Uploaded February 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In this Blue Table Talk, Fuqua students discuss the Black student experience at Fuqua and how they find and create community at a predominantly white institution. The panelists address misconceptions they had prior to attending Fuqua and share resources they’ve used to prepare for and be successful during their graduate school journey.
0:00 Start
1:30 Guest Introductions
3:20 Experience at PWI in Graduate Education
5:24 Adjusting to Culture Shock
11:35 Intersection of Identities
15:35 Curiosity and Expectations Around Learning Other Cultures
19:15 Finding Ways to Stay Grounded
22:50 Building Community at Fuqua
26:53 How Fuqua Can Continue to Support Facilitating Community
31:00 Presence of Affinity Groups at HBCUs vs. PWIs
32:35 Value of Finding Your Tribe as a Minority at a PWI
37:45 Advice for Student Starting Their Journey in Business School
43:24 DeMontrez’s Typical Day as a Second-Year MBA Student and Goals Before Graduation
46:45 Mosun’s Typical Day as an MMS Student and Next Steps After Graduation
49:35 Shaq’s Typical Day as a Weekend Executive MBA Student and Goals Before Graduation
52:00 Advice for Allies
56:00 Closing Remarks
In this Blue Table Talk, Fuqua students discuss the Black student experience at Fuqua and how they find and create community at a predominantly white institution. The panelists address misconceptions they had prior to attending Fuqua and share resources they’ve used to prepare for and be successful during their graduate school journey.
0:00 Start
1:30 Guest Introductions
3:20 Experience at PWI in Graduate Education
5:24 Adjusting to Culture Shock
11:35 Intersection of Identities
15:35 Curiosity and Expectations Around Learning Other Cultures
19:15 Finding Ways to Stay Grounded
22:50 Building Community at Fuqua
26:53 How Fuqua Can Continue to Support Facilitating Community
31:00 Presence of Affinity Groups at HBCUs vs. PWIs
32:35 Value of Finding Your Tribe as a Minority at a PWI
37:45 Advice for Student Starting Their Journey in Business School
43:24 DeMontrez’s Typical Day as a Second-Year MBA Student and Goals Before Graduation
46:45 Mosun’s Typical Day as an MMS Student and Next Steps After Graduation
49:35 Shaq’s Typical Day as a Weekend Executive MBA Student and Goals Before Graduation
52:00 Advice for Allies
56:00 Closing Remarks
