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Lessons Learned from Organizing Our Class Service Project
This project was an opportunity to deepen the relationship with our peers and the relationship with the community, but it is also an opportunity to deepen the relationship with the institution and future generations of students.
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What Inspired Our First Class Service Project
Altogether, we raised more than $4,000 to fund the Rise Against Hunger meal kits.
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My Admissions Experience: From Applicant to Student in a Matter of Weeks
Embarking on the Weekend Executive MBA program after a remarkably swift admissions experience was undeniably exhilarating.
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My Experiential Learning Opportunity in South Africa
This year, my Weekend Executive MBA classmates and I traveled to South Africa, and this trip was nothing short of amazing.
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From the U.S. Navy to Financial Services: How an MBA is Helping My Career Change
I had little to no exposure to subjects like managerial accounting or financial management as a military officer, but I am able to learn about them now at Fuqua.
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A Day in My Life During an Elective Residency
A busy day during an elective residency starts with an early run with my Weekend Executive MBA classmates.
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Why We Wanted To Be Admissions Liaisons
Not only do we experience the power of teams as we progress through our classes, but we work in teams to accomplish our extracurricular goals as well.
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The Value of In-Person Residencies
The ability to work and study together on campus was an experience that was invaluable to my time in the program.
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Lessons Learned Dangling 30 Feet Above Ground
Life is challenging, but when you have a cheerleader on your team or someone who believes in you despite your flaws or fears, you can do what seems impossible.
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Aspiring for Authenticity as an Executive MBA Student
As I looked ahead to a full term of new classes, a demanding schedule at work and a long list of summer activities for my toddlers, I wondered how I’d manage it all.