Visit to Duke University in September 2008 by haldir380
(Student, HS Class of 2009)
(Member since October 28 2008 with 287 posts)
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Visit Activities:
Information Session:
Yes - Very basic information session with a powerpoint that wasn't really helpful.
Campus Tour:
Yes - Not bad, the senior student took us to the most basic areas and mentioned that her least liked part about Duke was the housing.
Classroom Visit:
Yes - I went to Organic Chemistry which is a basic class so there were about 100+ students attending. The professor seemed very knowledgeable and was very kind letting me attend his class.
Campus:
Friendliness/Courtesy of Students:
4 - Very Good
As I said before, the senior was very open to questions. In class, I accidentally dropped my iPod and the student behind me picked it up and gave it back to me.
Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff:
4 - Very Good
As I said before, I talked with a professor and he was very kind. The undergraduate office was very helpful too.
Appearance of Campus:
5 - Excellent
Sunny day at Duke is a sight to behold.
Building/Facilities Maintenance/Cleanliness:
4 - Very Good
Didn't really see any faults.
Overall Campus Impression:
5 - Excellent
I would love to attend Duke.
Off-Campus:
Area Immediately Around Campus:
4 - Very Good
Durham is a somewhat small city but there are lots of things to do.