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From Food to Entertainment: My Guide to a Weekend in Durham
Durham is a culturally rich and diverse place, and I'm surprised by the new construction, businesses and restaurants I've seen pop up around the city.
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How Fuqua Helped Me Pivot into Brand Management
Reflecting back on my recruiting journey so far, I am extremely grateful for the endless support I’ve received and the abundant opportunities Fuqua has given me to pursue my career goals.
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From Awestruck Climate Outsider to Decarbonization Practitioner
Fuqua's energy community equipped me with knowledge and confidence, propelling me to a position of influence that I expected to spend my entire career attempting to reach.
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My Path to McKinsey: Cracking the Interview
Now that I had established consulting as my clear recruiting direction, I decided to work diligently on three fronts related to the interview process: case interviews, behavioral interviews, and mental preparedness.
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My Path to McKinsey: Discovering Consulting
When I got my admission to Fuqua, I was not even considering becoming a consultant. To be honest, I did not even know what a consultant does.
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Feeling Supported During an Exciting and Challenging Term
No matter where you are on the rollercoaster ride of an MBA, the Fuqua community is always there to support you.
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An Inspiring Start to My MBA Journey
Embarking on the MBA adventure at Fuqua is like stepping into a world of endless possibilities.
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Proving Career Success and Motherhood Can Co-Exist
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.
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Sharing My Faith at Fuqua
As part of its focus on shaping future leaders who embrace diversity, I was happy to see that Fuqua offers many resources to students with religious identities.
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Leveraging Leadership to Build Community
To become a leader capable of helping others achieve their high aspirations, I knew I would have to show up, engage, and interact.