<p>i know it probably sounds dumb, but the fact that everyone at duke is so smart, well-rounded, and overachieving intimidates me. we're all used to getting A's in school but some of us will have to fall behind in college to satisfy the bell curve. what if i'm one of those people? x_x does anyone else feel this way? i'm sure none of us are used to being the dumbest kids in school..</p>
<p>thats why i love athletes...j/k</p>
<p>I used to be fairly intimidated as well. However, what's the alternative? It's either Duke or a place where you feel smarter than everyone else. I prefer Duke because I can grow more intellectually knowing that there are people around me that know/can teach me different things.</p>
<p>Just don't think about it that way. There's so much more to college than academic competition.</p>
<p>dont get intimidated, just focus on your own grade</p>
<p>i feel like integral men are going to kick my ass in engineering..... but.. whatever</p>