*WATCH THIS BEFORE PICKING DUKE* | the cons of duke university FT @sgfvann

WATCH THIS BEFORE PICKING DUKE | the cons of duke university FT @sgfvann

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****DISCLAIMER*** These are my own personal opinions and this video is not intended to discourage anyone from applying to or accepting Duke. I am just here to inform you guys.
here are some things i honestly do not like about Duke University...... but make sure you subscribe because I will be doing a part 2 of things I DO like about Duke hehehe :)
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@You-dh1du 2 жыл бұрын

The cons: -Forced 3 year on-campus housing (pre-COVID) -Study abroad opportunities are not great with Duke--especially if you're in STEM -Financial aid sucks if you're middle class (I've had to argue every year at Duke to give me more aid) -Food plans are either too small or too large; food plans force unhealthy eating habits -Administration is pretty white and racist--it is a private school in the South lol -School is quite unwelcoming to Palestinians in particular; if a Palestinian advocates they're quick to be labeled as anti-semitic. In fact, this point actually compels me to say if you're Palestinian I'd consider how much of a support group you need before deciding to attend Duke cause you're not gonna get much there. -Student body is quite self-segregated -Parking is meh but I don't think it's that much worse from other schools -Lot of the professors are meh too--they're top researchers and amazing in their field but teaching is not their top priority and some are only doing it cause they're forced too if they don't receive enough grants so it really translates into the quality of teaching -I kinda wish the student body had more international students; I often found them the most interesting and culturally-aware compared to the typical American college student Duke '21 Alumnus

@nicolebarnes3029 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your honest assessment of Duke. The point about meh profs makes me sad. I'm a Duke professor (History dpt) and I am *very* committed to teaching. I know the dynamic you are talking about - top-tier research universities tend to attract faculty who do care more about research than teaching, and they don't necessarily give adequate support, training, and encouragement to faculty to up their teaching game - but I consistently work hard to mitigate that. My position: my students and their families are paying a lot to be in my classroom, so I owe it to them to give them my best. Am I "the best" on all days? Honestly no. I have hard days too. But I do try, and so do a lot of my colleagues in the History department, IMHO.

@reverse4183 Жыл бұрын

@@nicolebarnes3029 I appreciate you, professor Barnes.

@robjake4970 Ай бұрын

no matter where you go as a Palestinian you won't get a lotta support but i would say there is more support at duke than any where else with the cml and msa

@fizz3130 2 жыл бұрын

“if you’re black, just apply.” i gotchu 🤝 sent in my application yesterday update: i got in! 🥳💙

@joanne.gabriel 2 жыл бұрын

awww CONGRATS!!! :))

@TheRealMaurie. Жыл бұрын

👏🏼

@goldenharmoney 2 жыл бұрын

i honestly think that duke was a good pick for my nephew because he can be in the company of other ethnicities. learning to be around a more diverse community is a learning experience. thanks for the video

@simpleascanbe6790 2 жыл бұрын

I remember watching this a year ago and when you said “if you’re black, just apply” I KNEW you were talking to me! Long story short, I got in and I’m most likely attending in the fall! 💙 :)

@joanne.gabriel 2 жыл бұрын

awww congrats!!! :))

@norahai3589 6 ай бұрын

congrats on the acceptance!! what were ur stats like if you dont mind, i want to ED but i dont think im good enough to get admitted

@itssyourgirllwinn6328 Ай бұрын

@@norahai3589did you end up doing Ed? And what college did u end up at?

@vyarnier6425 2 жыл бұрын

y’all are hilarious 😭😂 thanks for the info !

@kwin_ad3263 4 ай бұрын

Yall are so hilarious 😂 thanks for the video.once you pointed your hands i knew it was about the black community 😅. I applied to the class of 2028 and im Nigerian Ion know if theres any core African or Nigerian there ...sooo... hopefully im accepted in some few weeks..and ill update yall get in🥳

@joanne.gabriel 4 ай бұрын

hahaha thank you love! wishing you all the best, fingers crossed 🤞🏾 🤍🎉

@lailaleak1766 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. I really felt like it was the end of the world not being accepted into Duke last fall, but this con list made me glad I was rejected girl that parking is whack 😂 I definitely will follow you both because I might be heading to UNC Chapel Hill this fall, and it would be good to talk to fellow Black students in the area! Amazing video!! 🤩💕💕

@alegs8697 2 жыл бұрын

if youre upset at parking maybe dont be too glad about unc. that's literally the main complaint of all students there

@ndeyethioubou1810 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this!! I applied RD so let’s see in a few weeks if I can potentially join y’all 😂

@kennedylareign 3 жыл бұрын

good luck to you!

@ndeyethioubou1810 3 жыл бұрын

@@kennedylareign thanks! :)

@zainabo.7940 3 жыл бұрын

Ayeee good luck to us! Potential class of 25 gang!

@ndeyethioubou1810 3 жыл бұрын

@@zainabo.7940 Yess let’s go good luck to us both 🥰

@divinefeminist3611 3 жыл бұрын

I applied, too! Do you know the exact day when the decisions come out?

