I am an avid Poker player, and contrary to popular belief, it is actually a game of one hundred percent skill. I got introduced to poker in college, and used to play with a close group of friends every week. Over time, it became more than just a weekly game that we got together for, …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
I acknowledge that my academic performance is below the average qualifying GPA, but I also firmly believe is not a just representation of my academic abilities. Coming from an orthodox background, my parents’ only focus during middle-school was to ensure that I scored high grades. I spent my days surrounded by books, with no exposure …
I believe that academic scores are just one of the many facets of gauging the potential of a person. IESE admits a wide range of students to its MBA cohort every year. However, the common thread between them is that they are all purpose driven and committed to make a positive impact on the world …
According to the stats released by ISB, 43% of the cohort comprised of engineers and 12% were from the financial background. Assuming the CO24 will have similar distribution, I am confident that as a CA and a finance professional with 6+ years of experience across multiple facets of the industry, I will be able to …
