Duke University
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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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Emma E 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
"To try to describe everything I learned during this program would be impossible. I learned a lifetime of lessons (as cliche as that sounds). The personal growth from the people on the program and the organization leaders/ beneficiaries we met while explore the social enterprise scene in each country has pushed me into explore mo..."
A student Duke University
"This experience abroad truly changed not only my Duke experience but my life. It was 100% worthwhile and I honestly wish I chose to study abroad in Istanbul for a year instead of just one semester. Everything about this program was amazing and I wish I could tell every other student to choose it."
Risa P Duke University
"While I had traveled a lot before study abroad, living in a different country for an extended period of time gave me the opportunity to learn from other people's perspectives on a much deeper level. I learned to be much more open-minded and as well as more culturally aware to both the differences and the similarities. One of the..."
Liz C Duke University
"I learned the importance of going out of my comfort zone to grow. My semester abroad gave me perspective and gave me the room to refocus my priorities and focus on my goals for the future. "
Aidan C Duke University
"I gained friends, increased my Spanish fluency, conducted research and completed an internship that has been useful for future internships and jobs, and learned more about policy/politics in Latin America that has influenced by academic career at my home university."
A student Duke University
"I gained an incredible sense of independence, realizing that I can make it in a new country that I spoke a language I wasn't fluent in, and had an entirely different culture. I learned so much about different perspectives towards life that have deeply changed me as a person. "
A student 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
"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
"Lifelong friends and a much deeper understanding of the Levant and the Arabic language. "
Rose F Duke University
"I feel like I developed a really robust understanding of Central America as a region, due to the comparative nature of the program. I was always encouraged to reflect and think very critically about the world I live in. I also developed wonderful friends, both in my fellow students, in locals I met, and in the CGE staff. ..."
A student Duke University
"I grew a lot as a person. I think that my experience abroad helped me see things in a different way but also put every situation in perspective and learn how to rationalize, as well as live in a more relaxed way. Not only did I learn many things academically, I also had one of the most incredible social and cultural experience o..."
Margot N Duke University
"Extremely worthwhile. Challenges your language abilities, and allows for personal development."
A student Duke University
"I became more independent, more go with the flow, and got a broader perspective in seeing the bigger picture. Definitely worthwhile. "
Sydney Segal Duke University
"Too much to type here"
Jake Lassu Duke University
"I learned a lot more about the language I'm majoring in, the culture in Jordan, specific issues and nuances from the perspectives of locals, I could go on forever. It was absolutely worthwhile."
Maria Victoria Howell Arza Duke University
"Independence, cultural knowledge"
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
"In addition to the tangible class knowledge, living and figuring out a city on my own proved to be a great learning experience. Budgeting, figuring out public transit, and exploring a new place is a form of learning on its own."
A student Duke University
"I learnt about a completely new country, culture and multiple types of people. Yes is was worth while."
Julian B Duke University
"Before studying abroad, I had no idea what to expect. I knew very little about Chile or what it would be like to live and study in a country I'd never been to before. That being said, I think this program was the best one I could have chosen for where I was. It gave me the knowledge I needed to be aware, the support system I nee..."
Eritrea Temesghen 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
"Exposed to a totally new culture and religion. More than worthwhile. I would definitely do it again. "
A student Duke University
