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From Art to Nature: Exploring All That Durham Has To Offer
While there is a lot to do at Fuqua and Duke, stepping off campus and getting to know the area has been one of the best parts of my time in North Carolina.

How I Feel Supported in the MQM Program
MQM students always have the opportunity to unwind with their classmates, attend activities to refresh after a demanding week and make the most of their time at Fuqua.

Finding Belonging Through Food: Settling In as an International Student
Adjusting to life in the U.S. was about more than just adapting to a new food culture; it was about finding a way to feel at home in a place that was vastly different from where I grew up.

Popular Posts

Why I Enrolled in MQM
Why did I decide to enroll at Duke University? My answer is simple.
Examples of How to Approach the 25 Random Things Essay
The MQM application can appear to be a very challenging task at first. But with a little help from this blog, hopefully you'll be off to a great start.
We Tasted the Triangle Area—Here Are Our 19 Favorite Spots
Whether you recently moved to the Triangle, are a tourist, or a local, we have some places that we are sure you would love!
The Tradition of Fuqua Friday Explained
I knew the words Fuqua and Friday, but separately, not as a term “Fuqua Friday.”
Finding Your Passion
Experiences that help you figure out your career journey

5 Ways MQM Prepared Me for My Strategic Finance Career
Fuqua was the ideal choice because I developed both business knowledge and analytics expertise in the program.

In Pole Position: Racing Toward My Passion With MQM
The opportunity to attend a NASCAR race confirmed my passion and career ambitions, and as I embark on my career search, I feel confident that motorsports is where I belong.

4 Important Questions To Ask Before Building a Machine Learning Model
"Should we build this?" is more than just a question; it's a way of thinking.
Get To Know Us Better
Advice and insights to help you through the admissions process

Building and Supporting a Globally Connected Community
At Fuqua, we strive to create a community that reflects the world’s rich diversity of cultures, experiences, and perspectives.

Why I Love Being an Admissions Ambassador
The decision to become an admissions ambassador wasn’t just about getting involved on campus — it was about giving back to a community that had already given me so much.

Blue Devil Experience: An Essential Step in My Fuqua Journey
The Blue Devil Experience helped me picture my life in the MQM program at Fuqua.