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hey... as far as I know Duke does not offer any kind of funding to international students (other than TA's or RA's)... @abhi_shake - please do share anything you get to know... I had the same questions as you... lol @xfluux - I would personally choose Duke They had recommended completing the compulsory internship before joining.. is that possible to do if I am presently in my final year of undergrad and am graduating in June? Also, has anyone had a look at housing? On campus or off? Looking forward to seeing you guys this fall as well

Ok. I just realized that we are talking about two different MEM programs at Duke! I was referring to the Master of Engineering Management program at the Pratt School of Engineering. LOL

I got through Duke's MEM program as well @ George-congratulations! @Jon- All the best. Can't wait to see the Blue Devils in action. Heard a great deal about them.

@akl_cat - Thanks and congratulations to you too . I haven't heard from Duke regarding the internship opportunities as such. This was mentioned in my letter (acceptance) - "An internship is required for the program. If you have graduated and are currently working, this experience can generally be utilized to fulfill this requirement by basing your internship report and presentation on a suitable project from your work experience. If you have not yet graduated, it is recommended that the internship be completed before the coursework if possible. Please note that internships completed during your undergraduate experience are not eligible to fulfill this requirement. In general, due to the timing of obtaining your visa, if you wish to complete the internship before the coursework, you should consider internships in your home country if you are not already in the United States. If you cannot complete your internship before entering the program, it can be completed after your coursework using a Curricular Practical Training (CPT). Note that this will delay your graduation until the semester following completion of the internship. " More information regarding the same can be found at their website - http://memp.pratt.duke.edu/interdisciplinary-courses-and-curriculum/internship @ cunninlynguist - Thanks and congratulations to you as well . As far as I know, an industry internship is compulsory as a part of the MEM program. The "highly encouraged" internships are in all probability for other programs at Duke. Please do correct me if I am wrong. @jbr00ks9 - Very helpful indeed. Does anyone have an idea about sponsorships for international students. The website mentions that they aren't eligible but also that there are ways around it. What kind of jobs can we apply for and how? The overall tuition fee and costs isn't exactly very cheap.. LOL

hey guys, just got my accept from Duke for the MEM program anyone here planning on doing their internship before joining?