As
a freshmen there were things about the University I loved
and things that I hated. However, after visiting old high
school friends at their schools I have come to realize
the things I hate about UD are happen on every
college campus. There are no schools I have visited that
don't have parties and don't have professors that can sometimes
be difficult to get along with. UD is no exception.
The things I love about UD greatly outweigh those few
things that happen at every college.
The thing I will
say to people who think that the school is only
about parties is - if you don't like parties, then
don't go to them! There are tons of things to
do on campus if you don't want to go out
and get drunk. Just check UD's website or your e-mail
and you can find a plethora of things to do
to keep you occupied.
The professors here can seem a
bit stand-offish at times, but I have realized that is
hardly ever the case. If you walk up to any
professor after class they love to help you out and
answer your questions. Once you show them you are curious
and interested they will sacrifice tons of time to help
you. I had a professor once that seemed like a
total hard-ass, but when I finally asked him for help
he softened up a lot and even stayed till 10pm
to help me and my friends study for an exam.
On tours they tell you that the school is “medium-sized.”
They are right in that you don't have to walk
very far to get places, but there are a lot
of students that go here, so it may seem big
at first. The best way to make it actually feel
medium sized is to get involved in something. Don't just
be a student that studies and parties. Once I got
involved in the different clubs and activities on campus the
school suddenly seemed a lot less like tons of snooty
kids from NJ, and a lot more diverse. The campus
truly is full of some of the nicest people in
the country.
So overall, UD is an amazing school, but
you have to be willing to break out of your
shell a little bit and try new things and be
willing to meet new and different people.