Duke MQM Student Blog

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.

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.

During the MQM program, there will be times when the tide of time is switching so fast you can’t keep up, but things that you are passionate about will keep you affixed to the ground.

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.

At Fuqua, we strive to create a community that reflects the world’s rich diversity of cultures, experiences, and perspectives.

My time at Duke was life-changing in more ways than one, and while the experience was incredible, I’m most grateful for the friendships I developed along the way.

Adjusting to life in the U.S. was about more than just adapting to a new food culture; it was about finding a way to feel at home in a place that was vastly different from where I grew up.

"Should we build this?" is more than just a question; it's a way of thinking.

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.