From Social Sciences to Business: Why My Pre-Fuqua Fears Were Unfounded May 15, 2020 - - I remember barely being able to sleep approximately two weeks before orientation in July. I couldn’t believe that I, a sworn 'anti-anything that has to do with numbers' student was about to embark on her newfound journey to business school. ...Read MoreFEATURED POSTS
What to Expect When You’re Expecting to Join Fuqua - Between all of the blogs, recruiting information, and stories that you hear from alumni and current students, it is hard to know which insights or experiences will apply to your time at Fuqua, so I have compiled a list of what you can expect from your time here at Fuqua7 of Our Favorite Student Events Posted in: Events
7 of Our Favorite Student Events - We at Fuqua value hard work and discipline, but also live by the famous quote “all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy”My Home Away From Home in Durham Posted in: Student Life
My Home Away From Home in Durham - Moving to Durham was one of the most nerve-wracking adventures I’ve ever undertaken. And if you’ve been admitted, chances are you’re feeling that gut-tingling mixture of nervousness and excitement too. Moving somewhere new can...
3 Things to Do If You’re on the Waitlist - There is nothing more stressful than the unknown. In this case I am talking about the unknown that is associated with being on the waitlist. Believe me I am well-acquainted with the feeling....LATEST POSTS
How to Become A Student Leader in MMS May 1, 2020 - - Being a student leader at Fuqua can mean many different things, and a big part of that process in MMS is giving students the space to decide what that means for themselves on an individual level.
MMS Career Trends—A Front Row View March 9, 2020 - - I spend a lot of time thinking about other people’s jobs—specifically the job market for our MMS students. For the past three years, I’ve focused on MMS career services for our Career Management Center, and it’s my job to identify trends in the skills companies are looking to hire.
Why You Should Visit Campus as a Prospective Student February 28, 2020 - - I felt confident in my decision to join Team Fuqua when I met the campus in person. I remember walking through the famous Duke Gardens with my parents, drinking in the sunlight and watching the ducks. I felt convinced in that moment I could make a home here.
How to Demonstrate Academic Readiness in Your Application February 6, 2020 - - Here at Fuqua, we practice holistic admissions, which means that no one component of the application is a 'make or break' factor in your likelihood of being admitted. That being said, the first questions most prospective MMS students ask are related to their academic readiness.
What I Learned During the Accenture Case Challenge January 17, 2020 - - Just a disclaimer: I didn’t win Accenture’s case competition. I lost. I learned. I lived to consult another day. Here’s what I took away from that lightning hour of casing and our ten-minute presentation
