What is Team Fuqua?
Team Fuqua. It’s a term you constantly hear in our community. Ask for a definition and a hundred people will tell you a hundred stories to illustrate what it means to them. Synthesizing these stories,... Read More
Category: About Fuqua
Engaging the Network at Fuqua Around the World
I first attended Fuqua Around the World, the annual global networking and social event, back in 2016 when I was an admitted student. Although I had already made my decision to attend Fuqua, I was... Read More
Looking Back on My MBA Experience
Embracing Diversity Having worked in a global corporation for nearly a decade, I thought I understood diversity. In fact, at one point I was a "Diversity and Inclusion Award" winner. I earned that by simply assembling... Read More
Get Out of Your Bubble!
“We live in our own bubble.” As we gain work experience, we constantly create a bubble of networks and expertise. If we stay in this bubble, we are at risk of restricting our perspective and... Read More
Sakai: Not as Scary as it Sounds
I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not the most tech-savvy member of my WEMBA class. I showed up to my first class last June with my trusty Blackberry in hand, much to the... Read More
Nothing Stays the Same, Not Even in an MBA Program: Being Flexible & Trusting your Judgment are Keys to Success
If you are applying to business schools right now, you’ve probably written essays or spoken in interviews with some confidence about exactly why you want an MBA and what you plan to do with it.... Read More
The Fuqua Kind of Friday
I am no stranger to Fridays! After a grueling week, most people I know like to kick back and relax; some may even crack a smile. But this was different — never had I seen... Read More
“Team Fuqua” is Not Just a Slogan
As a prospective student, I was very aware of the tension inherent in the relationship between prospective students and their prospective schools. Just like with job interviewing or dating, each party is trying to evaluate... Read More
Tailgating with the Dean
Recently, I had the opportunity to attend an event called "Tailgating with the Dean." My experience was quite different from what most would consider tailgating -- hanging out with friends huddled around a keg, the... Read More
Looking Back, After a Long Haul
I turned in my last paper on December 16, and I officially graduate on May 11 of this year. I now occupy the time between official completion and the time when I celebrate the work... Read More