Duke Daytime MBA Student Blog

I was drawn to the idea of owning and operating a business, especially in health care, so entrepreneurship through acquisition (ETA) felt like a natural fit.

As I navigated the admissions process, I felt that Fuqua had a better infrastructure in place for students interested in recruiting beyond the traditional paths.

I came into Fuqua wanting to pursue a career switch without a well-defined plan, yet confident that this community would help me find my way.

I entered Fuqua with a plan to actively practice whatever I learned in the classroom through something of my own.

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

The BCC program is designed to help international students build confidence in communication, understand the dynamics of U.S. classrooms, and feel more comfortable in professional and social settings.

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

As I reflect on my path to Duke, I recognize that this experience is a culmination of years and years of work. This has grounded me in the present, allowing me to celebrate and reflect on who and where I am in the moment.

As a second-year student, I’ve approached this chapter of my journey with intentionality, striving to maximize all the unique opportunities this experience has to offer.

Looking back, I feel that those intense weeks of travel and networking helped me become a better investment banking candidate.