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My Residency Routine: How I Switch Gears from Professional to Student
Once a month, I get to switch gears from professional to student, and I do that on the drive to Durham for residencies.
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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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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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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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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.
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Inspiring More Women to Pursue an MBA
I remember a few years ago when I began considering this process, I had no women colleagues who had even considered pursuing an MBA.
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Forming Lifelong Friendships Over Residency
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.
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Accepting Imperfect Timing
When it comes to going back to school, the monster of imperfect timing rears its head and then offers many excuses.
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Tips for Networking Within the Fuqua Community
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.
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My Top 5 Experiences in Fuqua’s Weekend Executive MBA Program
Stepping foot onto the Duke campus for the first time is awe-inspiring. Even though we’re only there for the weekends, visiting such a beautiful and historic campus still leaves an impression on you.