Being an Asian Student at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business

In this Blue Table Talk, Fuqua students discuss the Asian student experience at Fuqua. The panelists also discuss the concept of Team Fuqua, what it means to be a member of the Fuqua community, and how students celebrate their Asian heritage with their classmates. The group offers tips for prospective students applying to Fuqua and discusses some of their favorite courses and professors.

0:00 Start
1:15 Guest Introductions
4:30 Why Pursue a Business Degree and Your Particular Program?
8:45 Family Influence Support
16:00 Why Fuqua?
17:15 Team Fuqua in Action
26:26 The Importance of Acknowledging Identities and How They Show Up on Daily Basis
34:07 Leaning into Culture Outside of Fuqua
36:36 Seg Ogang’s Experience as a Business Owner in Durham
39:09 Feeling Safe as an Asian American in the U.S. and within Durham Community
41:36 Advice for Prospective Students
50:00 Favorite Course Taken at Fuqua So Far
55:13 Things They Want to Accomplish Before Graduation
59:30 Closing Remarks