Is Duke LGBT Friendly?

eatsalot
Wed, 30 Dec 2009 02:06:23 +0000

I imagine this is fortunate since Durham is particularly poor, crime ridden and less tolerant. I think if you are seriously considering attending a college in the south, Duke will be more lgbt friendly than most.



actually, Durham and the RTP area are quite open, liberal, and “forward-thinking,” most likely due to the presence of three strong universities (UNC, NC State, and Duke). For example, the city of Durham itself holds a hugeeeee LGBT-ally pride parade every year. It’s quite a cool spectacle - coming from the San Francisco area, I was worried about closed-mindedness. Luckily, Duke far exceeded by expectations.

The rest of the south though, for what it’s worth, is definitely not as liberal. RTP is itself a little unique pocket within the south. But it’s a pocket I love :)