Reflections as a Fuqua Alumna
As students both young and old headed back to the classroom this past fall, it became extremely apparent to me that I was no longer one of them. No more evening reading. No more team meetings.... Read More
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Maximizing Value from the Weekend Executive MBA
Wow, we are in Term 4 already and excited about the coveted graduation which is now in sight. A little insight for those of you who might join future Weekend Executive MBA classes—this is my... Read More
Surviving Through Term 3!
I’ve survived Term 3, which means I'm half-way through the Weekend Executive MBA (WEMBA) journey. In the Term 2 and 3 courses, I have not only learned about the detail orientation needed to manage business,... Read More
Highlights from Partners Weekend
Anyone who has experienced Team Fuqua through a day on campus realizes that getting your MBA in the Weekend program is not an individual accomplishment. Some of the most important team members often go unrecognized.... Read More
Finding Focus for What’s Important
My brilliant reality is that most of my food these days comes from a bag. The paper Starbucks sleeve that holds my breakfast sandwich, the tote of Chipotle for lunch, and the measly Steamfresh pouch... 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
Impact and Advantages of the Weekend Executive MBA
I've been reflecting on my MBA experience, and thought it might be time for an update on me and how the MBA impacted me -- for one thing, I made a huge career change. Fuqua's... 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
MBA and Work-Life Balance: Not-So-Strange Bedfellows!
When I started my MBA journey, I believed that work-life balance was an impossible phenomenon. How could it be accomplished? I had a full-time, demanding job, plus a toddler analogous to an energizer bunny, a... Read More
A Day in My Life
For those of you who are considering the Weekend Executive MBA program, one of your biggest concerns is probably about how the program will fit into the rest of your life. You probably wonder if... Read More