Duke Master of Management Studies Student Blog

I grew up in China, and am deeply attached to my hometown, Guangzhou. But at the same time, I have been heavily exposed to other cultures, which drove me to pursue higher education abroad.

I doubled majored in international trade and economics, and translation at Guangdong University of Foreign Studies in 2011. I worked for a short time at a finance firm. I returned to Hong Kong after graduating from MMS. I enjoyed living in the United States during the program. At Fuqua, I was Vice President of the MMS Marketing Club.

I have always been addicted to writing because it is one of the best ways to communicate and share ideas with others. I have been a news reporter, an editor, and the sole author of two published papers.

Posts by Wenjia:

• Top 5 Lessons from Business School - July 17, 2013

  1. Don’t Just Accept Everything, Question it First Coming from China, I didn’t see myself as a person with “superb critical thinking” written on my personal brand, and I believed this could become…

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• Surviving the Last Days of Class - June 7, 2013

  What is business school like? It is definitely a bitter-sweet experience. Example? Well, at the end of the program, we juggled a hard-core final project with other exams and lots of end-of-the-year activities….

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• Holi—Festival of Colors - April 16, 2013

  During the MMS program, I’ve been exposed to different cultures, since many of my classmates are international. Recently, some of my friends from India included me in one of their traditional celebrations. Being teammates with…

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• My First Super Bowl - February 7, 2013

  My classmate Zach gave me a high-five when I walked into the Satisfaction restaurant, saying “I am proud of you!” He was actually referring to the fact that I’d be watching the Super…

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• Language Resources for International Students - January 2, 2013

  Six months ago I came to the United States for the first time. Clutching a long to-do list, I was thrilled and nervous. But soon I realized how much help was available. For…

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• My First Duke Basketball Experience - November 29, 2012

  When people think of Duke, usually the first thing that comes to mind is basketball. How exciting would it be to play with former Duke basketball players? I found out on Team Changeover…

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• The MMS Marketing Club at Your Service - October 31, 2012

  Being a vice president of the MMS Marketing Club has been exciting and challenging for me. I am responsible for communications, i.e. releasing a weekly newsletter, maintaining the club’s blog and Facebook group,…

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• Language Institute Teaches More than English - October 4, 2012

  For the first time this summer, MMS students attended the Fuqua Language Institute with MBA students. All participants were incoming international students who had not spent significant time in the United States. The…

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