The cons: -Forced 3 year on-campus housing (pre-COVID) -Study abroad opportunities are not great with Duke--especially if you're in STEM -Financial aid sucks if you're middle class (I've had to argue every year at Duke to give me more aid) -Food plans are either too small or too large; food plans force unhealthy eating habits -Administration is pretty white and racist--it is a private school in the South lol -School is quite unwelcoming to Palestinians in particular; if a Palestinian advocates they're quick to be labeled as anti-semitic. In fact, this point actually compels me to say if you're Palestinian I'd consider how much of a support group you need before deciding to attend Duke cause you're not gonna get much there. -Student body is quite self-segregated -Parking is meh but I don't think it's that much worse from other schools -Lot of the professors are meh too--they're top researchers and amazing in their field but teaching is not their top priority and some are only doing it cause they're forced too if they don't receive enough grants so it really translates into the quality of teaching -I kinda wish the student body had more international students; I often found them the most interesting and culturally-aware compared to the typical American college student Duke '21 Alumnus
Thanks for your honest assessment of Duke. The point about meh profs makes me sad. I'm a Duke professor (History dpt) and I am *very* committed to teaching. I know the dynamic you are talking about - top-tier research universities tend to attract faculty who do care more about research than teaching, and they don't necessarily give adequate support, training, and encouragement to faculty to up their teaching game - but I consistently work hard to mitigate that. My position: my students and their families are paying a lot to be in my classroom, so I owe it to them to give them my best. Am I "the best" on all days? Honestly no. I have hard days too. But I do try, and so do a lot of my colleagues in the History department, IMHO.
I remember watching this a year ago and when you said “if you’re black, just apply” I KNEW you were talking to me! Long story short, I got in and I’m most likely attending in the fall! 💙 :)
i honestly think that duke was a good pick for my nephew because he can be in the company of other ethnicities. learning to be around a more diverse community is a learning experience. thanks for the video
Yall are so hilarious 😂 thanks for the video.once you pointed your hands i knew it was about the black community 😅. I applied to the class of 2028 and im Nigerian Ion know if theres any core African or Nigerian there ...sooo... hopefully im accepted in some few weeks..and ill update yall get in🥳
Yo could you please share your stats and some of things that were on your application that you think got you in, if you’re comfortable sharing. I want to get in and it would really help
@@user-cw8mf2cc1n UW GPA- 3.8 W GPA- 5.2 (my district measures it weird) Took 6 Ap classes scored All 5s and 4s No SAT Sat subject test US history- 710/800 Sat subject test world history- 800/800 Few ECC’s with leadership positions Varsity Lacrosse Solid essays Applied ED fit trinity as a Black male with an immigrant background idk if any of that helps just wanted to be thorough Goodluck
Thanks for this. I really felt like it was the end of the world not being accepted into Duke last fall, but this con list made me glad I was rejected girl that parking is whack 😂 I definitely will follow you both because I might be heading to UNC Chapel Hill this fall, and it would be good to talk to fellow Black students in the area! Amazing video!! 🤩💕💕
I currently go to NCCU(HCBU), which is ten minutes down the road. They have something called the 10:40 break on Tuesdays and Thursdays. It is a large social event that you'd be welcome to join. Also, we're on campus! UNC, NCSU, and NCCU students come for research!
I have just one doutb: Please tell me that the showers in the community bathrooms have some kind of door or something. That's the only thing I need, honestly.
If you lived in an ethiopian uni dorm. Duke sounds like a dream. I stayed for 5 days in the addis ababa uni dorm b/c i was taking the national exam for highschool and i tell you this. Its horrendous not even good like no bed.(spoiler alert:it doesn't go better:)) there is only 1 bathroom(might not work) 1 shower(water might not be there). So duke you good.😄
Hey from India, moving to Durham this September to be part of a combined doctoral program between UNC Chapel Hill and Duke, hope we can meet sometime, I giggled myself into a tummyache with this video subbed to both channels, cheers
Finding out about Duke tomorrow.. scrambling around the country as a senior to pick a school. Sitting in the JB Duke hotel rn, just drove down from visiting UVA. I’m hoping the quiet/covid situation doesn’t kill the vibe :( any advice on stuff to see? I’ve only got a day
Love your videos!! can u do a video on tips on attending a basketball game? I’m going to a duke game this December and I could really use any tips you might have! Thanks
from my knowledge, yes but I can't really speak on that since I am not a member of the Asian community. Many minorities do seem to have issues with Duke though
Thank you. God bless. Always remember that Jesus Christ loves you all so much! Jesus Christ forgives all sins. Jesus Christ is God, King, and Savior! That was a great video. Have a great day! ❤️🙏
Hey, do you know anything about certain fraternities and sororities cutting ties with Duke? I just wanted an update on how campus life would look like or if anything is actually changing? (Also I'm Ghanaian :)
Hey Thanks a lot for this info. I am an international student and I applied for the medical physics master program. I will probably come to duke next May. Is this area generally safe if you are living outside the school campus?
