Drake University

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<p>I have looked through these forums and I haven't found much information on Drake. I had some questions about the school.</p>

<p>How is the on campus food?</p>

<p>How are the academics and how rigorous is it?</p>

<p>Why does Drake not offer majors in Economics or Foreign Languages?</p>

<p>How popular are fraternities and sororities and do students often feel left out if they are not in one?</p>

<p>Also of anyone here attends, attended, or knows someone who has attended or will be attending Drake, I would like to get their opinions.</p>

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<p>I would like to know too, so BUMP :)</p>

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<p>I live near Drake and the Academic Quality is great. One of my friends went to Drake and said the food was pretty good. I do not know if either of you have been on a tour of campus, but it is generally pretty nice. The worst thing about Drake is the Freshman dorms are straight out of 1961. They are really old and have no a/c. My friend went to Drake absolutly loved it and got over the dorms and facilities. I would definetly recommend it. The community is the strongest part of Drake.</p>

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<p>^^^bump^^^</p>

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<p>I will be a freshman at Drake in the fall. They have redone the dorms!!! (air conditioning is amazing now). Freshman dorms have communal bathrooms… I’m not that excited. I hear its an experience.
The campus is very pretty but not the biggest. Winters are cold. They have a good pharmacy program. I, personally, will probably be pre-med. They also attract many actuarial science majors.
About 25% of the students are involved in Greek life. Drake relays are the BEST. Overrall, it’s a decent school. Ranked 7 for value, by US news and world report I believe, in value for your dollar.
Also, the president of the school, President Maxwell is amazing.</p>

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<p>Oh, and the food at drake is definitely above average!</p>