Duke Daytime MBA Student Blog

Traveling to South Africa was a reset in how I viewed human connection, social cues, and unspoken norms. As an MBA student used to efficiency, deadlines, and data, I found myself slowing down to absorb the culture around me.

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

Navigating which courses to take can be overwhelming, especially when your interests might differ from your closest friends and classmates.

Looking back, the Fuqua Client Consulting Practicum (FCCP) was more than just a course — it was a transformative experience that solidified my career goals and provided me with lasting friendships and professional connections.

When I was applying to business school, I wasn’t sure how I would fit in as a student without a quantitative background.

The Business, Communication, and Culture (BCC) program was designed to take the guesswork out of the adjustment period and equip our students with the confidence they need for a strong start.

I aimed to pivot from consulting to marketing, which I was successfully able to do. However, an MBA at Fuqua not only facilitated this transition but allowed me to explore alternative career interests, such as venture capital.

I am grateful for learning opportunities like having guest speakers in class and attending conferences to hear from the world’s foremost thought leaders tackling the world’s greatest climate problems.

I went to the class without knowing anything about improvisation. Now, I feel like a whole new person.

When I reflect on my journey of career transition, I realize that the HSM program at Fuqua has been instrumental in preparing me to take the jump into health care innovation.