Stiv Fico

"These past two years have opened my eyes to a completely new world. I have not only learned a lot academically - but about myself as well. I have transformed into a smarter, more organized, and more efficient version of myself."
Daytime MBA
Prior Education:
University of Arizona
Law, 2017
Why I Chose Fuqua
I chose Fuqua for two main reasons. First, everyone I reached out to was so nice and helpful, and I thought this is the place where I want to spend the next two years. Second, I am passionate about the health care industry, and Fuqua’s Health Sector Management (HSM) is a powerhouse in this space, so I saw it as a perfect fit! In my previous career, I had the privilege of helping people every day. I am excited to embark on a career in health care to continue being able to do this.
I came to Fuqua with two primary goals: to successfully pivot careers and to learn as much as possible about the business world in my time here. I am happy to say I have accomplished both, and I'm surprised by how much fun it’s been! While there have been challenges along the way, overall, I've had a great time trying new places to eat, visiting new cities, and getting to know a lot of new people.
Currently, I am very passionate about Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA). I have continued being part of the ETA cohort, serving as the VP of career development for the ETA club.
Before Fuqua
I served as a firefighter for the city of Phoenix, AZ.
After Fuqua
I will be returning to DaVita in their Redwoods Leadership Development Program and am excited to apply all that I have learned as a Health Sector Management (HSM) student to this new journey.
5 Tips for Maximizing Your Time at Fuqua
- Don’t be afraid to recruit for new or not previously planned careers/industries. You might find an organization or industry that really speaks to you.
- Take all the classes you think will benefit you in the future. This is your time to learn, and the classroom can be a great way to challenge and push yourself on a new topic.
- Rely on your Consequential Leadership Team (C-LEAD)/classmates. You are fortunate to be around some incredibly brilliant people; it’s a great resource to tap into!
- Be intentional with your involvement. It’s easy to want to sign up for all the events and clubs, but I find my experiences are much better when I practice intentionality and focus on the things I care about most.
- Stay committed to your health and fitness. It can be something as easy as taking a walk every day. I am a believer in a healthy body, healthy mind approach to life.
My Fuqua Activities
Top Tip For Maximizing Your Experience
Top 3 Tips for Writing a Great Application Essay
- Let your authentic voice come through
- Don’t write it in one day—take your time and let it develop over a time period
- Be creative—don’t be afraid to do or say something out of the box