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Plotting a Path to Blue Economy Venture Capital
After talking with Fuqua faculty, I knew the dual MEM/MBA degree at Duke University was the perfect place for me to dive deep into the blue economy.
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Empowering Low-Income, First-Generation College Students at Fuqua
My identities made me the person I am but also came with unique barriers to pursuing my MBA journey, whether mental, emotional, or financial.
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How Fuqua Helped Me to Be Successful in My Recruiting Process
As an international student living in the U.S. for the first time, it was really challenging to recruit for a job as the process was new to me.
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A Women’s Guide to Recruiting for Investment Banking
It happened every time. Almost intuitively, as I walked into a packed room of investment banking prospects, I immediately knew exactly how many other women were present. You could usually count us on one hand.
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What is Fuqua Friday?
As the clock rushes towards the end of classes on Fridays, students across Fuqua get a little excited to head over to the Fox Center...it’s Fuqua Friday!
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Want to Work in Tech? Go to Fuqua
Every student interested in technology asks the same question: “Should I have a tech background to work in the industry?” And the answer is “No!”
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Is an MBA Worth It? Yes, but Not for the Reason Most People Think.
“Is an MBA worth it” is one of the most searched keywords related to business school.
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5 Fuqua Myths—Busted!
Most of us have at least a couple of misplaced notions about going to b-school. Here are some of mine about Fuqua that have been busted during my time here!
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The Value of Cheerleaders for Entrepreneurs
What’s the one tool that every entrepreneur, from Elon Musk to Muhammad Yunis to the 10- year-old girl next door selling lemonade, utilizes on a near-constant basis?
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How the Fuqua Client Consulting Practicum Prepared Me to Become a Strategic Leader
I came to Duke’s Fuqua School of Business with the goal of building out my strategy skillset.