Duke University
University Information
Duke University is a private research university located in Durham, North Carolina, United States. Founded by Methodists and Quakers in the present-day town of Trinity in 1838, the school moved to Durham in 1892.
Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at Duke University. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. We also hope that these first-hand accounts of education abroad from previous students at your institution will help you understand what to expect from study abroad and help you set your expectations. If you are a Duke University student, please check with the Global Education Office for guidelines on enrolling in a study abroad program and receiving credit for your study abroad experience. If your university has listed recommended programs below, please consider them first and contact any of the program providers referenced in the reviews listed below for more information.
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No important dates configured."I learned how to be independent and to welcome challenging experiences. I learned that I grow and succeed most when I am out of my comfort zone."
McCall H Duke University
"Aside from the academic knowledge and content, I learned a lot about my personal relationship with and understanding of the Earth. I learned first-hand what community-level change is like. This has been one of the most memorable experiences I have had the good fortune to participate in."
Gordon L Duke University
"Exposed to a totally new culture and religion. More than worthwhile. I would definitely do it again. "
A student Duke University
"I am so incredibly glad that I made the effort to go on this program. It took some finagling, but the experience was incredibly worth it. I had such a great time learning about the history of Turkey, learning the language, exploring the country (we went on incredible trips with the program), and everything else that this program..."
Samantha B Duke University
"I learned a lot about a culture I had previously known nothing about, I met people with very different backgrounds and views on life, I participated in activities I didn't even know existed, I had the opportunity to go to countless historical sites, and I built self confidence in myself. This study abroad program is for the more..."
Emma E Duke University
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Colin C Duke University
"I learnt about a completely new country, culture and multiple types of people. Yes is was worth while."
Julian B Duke University
"Definitely worthwhile- I learned a lot about myself and what makes me happy and what I enjoy doing, as well as what kinds of challenges are productive. I want to work internationally later in life, so volunteering with a local NGO helped me better understand office culture there and what international NGOs look like. And obvious..."
Leah C Duke University
"I learned so much from just being around people of the local culture. I participated in activities and just followed what they do in order to obtain the full British experience."
Elisa M Duke University
"I learned so much about myself, South Africa, ecology, etc. It was absolutely worthwhile and I would recommend it to anyone who doesn't mind getting a little dirty and who wants a fun, engaging, life-changing experience."
A student Duke University
"I gained relationships with Malagasy people who care very much about, and I made a few very tight friendships with other students. Additionally, I learned a ton during my ISP and cherish this new knowledge and appreciation of the subject I studied."
A student Duke University
"ABSOLUTELY!"
Bailey P Duke University
"It was absolutely worthwhile. I learned how to be more independent, I was able to take my first film class and I also took my first law class. I learned how to live on my own and cook for myself. This experience taught me not to be intimidated by the difficulty or material of a class."
Jonathan P Duke University
