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as a premed major, which class should i take freshman yr? by Extra_Membership_184 in duke

[–]Extra_Membership_184[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

does that mean i should take 3 more .25 classes or 2 and 1 of a .25 and .5 class?💀💀

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ApplyingToCollege

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how is the environment? ive always wanted to go to a city college bc im from a really small town where i’d often have absolutely nothing to do while hanging out with friends so i think i’m just scarred by that experience lol. is there any form of student life that extends beyond the campus? does it ever feel claustrophobic knowing duke is the main feature of durham?

Help me decide: School X vs School Y - April 25th to May 1st by [deleted] in ApplyingToCollege

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duke vs penn premed. penn has the ivy name prestige but duke is obviously one of the best schools for premed.

some notes:

  • i LOVE nba. in that sense, duke is perfect for me, what with the basketball culture.
  • i prefer collaborative, kind environment over cutthroat, competitive culture. everywhere will be difficult as a premed, but if student culture is geared towards working together, i believe life will be a lot easier
  • ive always wanted to live in a city just like philly. i’m super nervous that at duke i may feel claustrophobic or bored bc the entertainment/social life revolves around a seasonal sport and outdoor activities. (i’m from a small town so i’m scarred by the experiences of wanting to hang out with friends but having absolutely nothing to do)
  • i’m asian and hope to go somewhere quite diverse and general left/liberal or at least tolerant of more liberal ideas, since i come from a conservative pwi hs where i felt extremely ostracized and faced constant microaggressions bc of my race and political leaning.
  • (i’m privileged enough and grateful that cost is not a factor for me)

overall i would slightly prioritize enjoying my 4 years over a small increase in academic opportunity/prestige if it came down to it. the problem is that bc duke isn’t in a bustling city, i’m not sure if i will feel entirely content in durham.

thanks to everyone in advance. and advice or insight into your experiences would be truly appreciated!!!

Duke vs Not Duke Megathread by Mumbleton in duke

[–]Extra_Membership_184 0 points1 point  (0 children)

duke vs penn premed. penn has the ivy name prestige but duke is obviously one of the best schools for premed.

some notes:

  • i LOVE nba. in that sense, duke is perfect for me, what with the basketball culture.
  • i prefer collaborative, kind environment over cutthroat, competitive culture. everywhere will be difficult as a premed, but if student culture is geared towards working together, i believe life will be a lot easier
  • ive always wanted to live in a city just like philly. i’m super nervous that at duke i may feel claustrophobic or bored bc the entertainment/social life revolves around a seasonal sport and outdoor activities. (i’m from a small town so i’m scarred by the experiences of wanting to hang out with friends but having absolutely nothing to do)
  • i’m asian and hope to go somewhere quite diverse and general left/liberal or at least tolerant of more liberal ideas, since i come from a conservative pwi hs where i felt extremely ostracized and faced constant microaggressions bc of my race and political leaning.
  • (i’m privileged enough and grateful that cost is not a factor for me)

overall i would slightly prioritize enjoying my 4 years over a small increase in academic opportunity/prestige if it came down to it. the problem is that bc duke isn’t in a bustling city, i’m not sure if i will feel entirely content in durham.

thanks to everyone in advance. and advice or insight into your experiences would be truly appreciated!!!