Hey Duke sophomore here. Im an international student as well and so far zero regrets picking duke. I live on west campus but a lot of my friends live in the apartment complexes all around the city. Imma be honest with you, Durham is not always the safest place. Some areas are definitely spots to stay away from, but that is usually the case far away from the campus. All the complexes students live in are in pretty safe areas. So safety is definitely not a problem living on or off campus.
I have lived near Durham my whole life. Durham is known across the state as one of the most dangerous cities in NC. The university itself is safe, but the city it is located in has a lot of violent activity.
Hi! I haven't lived off campus and I don't plan to. It's kind of normal to stay on campus for all 4 years but Durham is not the safest town. There is a lot of security on campus which is not, but you will not get that living off campus. Me and my friends have not had bad experiences off campus but Durham is not considered "safe".
I'm pre-med majoring in psychology and minoring in chemistry and global health! My friend is pre-law majoring in public policy with an minor is visual arts and a I&E certificate
Wow… People “try too hard”…??? You get a parking ticket for unauthorized parking…??? There’s not enough people with my skin color…??? Maybe try harder to focus on why you’re there? Can’t take this seriously 😒
Please stop it, clearly this video is about their experience at Duke and what they feel are the downsides of the university. Go to their video about the pros if you were looking to hear about the upsides of this institution because honestly this information was very helpful. Love how you managed to downsize the fact that they feel alienated at their own school because it's not as diverse as Duke markets itself to be... very telling of your character.
@@tryphena6440 to reiterate my initial comment, i was looking for legitimate cons and these aren't that in my humble opinion. oh and you dont have enough info to make any judgements on my character, but thanks anyway!
@@laurac6108 hmm yeah no, I think forced housing for 3+ years, racism within the institution, food plans endorsing unhealthy eating habits etc, were very legitimate cons but clearly those factors don't seem like a problem to you. I think I have enough, no need to thank me. Hope you find what you're looking for though!
Do not apply to Duke. You have to use words fashioned into sentences to express your thoughts before they will accept you. Juvenile stupid little emojis won't work for you.
The cons:
-Forced 3 year on-campus housing (pre-COVID)
-Study abroad opportunities are not great with Duke--especially if you're in STEM
-Financial aid sucks if you're middle class (I've had to argue every year at Duke to give me more aid)
-Food plans are either too small or too large; food plans force unhealthy eating habits
-Administration is pretty white and racist--it is a private school in the South lol
-School is quite unwelcoming to Palestinians in particular; if a Palestinian advocates they're quick to be labeled as anti-semitic. In fact, this point actually compels me to say if you're Palestinian I'd consider how much of a support group you need before deciding to attend Duke cause you're not gonna get much there.
-Student body is quite self-segregated
-Parking is meh but I don't think it's that much worse from other schools
-Lot of the professors are meh too--they're top researchers and amazing in their field but teaching is not their top priority and some are only doing it cause they're forced too if they don't receive enough grants so it really translates into the quality of teaching
-I kinda wish the student body had more international students; I often found them the most interesting and culturally-aware compared to the typical American college student
Duke '21 Alumnus
Thanks for your honest assessment of Duke. The point about meh profs makes me sad. I'm a Duke professor (History dpt) and I am *very* committed to teaching. I know the dynamic you are talking about - top-tier research universities tend to attract faculty who do care more about research than teaching, and they don't necessarily give adequate support, training, and encouragement to faculty to up their teaching game - but I consistently work hard to mitigate that. My position: my students and their families are paying a lot to be in my classroom, so I owe it to them to give them my best. Am I "the best" on all days? Honestly no. I have hard days too. But I do try, and so do a lot of my colleagues in the History department, IMHO.
@@nicolebarnes3029 I appreciate you, professor Barnes.
@@nicolebarnes3029no comments on the racial component?
