Duke MQM Student Blog

At Fuqua, rechanneling my learnings from improv and rekindling my love for it helped me find my voice in the world of business.

Many students use their breaks between terms to travel throughout the United States and this was no exception; students seized the opportunity to enjoy a curated experience in North Carolina.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

Business school can get stressful at times, especially when it’s an extremely fast-paced 10-month program like MQM.

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.

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.

Ever since I was eight years old living in the dense cornfields of Greenwood, Indiana, I have never missed a nationally televised Duke Men’s Basketball game.