Duke Graduate School

Thinking about pursuing positions in consulting or other non-academic careers? Yating Li, Ph.D. candidate in Environmental Policy, shares how she found resources and communities at Duke to support her throughout the application process.

"A good mentor has to want to see a person develop professionally as well as personally. As a manager, I felt that the word manager did not sound that much different from mentor. In addition to making sure tasks were completed, I made sure that the people who worked under me progressed in their careers."
 

"Cherish the time you have at Duke because you will find it to be the most intellectually stimulating environment that you will ever experience. It may not always be easy or enjoyable, but find time to be thankful for the experience."

Thinking about the value of connecting with Duke alumni as you build your mentoring network? Check out this firsthand account of the Hart Leadership Program's "36 Hours at Duke" event, which connects current graduate students to distinguished alumni in their fields of interest for an intensive collaborative weekend experience.