Duke provides an amazing blend of outstanding academics and intense fun built around strong traditions. It’s a great place for proactive students who have a genuine passion for learning and doing.
Pratt has infused a lot more hands-on learning in the past several years including a first-year design class and culminating in a senior pod design class.
Students design a robot around a theme each year; this year the theme was the Olympics. There is a new “maker space” and numerous 3D printers.
Approximately 1,200 students tent outside for up to two months leading up to the game and the remaining 200 camp out a few days prior to the game.
Duke provides numerous opportunities for students, but students must be proactive in seeking out opportunities.
All our tour guides found their fellow students passionate and supportive of one another’s endeavors.