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Around the Loop: Navigating Durham by Bus
Thinking of how I would commute to and from Fuqua was a major concern. I was quickly relieved to learn about a convenient bus route that would take me everywhere I needed to go.
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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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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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Where Do MQM Students Live?
Signing a lease for an apartment without seeing it, in a city you have never lived might sound like a daunting task and let me be honest with you, it is. So, here is the brief version of how I ended up staying where I did.
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How I Met My First and Closest Friends in the Program
I got my acceptance from Fuqua in December 2018, and by the beginning of 2019, I had made up my mind about spending the next year of my life in Durham, North Carolina.
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My Favorite Study Spots
While a lot of studying can be done in the convenient Fuqua team rooms and library, I believe that it is important to venture beyond our walls and take advantage of the beautiful spots in Durham and the great things the larger Duke campus has to offer
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