<p>So basically I really like Duke, but I'm not too sure about it for some reasons. I have quite a few questions about the school so I was hoping that some current students/people who know a lot about the school, could help me out?</p>
<p>1) How is the diversity at Duke? Are there people from different places around the world? Is it gay friendly? Are people open-minded? Or the mixed bag?
2) How is the social scene? Are there lots of parties every weekend? Or is it a quiet campus? I am into partying and am REALLY social, so the social scene will kind of affect my happiness :) Are there some school-hosted events as well? Like Formals/Balls? That sort of thing? :/
3) This is kind of pretty important to me. I've taken Biology, Theatre Arts and History HL and English, Math and French B SL (I do the IB Diploma program). So my question is that, as you can see, my subjects aren't exactly "streamlined" into one particular field, I am kind of undecided about what I want to do. So will that affect my chances of admission? Will the admissions officer be like "uh...? This is weird?" Kind of thing?? Because I LOVE Theatre and Biology and I couldn't choose Chemistry over Theatre so that was a big decision..</p>
<p>If anyone could answers these questions, it would be really helpful! :) Pleaseeeeee help me out!!</p>
<p>Duke is fairly diverse, though there is a small tendency for some racial self-segregation. Duke also has a large number of international students, and you will definitely meet several in your first days as a freshman. Duke also has a very committed LGBT group/organization, whose entire mission is to make Duke LGBT-friendly; IMO, their efforts has definitely paid off, though you will still see meet bigoted people. As with any college campus, you will have your mix of open-minded/close-minded people; however, I would venture to say that most people here are intellectually gifted/curious and are open-minded to trying new things and meeting new people.</p>
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<p>There are plenty of parties, and most of the ones in the fall semester and rush season (early spring) are very open. The Greek scene can be as big or as small as you want it to be in your college experience. If you’re really into partying, there are regularly hosted parties during Friday/Saturday nights, with the possibility of Shooters any day of the week. The school annually hosts a homecoming dance, and there is a dance specific for Engineering students. If you are over-21, you can purchase alcohol from the school during certain school-sponsored events. There are also plenty of clubs for you to get involved in, which also serves as an excellent social outlet. </p>
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<p>No, admissions generally don’t care about your major since most students will change their major. As long as you show the intellectual capacity to succeed in college and possess interesting/engaging ECs, you should be fine. One major exception to this is if you are applying to the Engineering School, then the Adcoms would expect math/science related ECs. </p>
<p>Hope that helps. Feel free to PM me if you have more questions.</p>
<p>Duke, although diverse on paper, is notorious for the self-segregation of its undergraduate students. Most feel that this is, in part, contributed to by its Greek system and the limited options Durham provides for social/academic/cultural opportunity (which often brings students together to embrace diversity at other schools located in more compelling environments).</p>
<p>^ I wouldn’t agree to this sentiment because quite honestly, it is the student’s choice to hang out with whomever ppl they choose. Duke is very diverse, but that’s not limited to their ethnicity only. There are some ppl admitted with a more liberal attachment and others to a science/math based one.
Duke is not a party school, hence they don’t have huge parties each day. But ofcourse you will find fraternities, sororities, and clubs celebrating sometime in the week (except midterm/exam) and their festivities are nice.
One thing I absolutely like about Duke is its new classrooms and the smaller setting one receives with his/her instructor so each person has a greater likelihood to keep up with the class and be noticed for their skills. Honestly, you’ll feel like you’re attending some rich academy here, and trust me when I say this that your money will be well spent at this institute. </p>
<p>5) You can always explain your versatile courses through your essay and even the personal interview. Each person has a right to take his/her interested course, no weird part about that.</p>