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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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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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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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Running 100 Miles and Building a Career—No Easy Wins
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.
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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.
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Advice to Women of Color Attending Fuqua
I had the opportunity to be surrounded by people who had incredible minds while advancing my education.
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My Network: Fuqua + the Divine 9!
Fraternities and sororities are a great way for undergraduate students to enter new social circles and establish lifelong networks.
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Being “The Only” in the Room Will Make You Part of the Team
As I near the twilight of my time at Fuqua, I can attest to the life-changing experience that only the Weekend Executive MBA learning journey can provide.