Duke MMS Student Blog

Coming to Fuqua has been my dream for as long as I can remember.

I chose Fuqua’s Master of Management Studies: Duke Kunshan University program for its team-emphasis culture.

Shooters is not a monopoly. Yes, it might be the closest and most club-like establishment in Durham. However, there are so many other options for a fun night out that aren’t as widely circulated.

Before arriving in Durham I’m pretty sure my first Google Maps search was “Best food in Durham.” I am a passionate foodie, a two-year Yelp Elite member, and lover of all things boba.

When life becomes a bumpy ride, real friends are always by your side. Through good times and bad, mixing with people from different cultures was never a challenge for me.

Great friendships are built over shared empathy...and pizza.

I kept researching universities and planning my future, and the words got lost in time. For me, the right time came in July of 2020. But that is something I know only in hindsight.

In one year, Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business has become my second family. Here is some advice for international students coming to Fuqua.

I’ve compiled a list of my 25 top things to do while in the program, and though the pandemic might alter it some, I hope this helps future MMS students make the most of their experience.

Here are five thoughts I want to share as a new graduate, with the hopes it can shed some light on your own potential adventure into the program.