Visit Report by prepre (Member since October 05 2008 with 243 posts) Visit Date - March 2008
Visit to Duke University in March 2008 by prepre (Student, HS Class of 2009)
Visit Activities:
Information Session:
Yes - it was good...and it was interesting to learn about their lemur center!
It was a turnoff though when the guy said that legacy played a big role in admissions :( Campus Tour:
No - didn't go Classroom Visit:
No - no
Duke University Campus:
Friendliness/Courtesy of Students: 5 - Excellent -
its was pretty empty when i went it was spring break
Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff: 5 - Excellent -
very nice people
Appearance of Campus: 5 - Excellent -
BEAUTIFUL
Building/Facilities Maintenance/Cleanliness: 5 - Excellent -
very clean, kept up
Dormitories: 5 - Excellent -
looked good
Security/Safety: 5 - Excellent -
looked secure
Overall Campus Impression: 5 - Excellent -
I could see myself living there
Off-Campus:
Area Immediately Around Campus: 4 - Very Good -
SUPER TARGET!!! it's pretty quiet
City/Town/Community: 4 - Very Good -
small town feel
Campus Visit Notes for Duke University:
Visit Description:
AWESOME...although there was a strange bird making weird noises in the Duke University gardens
Hotel/Lodging Recommendations or Comments:
n/a
Dining/Restaurant Recommendations or Comments:
n/a
Other Comments (Transportation, local attractions, parking, etc.):
there are campus buses
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its was pretty empty when i went it was spring break
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SUPER TARGET!!! it's pretty quiet