Duke Graduate School

"To quote a Google philosophy, 'Focus on the user and all else will follow.' Committing yourself to the work you care about will make you happy, deciding whether to stay in academia or move to industry will then be a simple choice."

"Talk to smart and accomplished people who have done something that you value. The reality is, it’s likely that people have done the thing that you’re trying to do and they are eager to share what they know. You don’t have to reinvent the wheel."

Dr. Jiaoti Huang worked hard as a student in China to pursue his dream of becoming a physician and professor in the US, where he has been able to contribute meaningfully to his students, his patients, and his field. Read his compelling story and his advice for international students today.