respective fields, we came to Fuqua looking for meaningful opportunities to make a difference.
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Putting People at the Center of the Energy Transition
I am grateful for learning opportunities like having guest speakers in class and attending conferences to hear from the world’s foremost thought leaders tackling the world’s greatest climate problems.
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Making Fuqua My Home and Bringing Fuqua Home with Me
While I initially struggled to build a strong community at Fuqua, I eventually found my home here.
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Sharing Our 25 Random Things
As students at Fuqua, we embrace what makes us unique.
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Consulting to Marketing: My Career Pivot
When I was applying to business schools, I knew that one of the main reasons I was getting an MBA was to pivot into marketing.
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Developing as a Leader Through a Strong Network of Women
Your Fuqua experience is all about what you put into it.
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Using the Power of Improv to Achieve My Goals
I went to the class without knowing anything about improvisation. Now, I feel like a whole new person.
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How Team Fuqua Assisted My Family’s International Move
Moving from China to the U.S. was a big step for us, especially with two little kids.