Duke University

I enjoy feeling challenged by my peers. People here are curious and excited to learn, but also bring with them a myriad of perspectives that inform new ideas and opinions on critical issues.

The social environment here can get competitive and elitist. I'm experienced with elitism in my educational experiences, but it's not something that I would recommend. This campus doesn't feel particularly egalitarian sometimes.

I love Duke University for the connections and relationships I’ve formed there, with faculty and students alike. Professors are there to really help guide you, and they take the time to ensure you are successful. While it is a rigorous institution, students support each other and provide help to each other, creating strong friendships and relationships.

Because it is a competitive school, many organizations have application processes that are competitive and difficult to get into.

It is social, rigorous, welcoming, and international.

You should be prepared to apply for scholarships and be exposed to immense amounts of wealth.

I enjoyed my time here.

Many different departments for a single problem.

I think Duke university is strong in every academic pursuit, has a diverse student body, and could be considered top 10 in almost all amenities (dorms, food, etc).

What I don't like about Duke is that there are some overarching social problems within the college that the university sometimes fails to address.

I like the amazing and interesting people I've met, the great teachers I get to learn from and educational classes I get to be in, and all the opportunities available to me.

This isn't something I don't like, but it's something incoming students should be aware of. Freshmen all live on their own campus (East Campus), which lets them build their own campus community and helps them get to know each other, but it also means you'll have to take the bus to West for some of your classes. However, this isn't bad and is honestly a nice break/relaxing period in the day.