<p>other than specifics like a strong biomed eng. program, how does duke stand out? i'm applying to columbia engineering, cornell engineering.... and so on. right now, i'm just applying to duke for namesake. i haven't visited the campus yet. so i basically know nothing about duke. what do you guys think about the engineering program?</p>
<p>Is it a major research university? What are its strong points? I'm really really interested in research. is duke good for me?</p>
<p>thanks!</p>
<p>The engineering program is going to be expanding by leaps and bounds during the next few years. This is why I'm applying, because I know Duke will soon have a very strong program, and it is continuing to grow.</p>
<p>well i want to goto college somewhere that I will enjoy my experience.. duke's campus is just amazing. research umm.. its available prolly not as prevalent as cornell, but i dont know for sure.</p>
<p>it is definately trying to grow, increasing enrollment 20% over the next 4 years.</p>
<p>cause we have a shiny new building where people get to play with expensive toys</p>
<p>hehehe sounds good i hope to experience this building next year :)</p>
<p>i said that the engineering program focuses on interdisciplinary studies, which is good for me because i love art, music, and history as much as science.</p>
<p>duke is also very close to NC's research triangle.
and top biomed of course. :D</p>
<p>duke is one of the three corners of the triangle.</p>
<p>so does it have a strong core? is it flexible? im conffozled</p>
<p>they claim it is flexible... personally i am not applying ed b/c of any particular program... i just like the school as a whole</p>
<p>So what should I basically talk about under the "why duke engineering" part? I'm really going there to do biomed eng.. but I don't want to say that in fear that I won't have a chance. Any ideas on what to say?</p>
<p>i took it as two separate questions. why duke? why engineering? one paragraph each</p>
<p>oh! same here
although i did engineering first</p>
<p>Me too!!! ^^^ (Not that exciting, but I am bored, tired, studying for physics tests..........O yeah, and waiting for my Duke letter to be posted...)</p>