University of Delaware Top Questions

Trust your gut and don't settle for a school that you didn't want to go to because of lack of money.

There are so many schools in the world, it can be difficult to make a decision. Make sure you visit the college, I think that is the most important part. That really makes or breaks the whole thing. There were many schools I thought were great until I went to visit them with my mother, and then I realized I hated the schools. It's a bonding epxerience for the prospective students and the parents. When you visit schools, something will just click at THE school, and you'll know that's where you want to go. To make your college experience the best it can be, work hard. Work as hard as you can, but make sure you have a good time. It's okay to go to parties and let loose as long as you get your work done, which can be difficult as this is probably the first time the student doesn't have teachers hounding him/her to do his/her homework. Do you work though, and you'll be fine.

I would definitely tell students and parents to make sure they visit prospective schools before even applying. I visited some schools to discover that I loved them on paper but in person they were blatantly not for me. Once you do apply, and even get in, go back and visit the school again. Sometimes you might end up loving the school the 2nd time even more, and others you may not like it anymore. Every time you visit a college you will catch a different view on it. You can talk to different students & find out how they feel about it and will get different tour guides who show you different aspects. The most important thing about making the most of the college experience is going to the school that is best for you. For students, don't let parents or friends influence you. The next 4 years of your life will be spent in one place & you want it to be amazing. I know that for me, when I visited Delaware I knew after 10 minutes thats where I wanted to go. Trust your instincts, because following your heart over your mind will ensure you to be truly happy.

I would make sure that they really take a good look at each college and everything that it offers. Spend the night with a student that goes there, without parents around to really see what college life is like and to get a feel for what the next four years could possibly be like to you. Don't worry about what your friends think of the school or what schools they want to go to. Think for yourself and your future as well as your financial situation to make sure you're making the right decision.

I would recommend that you go on as many campus tours as possible to explore your options. I was unfortunate in this aspect, i chose to go to UD just because it was accessible. Im not at all saying that financial capability should be looked over but this will be the biggest decision up to date in a high schoolers life. It is important to chose a place where you will be comfortable, because comfortability is no doubt a key factor in success in college. The more comfortable you are, the easier it is to make friends and network and find resources that will aid in your success in college.

I believe the most important advice I would give a student and thier parents about choosing the right college and making the most out of that college experience is to experience a day here for themselves. Don't come during visit times when admissions expects potential new students and glorifies the campus for thier benefit. Come on a regular Monday, attend a basketball game or catch the music department's opera for the season. Ask to shadow a student in a class and sit in on a lecture, or a lab. If the student knows someone, have them stay with the student on campus to get a feel for what it's like on a day to day basis. There is nothing more important to the college experience than comfortability. One can never even begin to succeed if they are not completely comfortable with thier decisions and surroundings.

As cliche as it sounds, college is what you make of it. I really had fun in my freshman year of school and it has allowed me to explore the different paths that I might want my life to take. College is a very exciting time, and the right school can help to maximize how exciting of a phase in life it is. I know that the University of Delaware has made me optimistic about my future, and I look forward to my next three years to see where it leads me. I can not stress enough how important it is to take the time to make the right choice regarding what school to choose- I myself chose my school in May of my senior year. However, I do not regret my decision in any way as it has provided me countless oportunities.

Finding the right college is a difficult decision process but it is also an exciting one as well. Students should put a lot of time and effort into looking at schools before they apply to see if the school offers everything they are looking for. I highely reccomend campus tours so you can see if the school is the right size for you or if you like the campus. More importantly though, I believe what makes the most of the college experience is the people you meet while you are there. At colleges and Universities there are students from all over the world, of different cultures, and students who have experienced differnent things that maybe you have not experienced before. I encourage students to go into college with an open mind and reach out to students from different cultures because the amount that you can learn from them is amazing. I also encourage to make friends who are older than you. Do not only talk to freshman but talk to upperclassmen as well, especially those in your major. They have already experienced a lot and can help you and teach you so much. College is a great place to explore.

The most important advice that I have is to follow your heart and do what is right for you.

When choosing a college be extremely careful in not becoming caught up in the superficial things. While there are many aspects which go into choosing the right school besides sports and academics there still needs to be a certain amount of quality. Pay attention to how easily graduates enter the work field and how the majors accurately reflect the types of skills needed for a given field. When making campus visits it is also extremely important to try and get a vibe for the campus. Is there a prominent social scene on weekends or do students pack up and go home? And last but not least ask questions and don't be afraid to dismiss a college as "not for you" even if it was your first choice before you visited. Trust your own instincts because after all its you money and where you will be spending the next (and possibly best) four years of your life!