We cover a lot of material and very quickly. As long as you can keep up with the reading you're usually okay, and you will learn SO much on so many different topics. Duke's T-reqs or Trinity Requirements (http://trinity.duke.edu/academic-requirements?p=graduation-requirements) ensure too that your education is truly well-rounded. I came here thinking I was really only going to take science classes and uncovered a newfound love for history and philosophy!
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
I wholly, uncompromisingly and unreservedly endorse Duke University. The motto here is work hard, play hard. We study and learn a LOT, but we also have so much fun, whether that means your extracurriculars, your parties, or both. If you want to meet interesting people who are smart and funny and [usually] not too cocky, come here! If you want to make a lot of friends, come here. (The rule of first-years only living with other first-years seems dumb at first, but it creates such camaraderie.) If you want to unite with hundreds of other students over Duke Basketball (and trust me, if you're not a fan now, you probably will be), come here! Oh and also, the campus, a mix of Georgian, gothic, and modern architecture, is absolutely beautiful, as if you had to be reminded. It doesn't get old; I still think probably every other day, Wow, it's beautiful here. My only complaint is that the food on East Campus can get old after a while. But what else can I say?
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Yes, Duke's tuition and housing is now about $50,000 per year. However, it covers 100% of your demonstrated financial need as shown by FAFSA, loan-free. I come from a family of seven (four younger sisters) on a pastor's salary, and we're fine!
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Be prepared to study. Perkins Library and particularly Von Der Heyden are my favorite places. Cut down on the Facebook/online shopping/YouTubing, etc. Meet all the people in your dorm. Rush if you can, even if you don't decide to join a sorority/frat house. Know the Duke Basketball team or be embarrassed. Find a group that will help you keep in shape--our workouts for cheerleading have been my savior for that; no freshman 15 for me! GET YOUR WORK DONE during the week, and on Saturday during the day. It leaves plenty of time for fun on the weekends! They say you can only choose two of the three of grades, sleep, and social life, but I know firsthand it IS possible to get all three! Grab an apple from the Marketplace every time you go...good midnight snack and better than Skittles from the vending machine every night.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Duke Basketball fanatics. The adventurous. The partiers. The homebodies or more studious types. Those who want to take advantage of Duke's fantastic study abroad/service programs.
We cover a lot of material and very quickly. As long as you can keep up with the reading you're usually okay, and you will learn SO much on so many different topics. Duke's T-reqs or Trinity Requirements (http://trinity.duke.edu/academic-requirements?p=graduation-requirements) ensure too that your education is truly well-rounded. I came here thinking I was really only going to take science classes and uncovered a newfound love for history and philosophy!
I wholly, uncompromisingly and unreservedly endorse Duke University. The motto here is work hard, play hard. We study and learn a LOT, but we also have so much fun, whether that means your extracurriculars, your parties, or both. If you want to meet interesting people who are smart and funny and [usually] not too cocky, come here! If you want to make a lot of friends, come here. (The rule of first-years only living with other first-years seems dumb at first, but it creates such camaraderie.) If you want to unite with hundreds of other students over Duke Basketball (and trust me, if you're not a fan now, you probably will be), come here! Oh and also, the campus, a mix of Georgian, gothic, and modern architecture, is absolutely beautiful, as if you had to be reminded. It doesn't get old; I still think probably every other day, Wow, it's beautiful here. My only complaint is that the food on East Campus can get old after a while. But what else can I say?
Yes, Duke's tuition and housing is now about $50,000 per year. However, it covers 100% of your demonstrated financial need as shown by FAFSA, loan-free. I come from a family of seven (four younger sisters) on a pastor's salary, and we're fine!
Be prepared to study. Perkins Library and particularly Von Der Heyden are my favorite places. Cut down on the Facebook/online shopping/YouTubing, etc. Meet all the people in your dorm. Rush if you can, even if you don't decide to join a sorority/frat house. Know the Duke Basketball team or be embarrassed. Find a group that will help you keep in shape--our workouts for cheerleading have been my savior for that; no freshman 15 for me! GET YOUR WORK DONE during the week, and on Saturday during the day. It leaves plenty of time for fun on the weekends! They say you can only choose two of the three of grades, sleep, and social life, but I know firsthand it IS possible to get all three! Grab an apple from the Marketplace every time you go...good midnight snack and better than Skittles from the vending machine every night.
Duke Basketball fanatics. The adventurous. The partiers. The homebodies or more studious types. Those who want to take advantage of Duke's fantastic study abroad/service programs.