International Events

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The highlight of the trip for me was visiting the women, who sang to us in the rural village in the Ajmer district, where a multi-year drought has seriously threatened an already impoverished region.

Sophie Messer on her trip to India

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Fuqua boasts great cultural diversity among its students, faculty, and staff. Roughly 40 percent of the student body is international with 65 countries represented. A variety of international events take place throughout the year. Here is a sample of some of the most popular cultural events at Fuqua.

	MBA Rugby World Championship Every year, Fuqua hosts the MBA Rugby World Championship. The tournament draws teams from top business schools from around the world.
	Holi The festival of colors was celebrated in India when students were on a practicum elective.
	Chinese New Year Every year, students hold an event celebrating the Lunar New Year. Traditional dishes are enjoyed by all.
	INDUS Fuqua Friday INDUS, Fuqua's South Asian Business Club, organizes an evening of food, music, and palm readings. The whole student body gets together to enjoy this fun taste of hospitality and culture of southern Asia.
	Diwali The festival of lights is celebrated with food and dancing, sponsored by INDUS, Fuqua's South Asia student group.