The Survival Guide

2014 - 2015

Table of Contents

Introduction / 3
Housing / 4
Moving Companies / 6
Utilities / 6
Division of Motor Vehicles & Licenses / 7
Buying or Leasing a Car / 7
Automobile Car / Mechanics / 8
Renting a Car / 8
Taxis and Buses / 8
Health Insurance Companies / 9
Doctors and Medical Centers / 9
Hair Salons and Barbers / 12
Beauty and Spas / 12
Restaurants / 13
Activities / 15
Cleaners / 17
Tailors / 17
Shoe Repair / 17
Shopping / 18
Animal Care / 20
Fitness and Gyms / 22
Continuing Studies / Education / 23
International House / 23
Religious Worship / 24

Introduction[1]

Welcome to Duke and North Carolina!

This guide is designed to give you tips as you relocate to Durham and begin exploring the area and Fuqua. It is only a small sample of what is available in the area, but we hope that you’ll find these personal recommendations from those who have made the move before you helpful!

Register on Facebook and CampusGroups Today!

Before you do anything else, join our Facebook group to stay connected with other Partners and receive information on upcoming orientation events.

We will circulate a google doc sign-up sheet at orientation for Campus Groups, or for earlier access to Campus Groups prior to orientation please email . Note that it can take time to add you to Campus Groups so reference the Facebook group as the primary source of information.

By registering on CampusGroups you’ll automatically receive Partners e-mails. This is the primary tool we use to stay connected and the communication sent will keep you updated on the many events at Fuqua. Once you are registered on CampusGroups, you may also become a member of other non-academic Fuqua Clubs such as the Culinary Club, Arts Club, Beer Club, Golf Club, Fuqua Pride and many, many more!

Housing

Moving to a new city can be challenging, but we’d like to help you find a home where you and your family will be comfortable. Fuqua Partners and Families live all over Durham and the surrounding towns and have chosen to rent apartments, townhouses, condos, houses, or even buy homes.

Here are some suggestions on where to look when searching for your new home!

Apartment Complexes

  • CENTURY TRINITY ESTATES - Off Garrett Road. 5 minute drive to Campus. Pool, playground, tennis courts, carwash, business center. They offer regular apartments, town houses and cottages (small duplexes with 2-3 bedrooms).
  • ALDEN PLACE - Near Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway and University Drive.New and clean apartments. 5 minute drive to campus, major shopping centers and restaurants. Fitness center, business center, playground, swimming pool and dog park onsite;popular with Fuqua students.
  • GARRETT WEST – Off Garrett Road. 5 minute drive to Campus. Neighborhood pool and playground, as well as a neighborhood association that has holiday parties and kids’ clubs. Lots of kids in neighborhood.
  • THE HEIGHTS AT LASALLE– LaSalle Street. Walking distance to Fuqua. Brand new luxury apartment homes. On Clubhouse, pool, gym, valet trash. Walking distance to restaurants, coffee, yoga, wine bar.
  • LOFTS AT LAKEVIEW - Erwin Road and LaSalle, walking distance to Fuqua.Brand new, luxury apartment living. Coffee bar, business/conference center, movie theater, fitness center, game room, swimming pools onsite; more expensive than most apartments in Durham. Walking distance to restaurants, coffee, yoga, wine bar.
  • PARC AT UNIVERSITY TOWERS- Off Tower Blvd and Pickett Road. 3 miles (5 minute drive) from Fuqua.
    Pool, gym, playground, tennis court, dog park, laundry, business center, clubhouse, fireplace in some apartments. Gated community. Walking distance to Super Target, Sam’s Club, restaurants and spas.
  • STATION 9–Located near 9th Street approximately 5 minutes from Campus. New, urban apartments. Very popular with Fuqua students; fitness center, basketball, swimming pool, movie theater onsite. Walking distance to popular bars and restaurants.
  • TRINITY COMMONS – Erwin Road and Downing Street, walking distance to Fuqua. Brand new, luxury apartment living. Business center/conference center, coffee bar, fitness center, game room, dog park, swimming pool onsite, resistance swimming pool, sauna and steam room, hot tub, valet trash; more expensive than most apartments in Durham. Walking distance to restaurants, coffee, yoga, wine bar.
  • WEST VILLAGE - Approximately 5 minutes from Campus. Walking distance to Brightleaf Square, Downtown Durham, popular bars and restaurants. Loft ceilings, 24 hr fitness center, basketball court, swimming pool, dog park and several areas for off leash playing, 24 hr Wi-Fi business center with executive conference room and private lounge area.
  • 605 WEST APARTMENTS- Approximately 5 minutes from Campus.Walking distance to Brightleaf Square, Downtown Durham, popular bars and restaurants. This new apartment complex opening summer 2014 features a heated saltwater pool, fitness center, wifi, and the option to furnish.

