Duke ABSN Spring 2022

lexig2021 · Jul 9, 2021

6 minutes ago, KJ5 said:

Yes, just received it and paid the deposit. Now I just need to figure out where to live:)

How are we feeling? Relieved or disappointed LOL. I'm conflicted.

cayennemoney · Jul 9, 2021

Not pleased with fin aid award…might need to reconsider ?

beautyandthefish · Jul 10, 2021

I'm an NC native and current Durham resident so if anyone is coming down to visit, I'd be happy to show you around!

ChennyKesney · Jul 10, 2021

Same, I live in Triangle area(Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill). So if people are moving to the area feel free to reach out. A lot of newer apt buildings near the hospital and school as well as a lot of restaurants and grocery stores. Southpoint Mall area has a lot as well. Really there is no shortage of options anywhere. There are even a ton of cheaper options with a lot of amenities if you don't mind a bit longer commute. The city has been growing like crazy the last ten years and hasn't slowed down. Couldn't be a better time to begin a healthcare career and there honestly couldn't be a better city to choose. 3 Level I Trauma Centers within almost 30 minutes of each other. Job opportunities and job security galore.

islandbabe · Jul 10, 2021

I’m married with two kiddos and will be buying a home and planting roots right before school starts. I’m currently near Fayetteville and have been looking into either Cary or Durham. Only thing about Durham is that even though homes are a little cheaper, it seems all the public schools have poor ratings. Cary is more expensive but has better schools. Can anyone offer their two cents or does anyone on this forum have kids that have been in Durham public schools?

jordan6564 · Jul 10, 2021

If anyone’s in their early 20s and would need someone to live with let me know!

KJ5 · Jul 11, 2021

I am, let's connect.

Erhi28 · Jul 11, 2021

7 hours ago, ChennyKesney said:

Same, I live in Triangle area(Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill). So if people are moving to the area feel free to reach out. A lot of newer apt buildings near the hospital and school as well as a lot of restaurants and grocery stores. Southpoint Mall area has a lot as well. Really there is no shortage of options anywhere. There are even a ton of cheaper options with a lot of amenities if you don't mind a bit longer commute. The city has been growing like crazy the last ten years and hasn't slowed down. Couldn't be a better time to begin a healthcare career and there honestly couldn't be a better city to choose. 3 Level I Trauma Centers within almost 30 minutes of each other. Job opportunities and job security galore.

Thank you for this info!! Very helpful! I plan on moving to Raleigh since my aunt lives there. Thought I'd save some money and just commute. What do you think of the drive from downtown Raleigh to campus? Should I reconsider and find a place closer to the university?

ChennyKesney · Jul 11, 2021

11 hours ago, Erhi28 said:

Thank you for this info!! Very helpful! I plan on moving to Raleigh since my aunt lives there. Thought I'd save some money and just commute. What do you think of the drive from downtown Raleigh to campus? Should I reconsider and find a place closer to the university?

No problem! Commuting from downtown Raleigh is definitely doable. It just sort of depends on what you may be used to. I work at Duke Hospital and commute there from Holly Springs, NC. If you look at a map of the area it is southwest of Raleigh. My time from driveway to parking garage is 31 minutes. I get gas every 4-5 days depending on how much extra driving I do. There may be a little added time here and there if you are coming from downtown just because of traffic lights and a bit more congestion, but probably still worth it in my opinion if you're hoping to save money. Downtown Raleigh is awesome too! So on days we're not in class, you'll be in a fun area for bars, restaurants and events.

Public transportation in Raleigh/Durham isn't very good. We don't have a trolley or train-like system and Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill are all in different counties so the bus system is sort of hard to figure out. Having a personal car is sort of required unless you plan on living in one of the apartment complexes close to Duke. Duke's bus system for the school and hospital is very good and you can get anywhere you may need with it. There is a Whole Foods and Harris Teeter grocery store near Duke's East Campus and 9th St. which has a lot of little shops, restaurants and apartment buildings. If you picked a complex on 9th St. or somewhere near campus you could get by without a car and just use Duke's busses to run your errands and get to school. Plus there are all those dang electric scooters around now so you can cruise around on those. Just a forewarning, the apartments close to Duke are pretty pricey. They are very nice and many are brand spankin new, but that area has gotten expensive.

beautyandthefish · Jul 11, 2021

19 hours ago, islandbabe said:

I’m married with two kiddos and will be buying a home and planting roots right before school starts. I’m currently near Fayetteville and have been looking into either Cary or Durham. Only thing about Durham is that even though homes are a little cheaper, it seems all the public schools have poor ratings. Cary is more expensive but has better schools. Can anyone offer their two cents or does anyone on this forum have kids that have been in Durham public schools?

Hey - How old are your kids? It really depends on where in Durham you are. South Durham has the best schools if you can get down here, especially for elementary school. Plenty of kids do great in DPS. The issue with Wake County is that it is growing so quickly that they may change school districts every year, or be sent to overflow schools. So an advantage of Durham is you won't be dealing with that. Another option is to live in Chapel hill. More expensive, but more stable and better schools

mbrock · Jul 12, 2021

Did anyone sign up to go to the in person Duke Days?

jordan6564 · Jul 12, 2021

how do u sign up?