@themisschinchin Жыл бұрын

im laughing sooo hard, hope to meet y'all in the fall

@mikeyikeygamer2489 3 жыл бұрын

Yeesh I just got in for ED💀no backing out now

@user-cw8mf2cc1n 3 жыл бұрын

Yo could you please share your stats and some of things that were on your application that you think got you in, if you’re comfortable sharing. I want to get in and it would really help

@mikeyikeygamer2489 3 жыл бұрын

@@user-cw8mf2cc1n UW GPA- 3.8 W GPA- 5.2 (my district measures it weird) Took 6 Ap classes scored All 5s and 4s No SAT Sat subject test US history- 710/800 Sat subject test world history- 800/800 Few ECC’s with leadership positions Varsity Lacrosse Solid essays Applied ED fit trinity as a Black male with an immigrant background idk if any of that helps just wanted to be thorough Goodluck

@user-cw8mf2cc1n 3 жыл бұрын

@@mikeyikeygamer2489 Thanks bro and congratulations. I hope you enjoy Duke

@estelino4223 3 жыл бұрын

Same😂

@brienfoaboutanything9037 2 жыл бұрын

All you need to know about Duke University: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mZZomqqrubSxoZc.html

@heartnarchist Жыл бұрын

Hey from India, moving to Durham this September to be part of a combined doctoral program between UNC Chapel Hill and Duke, hope we can meet sometime, I giggled myself into a tummyache with this video subbed to both channels, cheers

@user-ns5jb7rk5m 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos!! can u do a video on tips on attending a basketball game? I’m going to a duke game this December and I could really use any tips you might have! Thanks

@jp1419 2 жыл бұрын

Going to a game on dec 14th. Can’t wait

@user-ns5jb7rk5m 2 жыл бұрын

@@jp1419 yes we are going to the 18th game can’t wait!!

@jp1419 2 жыл бұрын

@@user-ns5jb7rk5m I’m pumped. Crazy how expensive tickets are getting. Fingers crossed for tonight’s game! Good luck on the 18th!

@user-ns5jb7rk5m 2 жыл бұрын

@@jp1419 ya the aren’t looking too good right now! Tickets are outrageous this year. Good luck the 14th

@briancole6576 3 жыл бұрын

Fun watching you guys hate on Duke just a little bit! I'm from NC and waiting to hear good news hopefully! xD

@thezenshow3593 3 жыл бұрын

I am applying for class of 2026!!! I am so scared! hopefully I get in!

@isabellenajarro6910 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I'm a freshman at Duke and the black population is lackingggg

@robingemanaru1547 2 жыл бұрын

i dont really understand how does this work... i read somewhere that there is 12% blacks at duke which is among the highest...8% Harvard, 7% Upenn

@johnl6089 2 жыл бұрын

@@robingemanaru1547 Hahaha, 12% of 5000 and 7 percent of 15000.

@cooperdavenport6787 3 жыл бұрын

Finding out about Duke tomorrow.. scrambling around the country as a senior to pick a school. Sitting in the JB Duke hotel rn, just drove down from visiting UVA. I’m hoping the quiet/covid situation doesn’t kill the vibe :( any advice on stuff to see? I’ve only got a day

@victoragaba1783 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

@courtneymartin5597 2 ай бұрын

I currently go to NCCU(HCBU), which is ten minutes down the road. They have something called the 10:40 break on Tuesdays and Thursdays. It is a large social event that you'd be welcome to join. Also, we're on campus! UNC, NCSU, and NCCU students come for research!

@L.A.M Жыл бұрын

I have just one doutb: Please tell me that the showers in the community bathrooms have some kind of door or something. That's the only thing I need, honestly.

@goldenharmoney 2 жыл бұрын

my nephew just started this year as a freshman i’m excited but y’all have me thinking.

@preciousmumzumi8986 3 жыл бұрын

I also applied to RD and I hope to get accepted. Maybe I could meet you guys and have a nice time.

@markmelon3529 2 жыл бұрын

Hey! Did you get in?

@zainabo.7940 3 жыл бұрын

Houston gang. Class of 25 RD applicant. Hopefully i can join yall next semester

@AM-id5ry 2 жыл бұрын

Did you get in??

@samuelscott8896 2 жыл бұрын

Omg I really like you guys!!!

@joanne.gabriel 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much🥰

@jasminepayne1895 2 жыл бұрын

thats messed up on parking!! they need to make parking decal stickers so you can put it on your car

@peterpark919 Жыл бұрын

Is there grade deflation at Duke? How's the grading system? Any comment about bio major there?

@000CANDACE000 3 жыл бұрын

hi fellow duke student here and i totally agreed with a lot of your takes esp about the "diversity" and the pretentious personalities here lol

@evolvedanimeisland Жыл бұрын

Thank you guys it's HBCU for me.

@210.mickey3 2 жыл бұрын

I think best have your own place with roommates a House

@johnnycortez4016 3 жыл бұрын

From Houston, Duke ‘25 here. Anyone else?