Homes

Here are neighborhoods and areas of Durham where current families live, along with their personal comments about their neighborhood. Some of these families own their homes, while others have chosen to rent; but as a whole, most Fuqua Families find living in a home more comfortable. This list is meant as a starting point for your search as there are many other great neighborhoods in Durham. Many Second Year partners are happy to refer you to a real estate agent or offer more details on finding a home.

  • AMERICAN VILLAGE AREA- less than 5 minutes from Duke. Neighborhood playground. Duke Forest trails nearby. Great quiet neighborhood.
  • FOREST HILLS - Beautiful homes, less than 10 minutes to campus and close to downtown. Neighborhood park in community.
  • HOPE VALLEY - 5 miles from Duke. Quiet and convenient neighborhood, close to shopping center.
  • LENOX II - 5 minutes west of Duke, near American Village and Lenox apartments. Small, quiet neighborhood.
  • TRINITY PARK - Trinity Park is located between downtown and Duke University’s East Campus. Within 40 square blocks of tree-lined streets, the neighborhood is filled with historic homes and buildings, earning Trinity Park a place on the National Register of Historic Districts.
  • WATTS HILLANDALE - Between 9thStreet and Hillandale, 6 minutes from Duke. Multiple playgrounds and paved trail. Excellent neighborhood, friendly.
  • WOODCROFT - 6 miles from Duke. Area association has tennis, yoga, kids club, pool, playground, walking trails. Close to mall as well as I-40.

Realtors

  • Adam Dickinson - (Fuqua Grad)
  • Apple Realty
  • Block and Associates Realty
  • Bob Schmitz Properties
  • Jessica Sadler
  • Ken Gasch - (former Fuqua Partner, husband of Erin Gasch, Fuqua’s Director of Alumni Relations Annual Giving)

Rental Websites

  • Craigslist
  • Duke Community Housing
  • Airbnb – temporary housing, vacation rentals

Moving Companies

  • ABF U-Pack
  • Budget Truck Rental
  • Golden Key Express
  • Movex
  • Moving Helper Center
  • Moving Scam
  • PODS
  • TROSA Moving
  • Two Men and a Truck
  • U-Haul

Utilities

Most apartment complexes will remind you, but don’t forget to turn on your utilities before you move to your new home. The best thing is to have your water and electricity set up the day before you plan to arrive. Then call and schedule for cable, internet and phone to be installed on the day you arrive or soon after. It is best to ask the leasing office or the owner of the home what you will need to install.

WATER SERVICE

Durham 919-560-4411
Chapel Hill 919-968-4421

ELECTRIC– DUKE ENERGY

Durham & Chapel Hill 800-777-9898

TIME WARNER CABLE & INTERNET

919-595-4892 or 866-489-2669
*TWC also offershome telephone service; purchase a bundle package to receive the best price

HOME TELEPHONE

Verizon 800-483-4000

  • NATURAL GAS

PSNC Energy 877-776-2427

SATELLITE TELEVISION

Direct TV 888-238-7177
Dish Network 800-333-DISH (3474)

Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) & Licenses

All new residents of North Carolina who plan to operate a motor vehicle in this state must obtain a driver’s license within 60 days of establishing a permanent residence. To apply, you must appear in person at one of the state’s driver license offices and take the required tests. New residents are encouraged to become familiar with North Carolina license requirements and traffic laws by reading the N.C. Driver’s Handbook. US Citizens must successfully complete the written, road sign recognition and vision tests to obtain a North Carolina driver license (Internationals will also need to take a road test). There can be a lot of waiting around at the DMV so it is advisable to get there as early as possible to get ahead of the crowd.

Make sure you study for the test as it can be tricky! Be sure to bring cash or check for your relevant license fee. In addition to the handbook, here is a CHEAT SHEET and a PRACTICE TEST that we’ve found very helpful in ourpreparations.

