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Navigating Global Uncertainty With Fuqua’s Support
The Fuqua staff, at all levels, went above and beyond to give us the support we needed even while they were navigating all this uncertainty for the first time themselves.


Mi Casa Tu Casa: Embracing Team Fuqua During a Campus Visit
In just five days, I experienced the heart of Team Fuqua: a place where collaboration thrives, kindness abounds, and every voice matters.

Exploring North Carolina: A Perfect Weekend Trip to Unwind
Looking back, this trip was the ideal way to close out my first month at Duke.
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Examples of Our 25 Random Things
If you're a prospective student reading this blog, chances are you're already aware of the "25 Random Things" essay that is part of the application. But how should you approach writing it? Here are some examples from our essays that might help spark some of your own ideas
What is Team Fuqua?
Team Fuqua. It’s a term you constantly hear in our community. Ask for a definition and a hundred people will tell you a hundred stories to illustrate what it means to them.
25 Interesting Facts About Me
To give you a better idea of how you might respond to Fuqua's application question, here’s my list of 25 Random Things.
How to Tell Your Company You’re Going Back to School
How you approach this conversation about going back to school depends largely on your work dynamic.
Inside Fuqua
Advice and insights to help you through the admissions process

Building and Supporting a Globally Connected Community
At Fuqua, we strive to create a community that reflects the world’s rich diversity of cultures, experiences, and perspectives.

Knowing Fuqua was the Right Fit for My MBA
There is so much information available about universities and MBA programs that it can be a bit overwhelming.

Staying in Touch With Admissions While on the Waitlist
Applicants on the waitlist can (and should) interact with the admissions office in a variety of ways.
Getting the Job
Experiences that develop diverse skills and relationships

Highlighting the Career Outcomes of the Class of 2024
The Class of 2024 has had to learn new job-seeking techniques and refine or redefine their focus, gaining valuable experience they will leverage for years to come.

MBA Tech Trek: Debunking 3 Silicon Valley Myths
Silicon Valley isn’t just home to coders or AI data scientists; it’s a gathering place for all kinds of like-minded individuals working together to create a better future for the world.

Recruiting on the Road: Managing Multiple Trips as a Prospective Investment Banker
Looking back, I feel that those intense weeks of travel and networking helped me become a better investment banking candidate.