2022 First Day of Classes
A new academic year began with hustle and bustle. Here‘s a collection of some of the scenes.

Students jump behind the Duke sign on the first day of classes. (Bill Snead/Duke University Communications)
“I’m excited for a good year. We’re very excited for the basketball season. We’re already planning on tenting. So we were just literally discussing what our plans are for that. So that’s going to be a lot of fun.” - Nicole Hunter, senior (Class of 2023)
“I just finished my first chemistry class. I loved it. My professor made it seem so easy, so I’m excited to see what’s to come.” Bill Ssewanyana, first-year student (Class of 2026)

“I’m applying to med school, so sort of seeing how that plays out in the next couple of months. It’s going to be really fun. Lots of excitement about the future, both academically and then beyond graduation. So it’s going to be a fun year for sure.” - Nicole Hunter
“Everyone walking around, the campus lively again, it’s really nice to be back and see it all again.” Mariah Mathias, sophomore (Class of 2025)
“I’m really excited of course, especially as a sophomore. I’m excited to see where my courses take me. And then I’ll have to declare a major by the end of this year, so I’m excited to see what I come up with, what I decide.” Mariah Mathias


