University of Delaware Top Questions

people that want to do well in life

University of Delaware is mostly for outgoing individuals who are looking to get the most out of their univeristy experience. Since it is such a large campus, there are groups of people and activities that suit all types of people. No matter what you are intersted in, you can find your niche here.

friendly, open-mind, flexiable, and deligent people

Our university welcomes the daring. Ever dreamt of white-water rafting? How about becoming a radio talk host? It also celebrates the familiar. Love student government? Play sports? Like music? They thrive. Our university awaits the intellectual. Be prepared to have ideas challenged. Class discussions are mind-turning and riveting. Finally, it offers an escape from a buzzing city or a chance to be part of a community. Have a taste for a rural, laidback feel with enough of an urban mix? You?ll love it. You could call this large town. You can call it a small city.

outgoing, fun, hardworking, focused students who enjoy being part of a community and learning a lot while still having a lot of fun in college

Someone who is very social, friendly, and tolerant both of religion and race. Also someone who isn't overwhelmed by bigger classes and has no trouble keeping up with the lesson plans.

I feel like many different types of people would be fine attending this school. However, I do feel that most people tend to be rather similar. The majority of the students are either from Delaware, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, or Maryland. Most are from middle class to upper middle class families. The social scene on campus is mostly a bunch of parties or when you turn 21 it's going to the bars. If you aren't into partying Delaware probably isn't going to be a very social campus for you.

One that has a strong academic or athletic background who is able to cope with balancing time between schoolwork and extracurricular activities. Some classes are easier than others, allowing some students to put minimal effort in at the beginning. When major courses arise, those students who took it easy in the beginning, struggle to get used to it, and sometimes turn to other majors as a result due to the wide variety offered here. It would be better to have an idea of where you want to go, rather than come in undecided.

Any kind of person would like this school, so long as they're not terribly sensitive to problems in housing, finances, or food services.

A person who has many interests, wants to get a well-rounded and rich education, meet students from all different states, be able to reinvent themselves whenever they want and who wants to gain a unique and valuable learning experience that will benefit them in the job market but who still wants to have a large social life with different groups of friends. This person would need to be a little more independent, because the school requires you to take the initiative with your education.