Duke is a top-notch research university with a massive amount of school spirit. There is no typical Duke experience - each student makes it his or her own. However, the most successful students are entrepreneurial types who are not afraid to take advantage of all Duke has to offer.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Visit, visit, visit. Try to see a Duke game, stay in a dorm, eat the food, sit in on a class. Duke is a spectacular institution but is not the right fit for everyone. Also make sure to check out the parking requirements for visitors before coming.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Duke classes are challenging, especially in the STEM fields. That being said, the professors are tremendous.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Freshman dorm life is the greatest on the freshman campus. Dorm life for upperclassman is more of a mixed bag. I lucked out with a wonderful group of friends but not everyone has a similar experience.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
Duke food is actually quite delicious. The food plans are generous and there is plenty of variety.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Duke students exemplify Work Hard, Play Hard. After studying and getting good grades, the majority of students find their release in sports, partying, and other high energy activities. However, there are still activities like concerts, speakers, and art activities to cater to a variety of student interests.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Duke is expensive but has great financial aid. The Duke name carries.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Sports are huge. Tent in KVille for at least one season to get tickets to the Duke/UNC basketball game. Its an experience like no other.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Entrepreneurial, outgoing, confident go-getters who will take advantage of the many programs and grants Duke offers.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
So many. And its easy to start one if nothing exists.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Prevalent, but not overbearing. Fraternities host a majority of the parties but they are generally open with a large amount of alcohol. Can be a fun way to experience Duke but is not necessary to the Duke experience.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Generally felt safe on campus. Many officers patrolling.
Duke is a top-notch research university with a massive amount of school spirit. There is no typical Duke experience - each student makes it his or her own. However, the most successful students are entrepreneurial types who are not afraid to take advantage of all Duke has to offer.
Visit, visit, visit. Try to see a Duke game, stay in a dorm, eat the food, sit in on a class. Duke is a spectacular institution but is not the right fit for everyone. Also make sure to check out the parking requirements for visitors before coming.
Duke classes are challenging, especially in the STEM fields. That being said, the professors are tremendous.
Freshman dorm life is the greatest on the freshman campus. Dorm life for upperclassman is more of a mixed bag. I lucked out with a wonderful group of friends but not everyone has a similar experience.
Duke food is actually quite delicious. The food plans are generous and there is plenty of variety.
Duke students exemplify Work Hard, Play Hard. After studying and getting good grades, the majority of students find their release in sports, partying, and other high energy activities. However, there are still activities like concerts, speakers, and art activities to cater to a variety of student interests.
Duke is expensive but has great financial aid. The Duke name carries.
Sports are huge. Tent in KVille for at least one season to get tickets to the Duke/UNC basketball game. Its an experience like no other.
Entrepreneurial, outgoing, confident go-getters who will take advantage of the many programs and grants Duke offers.
So many. And its easy to start one if nothing exists.
Prevalent, but not overbearing. Fraternities host a majority of the parties but they are generally open with a large amount of alcohol. Can be a fun way to experience Duke but is not necessary to the Duke experience.
Generally felt safe on campus. Many officers patrolling.