“if you’re black, just apply.” i gotchu 🤝 sent in my application yesterday
update: i got in! 🥳💙
awww CONGRATS!!! :))
👏🏼
I remember watching this a year ago and when you said “if you’re black, just apply” I KNEW you were talking to me! Long story short, I got in and I’m most likely attending in the fall! 💙 :)
awww congrats!!! :))
congrats on the acceptance!! what were ur stats like if you dont mind, i want to ED but i dont think im good enough to get admitted
@@norahai3589did you end up doing Ed? And what college did u end up at?
i honestly think that duke was a good pick for my nephew because he can be in the company of other ethnicities. learning to be around a more diverse community is a learning experience. thanks for the video
Yall are so hilarious 😂 thanks for the video.once you pointed your hands i knew it was about the black community 😅. I applied to the class of 2028 and im Nigerian
Ion know if theres any core African or Nigerian there ...sooo... hopefully im accepted in some few weeks..and ill update yall get in🥳
hahaha thank you love! wishing you all the best, fingers crossed 🤞🏾 🤍🎉
gonna be class of '29 in uni and i'm also nigerian, lol! hoping that if i apply i get in, i'll find a good couple of my people there 😭
Yeah I'm a freshman at Duke and the black population is lackingggg
i dont really understand how does this work... i read somewhere that there is 12% blacks at duke which is among the highest...8% Harvard, 7% Upenn
@@robingemanaru1547 Hahaha, 12% of 5000 and 7 percent of 15000.
Yeesh I just got in for ED💀no backing out now
Yo could you please share your stats and some of things that were on your application that you think got you in, if you’re comfortable sharing. I want to get in and it would really help
@@user-cw8mf2cc1n UW GPA- 3.8
W GPA- 5.2 (my district measures it weird)
Took 6 Ap classes scored All 5s and 4s
No SAT
Sat subject test US history- 710/800
Sat subject test world history- 800/800
Few ECC’s with leadership positions
Varsity Lacrosse
Solid essays
Applied ED fit trinity as a Black male with an immigrant background idk if any of that helps just wanted to be thorough Goodluck
@@mikeyikeygamer2489 Thanks bro and congratulations. I hope you enjoy Duke
Same😂
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Thanks for this. I really felt like it was the end of the world not being accepted into Duke last fall, but this con list made me glad I was rejected girl that parking is whack 😂
I definitely will follow you both because I might be heading to UNC Chapel Hill this fall, and it would be good to talk to fellow Black students in the area! Amazing video!! 🤩💕💕
if youre upset at parking maybe dont be too glad about unc. that's literally the main complaint of all students there
Thanks for this!! I applied RD so let’s see in a few weeks if I can potentially join y’all 😂
good luck to you!
@@kennedylareign thanks! :)
Ayeee good luck to us! Potential class of 25 gang!
@@zainabo.7940 Yess let’s go good luck to us both 🥰
I applied, too! Do you know the exact day when the decisions come out?
I currently go to NCCU(HCBU), which is ten minutes down the road.
They have something called the 10:40 break on Tuesdays and Thursdays. It is a large social event that you'd be welcome to join.
Also, we're on campus! UNC, NCSU, and NCCU students come for research!
I have just one doutb: Please tell me that the showers in the community bathrooms have some kind of door or something. That's the only thing I need, honestly.
hi fellow duke student here and i totally agreed with a lot of your takes esp about the "diversity" and the pretentious personalities here lol
I am applying for class of 2026!!! I am so scared! hopefully I get in!
y’all are hilarious 😭😂 thanks for the info !
If you lived in an ethiopian uni dorm. Duke sounds like a dream. I stayed for 5 days in the addis ababa uni dorm b/c i was taking the national exam for highschool and i tell you this. Its horrendous not even good like no bed.(spoiler alert:it doesn't go better:)) there is only 1 bathroom(might not work) 1 shower(water might not be there). So duke you good.😄
thats messed up on parking!! they need to make parking decal stickers so you can put it on your car
Fun watching you guys hate on Duke just a little bit! I'm from NC and waiting to hear good news hopefully! xD
Hey from India, moving to Durham this September to be part of a combined doctoral program between UNC Chapel Hill and Duke, hope we can meet sometime, I giggled myself into a tummyache with this video subbed to both channels, cheers
Finding out about Duke tomorrow.. scrambling around the country as a senior to pick a school. Sitting in the JB Duke hotel rn, just drove down from visiting UVA. I’m hoping the quiet/covid situation doesn’t kill the vibe :( any advice on stuff to see? I’ve only got a day
Good luck!
im laughing sooo hard, hope to meet y'all in the fall
I also applied to RD and I hope to get accepted. Maybe I could meet you guys and have a nice time.
Hey! Did you get in?
Houston gang. Class of 25 RD applicant. Hopefully i can join yall next semester
Did you get in??
I'm a graduate of NCCU. Branch out to Central. You'll love the experience and culture.