THE NORTH CAROLINA DMV WEBSITE

DMV VEHICLE & PLATE RENEWAL

In Northgate Mall

1058 W. Club Blvd.

Durham, NC 27701

919-286-4908

DRIVER'S LICENSE OFFICE (EAST)

101 S. Miami Blvd.

Durham, NC 27703

919-560-6896 / M-F 8am-4:30pm

DRIVER'S LICENSE OFFICE (SOUTH)

3825 S. Roxboro Street, Suite 119

Durham, NC 27713

919-560-3378 / M-F 8am-4:30pm; Sat 8am-noon

Buying or Leasing a Car

When purchasing a car through a dealer, you will need to bring with you the following:

  • Driver’s license
  • Current proof of auto insurance
  • Bank and credit card information

You may also be asked to bring a proof of residence (current utility or phone bill may suffice) and references.

Please see below popular car dealers in the Durham area to help get you started in buying or leasing a new or used car.

  • Auction Direct USA (Raleigh) – helpful for international buyers
  • Crown Honda of South Point
  • Hendrick Durham Auto Mall- GMC
  • Mark Jacobson Toyota
  • University Ford

Also check outCraigslist or the Partners Facebook page for additional listings.

Automobile Care / Mechanics

Changes

  • ABSOLUTE AUTOMOTIVE
  • AAA CAROLINA
  • Bunkey's Car Wash
  • Firestone
  • INGOLD TIRE & AUTOSERVICE
  • Jiffy Lube
  • Washburn Motorsports
  • Weaver Brothers

Renting a Car

  • Avis919-416-4348
  • Budget919-383-8240, ask for Duke discount
  • Enterprise919-309-1030
  • Thrifty877-283-0898

Taxis and Buses

Driving is the easiest way to get around Durham, and we encourage Partners to carpool when attending Fuqua events as parking is not always easy to find.

If you need another form of transportation, you may also consider these options:

Taxi:

  • Charlene’s Safe Ride Shuttle

Offer taxi service and airport shuttles. Student discounts offered.

800-835-8053 or 919-309-SAFE (7233).

  • Durham’s Best Cab Company

Duke students get a 15% discount for airport rides.

866-680-3330 or 919-680-3330.

  • On Time Taxi

919-493-5050

  • Sondos Taxi & Ride

Student discount

919-937-0114

*Airport tip! If you need to leave your car at the airport, choose Park & Ride and park for only $6/day – half of what it costs in the garages! You need to leave yourself a little more time to park and take the shuttle, but it can save you some money! Click here for more information on parking at Raleigh Durham Airport.

Buses:

  • Durham Area Transit Authority (DATA) – Durham specific bus routes
  • Bus routes can be found all throughout the triangle area. Visit to find out more about bus routes.
  • Bull City Connector – Free route from Duke to Golden Belt (including 9th Street & downtown Durham).

Buses to other cities:

  • Greyhound
  • Megabus – trips to Charlotte, New York, Richmond, Washington, DC

Health Insurance Companies

  • Aetna

800-217-2386

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield

800-324-4973

  • Humana

877-748-7896

  • State Farm Health Insurance

919-401-6147

  • United Healthcare

800-362-0655

Doctors and Medical Centers

Duke University Hospital is one of the top hospitals in the United States and most students take advantage of the convenience to Fuqua. There are also two other hospitals in the area that are used by our Partners and Families group. Durham Regional is a smaller hospital in Durham and UNC-Chapel Hill’s hospital is just across the border.

Duke Urgent Care:

Open 7 days a week, everyday of the year, no appointment needed. Great for last minute visits to the doctor, especially on weekends when many are closed.

Click here for a full list of locations, and see below for those in Durham:

Duke Urgent Care South

5716 Fayetteville Road

Durham, NC 27713

919-572-1868

Duke Urgent Care Hillandale

1901 Hillandale Road Suite D

Durham, NC 27705

919-383-4355

General Practitioners:

  • DUKE Family Medicine

2011 Erwin Road, Durham

919-684-6721

Dr. Martinez (female)

  • Family Medical Associates of Durham

1901 Hillandale Road, Suite B, Durham

919-383-5437

  • Sutton Station Internal Medicine

5832 Fayetteville Road, Suite 113, Durham

919-544-6644

  • SW Durham Family Medicine

3612 Shannon Road #105, Durham

919-419-0242

Obstetricians / Gynecologists:

  • DUKE Family Medicine

2011 Erwin Road, Durham

919-684-6721

  • Duke Fertility Center

5704 Fayetteville Street,Durham, NC 27713

919-572-4673

  • Duke Women’s Health Associates

5324 McFarland Drive, Suite 300, Durham

919-684-2471

  • Women’s Health Alliance

105 Newsom Street #101,Durham, NC 27704

919-942-8571

  • Duke OBGYN

Duke Clinic 1J

40 Duke Medicine Circle, Durham

919-684-2471

  • Chapel Hill Midwives

Affiliated w/UNC Hospital. Midwives backed by a large physician practice.

