<p>No. My experience at Duke does not match the author’s at all. There is definitely a faction that feels the need to be Wall St obsessed, but it’s by no means pervasive and is easily avoidable. I’d say that is the case at most top schools (where that mentality exists, but is only a certain contingent) unless you’re in a program that’s designed as a feeder to such firms such as ugrad at Wharton. Duke students pursue an incredibly diverse array of opportunities upon graduating. I felt no pressure to meet a certain mold and had plenty of friends studying economics too who went into varied careers. </p>