Uploaded December 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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
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
