Duke Weekend Executive MBA Student Blog

I remember a few years ago when I began considering this process, I had no women colleagues who had even considered pursuing an MBA.

The truth is that every student, regardless of their military background, may have feelings of uncertainty going into an MBA program.

I am sharing two stories with the hopes that one of them will resonate with you and help you reflect on your own journey.

Our admissions team can help you decide which MBA format would work best with your schedule, what is the best return on investment for your career aspirations, or if the Fuqua network is aligned with your values.

When I decided to go back to school for my MBA, I had three goals: improve my leadership skills, expand my knowledge of business, and meet new people.

When it comes to going back to school, the monster of imperfect timing rears its head and then offers many excuses.

You’ve done your research – attended information sessions, connected with Fuqua’s admissions team, and perhaps even some students and alumni. Now you can experience life as a student.

It wasn’t until I came to Fuqua, that I understood there was one more stage we should be striving to achieve, one of interdependence.

I was in the middle of the Weekend Executive MBA program and realized that walking into first-term courses like financial accounting reminded me of the uncertainty at the starting line of a race.

The greatest strength of the Weekend Executive MBA program is what you can gain from really getting to know your classmates. Here’s how I recommend tapping into the power of that network.