Duke Daytime MBA Student Blog

The MBA, for me, is the perfect tool to become a better leader, to learn from the experiences of people from different industries and cultures, and to understand how the world is changing and transforming.

To become a leader capable of helping others achieve their high aspirations, I knew I would have to show up, engage, and interact.

While I credit the institution for providing numerous leadership opportunities, my classmates are the ones who have encouraged me to pursue those opportunities.

It is evident to me that returning to Fuqua feels like coming back to a second home—a place where I am known, valued, and supported.

The value of business school truly is your network. And in building that network you must become skilled at telling your personal journey, your background, and your story.

I found many exciting and compelling opportunities to develop professional skills and abilities through experiential learning.

There is a lot to learn in the classroom, but nothing compares to putting your knowledge and skills to the test in the real world.

Coming from an energy and financial services background, I knew I needed to develop my functional skills further, regardless of my industry of choice.

From being exposed to varying cultures to opening doors to new industries, my time at Fuqua has shown me that the world is filled with more opportunities than I thought.

Fuqua has multiple experiential learning opportunities, and I recommend students explore these opportunities to find the right fit for them.