<p>“Maryland is not really Duke’s rival, either athletically or academically. UNC-CH is far more so. This of course irritates Maryland students.” </p>
<p>Interesting logic because #1 we do consider UNC-CH our rivals as well, so no we’re not irritated in the slightest by that, we don’t discriminate! and #2 “Athletically” MD is now tied with Duke for ACC conference games so clearly we’re matching up at least there</p>
<p>“but its location is a downer”</p>
<p>Actually I find it’s location far more desirable than Charlottesville. I didn’t apply to UVa because I found Charlottesville very “middle of nowhere”. The immediate area around CP’s campus isn’t super exciting, but it’s just a short metro ride to DC, which I find to be a major plus.</p>