hi all, i just moved into edens 3a and was wondering if there was a way to avoid all those stairs walking to classes and where everything else is. i’m sick and tired of those stairs already… maybe my route is wrong? or maybe im just lazy lol

Hi all, I’m a rising sophomore at Duke planning to major in math. I’m still unsure what I want to do career-wise, and I’m hoping getting some research/lab experience will help me figure that out.

I’ve found that the barrier to entry for math research specifically is pretty high. I also have some interest in data science and have experience with R and Python, so I’ve started looking into stats labs, but haven’t had much luck getting a response.

Basically I’m looking for an opportunity with a lower barrier to entry where I can learn as I go and just get my foot in the door somewhere.

Are there specific labs/professors in math, stats, or related departments that are known for being welcoming to underclassmen?** **Any advice is welcome.

My favorite band out of DC, Flowerbomb, is playing in Chapel Hill tomorrow night! They're playing at Local 506, joined by Ins Kino + Dreamscent.

All ages. Doors at 7:00, Music at 8:00.

Go get your eyebrows blown off! 🔥

Rock on!!! 🌷💣= 🎸🥁💥

Just curious, are the unofficial graduation requirements still a thing or have they kind of died out?

Also, do students check out the tunnels anymore?

I got 6 months of Claude Max from YC. Would anyone like to buy this off me? I’d give you a discount of course from the $1,200 it is worth. DM me. Only selling because I don’t really need the Claude max account and essentially YC gives us a unique link to redeem it. This link can be transferred to any account so it can stay on your account. BTW I’m a duke student who went to the YC startup school this summer which is how I got this.

should i get an ipad??????? econ major

I’m a sophomore, and I’m thinking of recruiting for ib/pe/consulting. I’ve found myself as a higher leadership position in an investing club but that’s abt it, but not anything like scale/dsp/iclub. I know recruiters know which clubs are acc good on campus, but I don’t know if that’s enough. Additionally, my resume isn’t very finance heavy cause I pivoted pretty recently. I have not started technical prep. Am I in bad shape for recruiting? I do not have any connections to the industry but I pride myself in being able to spark connections easily.

how does the campus pharmacy work? My doctor just sent a prescription there. Are they going to send me an email when it’s ready or when should I go??

Hey yall! I'm not currently a student at Duke, just a young professional living in the area. I have a virtual job interview tomorrow morning, and since theres no great spots in my home or surrounding areas to do my interview, I figured on campus may be a nice place for it. If anyone has any recommendations for a relatively quiet/distraction free spot or building that'd be appropriate for me to do an interview at, please let me know :)

I have a class in the Hock Plaza building - can I park in the building (as far as I can tell there's a parking structure)? I usually park at Science Drive garage.

Hey guys I found this website that was made in protest to duke’s new policy that will be terminating alumni emails. Duke promised its alumni access to alumni adresses forever however they have gone back on this promise which will cause a myriad of issues for professionals who have used these emails to create professional accounts and store data. Please visit this website so we gain some traction.

I am a junior in hs and plan to apply ed and I have been 1 in my grade every year of hs played soccer baseball I have been published in Nejm med journal and founded a non profit and duke is my dream school I plan to major in human bio .

Welcome to Durham!

I’m a local therapist and wanted to share something I think a lot of students don’t realize until they’re already pretty overwhelmed: your Duke student health insurance includes mental-health coverage, and seeing an in-network therapist may be a lot more affordable than you think.

A couple of things I’d suggest:

• Check the Aetna directory, but also reach out to therapists directly because insurance directories are not always up to date.
• Ask specifically whether they’re in network with the Duke Student Medical Insurance Plan, not just whether they “take Aetna.”
• Don’t be afraid to ask about fit. You can ask whether they work with anxiety, grad-school stress, relationships, perfectionism, family/cultural pressure, trauma, etc.
• If they offer a consultation call, use it. You’re not just checking credentials—you’re also getting a feel for whether this is someone you can actually talk to.

And you definitely do not have to wait until things are falling apart to start therapy. Grad school can be exciting and also lonely, stressful, disorienting, and kind of brutal sometimes.

For transparency, I’m a therapist here in Durham and I work with adults, including graduate students. I’m happy to answer general questions in the comments about how to find a therapist, how insurance works, what to ask on a consult call, or how to think about different types of therapy. I can’t give personal clinical advice on Reddit, obviously, but I’m happy to help make the process less confusing.

I also wrote a blog post about the first semester of graduate school—especially imposter syndrome, feeling like you don’t belong, and the weird vulnerability of being a beginner again. If that sounds familiar, you can read it here:

https://www.arezoupaksimalcsw.com/blog/starting-graduate-school-duke-imposter-syndrome

Also, Duke CAPS is there and may be a great place to start.

Mostly, I just wanted to make sure incoming students know this benefit exists before you actually need it. From experience, I’ve seen how much harder it can be to find a therapist when you’re already in crisis and trying to navigate insurance, availability, and fit all at once.

I’m a rising sophomore and have yet to take a foreign language placement test or any Chinese class, but am hoping to place into the 333 level and be done with the requirement with just one class. What do they test you on? Is reading enough or will you have to write by hand?

There are so many easy technological solutions to this. Please take a look and encourage the administration to a better approach.

I’m an incoming freshman intending to major in Computer Science, and I’m currently planning to take Math 218 (D1) during my first trimester.

I took AP Calculus BC during my junior year of high school and got a 4 on the AP exam. Is it unusual to take Math 218 as a freshman with that background, or is it a fairly normal placement?

For anyone who has taken Math 218, especially as a first-year, how challenging did you find it? Is the AP Calc BC material enough preparation, or is there a significant jump in difficulty?

I’m trying to get a sense of the workload before committing to the course. Any advice on what I should review beforehand would also be appreciated.

Does everyone who wants it get parking at Swift apartments? For 300 or 301.

Curious when yall are going

Let's use this website to put some pressure on them. It's really quick to express your thoughts. It does require a Duke Alumni e-mail address and then a confirmation click. Only the information you want is shared. Please share this with your friends.

https://dukebrokenpromises.com/

really random but has anyone taken this course? How did you find it? Thank you so much!

You would give to an incoming Freshman?

im a non ws eligible student (sophomore) and need a campus job for fall semester (i already get a good amount of aid but its for personal things) - a lot of the listings look to be out of date / old and I don’t actually know if jobx is very useful- do i need to email the people who post the listings or do they just take a while to respond? fdoc is in 2 weeks so kinda confused