Visit Report by warblersrule86 (Member since November 26 2004 with 5702 posts) Visit Date - July 2004
Visit to Duke University in July 2004 by warblersrule86 (Student, HS Class of 2004)
Visit Activities:
Information Session:
Yes - Bland. Little helpful info, but the flyers and course booklet are helpful. Campus Tour:
Yes - Whirlwind speed but good. Visitors should see East Campus, not on the tour.
Duke University Campus:
Friendliness/Courtesy of Students: 2 - Fair Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff: 5 - Excellent Appearance of Campus: 5 - Excellent Building/Facilities Maintenance/Cleanliness: 4 - Very Good Dormitories: 2 - Fair Security/Safety: 4 - Very Good Overall Campus Impression: 3 - Good
Off-Campus:
Area Immediately Around Campus: 2 - Fair City/Town/Community: 1 - Poor
Campus Visit Notes for Duke University:
Visit Description:
The tour and information session are a bit overwhelming. The information session stresses the selectivity of admissions, and the tour is a whirlwind of library, chapel, quads, and main teaching facilities. After the tour, students are allowed to wander the campus, which gave a more favorable impression. Professors in the biology department were eager to talk to a prospective student, and students were (usually) willing to answer questions. Overall, the impression was one of busy activity- busy learning, working, and having fun.
