| @Lavaplatos.
Duke's neuroscience program is very strong and a know many people in that field. In fact, Duke recently renamed the Psychology department to "Psychology and Neuroscience" to show its emphasis shift. It's easy to do research in cog psych labs and the program is well-respected. I'm sure JHU's program is also strong. It really comes down to personal preference and social life. I thought I'd fit in better at Duke from a social and academic standpoint at Duke, so I chose Duke. Others might feel differently. Also, Durham is not as bad as people say and the town-gown strained relations are overblown. No, I don't really have Durhamites who are friends, but I don't see them at all, so it doesn't really affect me. There's not an outward dislike that I have detected in my four years at all. Honestly, do most people become super friendly with Baltimore residents at JHU? Unlikely. Most people stay on campus and are friends with other students. Obviously, if you do some community outreach program then you become friendly. I just got a much better vibe from Duke and thought I'd be happier, but that is a judgment call you are going to have to make for yourself, obviously. |