Category Archives: Miscellaneous

A View of Ninth Street

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Suejin Ahn

Ninth Street is a main attraction in Durham. It’s a strip that has a variety of different restaurants, coffee shops, and eclectic stores. Located close to Duke’s East Campus, I find myself frequenting the area pretty often. It’s got a … Continue reading →








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I Heart New York

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Anu Kumar

By the end of our hectic second semester we were all desperately in need of a vacation, and we couldn’t have been more grateful for fall break! Classmates planned trips to New York, San Francisco, Puerto Rico, Boston, Florida, D.C., … Continue reading →








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Rekindling My Political Interest

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Candace Buford

Everyone around me seemed to be breathless and frazzled. It was the end of the first fall term, and with our first real break and Halloween coming up, perhaps it was appropriate that we all looked like zombies. But contrary … Continue reading →








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Dining in Durham

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Max Baez

One of my favorite things about Durham was all the great food, especially Southern food. During my year in Durham, I became a big fan of many restaurants — places I miss a lot now that I’ve graduated and moved … Continue reading →








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Where to Live in Durham?

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Juliana Taylor

A big question on my mind as I prepared to move to Durham was where I was going to live. Of primary concern to me was safety, but price and proximity to school were also high on the list. There … Continue reading →








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I Wish I’d Known:

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Caroline Stone

Before starting the MMS program, there are a few things that I wish I would have known: This is going to be hard for everyone – everyone will struggle. Don’t feel alone! The Ford Library carries all of the textbooks … Continue reading →








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Durham’s Hidden Gem: Meelo’s Restaurant

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Naresh Vissa

Several of my classmates who attended Duke for undergrad constantly raved about the restaurant scene in Durham … Cosmic Cantina, Satisfaction, Café Parizade, Vin Rouge, Alivia’s: these were some of the places that Dukies recommended. At some point, I decided … Continue reading →








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Here are my Votes:

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Juliana Taylor

Favorite MMS Moment: Triangle Training Favorite Professor: Scott Dyreng Favorite Off-Campus Hangout: American Tobacco District Best MMS Social Event: Winter Formal Best BBQ: Q-Shack Favorite Late-Night Eatery: Thai Cafe Best Local Deals/Happy Hour: Shrimp Boats Something I Wish I’d Done … Continue reading →








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Adding My Two Cents …

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Max Baez

Favorite MMS Moment: There’s too much to choose from, so I’ll just say what my favorite class moment was — it was when we discussed the Bayer case in Business Communications class. Favorite Professor: Sharon Belenzon Favorite Off-Campus Hangout: My … Continue reading →








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My Duke & Durham Superlatives

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Grace Kim

Favorite MMS Moment: Every moment! Hahaha. No, I’m serious. I loved being here. Favorite Professor: Bob Nau. He taught Spreadsheet Modeling, and he’s my favorite! He’s amazing – he included screenshots with every in-class exercise and homework, and included detailed … Continue reading →








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