Duke's campus is absolutely beautiful. The professors are great and the academics are very rigorous. Also, school spirit is huge.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Duke has hundreds of student organizations so you are sure to find your fit if you look!
Describe the dorm life at your college.
I had the good luck of having my dorm renovated this year, so my roommate and I were able to live in the Swift Luxury apartments building that Duke bought last year. They are absolutely beautiful and very roomy.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
I always feel safe on both East and West campus. Central campus has had increases in security coverage so I feel much safer heading to my apartment at night too!
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Duke is expensive but they always make sure to help with the payment if your family has financial need.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
1.Visit the campus and get a tour!
2. Go to Blue Devil Days. You learn a lot and meet a lot of people.
3. Try to test out of math. Duke math is notoriously difficult.
4. Look for specific clubs or organizations you want to work with and get started right away.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Duke math and science courses are hard work but the professors are great and there are always many opportunities for free help and tutoring.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
West Union has a great variety of different, often ethnic dishes. With restaurants for sushi, Korean food, Indian food, Southern food, and crepes, it’s hard to get sick of the food.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
The Duke tradition of burning house benches when we win the last Duke v UNC game of the season is unusual from the outside but it is a huge school spirit event and is a must see!
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Duke is great for students who are willing to put in the work and study hard, and who do well with competitoon, as Duke classes, especially STEM classes are full of smart students!
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Go into Durham and walk around in the old tobacco district. Also, visit the nearby Eno River State Park. Highly recommended
Duke's campus is absolutely beautiful. The professors are great and the academics are very rigorous. Also, school spirit is huge.
Duke has hundreds of student organizations so you are sure to find your fit if you look!
I had the good luck of having my dorm renovated this year, so my roommate and I were able to live in the Swift Luxury apartments building that Duke bought last year. They are absolutely beautiful and very roomy.
I always feel safe on both East and West campus. Central campus has had increases in security coverage so I feel much safer heading to my apartment at night too!
Duke is expensive but they always make sure to help with the payment if your family has financial need.
1.Visit the campus and get a tour! 2. Go to Blue Devil Days. You learn a lot and meet a lot of people. 3. Try to test out of math. Duke math is notoriously difficult. 4. Look for specific clubs or organizations you want to work with and get started right away.
Duke math and science courses are hard work but the professors are great and there are always many opportunities for free help and tutoring.
West Union has a great variety of different, often ethnic dishes. With restaurants for sushi, Korean food, Indian food, Southern food, and crepes, it’s hard to get sick of the food.
The Duke tradition of burning house benches when we win the last Duke v UNC game of the season is unusual from the outside but it is a huge school spirit event and is a must see!
Duke is great for students who are willing to put in the work and study hard, and who do well with competitoon, as Duke classes, especially STEM classes are full of smart students!
Go into Durham and walk around in the old tobacco district. Also, visit the nearby Eno River State Park. Highly recommended
I do not participate in Greek life or SLGs.