| RedTapePatrol - There's inter-racial mingling, but I've also seen my fair share of groups of people sticking together with their race. Basically, if you try to befriend someone that's a different race than you, I HIGHLY doubt they won't befriend you because you're a different race. However, don't be surprised if you see large groups of Asian only people hanging out. It'll become a common sight. I haven't really noticed this with other ethnic groups (might be because Asians are something like 44% or so of the student body).
20LEGEND - I have the standard meal plan and I have to say that I don't think it's enough as I've had to on occasion eat sparingly to save up points. I also eat out a couple times a week. I believe the standard meal plan covers 2 meals a day, which, in my opinion, is not enough for a college student. However, I'd much rather have the standard meal plan and spend cash eating out (DC food is easily beaten by places like Chipotle, Gypsy's, etc.) than getting only the Premium Meal Plan.
I'm only a Freshman 2nd Semester, but I think most students move out to an apartment their 2nd year (I and my friends are, at least). Apartments are incredibly cheaper than the dorms. The dorms by themselves are terrible, not to mention that they cost an absurd amount (A double is $1200+ a month; I believe rates will go up for Fall 2008-2009), but I feel people should try dorms for the whole "dorm experience" and the social factor. Next year I'm getting a 2-bedroom apartment with 3 other guys. Monthly rent should be a little less than $500-$600 a month.
NotIndPk - Go Duke. That's an enormous amount of $$$... |