Guilbert
Duke students are very well-rounded, and Duke is an institutional reminder of that fact. Where else can you have a top ten academic school that is consistently in the top ten of the men's basketball rankings? Duke is strongly disliked in the athletic sphere, and I like to think that is because other deem it unfair that such an elite institution can prosper in so many various ways. The multitude of resources that Duke offers and the areas of specialization are seemingly endless.
Alexandra
Figure skating club; great study abroad options
Jim
It has an excellent athletics program combined with top academics. It's basketball program is legendary, the weather is great, Duke students rock the "work hard, play hard" mantra.
Lillie
I LOVE DUKE! Despite anything that might be improvable, Duke is an AMAZING college! I chose it over ivies (including Harvard!) and full rides, and I could not be happier with my decision. Duke is an absolutely unparalleled and incredible education, and I could not ask for any better.
Jerrica
Duke is a large-scale top-notch university with a southern flare which makes it perfect for students who want the smaller atmosphere of a private university and the academic level of a larger university. I chose Duke because they are the top university in many fields, and many classes are taught by the top researchers in the country. Their financial aid program makes the dream of being a blue devil possible for students of any economic background and they provide a culturally diverse atmosphere.
Kelly
The coursework is demanding but the classes you take are almost completely up to you. Our general education requirements are not specific at all. You just need to make sure that before you graduate you take a couple courses that are of a specific type, for example, a smaller seminar class in whatever field you choose, a quantitative studies course in whatever field you choose, etc. So you end up fulfilling requirements with whatever class topic you would like. That makes the work desirable because you are generally interested in what you are learning.
Monica
It has a great mix of academics and yet people know how to have fun, and there is great school spirit, with strong support for our athletic teams. There is always something to do and someone to hang out with.
Caitlin
school spirit
souther hospitality
Alice
It is definitely filled with a passionate and diverse and intellectually active student body.
Nutishia
The professors are all very welll-known and their teaching styles are great.