UD is an extremely challenging university that will push you harder than you have ever been pushed. You will meet wonderful people and professors at this institution that will change your mentality and who you are as a person, as well as making great memories. Anyone who can tough it out here can survive anywhere in the real world.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Coming into UD I was a bright eyed, bushy tail 18 year old who graduated with top honors, a near impeccable GPA and high SAT scores. However, my first semester was tumultuous because albeit I dedicated hours to my study, it wasn't the right kind of studying--I would get easily distracted by the novelty of college life and seeing my friends, late nights watching netflix in my dorm room. Projects and tests would be studied for overnight and I was simply overwhelmed: I did not prepare myself fully for the workload of UD. Yes, I had been in honors and AP courses, but at UD, it's always a struggle no matter how many classes you have taken in preparation for college life. Learn to study better, and utilize quality study areas such as the third floor of the library, the empty rooms in gorman, and the science building's vastness.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
As previously stated, be motivated. Especially if you're a science major--you need to work to stay here. UD will challenge you and propel you to pull all nighters and shed tears and sweat.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Freshman dorms are small and a bit rundown, but the quality of student life is sublime. Living in the new dorm when you're a sophomore and apartments when you're an upperclassman will make up for freshman year.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
One cafeteria and one fast food dining hall with endless buffet options. There is always something to eat.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
UD hosts tons of school sponsored events and campus is lively during the day. Music is played on the mall, and frequent trips to Dallas are sponsored as well.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Extremely pricey but UD gives out good scholarships and it's an investment towards your future. Make sure to keep up that GPA.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Groundhog park. You'll know what it is when you get here.
Tower lights up blue for Alumni events, which are fun.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Pre-med, Catholic, Business Majors.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
NO GREEK LIFE. But the dorms are so small it's like being in sororities and fraternities anyways.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
I feel so safe walking around campus even at 4 in the morning. Always security officers walking around.
UD is an extremely challenging university that will push you harder than you have ever been pushed. You will meet wonderful people and professors at this institution that will change your mentality and who you are as a person, as well as making great memories. Anyone who can tough it out here can survive anywhere in the real world.
Coming into UD I was a bright eyed, bushy tail 18 year old who graduated with top honors, a near impeccable GPA and high SAT scores. However, my first semester was tumultuous because albeit I dedicated hours to my study, it wasn't the right kind of studying--I would get easily distracted by the novelty of college life and seeing my friends, late nights watching netflix in my dorm room. Projects and tests would be studied for overnight and I was simply overwhelmed: I did not prepare myself fully for the workload of UD. Yes, I had been in honors and AP courses, but at UD, it's always a struggle no matter how many classes you have taken in preparation for college life. Learn to study better, and utilize quality study areas such as the third floor of the library, the empty rooms in gorman, and the science building's vastness.
As previously stated, be motivated. Especially if you're a science major--you need to work to stay here. UD will challenge you and propel you to pull all nighters and shed tears and sweat.
Freshman dorms are small and a bit rundown, but the quality of student life is sublime. Living in the new dorm when you're a sophomore and apartments when you're an upperclassman will make up for freshman year.
One cafeteria and one fast food dining hall with endless buffet options. There is always something to eat.
UD hosts tons of school sponsored events and campus is lively during the day. Music is played on the mall, and frequent trips to Dallas are sponsored as well.
Extremely pricey but UD gives out good scholarships and it's an investment towards your future. Make sure to keep up that GPA.
Groundhog park. You'll know what it is when you get here. Tower lights up blue for Alumni events, which are fun.
Pre-med, Catholic, Business Majors.
NO GREEK LIFE. But the dorms are so small it's like being in sororities and fraternities anyways.
I feel so safe walking around campus even at 4 in the morning. Always security officers walking around.