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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The amount of misinformation and childish angst in this thread is off the charts. Wow.

I'm a Duke alum. Trying to figure out Rice as I think it could be a great option as well for my child.

In comparing the two states, NC is more purple than Texas, though Houston is definitely very blue. However, Texas state government is trying to impose its crazy on the rest of the state more than what is happening in NC, though it is definitely also happening in NC. But there are some Dems in power in NC which help a bit.

But Texas is just also a lot further away. Harder to visit. Harder to get home for a quick break.

Duke has a contingent of super fratty types, but it is maybe 15%? It has a larger contingent of striver nerds than it used to. Contrary to stereotypes, Duke used to have a lot of very smart but not cutthroat types who liked sports, were social, but not fratty though some were in frats (this describes me and most of my friends). This type has largely been squeezed out by Asians and low income (there were lots of Asians when I was there but they were more [b]assimilated[/b]).[/quote]
Really? Your racism is really showing. Are you indicating the white culture is the superior one so that people need to assimilate? Disgusting!
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I’m not PP, but I’ve always understood “assimilate” to refer to joining the culture of the majority. No reference to whether it is superior, inferior, or neutral.

I say this as a Jew whose family assimilated over generations into the majority culture of this country without regard to whether it was “superior”, whatever that means. 🙄 
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Thank you. Well put. Others are just looking for something to be angry about. [b]Lots of Asians still self-segregate at top colleges[/b]. Don't think this is the goal. They are doing no one a favor. Not themselves. Not the rest of the student body.

And again, there are many who don't do this and blend in great. Yet still maintain a pride in their heritage. As they should. But there are too many who don't.[/quote]
My observation is white people self segregate more than Asians at top colleges. Not sure why you singled out Asians for this unless you’re trying to push some narratives here.[/quote]
[b]I think this PP was trying to imply[/b] that white people are the superior group in this country and therefore if you don’t mingle with them, it’s your fault. If they don’t want to mingle with you, it’s still your fault because they’re the mainstream.
This person screams a white supremacist thug.[/quote]

You “think” PP was “trying” to “imply”???

By including three hedge words in a single claim, you make it clear that you are speculating / making up stories about PP’s intent.

Please stop. [/quote]

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