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Punk Rock, Special Forces and Duke: Following Life’s Nudges
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.

Stepping Out of My Comfort Zone: Why I Chose Duke’s Global Executive MBA
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.

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

Tactical Leadership: Applying Special Forces Training to Corporate Challenges
Our world needs great leaders more than ever, and I am confident Duke will give me and others the tools and network to become what the moment calls for.

Some of the Most Rewarding Experiences of My Life
The 18 months of the program produced some of the most rewarding experiences of my life. Not only academically but in terms of personal and professional growth.

A Thank You Letter to the Program
Dear Global Executive MBA Program: Now that I'm a few months past graduation and have had some time to reflect, I wanted to take a few minutes to express my gratitude and heartfelt appreciation for everything you’ve done for me.

3 Key Learnings from the Program
As my MBA journey recently came to a close, I got to reflect on my time with Fuqua. After traveling in four different continents with my cohort of more than 110 classmates, I continue to feel convinced that the experience has been a transformational one for both my personal and professional growth

My FCCP Experience: Consulting, Leadership, Teamwork, and Helping Children
The Fuqua Client Consulting Practicum (FCCP), a hallmark program at our business school, is an experiential learning opportunity where students work on a team to solve a real-world problem with a client. Being a firm believer of the “learn by doing” principle, I applied for the program as soon as the application went live

How the Duke MBA is Preparing Me for the Next Step in My Career
Why go back to earn an MBA? Why now? Why Fuqua? These are some of the questions I received when deciding to pursue an MBA midway through my career.