Duke Daytime MBA Student Blog

The MBA is a lot of things at once: an academic experience, a career accelerator, a social community, and, depending on where you are in life, a personal challenge that runs parallel to everything else happening at home.

Whether you’re an international partner or a domestic one, moving to Durham can feel like a tough decision for many.

Through the exhaustion, anxiety, and uncertainty, I found strength, growth, and community.

From the bustling energy of a downtown district to the convenience and walkability of neighborhoods near campus, there are many options for students to consider.

Moving from China to the U.S. was a big step for us, especially with two little kids.

Despite initial anxiety, the preparation paid off, and having my wife and dog with me has enhanced my MBA journey.

For anyone, getting your MBA means becoming a master in multitasking and prioritizing, but taking on the program with three kids and your partner as your classmate—those skills jump to a new level.

All the second thoughts about being an MBA dad that I had at the beginning of school were long gone.

Before embarking on business school and then the business world, I was terrified. I soon discovered there were nice people who genuinely cared and wanted a better world too.

I like to joke that my business school journey would make a perfect entry for, “How not to prepare for business school.” I chose Fuqua for many reasons, the most compelling of which is the Fuqua community. The turning point for me was attending the Women’s Leadership Weekend in November 2018