112 Perkins Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

919-843-3051

Dentists:

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  • Durham Family Dental

3608 University Drive, Durham

919-688-4100

  • Dr. Julie Witte

922 Broad Street, Durham

919-286-1156

  • DR. MarciaL. Rementer, DMD.

3811 N Roxboro Street, Durham

919-477-3369

  • Dr. Gail Belvett

1208 Riddle Road, Durham

919-682-9707

  • Dr. James Pyle

818 Broad Street, Durham

919-286-9667

Dermatologists:

  • DUKE Dermatology

5324 McFarland Drive, Suite 210, Durham

919-684-3432

  • Triangle Dermatology AssociateS

823 Broad Street, Durham

919-286-7903

Ophthalmologists:

  • Dr. Stuart McCracken, M.D., P.A.

2609 North Duke Street, Durham

919-220-5439

  • Rosenstein Vision Center

2901 North Duke Street, Durham

919-471-4474

Aesthetician:

  • Krisztina Ligo

919-933-2400

Pediatricians:

  • Chapel Hill Pediatrics – they accept Duke’s health insurance plan (offices in Durham and Chapel Hill)

Hair Salons and Barbers

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  • Aveda InstitutE

200 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill

919-960-4769

  • CITRINE

3110 Environ Way, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

(919) 929-2209

Stylist: Allie Weitzel – current Fuqua partner

  • Destenee Salon and Spa

6118 Farrington Road, Chapel Hill

919-493-5000

  • FUNKY MONKEY

1806 West Markham Avenue, Durham

919-286-1818

  • HOT HEADZ

1106Broad StDurham, NC 27705.

(919)286-2102

Stylist: Kellie Gates

  • POSH THE SALON

610 West Main Street, Durham

919-683-2109

Stylists: Melissa, Amanda, Lauren

  • *For Men*: ROCKWOOD BARBER SHOP
    2514 University Drive, Durham

919-489-2972

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  • The Garden Salon

Owned by a Fuqua Grad and past Fuqua Partner (Greg Prospero – WEMBA ’06, and his wife Shea)

2608 Erwin Road, Durham

919-688-8188

Stylist: Erin

Beauty & Spas

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  • Luxury Nail Spa

2816 Erwin Road, Suite 103, Durham

919-383-7979

  • European Wax Center

6911 Fayetteville Street, Durham, NC 27713

919-806-5929

  • Umstead Spa

100 Woodland Drive, Cary

919-447-4000

  • Wellville Massage and Healing Arts

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2101 Chapel Hill Road, Durham

919-730-4542

  • WOW Brows Eyebrow Threading

6910 Fayetteville Road, Durham

919-806-5058

Restaurants

restaurants

Fine Dining:

  • 604 WEST MORGAN ITALIAN EATERY - 919-688-8288
  • Four Square - 919-401-9877
  • LANTERN - (Chapel Hill)919-969-8846
  • METRO 8 STEAKHOUSE– 919-416-1700
  • Nana’s - 919-493-8545
  • Piedmont - 919-683-1213
  • Revolution- 919-956-9999
  • Rue Cler - 919-682-8844
  • Vin Rouge- 919-416-0466

Sushi and Japanese:

  • MT. FUJI – 919-680-4968
  • PEONY– 919-419-8800
  • SUSHI LOVE– 919-309-2401
  • ViINE SUSHI – 919-294-8382 – only sushi restaurant that allows take out buy one get one free

Mexican:

  • BLUE CORN CAFE– 919-286-9600
  • CHUBBY’S TACOS – 919-286-4499
  • NANATACO – 919-489-8226

Italian / Pizza:

  • LILLY’S PIZZA–919-797-2554
  • MELLOW MUSHROOM – 919-680-8500
  • Pop’s Restaurant – 919-956-7677
  • Piazza Italia – 919-956-7360
  • PIZZERIA TORO–919-908-6936

Cafés/Sandwiches/Brunch:

