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10-28-2009, 12:20 PM
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#46 | | Junior Member
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There is something to be said for being around rich people when you are poor. It motivated me to do what I had to do to to be able to afford the things rich people have.
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10-28-2009, 04:00 PM
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#47 | | Junior Member
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visit on a Saturday home football game and go to tailgate
Tuesday night at Devine's, wednesday shooters, etc., and you'll see the people you might fit in with a little more.
go greek
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10-28-2009, 09:48 PM
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#48 | | New Member
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I miss when people used to go to school to go to school.
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11-04-2009, 11:03 AM
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#49 | | New Member
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| You got a bad impression that is inaccurate
I am probably too late, but I saw this post and wanted to respond. We went to Parents' Weekend a couple of weeks ago. My son is a freshman there and, like you, he is one of those smart jocks who played both varsity basketball and tennis in high school. He is the opposite of a nerd, and I met his many friends, none of whom seemed in any way nerdy. As my S tells me, kids at Duke work hard and play hard. I wish you could have gone to a basketball game-as we did--or saw a student tailgate--the impression you would have been left with would have been ENTIRELY different from the one you got during your visit. I know there are many, many types of students at Duke but my sense is that many of the guys there are jocks. According to my S, about 700 students tent for the games-that should tell you something about the student body. It is a spirited bunch. I was concerned about my S being around a bunch of anti-social nerdy types. Instead, I believe he has found his home among many friends that are kindred spirits--goal-oriented, ambitious, bright, and social animals who seem to really care and watch out for each other. I should also add, however, that this week, with two midterms and one long paper due, he was busy working hard, as he should be. Just one mother's perspective.
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11-04-2009, 11:26 AM
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#50 | | Junior Member
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According to my S, about 700 students tent for the games-that should tell you something about the student body.
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Instead, I believe he has found his home among many friends that are kindred spirits--goal-oriented, ambitious, bright
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IMO, "goal-oriented," "ambitious" and "bright" are not exactly how I'd describe those who spend weeks camping out for tickets to see a bunch of subpar students/semi-pro athletes throw a ball around.
Strictly followers, not doers...
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11-04-2009, 11:33 AM
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#51 | | New Member
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These same students are also students with perfect or close to perfect grades, test scores, and state, national, and international awards in subjects like music, science, etc. They just happen to be well-rounded and interested in a variety of activities.
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11-04-2009, 11:39 AM
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#52 | | Junior Member
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They just happen to be well-rounded and interested in a variety of activities.
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Interested in watching instead of leading or at least participating...
They all paint their faces blue, do "spirit fingers" and chant from the same cheat sheets. No imagination or initiative...
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11-04-2009, 01:21 PM
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#53 | | Senior Member
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what is the cause of your apparent deep-seated disdain for Duke, interestingguy?
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11-04-2009, 01:51 PM
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#54 | | Member
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just ignore him i feel like he's jealous of the incredible balance dukies are blessed with.
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11-04-2009, 04:29 PM
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#55 | | Senior Member
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what is the cause of your apparent deep-seated disdain for Duke, interestingguy?
| I'm curious about this as well. As a loyal Tar Heel, I nevertheless recognize and respect Duke's academic reputation. My disdain for Duke typically only factors in when talking about their inferior athletic tradition. 
Interestingguy doesn't really have any excuse, though.
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11-04-2009, 06:29 PM
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#56 | | New Member
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My guess is that either: 1) he was rejected by Duke; or 2) he is a current student there, but, if that is true, he should be getting his application to transfer together, as he clearly is not a happy camper; or 3) he is an unhappy person with low self-esteem that can only find happiness in criticizing others (or their schools) to make himself feel better. Pure speculation.
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11-04-2009, 07:23 PM
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#57 | | Junior Member
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^ Keep the ad hominem attacks coming. I can be entertained.
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11-04-2009, 10:39 PM
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#58 | | Junior Member
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4) he's at unc
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11-04-2009, 10:46 PM
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#59 | | Senior Member
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mine was a genuine inquiry, interestingguy. A similar reponse wpuld be appreciated.
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11-05-2009, 10:51 AM
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#60 | | Junior Member
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^ mafool,
I don't have an "apparent deep-seated disdain for Duke," but this is what I wrote elsewhere: Quote: |
I honestly don't understand why Dukies always try to elevate their school above their peers. That's why claims such as those made by the OP are calling out to be challenged and I am more than happy to do so. In this thread alone, we hear that "at Duke we have more class," Duke is (except for HYPSM) the "next best option" and the "number 6 feeder school in the nation," etc.
| It seems to me that Dukies acquire and display HYP-level elitism without HYP-level credentials.
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