May 11Overworking Yourself: The High School to College PipelineBy Laila Dames As a student at Duke, the majority of us can recall being overachievers in high school. I remember being a part of executive board in four clubs, volunteering, babysitting, and having a job all while maintaining my academics. All of this was done with the intention of…3 min read3 min read
May 5Studying Abroad with Duke in MadridBy Caroline King As cliché as it may sound, studying abroad was probably the best experience of my life. Living on my own in an entirely new country helped me develop self-assurance and independence. I absolutely loved getting to explore Madrid, as well as other parts of Spain and Europe. …Duke3 min readDuke3 min read
May 38 Essentials Every Duke Student NeedsBy Hariel Peters In light of college-acceptance season, let’s highlight some of the most important things that are crucial for survival as a Duke student. I have asked students from all classes ranging from freshman to graduate students about essential things to have here at Duke. …Duke University4 min readDuke University4 min read
Apr 17From Gothic to NordicBy Kai Chen I studied abroad in Copenhagen last semester through DIS Copenhagen. Copenhagen is gorgeous! The colorful buildings, the cozy cafes, and the endless green spaces all make for the perfect European vibe. …Study Abroad3 min readStudy Abroad3 min read
Apr 6Staying in Tune with Musical Passions at DukeBy Tulio Sasaya For many students, the transition to college is both an exciting and daunting task, with new experiences and challenges to be uncovered in this unfamiliar setting. There are new friends to be made, classes to attend, all-nighters to pull, and a host of clubs and extracurricular activities…Duke University3 min readDuke University3 min read
Mar 30A Non-Engineer’s Guide to PrattBy Eliana Durkee Although there are an infinite number of things that make obtaining a degree from the Pratt School of Engineering unique, most of the reason why it seems so foreign to Trinity students is because it seems to take place in another world. …Duke3 min readDuke3 min read
Mar 8My Duke Experience: Pre-Covid vs. Post-CovidBy Mike Kim To provide some personal background, I started at Duke in 2017 as a member of the Class of 2021 (before you ask, yes — Grayson Allen was here my freshman year and Zion was here my sophomore year). I took a leave of absence (several gap semesters)…Duke University4 min readDuke University4 min read
Feb 14Signs you need a Mental Health DayBy Aasha Paredes One thing I have noticed about college is that everyone expects you to be productive, all. the. time. However, taking a mental health day is okay. In fact, taking a mental health day is one of the most productive things you can do. So here are some…College3 min readCollege3 min read
