The Survival Guide
2013 - 2014
Table of Contents
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 Grous prior to orientation please email
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
· ADDINGTON FARMS - 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.
· ALEXAN GARRETT FARMS – 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.
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 9th Street 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
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 offers home 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 our preparations.
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 out Craigslist 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
· Avis 919-416-4348
· Budget 919-383-8240, ask for Duke discount
· Enterprise 919-309-1030
· Thrifty 877-283-0898
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 www.triangletransit.org to find out more about bus routes.
· Bull City Connector – Free route from Duke to Golden Belt (including 9th Street & downtown Durham).
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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, every day 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. Marcia L. 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