Duke Master of Management Studies Student Blog

Originally from Raleigh, North Carolina, I didn’t stray too far from home for the MMS program. I completed my undergraduate coursework at N.C. State University. I majored in English language and literature, and minored in Spanish. Outside of school I enjoy cooking, writing, playing sports, and occasionally working on cars.

The MMS program was a unique and fast-paced experience, and I learned something new every day.

Posts by William:

• Meet MMS Professor Sharon Belenzon - June 4, 2012

  I had the pleasure of sitting down with Fuqua Professor Sharon Belenzon who teaches a strategy class in the MMS program. It was a privilege to learn more about his research and interests:…

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• Get Your Foot in the Stock Market - April 25, 2012

  If you’re anything like me, you’ve never really delved into the tangled mess that is the stock market – and you might consider yourself lucky. If you find yourself curious though, like I…

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• The Business of Moneyball - March 27, 2012

  Book & Movie Review Moneyball is the third Michael Lewis book that I’ve read this year, but this time it’s accompanied by a movie. Lewis has quickly become one of my favorite authors,…

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• Meet Molly Lester: MMS Student & Duke Soccer Captain - February 28, 2012

  Molly Lester is an MMS classmate and Duke Women’s Soccer captain. Her team had a great season last year, and they made it to the finals of the National Championship. I enjoyed the…

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• Personal Job Search: Finding the Right Fit - February 1, 2012

  There are many factors that go into a job hunt, and looking for a job is often a painful and tedious task that requires great patience. It’s important to find a job that…

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• Nearby Art - January 14, 2012

  The North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh is a great place to visit, especially when they have special exhibitions and shows. Over the past few years, there have been several exhibitions to…

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• Looking Forward to Next Semester - January 13, 2012

  Winter break has provided some wonderful downtime for me so far. I have been able to relax and enjoy the fact that I don’t have to think about anything really quantitative. Christmas was…

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• First Night Raleigh - January 10, 2012

  On December 31, we bring in the New Year with a bang in Raleigh – or a drop, rather. First Night Raleigh is a New Year’s Eve celebration in downtown. Citizens of the…

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• On Break & Graduation is Already in Sight - December 23, 2011

  With exams leading up to the break, I spent a full few days studying. One of the advantages of having such well prepared professors, though, is that the PowerPoint slide decks from all…

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• My Holiday Wish List - December 22, 2011

  Since the holidays are here, I decided to put together a brief wish list for the season, from a student’s perspective. Here goes: Job – Number one on the list. This is one…

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