@aryanmathur6596 3 жыл бұрын

Ayy Duke '25, I'm from the Phoenix Area.

@chiomai5173 3 жыл бұрын

Duke ’25 from NJ!

@ipekvarlk6818 2 жыл бұрын

me a Turkish where only a dollar makes 9 liras 💀💀💀💀

@vivianawamiru2028 3 жыл бұрын

I'm applying for transfer so I might be joining y'all skskksksk

@artemioreyes8810 3 жыл бұрын

Same here! Good luck! hope we can see each other on campus :)

@wintermute3658 3 жыл бұрын

Did it work out?

@preezypatel 3 жыл бұрын

The cost of the school is whatever I guess? Lol

@weimaggie7501 2 жыл бұрын

Is duke community friendly to Asians?

@scarlettts748 2 жыл бұрын

same question

@joanne.gabriel 2 жыл бұрын

from my knowledge, yes but I can't really speak on that since I am not a member of the Asian community. Many minorities do seem to have issues with Duke though

@weimaggie7501 2 жыл бұрын

@@joanne.gabriel thanks for you reply😽

@iamniab1 2 жыл бұрын

@@weimaggie7501 well there’s more Asian people that go to Duke based on statistics so you might have a better chance !

@Chalkhuynh998 Жыл бұрын

same question

@harrietkumah8549 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, do you know anything about certain fraternities and sororities cutting ties with Duke? I just wanted an update on how campus life would look like or if anything is actually changing? (Also I'm Ghanaian :)

@joanne.gabriel 3 жыл бұрын

I am not sure about anything related to greek life sorry! Campus life will be back to normal in the fall hopefully :)

@lexxxus.crxwnzlexxxus.crxw5990 2 жыл бұрын

ayee🇬🇭

@monwubachukwuezugo847 2 жыл бұрын

How will i hit you up then😖

@ohhimark925 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Thanks a lot for this info. I am an international student and I applied for the medical physics master program. I will probably come to duke next May. Is this area generally safe if you are living outside the school campus?

@atagultekin1422 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Duke sophomore here. Im an international student as well and so far zero regrets picking duke. I live on west campus but a lot of my friends live in the apartment complexes all around the city. Imma be honest with you, Durham is not always the safest place. Some areas are definitely spots to stay away from, but that is usually the case far away from the campus. All the complexes students live in are in pretty safe areas. So safety is definitely not a problem living on or off campus.

@landonallison2956 2 жыл бұрын

I have lived near Durham my whole life. Durham is known across the state as one of the most dangerous cities in NC. The university itself is safe, but the city it is located in has a lot of violent activity.

@joanne.gabriel 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! I haven't lived off campus and I don't plan to. It's kind of normal to stay on campus for all 4 years but Durham is not the safest town. There is a lot of security on campus which is not, but you will not get that living off campus. Me and my friends have not had bad experiences off campus but Durham is not considered "safe".

@ronaldbirb9431 2 жыл бұрын

@@atagultekin1422 Ooosman Gültekin sen misin?

@harpermartin7813 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. God bless. Always remember that Jesus Christ loves you all so much! Jesus Christ forgives all sins. Jesus Christ is God, King, and Savior! That was a great video. Have a great day! ❤️🙏

@rachelmairura8737 2 жыл бұрын

what yall majors?

@joanne.gabriel 2 жыл бұрын

I'm pre-med majoring in psychology and minoring in chemistry and global health! My friend is pre-law majoring in public policy with an minor is visual arts and a I&E certificate

@samuellguzman5373 3 жыл бұрын

Damn he da "best friend"

@tlr8879 2 жыл бұрын

Remember that USA is only 12% black.

@smallworldz7241 2 жыл бұрын

🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤡🤡🤡

@laurac6108 2 жыл бұрын

Wow… People “try too hard”…??? You get a parking ticket for unauthorized parking…??? There’s not enough people with my skin color…??? Maybe try harder to focus on why you’re there? Can’t take this seriously 😒

@tryphena6440 2 жыл бұрын

Please stop it, clearly this video is about their experience at Duke and what they feel are the downsides of the university. Go to their video about the pros if you were looking to hear about the upsides of this institution because honestly this information was very helpful. Love how you managed to downsize the fact that they feel alienated at their own school because it's not as diverse as Duke markets itself to be... very telling of your character.

@laurac6108 2 жыл бұрын

@@tryphena6440 to reiterate my initial comment, i was looking for legitimate cons and these aren't that in my humble opinion. oh and you dont have enough info to make any judgements on my character, but thanks anyway!

@tryphena6440 2 жыл бұрын

@@laurac6108 hmm yeah no, I think forced housing for 3+ years, racism within the institution, food plans endorsing unhealthy eating habits etc, were very legitimate cons but clearly those factors don't seem like a problem to you. I think I have enough, no need to thank me. Hope you find what you're looking for though!

@jennifergonzalez8803 Жыл бұрын

@@tryphena6440 when did she say racism is an issue ? I’m just curious cus I didn’t see that in the video. I somehow probably missed it lol