Duke MQM Student Blog

During my MQM interview, I faced a question I wasn’t entirely prepared to answer: "How do you plan to contribute to the Fuqua community?"

While MQM events are great social activities, they help students build the interpersonal skills that recruiters look for and create a community that makes the MQM experience more meaningful and memorable.

My dad came from humble beginnings in Colombia, and earning an MBA from Fuqua meant everything to him. I didn't realize it would eventually mean everything to me, too.

I’m grateful to Duke and Fuqua for offering me not just an education, but a place where I felt seen long before I was officially a student.

Pursuing a degree was a way to redefine myself beyond being a wife and mother and to invest in the professional identity I wanted to build.

Despite all of my fears, I stepped out of my comfort zone, embodying Team Fuqua without even realizing it.

Joining the MQM program at Fuqua was like opening a mystery box — and inside that box? A new team, a new journey, and a new set of unforgettable experiences.

From the very beginning, I knew the MQM program was going to be incredibly diverse. I was determined to take advantage of the opportunity to connect with as many people as possible.

As an international student who had never been to the U.S., I faced many challenges, and I hope these tips help others thrive at Fuqua.