Duke University - DU (reviews)

Throughout the application process, I felt that Duke was truly invested in my future enrollment. It meant a lot that such a great school cared about a single individual and my personal experience. I felt wanted.

My first year at Duke was a rollercoaster of loving and hating it. The classes are amazing and there is a huge selection to choose from. It’s pretty easy to get into the classes you want, and the professors truly care about you and your learning. Of course, the introductory classes are larger and not as great, but the specialized classes are great. Navigating the social scene can feel tricky at first. It might feel really dominated by Greek life, but if that’s not your scene, there is a ton of amazing people and groups to find your place in– it just takes time. There is a definite party culture, and be prepared to get emotionally invested in basketball, whether you like watching sports or not.

Duke University provides the perfect learning ecosystem for any student aspiring to pursue and develop his/her personal and professional interests. All through my time as a graduate student pursuing Masters in Engineering Management, I have always been surprised with the plethora of learning opportunities that Duke provides to its students. Respected and reputed faculty across disciplines makes in-class learning super enjoyable and the extremely helpful Duke Alumni Network constantly helps its alma mater with industry experiences. Additionally, I thoroughly enjoyed the fact that I shared the class with students from more than 20 countries worldwide. In sum, the world studies at Duke!
Go BlueDevils!

Attending Duke University for my Bachelor’s of Science has been a very meaningful and impact experience both academically and professionally. Academically, Duke has some of the greatest and most inspiring professors I’ve met, many of whom are experts in their field, and who take the time to know their students. As a research institution, Duke places great emphasis on research and development both at a national and international level, which is something I highly value and that I consider imperative for innovation and growth. Moreover, there is great focus on global immersion and affairs, from Duke Immerse to Study Abroad programs. Beyond the academics, it was the people I met at Duke that made my experience very special and unforgettable. I was able to establish a solid connection and support system during my time at Duke and to this day. Something that makes Duke very unique is its vast and strong Duke Alumni Network both nationally and worldwide, and they work very closely with LinkedIn and other professional networks, which has been extremely rewarding!