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How FCCP Introduced Me to the Medical Technology World of Surgical Robotics
I worked with teammates from diverse backgrounds, ranging from management consulting to private equity, to help position a surgical robot against a competitor.
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My Experience as a CASE Fellow and Awarding the Kirby Prize
Being on the Kirby Selection Committee gave me a new perspective of scaling social enterprises and funding decisions.
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My Two-Year Experience with Real-Business Learning
The opportunity to get my hands dirty working on a real-life business problem, and see the impact we were making in real-time, went far beyond classroom learning for me.
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The Breadth, Depth and Impact of COP27
I quickly found that everyone at COP27 was interested in problem-solving to create more sustainable practices.
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Exploring the World of Private Equity
I have always been very curious about the skills I would need for a career in private equity, but I came to Fuqua with very little knowledge of the field.
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Keep Your Ultimate Goals for an MBA in Mind When Balancing Opportunities
Rather than coming to campus saying “I want to join XYZ club,” think about what you want to gain and stay flexible. There may be even better avenues to accomplish your end goals for an MBA.
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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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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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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.
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How I Ended Up at Duke — Twice
I had this burning passion for combining my enthusiasm for community service with a career path.