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Experiencing Life at Fuqua with Blue Devil Experience
Already being familiar with the Fuqua building, Duke’s campus, and downtown Durham was a very comforting feeling that helped get rid of those first-day nerves.
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4 Ways You Can Maximize Your Time at Fuqua
I really wanted to make the most out of what’s come to feel like a wonderful pitstop on my career journey.
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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.
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Team Fuqua is Here in a Time of Need
When I looked into what Team Fuqua meant, I saw that it was described as a whole that values strong friendship, places great importance on collaboration, and is ready to support each other at all times.
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POV: A Week in the Life of an MQM Student
Every week in this program is different but here’s a look at what a typical week looks like for me.
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Taking Advantage of Every Moment in MQM
With only 10 months in the MQM program, you quickly learn to make every moment count.
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5 Ways I Managed Stress During Business School
Business school can get stressful at times, especially when it’s an extremely fast-paced 10-month program like MQM.
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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!
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What is Durham Like?
Having lived in two of the most populated cities in India, Durham could be considered an unusual choice for the location of my graduate school. However, I had heard great things about it.
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Pushing Myself Athletically and Building Relationships Across Duke
Before coming to Fuqua, I trained with a triathlon team in my home country of Mexico, and I wanted to continue being active in the sport while living in Durham.