(Duke) I am by no means the type of person

Educational Quality	A	Faculty Accessibility	A+
Useful Schoolwork	A	Excess Competition	A
Academic Success	A	Creativity/ Innovation	A-
Individual Value	A	University Resource Use	A+
Campus Aesthetics/ Beauty	A+	Friendliness	A+
Campus Maintenance	A-	Social Life	A+
Surrounding City	A+	Extra Curriculars	A
Safety	A

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Female

Quite Bright

Creativity/ Innovation	A-

Faculty Accessibility	A+

She rated most things higher than other students did.

Date: Apr 27 2012
Major: (This Major's Salary over time)
I am by no means the type of person one may expect to go to Duke. I'm not from an East Coast prep school, I don't come from wealth, and I am not interested in going into finance or consulting after I complete my undergrad. But, I am in love with this school. First of all, people at Duke are really HAPPY. Of course, Duke is not perfect. It is not ranked number 1, but Duke has a seriously great reputation. But, to me, what matters about a college is not the ranking but if it produces well-educated graduates who are passionate about changing the world. This is Duke. Duke is amazingly flexible in terms of its curriculum. Students can explore whatever interests them (I am not kidding. I have a bizarre combination of majors/minors/certificates but I am not alone among other students). Duke wants you to study what you are passionate about, and heavily stresses an interdisciplinary education. Faculty have really impressed me - most are willing to meet as much as possible for students to understand the given material, and I have developed close relationships with at least four professors in my past two years here. Additionally, Duke gives out research and travel funding like it's candy. The student body here is simply inspiring. As a whole, we work very hard. But, we are constantly working and collaborating with friends. I have found this place to be supportive and open to new ideas. Also, I have no idea why Durham has such a low ranking but Durham is honestly a reason why I came to Duke. Durham has absolutely amazing restaurants, great theater and cultural opportunities, and a really cool, gritty feel. Sure, it's not New York City or Boston...but I didn't want New York City or Boston. I'm at the point where I'm strongly considering living in Durham after graduation, and I know a number of my peers feel the same way. The food on-campus is also REALLY good compared to other schools. I gained the freshman 15, and didn't regret it one bit...because every pound was made up of simply delicious calories. As a whole, students here really prioritize health - we eat well and work out a lot. I love this school. I really, really love this school.

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