Duke Daytime MBA Student Blog

At Fuqua, our belief that every student deserves meaningful work shapes how we teach, how we build community, and how we support students through the job search and beyond.

After discussion with classmates, interns from other schools, and those who have done MBAs in years gone by, I summarized some of my reflections on internship season.

As a scout, I built my own model for evaluating players based, later realizing I was evaluating players the same way investors evaluate startups

When I left the U.S. Navy after five years as a nuclear submarine officer, I wasn’t entirely sure what the next chapter would look like.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.