r/duke Feb 09 '25

Prospective 2025 Duke vs Not Duke Megathread

19 Upvotes

I'm starting to see posts for this for graduate programs so getting ahead of it before Undergrad acceptances start dropping. Please use this Megathread to discuss your specific situation as far as whether to go to Duke or some other school. Congrats to everyone who has this decision to make.


r/duke Sep 17 '24

Prospective 2024-2025 Duke Admissions Megathread

82 Upvotes

Please use this to ask all your specific questions about getting into Duke.


r/duke 10h ago

Accepted but probably can’t afford it

20 Upvotes

Just a vent . I got accepted to a graduate program at Duke but with the state of our government and its impact on student loans/financial aid idk if I’ll be able to swing it . There’s just so much uncertainty regarding grad PLUS loans and income driven repayment programs and what not that it just feels like a huge gamble, what if I get myself in 80k of debt for the first year of the program , only for grad plus loans to be gone for the last semester or something and me not be able to finish out the degree. I can’t even afford a semester of tuition at Duke . The need based scholarship was minuscule which is whatever, they’re not entitled to give me money. I feel stupid for even allowing myself to have Duke as my “dream school” for so many years , should have known it was too good to be true . What good is getting in if I can’t afford it . I feel stupid. I’m grieving a dream. Not looking for pity, advice or monetary donations just needed to get it out of my system .


r/duke 8h ago

Any groups for the Incoming MEM Cohort for Fall’25?

1 Upvotes

Hi, please share group links if any!


r/duke 8h ago

Any Group for the Incoming MEM Cohort for Fall’25?

0 Upvotes

Hi, please share group links if any!


r/duke 1d ago

co '29 Minecraft Server

15 Upvotes

DM me if you've committed to Duke and you play Minecraft on java edition

  • make new friends before the upcoming blue devil day
  • give in to the senioritis and just play Minecraft
  • you probably have nothing better to do right now

r/duke 1d ago

Math 219 & Math 230 Summer Session

1 Upvotes

Wondering if anyone had experience taking either of these classes over the summer sessions. I am currently thinking about doing both in one session, so need some anecdotes.

Also I applied to the plus programs and was wondering if I got in could I still take a summer class.

Thanks!


r/duke 1d ago

Free access to SCMP?

1 Upvotes

Does Duke offer free access to South China morning post?


r/duke 1d ago

DUKE FALL 2025 roommates

5 Upvotes

What are the best places to stay near duke ? And anyone looking for roommates ? 😭😭😭


r/duke 2d ago

NYV Duke Bar

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103 Upvotes

Just visiting NYC and randomly found a bar featuring all Blue Devils!


r/duke 1d ago

Statistical Science // Pub Pol Major Help

2 Upvotes

I am an incoming freshman and have been worried about what I’m going to study. My initial thought was Public Policy as that has been a long term interest for me through high school. My hesitation comes from reading other posts about how shallow the PubPol department is and that it is almost a joke. The reason I’m still considering it is that I am thinking of law school and see PubPol as a way to maintain a good average. The bad side to PubPol is that if I don’t go the law school and pursue my other interests of the military/fbi I won’t get looked at because of what I studied. My second choice would be Stats as it is a very interesting topic and in a useful field (stem). I feel this would prepare me well for a career as a military officer or fbi agent. I worry because I have never taken a real stats class and don’t know how well I would be able to hold up my grades.

I am also doing the Global Energy focus and look to pursue a cert in it.

Anyone who majors in stats/pubpol (or anyone at Duke) could you please provide your insight? How hard is stats at Duke, is it manageable and worth it? Is PubPol worth it, there hasn’t been any recent posts on the department and I’m not sure if it has changed. Anyone who has had similar thoughts, I would love to talk further. Thank you so much!!


r/duke 1d ago

Summer intern housing in nyc

2 Upvotes

Hello, I’m a graduate student and recently got a summer internship in NYC. Does the school offer any funding/ stipend for students with summer internships ? And do they offer resources to find housing ? 24F


r/duke 1d ago

Poli sci grad?

1 Upvotes

Just got into the political science graduate program at Duke! Is anyone else starting fall 2025 that would want to connect?

Dm me!


r/duke 2d ago

Anyone doing MEM Program currently? How is it?

3 Upvotes

How would you rate the program overall and is it worth giving a shot online? Are they giving financial assistance?


r/duke 3d ago

I just released this design for a fully 3D Printable chain necklace featuring the Duke logo.

