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Overall, the students at this school are very open-minded, so I feel someone who is very close-minded or from a very sheltered background would feel out of place or alienated at this university. However there is such a range of students on campus from so many different backgrounds, ethnicities, races, religious affiliations, etc; but I feel the most prevalent background is white middle and upper class students which leads people to say that our school is not diverse when in reality it very much is. We have thousands of international students from all around the world-- over 200 from Saudi Arabic alone! And this diversity leads students to be very socially and politically aware; peaceful demonstrations and protests are often held on campus on issues generally defined as more left winged liberal topics like abortion, sexual assault and the like.

Very outgoing and go getters. Everyone here seeems to pretty much have there eyes on the prize and are very focused.

We are not the most diverse school, but we represent a wide variety of students.

The similiarities found within a group of my peers makes the diversity between us practical unbelievable, yet these likenesses also highlight the beauty and amazement of blending different ideas, perspectives, and beliefs into a familial closeness.

Students from all over the world come to University of Delaware to study. Students are eager to learn about their major as well as making friends. During the week you can find most of them in a study hall reading. On the weekend you can find them participating in extracurricular activities such as intermural volleyball or dance. One characteristic that brings the entire campus together, faculty and students, is their love for sports. Even if an individual doesn't like sports when they first arrive at UD, upon graduation, they will be always rooting for the Blue Hens.

The classmates are genuinely friendly and hard-working.

My classmates are a group of hard-working, determined students who are able to balance their schedules with an active social life.

Hard working, driven and academically motivated students.

The students at UD are live fully, embracing challenges, and exploring new experiences and activities.

The University of Delaware is, in my own opinion, primarily caucasian. But, I have not met anyone here to this day that is racist towards any ethnicity or religion in any way thus far. People here are very welcoming and accepting of others and it really makes you feel "at home" when you're studying here. Most students are primarily from NJ, NY, DE, and PA.

Every student on campus is their own unique individual. There is such a broad range of students that everyone can find their own niche. Most girls can seen going to class in jeans and a north face and some kind of boots and boys can be seen in sweats and t-shirts. I have become so close with so many different types of people that I normally wouldn't have in high school. The University of Delaware is so diverse and I can't help but rave about how much that positively effect a person!

Their is a wide range of students no one feels out of place. Every nationality, religion, socio-economic, etc. can be represented maybe not in the largest numbers but is more than welcome.

UD is such a large school that I've seen a little bit of everything at some point! I have met plenty of LGBT students and they all seem to fit in with no problem! Similarly, I've seen almost every race on campus and none of them seem to feel out of place. The socio-economic status of many students is upper-middle class but a lot of the Delaware residents are not as fortunate as the out-of-state students. Still, I have yet to have a negative experience with any kind of group on campus -- all are accepting and willing to include anyone interested in learning about them. Most girls dress up somewhat for class, wearing boots, jeans, and a blazer or peacoat. Contrastingly, most guys wear jeans and a sweatshirt. I tend to wear yoga pants and a sweatshirt when I've had busy nights but like to dress up for class when I can! I've talked to all different kinds of students in my classes, however, a lot of sorority and fraternity students stick together. In the dining hall, people usually interact with their floors more than anything else, so often the groups of people are rather eclectic. A lot of students are active in different RSOs but rarely seem passionate about the work they do with these groups. Many students are interested in making money, and lots of it!

Depending on where you look, UD students can be very similar or very different. The majority of the student body is white and most of the girls sport the "uggs, northface, hoodie, and yoga pants" look. Most students who attend this school are from somewhere along the east coast, predominantly Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey; although I know people from the west coast as well. Most students come from an upper-middle class family and are generally polite and courteous to others. Many of my friends don't know what they want to do with their lives yet, but we are freshman so they have some time. As a Biology major, many of my friends in my major (including myself) want to go into the medical field. This trend is prevalent because the University of Delaware has excellent science programs.

Many of the students are involved with the University. Whether this be through Greek life, an athletic team, a National Student Organization, volunteering, working for the University, or performing internships with professors. The majority of students are from America, are in-state, Caucasian, and are very accepting! I love meeting students from other countries and learning about their culture. For the most part, students wear jeans and boots with North Face jackets to class. Guys go to class in casual wear more than girls. In the dining hall, there is certainly NOT a Mean Girls scene where everyone is divided into clicks. Everyone is interspersed, possibly making new friends!

Most of the kids here are from Jersey, Philly, and Delaware in that order. I'm from Pittsburgh so I felt a little bit out of place at first, but everybody was very welcoming and it was only a day or two before I felt at home. We usually wear sweats or jeans with a tshirt and a coat to class. Sometimes you'll see some hats, too. Girls tend to wear sweats and "comfy clothes" to class, but you'll see some girls dressed up every now and then. If you talk and put yourself out there, anybody will talk to you. Making new friends is incredibly easy.

Most of the kids here are from Jersey, Philly, and Delaware in that order. I'm from Pittsburgh so I felt a little bit out of place at first, but everybody was very welcoming and it was only a day or two before I felt at home. We usually wear sweats or jeans with a tshirt and a coat to class. Sometimes you'll see some hats, too. Girls tend to wear sweats and "comfy clothes" to class, but you'll see some girls dressed up every now and then. If you talk and put yourself out there, anybody will talk to you. Making new friends is incredibly easy.

Politically, UD students are known for being apathetic. With the exception of some political science and history majors, politics are rarely discussed. Because the student body is pretty homogeneously white, semi-conservative and middle-class, I have heard minority students say they feel uncomfortable and not as accepted. If you are a minority, super intellectual, or passionate about global issues, you may not fit in here. If you're a regular, jocky college kid or preppy girl who likes hanging with her girlfriends and dressing up, you'll fit in perfectly.

They are entertaining, good, and helpful people.

The student body here isn't very diverse. It is mostly Caucasian and Asian ethnicity wise. The student body can be considered diverse is other ways though. There are over 300 student organizations here ranging from various political groups, to LGBT groups, and sports clubs. There is something here for virtually anybody. For regular campus wear, most people dress casual-in sweatpants and a hoodie. The dining halls here can get a little crowded and people usually dine with friends. The financial background prevalent here is mostly upper middle class. The student environment here is pretty laid back and chill.