Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Duke University - PROS

Academics:
  • Laid back atmosphere - "competition practically nonexistent"
  • Professors' number one priority is teaching undergrads
  • Engineering program (electrical and biomedical) - national standouts
  • Natural sciences (ecology, biology, and neuroscience) - first rate
  • More than 40% study abroad
  • 3 percent of students receive merit scholarships averaging $24,869
  • Lots of undergraduate research opportunities
  • Ranked #3 - best college library
  • Student-faculty ratio - 8:1
  • 70% of classes have fewer than 20 students

Student Life:
  • Very relaxed, great balance between academics and fun
  • Raleigh and Chapel Hill - each 20-30 minutes away
  • Lush North Carolina forest
  • Athletic scholarships
  • Undergrads required to live on campus - each student is loosely affiliated with one of 60 "living groups," ranging in size from 14 to 250 students
  • Dorms "look like castles on the outside and feel like Harry Potter"
  • Dining choices range from edible to excellent
  • Beaches 2-3 hours away, ski slopes 3-4 hours away
  • Beautiful campus
  • Ranked #16 - best athletic facilities
  • Ranked #12 - best college newspaper

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