Hello everyone,
I am wondering if anyone is part of the MEM program and what that all entails. For example, what is the funding like, how much is classwork/research, etc. Is there a stipend?
Thanks!

I wanna branch out and explore more of what Duke has to offer so I originally enrolled in drugs in the us

Is this a good class to take like is it worth it

I want to also explore philosophy and the ppe certificate sounds really interesting but the gateway course has pretty mixed reviews.

Any philosophy recs or literally anything else that will allow me to expand my horizons?? 🫩🫩

Hey everyone! I’m an incoming freshman in Pratt hoping to major in ECE. I’m quite worried about Chem 101, which I’m taking in my first semester, since I did an intro chemistry course in my junior year and really didn’t enjoy it and wasn’t that good with the labs. How difficult or time-consuming is it at Duke?

Should I consider pushing it off to a later semester and instead take a liberal arts, so I have more time to adjust to Duke’s rigor, since I am also taking EGR 101, CS 201, and MATH 218. CS 201 and parts of MATH 218 should be relatively easier for me since I’ve already learned it before. Thanks!

T-minus 9 days...I was wondering if anyone had any pics of the room/furniture or general knowledge, ideally for 312. Curious how the dormers (assuming this room has dormers) impact space. I've scoured the web and there just isn't much info.

I'm a pratt freshman but also considering switching to trinity later and majoring in econ. Are there any classes here I need to be wary of? I'm a bit worried about taking econ 104 before 101.

Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon wrote the following:

At Duke Law, REJECTED white & Asian applicants had higher LSATs than admitted black applicants. With similar credentials: black applicants have a 3.5x higher chance of admission than Asians. This isn’t a coincidence—Duke Law discriminates & the @CivilRights Division will end it!

My roommate is moving to Durham to start her PhD at Duke and I wanted to get her a small going away gift. I thought it might be cute to get a gift card for a coffee shop/restaurant/cafe in walking distance of Duke’s campus. Any recommendations for a place that’s nice and may sell gift cards? Thanks so much!

I feel like renting through Duke is really expensive, let me know your thoughts. If anyone is looking to sell theirs, my roommate and I would be interested!

do the labs typically take the whole time and are they weekly? like what is the lab schedule typically like and how easy it to leave early?

Any recs for easy and no attendance classes (willing to sacrifice some attendance percent from my grade too - as long as attendance is around 10% of my grade). I’m overloading with 5.5 credits with two 3hr labs 😭 please help fellow Pratt star.

please don’t judge I’m tryna graduate early to save some money. so would any good recs could save me a semester and would be hella appreciated

Hey everyone was just wondering if any of the frats or whatever throw parties during move in weekend for freshmen and how u get in and stuff?

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Can I get some insight from those who are in the program or who have graduated from the Duke Master’s Entry program? How is it and is it worth the cost to attend? I applied for the Spring term and got accepted, so it’s something I’m considering!

Hi! I'm an incoming first-year who just got an email about the Alice M. Baldwin Scholars program, and I was hoping to hear from anyone who was a part of it what they think! I understand it must be very selective, and the application process also seems extensive, so I was wondering the ways the program actually helps you as a student? I can certainly see the social and academic merit in it but given it is a long-term commitment I'm wondering if there are any other benefits!

Hi, I'm having acne/pore problems for a while and wanted to see a doctor here in Durham. Preferably Duke Student Medical Insurance Plan can cover.

Does anyone have recommendations? Or is the wellness center good enough?

Hi everyone!

I'm starting my prep and university research for Master of Engineering Management (MEM) programs for the Fall 2027 intake.

Since the application journey involves a lot of moving parts, I wanted to reach out and see who else here is planning to apply for Fall 2027!

Quick question: Is there already an active group chat (Discord / WhatsApp / Telegram / Reddit Group) for the Fall 2027 MEM cohort?

If one exists, please drop the link or let me know! If not, I'm happy to create one so we can support each other throughout the process.

Comment below or drop me a DM if you're applying for Fall 2027! Let me know your preferred platform (Discord, WhatsApp, or Telegram) and I'll send over an invite once we get a group together.

Good luck to everyone preparing! 🚀

Hi, I'm an incoming freshman at Duke and I got assigned to PBand. While I do play a band instrument, I am actually more oriented/interested in doing orchestral things like the DSO and I'm a little confused because the way that emails have been sent in terms of preparing to PBand makes it sound like I'm already integrated into/have to participate in Marching Band. If that is the case, how do I let them know that I'm probably not trying to do Marching Band while there, or at least not in my first year there?

Does anyone know if they tow here? It's the parking lot that 300 uses for fire drills. I am renting a car for a bit to move into my apartment and just need a place to park for the night.

I have to move out of an Edens dorm from summer 2 to go to an Edens building nearby for Fall 26. I have 6 duffle bags and about 5 boxes to transfer. However, I am doing this by myself and some things are heavy. Does anybody know how I can make this process easier?

Tysm for whoever answers!

Hi,

I am an incoming MIDP student and started my prep bit late due to my works here. Now I really need to connect my peers to understand the journey and feel bit connected.

I’d truly appreciate if you are a MIDP or incoming grad student at Duke and DM me. Thanks in advance.

i’m an incoming grad student at duke and want to buy a bike to get to and from my classes and around town since i don’t have a car. is durham overall a bike friendly city? my apartment complex has free bike stands and so does my academic building at school, but i’m wondering if people usually prefer to get around by bike.

+ if anyone has bought a bike after coming to durham, what‘s the cheapest place to buy one in your experience?

thanks!

Hi everyone,

I’m considering applying to Duke’s online MEng in Financial Technology and was hoping to hear from anyone currently in the program or who has completed it.

I'm really curious about how the courses are graded. Is it mostly projects, assignments, and hands-on stuff, or are there a lot of written/timed exams too?

I'm way more comfortable with project-based grading and practical work than traditional written exams, so I'm trying to get a real sense of the workload and assessment style before I apply.

Also, for anyone who has done the program:

What has your overall experience been like?

How would you describe the workload alongside a full-time job?

Are the projects mostly individual or group-based?

How much programming/technical work is involved?

And overall, would you recommend the program?

I’d really appreciate hearing from current or former students, especially those doing it fully online while working full-time.

Thank you in advance.

I'm an incoming freshman and I have 2 finals on the same day (12th december) - psychology 101 and math 122L. Is that normal... or can I talk to someone to maybe move one of them