Duke Global Executive MBA Student Blog

Looking back at my 18-year-old self, aimless and unsure, or even the 45-year-old who began this program, I couldn’t have envisioned the life I’m living now.

Above all, what I learned in the Duke MBA program made me a different person.

One of the most compelling reasons I chose the Global Executive MBA program was the opportunity to learn from and alongside individuals with diverse global experiences.

When life is pulling us in many different directions, it’s easy to get distracted by the many things on our to-do list.

As I embarked on my MBA journey, I found myself grappling with a whirlwind of emotions: stress, doubt, fear, and uncertainty.

I put getting an MBA on my mind map—and here I am, about to graduate with the Global Executive MBA Class of 2024.

Between school, work, and personal obligations, staying focused and positive in an executive MBA program is a challenge, but it’s not impossible if you have the right mindset.

My decision to pursue my MBA required a fresh perspective on return on investment, one that transcends traditional financial metrics.