duke supplement essay: discuss why duke is a good match for you

Prompt:if you are applying to trinity college of arts and science, please discuss why duke is a good match for you. is there something in particular at duke that attracts you?please limit your response to two paragraphs.

"Why don't you take a look at Duke University?" my father asked. At that moment I thought that was the worst idea, I'd ever heard. I had never thought about Duke University as a prospective school. When my father noticed that I was hesitant, he withdrew saying that it all depended on what I wanted or preferred. That night when my father left, I decided to look up Duke University on the internet. What was most obvious about duke was its academic diversity. "Every school has that!" I thought to myself, trying to justify my feelings about the school. As an international student, it is of utmost importance to me to attend a school that caters to all my interests, structures itself around people like me and would help nurture my talents. Duke surprisingly provides all these.

With its multicultural community of students, it provides me with the opportunity to learn about different cultures and values and also shares Nigeria's diverse cultures and traditions. The Duke University union also promises to provide an interesting social, cultural, intellectual and recreational life. Being a fan of all sorts of sports, I look forward to various types of entertainment from duke's basketball and lacrosse teams. The Trinity College of Arts and Science provides a solid curriculum which ensures that students are exposed to a various areas of knowledge and modes of inquiry. However, what entices the most about Duke is the fact that I can get the best of both worlds. With Duke University, I can achieve academic success while keeping up with my social life. I also have to admit that the free bus service provided by this "GOTHIC WONDERLAND" is very tempting. Sometimes, I allow myself to think about what would have happened if I hadn't researched Duke; what different direction my life would have taken. My thoughts were interrupted when my mother walked into the room. "Are you alright?" she asked. "Yes!" I answered happily. I had never been so sure in my life. I had taken the best decision. I had applied to Duke University.

"Why don't you take a look at Duke University?" my father asked. At that moment I thought that was the worst idea, I'd ever heard.

I feel you can work to use a little moderate language.

I like the way youve put up your story while answering the question. Well done.

This does not quite work, because you don't give a reason why you would think it's a bad idea -- just an un-considered idea.

Capitalize Internet.

Capitalize Duke.

I had taken the best option.
I had made the best decision.
I don't think you "take" a decision.

Nice ending!! How about a little more about what you want to study at Duke, what career you want to prepare for?

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