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Sort By: [Date] [Major] [Rating] Psychology  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Bright If you honestly are not 100% sure that this is the school for you when you walk on the campus then DO NOT GO HERE. And when you go on tours do not trust everything they say, go around and talk to students and sit in on classes and try to spend a night here because the tour and info session is really not enough. I wasnt sure whether this was the school for me and now that I have been here I realized the University of Delaware has nothing special to offer. I feel as if you do not get any personal attention from faculty and if you want to get into med school they do not really care about anyone else other then their bio majors. If you don't know anyone else going to the University of Delaware then fitting in will be difficult. Everyone hangs out with people from high school and the clicks are almost impossible to break into after the first few days of arriving. After having an amazing high school experience the University of Delaware has been a big let down. Classes are ususally huge lectures and are not really special in anyway. The clubs are decent but are no different then any other school. There is nothing particulary special about University of Delaware and Newark is not fun. Mainstreet is cool when you first see it but don't let it fool you there is really nothing to do there other then get an occasional off campus meal. The party life is okay except many parties are exclusive and not that fun. I have found the University of Delaware to just be a very unfriendly place. I plan to transfer to a smaller school next year. Also although on tours they say its a medium sized school it is really HUGE. If you want a decent college experience and not anything special then come here, but beware because looks are very deceiving. Campus Aesthetics: B+, Individual Value: D- Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private)  More →  Oct 07 2009 1st Year Female -- Class 2013    Forward  Blog it! Blog about this comment from your webpage or Blog, or MySpace account: Just copy and paste! <script src='http://www.studentsreview.com/active/shared/sr_comment.js?sckey=61301&uid=272'></script> <a href='http://www.studentsreview.com' style='font-size:8pt;'>Data Source: StudentsReview!</a> Rate this comment: Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful       Save   Political Science  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Average Though this is a beautiful campus, that is the extent of it. The University has gone overboard on its crackdown on alcohol - to the point where it is driven student behavior underground thus making it more dangerous. Any infraction, whatsoever, can get you 3 strikes and your suspended for a year from UD. If you play your stereo too loudly, you will have violated a City ordinance which is considered criminal and can get you to the 3 strikes. They will put you, AND YOUR PARENTS, through a Kangeroo Court (their Judiciary) should you get to the 3 strikes. You can't bring an attorney! A suspension will be on your permament record also. Good luck explaning that to an employer -- unless you transfer to a school either in the south or the west. Also, UD Security does not walk a beat. They stay in their cars. They bust students, not the Newark thugs and scum that prey on the students. Consider that when you are applying. You are safer going to UPenn than to UD! Case in point (and there are plenty of these crime reports!): http://www.udel.edu/udaily/2009/may/assault050109.html Preparedness: A+, Reputation: D+ Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private) May 04 2009 Alumnus Male -- Class 2000   Forward  Blog it! Blog about this comment from your webpage or Blog, or MySpace account: Just copy and paste! <script src='http://www.studentsreview.com/active/shared/sr_comment.js?sckey=59965&uid=272'></script> <a href='http://www.studentsreview.com' style='font-size:8pt;'>Data Source: StudentsReview!</a> Rate this comment: Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful       Save   Accounting  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Quite Bright This is a great overall school. Party Scene is AMAZING and Greek Life is totallyy the way to go. The business program is pheunominal. The profesors are great. GO BLUE HENS! Education Quality: A+, Perceived Campus Safety: B Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private)  More →  Mar 21 2009 2nd Year Male -- Class 2012    Forward  Blog it! Blog about this comment from your webpage or Blog, or MySpace account: Just copy and paste! <script src='http://www.studentsreview.com/active/shared/sr_comment.js?sckey=58715&uid=272'></script> <a href='http://www.studentsreview.com' style='font-size:8pt;'>Data Source: StudentsReview!</a> Rate this comment: Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful       Save   English  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Bright Coming to this school was one of the best decisions I have ever made. This is a fantastic university for those students who want the perfect balance between a challenging academic curriculum and an active social life. That being said, don't think that this school is going to be four years of partying - the school hates the reputation that it has as a party school and has cracked down so hard on the social atmosphere that finding a party that won't be broken up by the Newark police is as difficult as passing one of the notorious business school accounting exams. Be prepared to face a demanding curriculum, particularly if you are a business, engineering, or biology student. The workload can be tough. If you are looking for a school that will provide a gentle transition from high school to college level curriculum, look somewhere else. They expect you to be able to handle heavy course loads literally from day one, so don't think you can ease your way into your classes. The professors have no tolerance for students who are unable to jump right in, and expect challenging projects, test, papers that are due by the third week of school. The quality of the dorms is lacking, and the food is marginal at best. Most students move off campus after freshman year, and there is no lack of places to rent. The campus is awesome. It has an entirely New England feel to it, and the buildings and grounds are absolutely pristine. The city of Newark, however, leaves alot to be desired. Get outside of the campus, and there isnt much to do outside of getting harrassed by townies. The good news is that Wilmington is only a half an hour away and can be very fun, and Philly is only an hour, as is Baltimore. If you plan on leaving campus, I would head to one of these places. If you are not from New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, or Delaware, the students can be a little intimidating. Expect to see lots of polo shirts and hair gel, and lots of Audis and BMWs on campus, as most of the students seem to appear to come from upper class roots. There are plenty of social opportunities for everyone, but if you fit the above description, you will have a better shot of fitting in. It definitely doesnt seem to be the most diverse college in the country. The professors are generally excellent when it comes to expertise in their subject matter. However, for every professor you find who is accessible and open to student interaction, there is a professor who seems to disdain actually having to talk to students outside of class. Be prepared to deal with some stand-offish professors who seem to be struggling with the fact that they feel as though they should be teaching at UPENN. The good news is that I can only remember a few low level classes that were taught by a TA. The administration is pretty good. I have no stories to tell of classes getting dropped or the finance department screwing up billing or anything like that. Just make sure to think carefully about what you sign up for in between semesters and make sure to talk to your guidance councellors. The bottom line is that this school has gotten to be a pretty tough school academically over the last ten years, and it has been burning up the rankings because of this. UD grads are considered attractive commodities on the east coast, where I reside, and I even find that people in the Midwest are aware of the reputation of the school, especially when it comes to business and engineering. Be prepared to put in an effort socially and educationally, and you will be well rewarded in the future with the friends that you make and the career that you enjoy. Go Hens! Starting Job: financial advisor, Preparedness: B, Reputation: B+ Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private) Mar 21 2009 Alumnus Male -- Class 2000   Forward  Blog it! 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