Essay

The ‘Team Fuqua’ spirit and community is one of the things that sets the MBA experience apart, and it is a concept that extends beyond the student body to include faculty, staff, and administration. Please share with us “25 Random Things” about you.

2. I simply love music! As a child, I used to make mixtapes to play through speakers mounted on the bus used for our family business’ trade shows. 3. I have modelled for my friend’s beauty care brand and getting more than 0.1MN views on ads has really boosted my confidencThe ‘Team Fuqua’ spirit and …

The ‘Team Fuqua’ spirit and community is one of the things that sets the MBA experience apart, and it is a concept that extends beyond the student body to include faculty, staff, and administration. Please share with us “25 Random Things” about you. Read More »

List community activities (clubs, church, civic, etc.) and professional associations you contributed to since graduation from college. Please include the organization name, your role, hours dedicated, elected offices held, and dates of participation.

The activities we indulge in during the course of our life become vital in shaping who we are. Needless to say, I am no different. Over the years, every activity that I have indulged in has helped me become a better version of myself. When the pandemic struck and a lockdown was imposed, I was …

List community activities (clubs, church, civic, etc.) and professional associations you contributed to since graduation from college. Please include the organization name, your role, hours dedicated, elected offices held, and dates of participation. Read More »

Describe all types of extra-professional activities in which you have been or are still involved for a significant amount of time (clubs, sports, music, arts, politics, etc). How are you enriched by these activities?

“Food and fashion have everything in common. They’re sensory. They’re emotional. It’s creative.” When the American designer, Zac Posen, quoted these invaluable lines, he spoke my mind out! Food and fashion have been an integral part of my life since childhood, shaping my passions, providing comfort, building my confidence, and defining the extracurricular activities I …

Describe all types of extra-professional activities in which you have been or are still involved for a significant amount of time (clubs, sports, music, arts, politics, etc). How are you enriched by these activities? Read More »

Describe with examples the most important personal quality that you possess, which significantly enhances your prospects of being successful as a leader?

We all grow up idolizing someone. For me, it is my father. An early riser, he would open his shop at 9:00 am sharp, irrespective of the weather or his mood, and welcome customers till 10:00 pm. He taught me that discipline is the definite mantra to success. Today, his Dedication, Discipline and Determination have …

Describe with examples the most important personal quality that you possess, which significantly enhances your prospects of being successful as a leader? Read More »

The business school is named for Roberto C. Goizueta, former Chairman and CEO of The Coca-Cola Company, who led the organization for 16 years, extending its global reach, quadrupling consumption, building brand responsibility, creating unprecedented shareholder wealth, and demonstrating a commitment to values and positive impact on society. Roberto Goizueta’s core values guide us in educating principled leaders to have a positive influence on business and society. Provide a specific example of your leadership and explain what you learned about yourself through the experience.

There was complete mayhem when, in 2016, the VP of Global Sourcing wanted to shut down the China office and subcontract the sourcing responsibilities to one of our top suppliers! Discontentment among employees, rapidly spreading panic, chances of a major lawsuit and disruption in operations, faced the company. Devaluation of the company stock price and …

The business school is named for Roberto C. Goizueta, former Chairman and CEO of The Coca-Cola Company, who led the organization for 16 years, extending its global reach, quadrupling consumption, building brand responsibility, creating unprecedented shareholder wealth, and demonstrating a commitment to values and positive impact on society. Roberto Goizueta’s core values guide us in educating principled leaders to have a positive influence on business and society. Provide a specific example of your leadership and explain what you learned about yourself through the experience. Read More »

Describe with examples the most important personal quality that you possess, which significantly enhances your prospects of being successful as a leader?

As the old Chinese proverb goes, “The wise adapt themselves to circumstances, as water molds itself to the pitcher,” I believe in acclimatizing myself to all situations. From studying English Literature at India’s biggest, cosmopolitan university, to completing my post-graduation in journalism from an institute in a hamlet of Kerala, to working in corporates, startups …

Describe with examples the most important personal quality that you possess, which significantly enhances your prospects of being successful as a leader? Read More »

Fuqua prides itself on cultivating a culture of engagement. Our students enjoy a wide range of student-led organizations that provide opportunities for leadership development and personal fulfillment, as well as an outlet for contributing to society. Our student-led government, clubs, centers, and events are an integral part of the student culture and to the development of leaders. Based on your understanding of the Fuqua culture, what are 3 ways you expect to contribute at Fuqua?

Based on your understanding of the Fuqua culture, how do you see yourself engaging in and contributing to our community outside of the classroom? People anywhere are always motivated to change through meaningful work done in collaboration with others. Fostering a culture of engagement becomes critical, something that Fuqua encourages, and that I have been …

Fuqua prides itself on cultivating a culture of engagement. Our students enjoy a wide range of student-led organizations that provide opportunities for leadership development and personal fulfillment, as well as an outlet for contributing to society. Our student-led government, clubs, centers, and events are an integral part of the student culture and to the development of leaders. Based on your understanding of the Fuqua culture, what are 3 ways you expect to contribute at Fuqua? Read More »

Fuqua prides itself on cultivating a culture of engagement. Our students enjoy a wide range of student-led organizations that provide opportunities for leadership development and personal fulfillment, as well as an outlet for contributing to society. Our student-led government, clubs, centers, and events are an integral part of the student culture and to the development of leaders. Based on your understanding of the Fuqua culture, what are 3 ways you expect to contribute at Fuqua?

Nothing guides better than real life experiences, and I would like to contribute to the Duke community through mine, both as a student and an alumnus. I have harnessed the power of community and teamwork throughout my career as well as in my efforts to improve access to education for children in marginalized communities in …

Fuqua prides itself on cultivating a culture of engagement. Our students enjoy a wide range of student-led organizations that provide opportunities for leadership development and personal fulfillment, as well as an outlet for contributing to society. Our student-led government, clubs, centers, and events are an integral part of the student culture and to the development of leaders. Based on your understanding of the Fuqua culture, what are 3 ways you expect to contribute at Fuqua? Read More »

Tuck students are encouraging, collaborative and empathetic, even when it is not convenient or easy. Describe a meaningful experience in which you exemplified one or more of these attributes.

My quest to provide learning opportunities to the lesser privileged has made me explore uncharted avenues—one of them being volunteering at a non-profit organization called SDC Africa. I have mentored five college students at this organization dedicated to improving education standards and providing career opportunities to meritorious students from underprivileged backgrounds. It is during this …

Tuck students are encouraging, collaborative and empathetic, even when it is not convenient or easy. Describe a meaningful experience in which you exemplified one or more of these attributes. Read More »

Edit Template
Scroll to Top