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.

I cannot rave enough about the different ways to gain experience at Fuqua that are non-traditional and highly rewarding.

The fellowship with the New Ventures group is an experiential learning opportunity that aims to connect Fuqua MBA students with Duke’s startup ecosystem

Now that I have graduated with my MBA from Fuqua, it’s a great opportunity to pause, look back, and thank myself for this gift that I gave myself.

Throughout my leadership journey, I realized that true leadership is not about personal achievements or recognition, but about amplifying the voices of others.

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.