Duke Daytime MBA Student Blog

At Fuqua, our belief that every student deserves meaningful work shapes how we teach, how we build community, and how we support students through the job search and beyond.

When I decided to hang up my Army uniform after eight years as an engineer officer, I knew I was stepping into unfamiliar territory.

Oftentimes, the Media, Entertainment and Sports (MES) Club is an overlooked one at Fuqua.

After discussion with classmates, interns from other schools, and those who have done MBAs in years gone by, I summarized some of my reflections on internship season.

As a scout, I built my own model for evaluating players based, later realizing I was evaluating players the same way investors evaluate startups

I ultimately chose Fuqua to drive impact and change.

When I left the U.S. Navy after five years as a nuclear submarine officer, I wasn’t entirely sure what the next chapter would look like.

What started as a consulting project quickly turned into an immersive experience full of coffee, conversations, and a whole lot of Southern hospitality.

As an international student, I’ve experienced the complexity and stress of the U.S. immigration process firsthand. But the real “a-ha” moment came during my internships at venture capital firms.

This opportunity was a pivotal experience to leverage my global professional background and test my career ambitions in an impactful, real-world context.