Reading Test 10-11

STUDENT LIFE AT DUKE UNIVERSITY

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Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke University is a 4-year private research institution serving roughly 14,060 undergraduate and graduate students. In 2010, “U.S. News and World Report” ranked Duke 10th among a list of the best colleges in the nation. While Duke certainly has a lot to offer in the way of academics, the college experience includes so much more than just what happens in the classroom. In addition to academics and research, student life at Duke University includes Blue Devil athletics, student organizations, arts and global opportunities. Outlined below is a guide to student life at Duke University.

STUDENT LIFE AT DUKE UNIVERSITY

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Founded in 1924, Duke University offers undergraduate and graduate programs through 10 different schools and colleges. Areas of study include arts and sciences, education, business, nursing, law, medicine, engineering, divinity, public policy and environmental studies. Degrees offered include bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs.

STUDENT LIFE AT DUKE UNIVERSITY

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Blue Devil athletics are a huge part of student life at Duke University. Whether you prefer to sit in the stands or rock the field, Duke offers a long list of men’s and women’s sports teams, such as swimming and diving, cross country, basketball, football, golf, rowing and volleyball (just to name a few). Not interested in playing sports but still want to entertain the crowd? How about trying out for cheerleading or the school band?