Duke Daytime MBA Student Blog

Fuqua offered me a safe environment to take risks and move outside my comfort zone.

Fuqua, through its focus on decency and its system for rewarding the portrayal of selected values, makes us all want to do more and be more.

While I credit the institution for providing numerous leadership opportunities, my classmates are the ones who have encouraged me to pursue those opportunities.

You are probably wondering: is the entrepreneurial path as an MBA student the same as a consulting or investment banking path? The answer is no.

Business school serves a range of purposes, from career shifts to personal and skill development. For me, school was about transitioning from an individual contributor to a leader, and developing the skillset to lead effectively.