<p>Is it true that it is impossible to be in a serious relationship with someone at Duke, and the hookup scene is much more prevalent? That’s what i’ve been hearing. Can a current Duke student or someone who knows about it respond? Thanks!</p>
<p>People have misconceptions. Here are the facts based on a widespread survey at Duke:
[Sex</a>, Love and Celibacy by Bridget Booher-November/December 2010](<a href=“Duke Mag”>Duke Mag)</p>
<p>75% response rate (definitely statistically valid and representative of student body)
Overall: 1/3 in relationships, 1/3 participated in a hookup (defined as kissing or more with somebody outside a romantic relationship), 1/3 neither</p>
<p>Freshman:
~35% hookup - again, defined as kissing or more
~20% relationship - committed, monogamous
~45% neither </p>
<p>Seniors:
~30% hookup
~43% relationship
~27% neither</p>
<p>Current students also had the same misconception as you (i.e. thought more people hooked up than was actually the case).</p>
<p>It’s college… people hookup everywhere</p>