Chirag Bellani
"I hoped to become a better leader. So far, as the Class President, I’ve taken the advice of my peers and our amazing program leadership to develop a softer leadership style. I work to steer the ship of a group of MMS Fellows who want our Fuqua experience to be as fulfilling as possible."
MMS: Foundations of Business
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Prior Education:
Duke University
Public Policy, 2021
Why I Chose Fuqua
I began my journey at Duke as a freshman with his heart set on becoming a surgeon. The more new classes and topics I discovered, the more I realized my real interest lay in social policy, specifically health policy. I kept working towards my pre-med requirements, but also declared as a Public Policy major. In my junior year, I finally admitted to myself that I didn’t want to pursue medicine right out of college. But because I decided so late, I never got a chance to take undergraduate quantitative and entrepreneurial classes. So, when I heard about the MMS program and that it included those courses, I pounced on the opportunity and here I am today!
Before Fuqua
I worked as a consultant for OT&P Healthcare, one of Hong Kong’s largest private medical providers. I was tasked with creating and leading an internship program that took interns on an 8-week journey through the firm’s divisions. I realized there was so much to learn on a more formal basis with regard to business operations.
After Fuqua
I will be working at EY in their Technology Consulting service line. The consulting space is fascinating, fast-paced, addresses multiple industries, and solves the most unique problems. EY is committed to leveraging new technologies and has a global presence. EY’s consulting potential comes from their core business practice, and they are well-suited to provide experience-based recommendations.
5 Best Places to Study
- Washington Duke Inn and Golf Club – Commonly referred to as the ‘WaDuke’, the outdoor patio overlooking the golf course is a great place to study while enjoying the view.
- Von der Hayden Pavilion – This glass-encased pavilion at the entrance to Perkins Library is a hot spot for students to grab a coffee and work on projects.
- Foster St. Coffee – Located downtown, Foster St. Coffee has a great study nook that students can use after they grab one of Durham’s best lattes!
- Carpenter Reading Room – Tucked away on the 3rd floor of Bostock Library, what makes this room a great place to study is guaranteed silence.
- Duke Gardens – Perfect for when you have a bit of reading to do, the Sarah P. Duke Gardens offers peace, tranquility, and a much-needed dose of fresh air.