<p>On ‘annoying grade deflation’:
[National</a> Trends in Grade Inflation, American Colleges and Universities](<a href=“http://gradeinflation.com/]National”>http://gradeinflation.com/)</p>
<p>Take a look at the one at the top of the chart ;)</p>
<p>On "cut throat atmosphere’:</p>
<p>Duke has a reputation for a lack of cut throat students, especially in premed.
Read this post: [College</a> Confidential - View Single Post - Pre-med](<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/1856210-post.html]College”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/1856210-post.html)</p>
<p>On ‘Nutty sporting events’: </p>
<p>Well this largely depends on whether you are a Football or a Basketball fan but Cameron Indoor is about the nuttiest place on earth. I’m assuming you’ve heard of the Cameron Crazies? </p>
<p>“I want to have free time away from academics, but I’m willing to study hard, too.”</p>
<p>Again, Duke’s mantra is work hard, play hard. In my opinion Duke students do both a tad bit harder than those at Notre Dame.</p>
<p>On ‘research/internships’:</p>
<p>Duke has programs designed to help underclassmen get research opportunities and its proximity to Duke Medical Center, one of the top hospitals in the nation, lends itself to unique and easy to gain research. Check out this link, for example: [Research</a> Scholars Program](<a href=“http://dukeresearchscholars.■■■■■■■■■■■■■/]Research”>http://dukeresearchscholars.■■■■■■■■■■■■■/)</p>
<p>On ‘hominess’:</p>
<p>You’ll see for yourself when you visit but there are few universities with a more beautiful campus than that of Duke. It is isolated from Durham and never feels overwhelmingly large or small.</p>
<p>PM me if you have any other specific questions</p>