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Duke – What kind of excursions will we go on?

Author: Kevin Khy

Students will have the chance to experience both interesting tourist and academic-related locations. Each academic course has its own excursions, and the weekend excursions are included for Residential students. Commuter students are able to add on weekend excursions for an additional fee.  Saturday: North Carolina’s largest farmers market, Museum of Natural Sciences, and bowling Sunday: … Continued

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Duke – Do I need to bring my own bedding or towels?

Author: Kevin Khy

No, linens are provided. The linen pack includes 1 pillow, 1 pillowcase, 1 blanket, 1 flat sheet, and 2 towels. Students may pack their own if they have specific preferences or favorite items from home that would make them more comfortable. Days are hot and nights tend to get chilly with the AC, and students … Continued

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Duke – Can I do laundry in the dorms?

Author: Kevin Khy

Yes, there are laundry facilities on each floor. It costs $2.25 to wash and $2.00 to dry. The machines accept quarters only and families are encouraged to send students with quarters. Summer Springboard can provide change. Laundry and dryer sheets are not provided.

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Duke – Where will I be eating?

Author: Kevin Khy

In 2023, students ate on both the west and east campuses, which included different style dining halls. Duke offers different cuisines and vendors that are local to the area.

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Duke – Where do I stay?

Author: Kevin Khy

In 2023, students stayed in Pegram Residence Hall which is on the east campus. It is a traditional style dorm, consisting of mostly doubles with a few singles. Floors are separated by gender and have two shared bathrooms on each end of the hall. The first floor includes a large recently renovated common room and … Continued

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Georgia Tech – Are the dorms safe?

Author: Kevin Khy

Yes. The Georgia Tech campus is patrolled by campus security and the buildings are very secure with the protection of your individual swipe card.

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Georgia Tech – What kinds of excursions will we go on?

Author: Kevin Khy

Students will have the chance to experience both interesting tourist and academic-related locations. Each academic course has its own excursions, and the weekend excursions are included for Residential students. Commuter students are able to add on weekend excursions for an additional fee. Saturday: City Tour: Coca Cola Factory, Atlanta Aquarium, Centennial Park, and the SkyView … Continued

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Georgia Tech – Do I need to bring my own bedding or towels?

Author: Kevin Khy

No, linens are provided. The linen pack includes 1 pillow, 1 pillowcase, 1 blanket, 1 flat sheet, 1 towel, and 1 hand towel. Students may pack their own if they have specific preferences or favorite items from home that would make them more comfortable. Days are hot and nights tend to get chilly with the … Continued

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