is duke social life crazy?

gadad
Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:02:10 +0000

Princeton Review capsules aren’t statistically viable, but since we’re only getting individuals’ opinions on CCs, PR is like getting perhaps, a roomful of individuals’ opinions:

"The typical Duke student ‘is someone who cares a lot about his or her education but at the same time won’t sacrifice a social life for it. To go to school here is to find the perfect balance, even if that means some late-night cram sessions or last-minute papers. Everyone’s focused on success, but that includes social success as well.’ They tend to be ‘perfectionists, very involved in seeking out a ‘type A’ career (read: investment banking or consulting), and go out two to three times a week, always looking polished, even when wasted.’

“Life at Duke ‘is very relaxed,’ with ‘a great balance between academics and fun. People typically work Monday through Thursday and then go out and enjoy themselves Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.’ Because ‘The student union and other organizations provide entertainment all the time, from movies to shows to campus wide parties,’ there ‘is always something to do on campus.’ Greek life ‘essentially runs the party scene, but almost all the parties are open so it definitely isn’t hard to get into a party.’ A solid contingent abjures the Greek scene; some turn to the ‘several very active selective living groups on campus, which are like a watered-down version of a fraternity or sorority. Several are co-ed, and some have special themes like service and foreign language, but many are just social groups to join.’”