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Mastering the Art of Interviewing Before My Job Search
At the end of the day, it’s not about saying the right thing during an interview, it’s about how you communicate and how you put yourself out there to grow as a person and continue learning.
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Embracing Failure on My Mission to Understand Programming Languages
At times when I believed I was failing, I was actually growing, learning, and understanding.
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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.
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How MQM Introduced Me to a Variety of Careers
The MQM program has redefined my professional and personal growth outlook.
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Exploring Durham and Finding Comfort Far From Home
Whether it be during the burning heat or the freezing cold, you will always find something new and interesting in Durham.
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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.
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Examples of Our 25 Random Things
The “25 Random Things About Yourself” essay is an essential part of the MQM application.
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Swimming with Sharks and Dolphins: What I Learned from Namita Thapar’s Campus Visit
As the summer term at Fuqua started and the halls started buzzing with faces old and new, my classmates and I were treated to a captivating guest speaker: Namita Thapar.
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Creating a Platform for Women in Financial Services
I am looking forward to growing as a consultant at EY and seeing where my career goes from here.
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Why I Decided to Pursue a Business Analytics Degree in the U.S.
I can say that this master's degree has made a profound impact on my career aspirations.