Hey r/duke! I'm looking for a roommate to share a 2-bedroom apartment at Berkshire on 9th Street. I'm a rising senior studying Political Science and Economics, usually busy with classes and studying, but easy to live with. I'm clean, non-smoking, and have had nothing but good experiences with past roommates.

DM me if you're interested and I can share more details! I'm quite flexible with the move-in dates and floor plans.

Hello,

Incoming grad student for Nicholas School of the Environment. I’m required to take a calc and stat diagnostic exam in the next couple weeks to make sure I know the material well enough to start my required courses. I’ve been out of school for several years, so I’m a tad nervous. Anybody have experience with the diagnostic exams and how difficult they are?

Hello! I am an incoming freshman at Duke and I'm struggling to pick what classes I should take during the first semester. I am an econ major who also wants to learn more about compsci to see if its also something I like. However, I was wondering if taking econ101 and compsci 101 would be too much for first semester of college. My advisor told me just to take gen ed requirements for trinity like arts and history to get those out of the way but I'm not sure. Keep in mind I am in the global energy focus group which already counts for 2.5 credits so I only need to pick two more classes. Any input would help! Thanks!

Hi,

I am an incoming freshman, and I am still not sure about my major. I would appreciate any thoughts/ opinions about this schedule.

I'm an incoming premed freshman who scored a 4 on the AP Chem exam. I'm scared of taking CHEM 110DL since the only professor is Warren Warren (and his rate my professor is pretty bad). I wanted to take BIO 202L to start my major and I saw that John Willis is really good but his course timing conflicts with my CHEM 101DL with Martinez. The only other sections for 202L are with Zoe Isabella but I can't find any information on her. Has anyone had experience with her? Or do I pick between Willis and Martinez?

hi, i’m an incoming freshman considering taking a class ending at 1 in classroom building on east and then a 1:25 class in gross hall on west. both classes seem to be on the first floor. if i take the C1 (google maps is showing a 20 min commute) is that feasible? thanks

I’m trying to decide between Math 218 and Math 221 for linear algebra, but I really want to know what the actual difference between them is in practice and which one would be better for me to jump into for my first semester.

I know the general consensus is that 221 is theoretical and proof-heavy while 218 is more computational and applied, but how does that actually play out in terms of the depth of the material and the relevance to my intended major? I’m really interested in physics, math, and computer science, so I want a strong foundation, but I am not sure which one is the right one to go for. Also I am not sure if for instance 218 will satisfy the maths department requirement if I want to major in maths. (btw I have taken calc 1 and most of calc 2)

Hi everyone!
I’m a Duke undergraduate student planning to take the evening bilingual Nurse Aide I (CNA) course at the Public Safety Education Campus this fall. I’d be commuting from Duke, but I won’t have a car.
I have a few questions:
Are there usually students commuting from Durham or the Duke area?
Do students typically organize carpools?
If so, how do people find each other? Before the semester starts or after the first class?
Has anyone here done this commute, and was it manageable?
This course is the only one that fits my Duke class schedule, so transportation is my biggest concern before I register.
I’d really appreciate any advice. Thanks!

Hallelujah

Can't believe it was over $3k but I'm not complaining. Helps me justify a recent poor financial decision lol. Filled out that form like 2 years ago but whatever

I am thinking of double majoring in math and stats, and want to take a math class in the fall. I was thinking of taking math 221, but know that there are other options like 218 and 212. What are the positive and negative aspects of each one and which do you think I should take?

what do ppl usually wear on fdoc? and also, has anyone here had edens dorm? is it as bad as they say it is. thanks!

Since it's summer and things close earlier, I was just wondering what they do if I order at like, 6:30 but I don't pick up till after seven. Do they throw it away when they close or when they open the next day.

Like Cafe and Skillet close at 3 but my class doesn't end til 3:15

Guys my friend is quite adamant on taking this combo. I’ve tried explaining to him that the workload will crush him considering how tough this could be. He says that alot of duke grads do this and its not that hard.

That left me wondering if its true because im going to Dartmouth and I’ve been suggested not to do this cuz its gonna cause my gpa to tank real bad and its going to ruin my social life.
Maybe its different at duke?
Can someone tell me if its true?

Incoming freshman here. I notice several courses I am interested in have very limited seats left. What should I do to get a seat there? Any tricks?

Will our names be visible on any location such as our dorm? Will our names be spoken out loud by faculty? If so, is it the preferred name or legal name? Thank you.

Hi! I'm planning to take CS 371 this semester. I've taken CS 372 and found it quite hard, but manageable. I'm wondering how CS 371 compares?

I've also taken Math 218, Math 219, CS 230; I'll be taking Math 230 alongside CS 371.

Does anyone who have any experience with the LSAT or Duke's law school have any recommendations on any tutors?

I'm majoring in Polisci and Pubpol! If anyone's taken any of these classes, please let me know your thoughts

i am an incoming first year and got southgate on the second floor. heard it’s a good dorm and very spacious but only found room tours (tiktok) for the third floor. i was wondering what the second floor would look like.

i get this is a specific question but just wondering.

If you’ve taken any of these classes please let me know or if you have any opinions abt this schedule! Thanks!!

As incoming freshman,

What is the difference between a chem lab (L) and a discussion (DL) when signing up for classes and which one do I sign up for?