  • BULL STREET GOURMET & MARKET – 919-237-2398
  • CHAMAS – 919-682-1309
  • ELMO’S DINER - 919-416-3823
  • FOSTER’S MARKET - 919.489.3944
  • GuglhupF - 919.401.2600
  • MAD HATTER - 919-286-1987
  • MONUTS DONUTS 919-797-2634
  • Parker and Otis- 919-683-3200
  • SCRATCH BAKERY – 919-956-5200
  • TOAST-919-683-2183
  • VITA- 919-286-9755
  • WATTS GROCERY - 919-416-5040 – brunch and fine dining dinner

Wine Bars/Tapas:

  • MATEO – 919-530-8700
  • SIX PLATES - 919-321-0203
  • WEST END WINE BAR - 919-381-4228

Bar Food, Burgers and Beers:

  • ALIVIA'S– 919-682-8978
  • BROAD STREET CAFÉ – 919-416-9707live music every Friday
  • Bull City Burger and Brewery - 919-680-2333
  • Dain’s Place - 919-416-8800
  • The Federal- 919-680-8611
  • Fullsteam Brewery–919-682-BEER, no food - bring your own or eat at food trucks often parked in front
  • G2B – 919-251-9451
  • GEER STREET GARDEN – 919-688-2900
  • JAMES JOYCE - 919-683-3022
  • ONLY BURGER - 919-937-9377
  • SATISFACTION- 919-682-7397
  • Tobacco Road –919-832-3688, sports bar with dozens of TVs; overlooks Durham Bulls’ field
  • Tyler’s Taproom- 919-433-0345

Chicken & Waffles:

  • Dame’s chicken & waffles – 919-682-9235

BBQ:

  • BULLOCK'S BAR-B-QUE - 919-383-3211
  • THE PIT – 919-890-4500
  • Q-SHACK- 919-402-4227

Frozen Yogurt/Ice Cream:

  • Local Yogurt
  • Locopops
  • Tutti Frutti
  • The parlour

For more restaurants and information please visit: CARPEDURHAM.COM

Activities

Want to find out all about local spots, restaurants, museums and more? Visit the following sites to learn all about life in the Triangle Area.

  • Durham
  • Chapel Hill
  • Carrboro
  • Raleigh

Movie Theaters:

  • CARMIKE CINEMAS (Durham)

1807 Martin Luther King Parkway

Every Tuesday - popcorn and soda special

GALAXY CINEMA(largest art-house theater in North Carolina– located in Cary)

Movies from India, China, Italy, Germany, Mexico, Japan, France, UK, Israel, Central & South America
770 Cary Towne Boulevard, Cary, NC 27511 - 919-463-9989

  • SOUTHPOINT CINEMAS (Durham)

Located at The Streets at Southpoint Mall

Cinema has movies for moms (babies welcome) on Wednesdays.

Bowling Alleys:

  • AMF Durham Lanes
    4508 Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard, Durham - 919-489-9154
    Across 15/501 from Alexan Place
  • Village Bowling Lanes
    330 North Hardee Street, Durham - 919-682-9145

Museums:

  • DUKE LEMUR CENTER

Call (919) 401-7240 to make your reservation. All tours are by appointment only and are conducted Monday-Saturday. The Center is closed on Sundays.

  • NASHER MUSEUM OF ART(Durham)

Hours: Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat – 10am to 5pm; Thurs – 10am to 9pm. (Free to all on Thursday, 5 to 9pm, courtesy of SunTrust Bank and The Independent Weekly); Sun - Noon to 5pm; Mon – closed.

Center for contemporary and post modern artists from around the world.

  • NC LIFE AND SCIENCE MUSEUM(Durham)

Hours: Mon-Sat: 10am-5pm Sun: 12pm-5pm, park closes on Mondays in the fall and winter.

(Free for Durham residents on Wednesdays after 1pm. Season passes also available.) Indoor: hands-on kids museum with toddler area and rotating schedule for displays. Outdoor: Playground, small zoo, butterfly house, train, wind exhibit, water exhibit, bears, lemurs, wolves, wetland area and café. You could spend an entire day at this park.

  • NC MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCES(downtown Raleigh)

Museum has many exhibits based on North Carolina’s geography and native critters and hands-on classes. Exhibits include Dinosaurs, woodland life, bugs, butterflies, birds, fish, ocean, etc. This is a truly hands-on learning place, fun for everyone, toddlers – adults, and it’s free!