<p>So, I know that Duke is a great school, especially their Biomedical Engineering Program (which I got accepted into -> Pratt School of Engineering). But, Duke is in the South, and having been in the South.... the South doesn't seem very welcoming of Asians from my personal experience. But I know that I should keep an open mind and my parents keep reassuring me that there are lots of Asians/Chinese people at Duke and really want me to go there (mainly because it is a well-known school). I am on the west coast and my top three choices are 1. Stanford 2. UPenn and 3. USC (the only of these three I've gotten into is USC). So, I'm just wondering if you guys know how "friendly" Duke is towards Asians (specifically Chinese/Taiwanese people). And for all those who have graduated from Duke or are attending Duke, how was/is your experience? Also, I couldn't take any AP science classes this year, as my school ran out of money and I'm wondering how disadvantaged I would be because of this.. </p>
<p>BTW I actually get along with moderates/conservatives pretty well as long as we don't start talking about politics, race, or other sensitive subjects. Funny thing is that I usually get along very well with moderate-conservatives personality-wise although I am VERY liberal. Duke just seems a little too conservative for my taste from what I've heard...</p>
<p>Why do people care so much about race? really dude, its not a big deal. don’t let yourself be defined by it - in the end, you’ll only limit yourself.</p>
<p>man, this area is so liberal, its not like the rest of the south. there are plenty of asians in the area, especially because of the number of colleges and research triangle park being nearby. the triangle (durham-raleigh-chapel hill) is a really international area.</p>
<p>If you would like to hang out with Chinese/Taiwanese people, there are PLENTY and I’m 100% sure that you will find your niche here. I’m an Asian too (neither Chinese nor Taiwanese, however) and I had to no problem so far making some Asian friends here, both fobs and american-born ones. And so far, I didn’t experience anything that even slightly suggests racism towards asians (other than the harmless racist jokes that I make with friends). Don’t let that worry you</p>
<p>It’s true the South has a higher incident rate of discrimination, but in my experience (living in Cali, NJ, CT, TX, TN) my only problem with racism was in the rural town i lived in in CT: TX and TN were great places, and I’m sure NC is one too.</p>
<p>Any top university will have a large Asian crowd. It’s up to you whether you want to hang out with them or branch out into others as well</p>
<p>omg guys, this is so funny. whenever i click this thread, the ad on the side is always about “meeting and dating single asian women”. hahaha. Luv how cc adapts its ads based on the key words.</p>
<p>But yeah, I used to live in the deep south. Race was an issue at first, but soon I was friends with many of the ppl who at first showed racial prejudice towards me. Race can be overcome.</p>
<p>As a Chinese BME (not international though), I can say that if you want to be in touch with your Asian background and fellow Asians while at Duke and in Pratt, you’ll have absolutely no trouble. Hell, I know I’m exaggerating a bit, but sometimes it kinda feels like half of my classes in BME are Asian…</p>