Love your videos!! can u do a video on tips on attending a basketball game? I’m going to a duke game this December and I could really use any tips you might have! Thanks
Going to a game on dec 14th. Can’t wait
@@jp1419 yes we are going to the 18th game can’t wait!!
@@user-ns5jb7rk5m I’m pumped. Crazy how expensive tickets are getting. Fingers crossed for tonight’s game! Good luck on the 18th!
@@jp1419 ya the aren’t looking too good right now! Tickets are outrageous this year. Good luck the 14th
From Houston, Duke ‘25 here. Anyone else?
Ayy Duke '25, I'm from the Phoenix Area.
Duke ’25 from NJ!
I'm applying for transfer so I might be joining y'all skskksksk
Same here! Good luck! hope we can see each other on campus :)
Did it work out?
Omg I really like you guys!!!
Thank you so much🥰
Is duke community friendly to Asians?
same question
from my knowledge, yes but I can't really speak on that since I am not a member of the Asian community. Many minorities do seem to have issues with Duke though
@@joanne.gabriel thanks for you reply😽
@@weimaggie7501 well there’s more Asian people that go to Duke based on statistics so you might have a better chance !
same question
Thank you. God bless. Always remember that Jesus Christ loves you all so much! Jesus Christ forgives all sins. Jesus Christ is God, King, and Savior! That was a great video. Have a great day! ❤️🙏
my nephew just started this year as a freshman i’m excited but y’all have me thinking.
Thank you guys it's HBCU for me.
The cost of the school is whatever I guess? Lol
me a Turkish where only a dollar makes 9 liras 💀💀💀💀
Is there grade deflation at Duke? How's the grading system? Any comment about bio major there?
Then go to an hbcu?
I think best have your own place with roommates a House
Hey, do you know anything about certain fraternities and sororities cutting ties with Duke? I just wanted an update on how campus life would look like or if anything is actually changing? (Also I'm Ghanaian :)
I am not sure about anything related to greek life sorry! Campus life will be back to normal in the fall hopefully :)
ayee🇬🇭
Remember that USA is only 12% black.
Hey Thanks a lot for this info. I am an international student and I applied for the medical physics master program. I will probably come to duke next May. Is this area generally safe if you are living outside the school campus?
Hey Duke sophomore here. Im an international student as well and so far zero regrets picking duke. I live on west campus but a lot of my friends live in the apartment complexes all around the city. Imma be honest with you, Durham is not always the safest place. Some areas are definitely spots to stay away from, but that is usually the case far away from the campus. All the complexes students live in are in pretty safe areas. So safety is definitely not a problem living on or off campus.
I have lived near Durham my whole life. Durham is known across the state as one of the most dangerous cities in NC. The university itself is safe, but the city it is located in has a lot of violent activity.
Hi! I haven't lived off campus and I don't plan to. It's kind of normal to stay on campus for all 4 years but Durham is not the safest town. There is a lot of security on campus which is not, but you will not get that living off campus. Me and my friends have not had bad experiences off campus but Durham is not considered "safe".
@@atagultekin1422 Ooosman Gültekin sen misin?
Damn he da "best friend"
How will i hit you up then😖
what yall majors?
I'm pre-med majoring in psychology and minoring in chemistry and global health! My friend is pre-law majoring in public policy with an minor is visual arts and a I&E certificate
Wow…
People “try too hard”…??? You get a parking ticket for unauthorized parking…??? There’s not enough people with my skin color…???
Maybe try harder to focus on why you’re there? Can’t take this seriously 😒
Please stop it, clearly this video is about their experience at Duke and what they feel are the downsides of the university. Go to their video about the pros if you were looking to hear about the upsides of this institution because honestly this information was very helpful.
Love how you managed to downsize the fact that they feel alienated at their own school because it's not as diverse as Duke markets itself to be... very telling of your character.
@@tryphena6440 to reiterate my initial comment, i was looking for legitimate cons and these aren't that in my humble opinion. oh and you dont have enough info to make any judgements on my character, but thanks anyway!
@@laurac6108 hmm yeah no, I think forced housing for 3+ years, racism within the institution, food plans endorsing unhealthy eating habits etc, were very legitimate cons but clearly those factors don't seem like a problem to you. I think I have enough, no need to thank me. Hope you find what you're looking for though!
@@tryphena6440 when did she say racism is an issue ? I’m just curious cus I didn’t see that in the video. I somehow probably missed it lol
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Do not apply to Duke. You have to use words fashioned into sentences to express your thoughts before they will accept you. Juvenile stupid little emojis won't work for you.
affirmative action kids think they "got it up there" lol
ASIANS GO TO STANFORD,HARVARD,MIT..ALL IVY LEAGUES...FREAKING SMART..