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

In this Blue Table Talk, Fuqua students discuss the what it’s like being an international student at Fuqua and adjusting to living in a new country. The panelists share motivations in coming to the U.S. to study and pursuing a business degree at Fuqua. The group gives advice to international students applying to business school.

0:00 Start
1:05 Guest Introductions
2:58 What Inspired You to Come Study in the U.S.?
6:30 Business Schools as a Microcosm of the Real World
8:02 Ese and Natalia on Adapting to Living in the U.S.
10:00 Preparation Ahead of Coming to U.S.
11:00 Caio’s Work at PwC Brazil Prior to Joining Fuqua
12:13 How Do You Carry Your International Identity at Fuqua?
15:00 Nuances Between Different Areas of Brazil
16:25 How Did You Hear About Fuqua?
20:40 Differences Between Global Business vs. Business in the U.S.
25:15 How Have You Established Your Network Since Being in the U.S.?
28:00 How to Navigate the Job Market as an International Student
32:10 Student Life Experience from an Academic Perspective
35:52 Advice for International Prospective Students Considering Applying to Business School
41:26 Initial Thoughts on Moving to Durham and Favorite Parts of the City
45:09 Memorable Moments During Time at Fuqua
49:10 Ese Shares Impact of Joining Business in Africa Club and Plans After Graduation
52:00 Natalia’s Experience as a Member of Latin American Student Association
55:00 Caio’s Day-to-Day experience in the MQM Program
57:00 Goals to Accomplish Before Graduation
58:15 Isabel’s Day-to-Day Experience and Student Club Involvement
1:00:01 Closing Remarks