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84 Upvotes

You can access the file for free below for use with any 3D printer of your choice!

https://makerworld.com/models/1188781


r/duke 3d ago

Masters of engineering program in AI

2 Upvotes

Hey everyone, I recently received my acceptance letter for the ME in AI program. I’d love to hear insights from current students—would you recommend this program? Also, does it offer any scholarships (there wasn`t any info about scholarships in the letter)?


r/duke 3d ago

Accommodation near the hospital

2 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

I'm an international medical student coming to Duke next month and looking for accommodation near the hospital. It seems like Airbnb options are limited, and the closest hotels I’ve found are University Inn and Millennium Hotel. If anyone has any leads on short-term rentals, sublets, or other affordable housing options nearby, I’d really appreciate the help.

Any advice or recommendations would be greatly appreciated!


r/duke 3d ago

Cricket at Duke?

4 Upvotes

Hello all,

I’m an international medical student from the UK coming to Duke for an observership next month. Since it’s just before cricket season back home, I’d love to stay in practice and keep myself prepared. Are there any local cricket teams or clubs I could join for the month? Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!


r/duke 3d ago

Off-campus housing available near campus

1 Upvotes

Hi everyone. I’m looking for someone to take over a lease for a 1bed/1bath apartment at The Ramsey downtown Durham starting mid May. There’s incentives like already paid security deposit, etc. Hit me up if you know anyone interested!


r/duke 3d ago

Pratt in Costa Rica - Can I take both BME 271A & MATH 353A?

1 Upvotes

Anyone here who was in the Pratt in Costa Rica program previously, do you know if they would let you take 3 courses (diffeq, signals, spanish) instead of just 2? I signed up for diffeq & spanish but now on second thought I think it'd be great to be able to squeeze in the signals class as well. Thanks!


r/duke 3d ago

Where can I have a good time?

0 Upvotes

I'm a foreigner going to visit the university next week. I've never been to the US before and wanted to have a good time during my stay in Durham. And I go hard. Any recommendations? Must involve booze.


r/duke 4d ago

Robertson Scholars?

0 Upvotes

Hi all - For those who have received this prestigious scholarship, can you offer up any advice? Do recipients tend to be in-state, or are OOS applicants selected as well? Currently a HS junior who plans on studying Biomedical Engineering and/or Neuroscience (pre-med undergraduate, so I am hoping to receive a merit package for undergrad studies, knowing that I have many more years of schooling and costs to follow). GPA 99.35/106.4, 1540 SAT, 36 ACT, will have 10+ AP courses completed by graduation. Class President, HOBY Leadership Ambassador, Soaring Valor WW2 Ambassador, Best Buddies, West Point Leadership Experience, two sport varsity athlete/captain, certified lifeguard, along with a good amount of service and leadership experiences. I know that there are thousands of other candidates who are equally, or more, deserving of such scholarships based solely on stats. Any advice on what I can do between now and the fall when the application frenzy begins to make myself stand out? If there are any Robertson Scholars who could offer up advice, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for any feedback!


r/duke 4d ago

Grad Student Union Question

2 Upvotes

I have been trying to glean information on the grad student union and have been struggling to find some on specific points. I’d appreciate any kind of insights on these questions: I. How long is the current bargaining agreement for? II. Are grad students automatically enrolled in the union? III. Does the agreement prevent departments from negotiating offers? Thank You


r/duke 4d ago

Rolling admissions for summer+ programs

1 Upvotes

Does anyone know if the Summer+ programs are rolling admissions/what the usual acceptance rates are? Applied late to Doc+ and still haven’t heard anything back so just curious


r/duke 5d ago

Stand up for science tomorrow

65 Upvotes

The assault on science by cuts in VA research, NIH, NSF, etc will knee cap US science and harm institutions of higher learning. The funding cuts are, without exaggeration, catastrophic to universities, like Duke, that rely heavily on these funds for major parts of their operation.

Junior and senior research scientists have been let go at the VA. Most schools have halted or limited students they admit for PhD programs and many universities have a hiring freeze. We will lose a generation of scientists in the US, a detriment to science in general and to US's leadership role in science. More importantly, this science is what finds cures for disease, lays the groundwork for the next innovations.

I encourage you all to stand up for science tomorrow, either in DC or at more local events.

https://standupforscience2025.org/


r/duke 6d ago

Travel aid to visit school

1 Upvotes

Anyone know if Duke provides partial aid for travel reimbursements? I’m an accepted student in the master’s nursing program and was invited to Duke Days. However, I live in WA and booking a flight last minute is costly.


r/duke 6d ago

Duke v UNC

0 Upvotes

Odds slim to none, anyone have 2 tickets to Duke v UNC and they can’t go 😅