<p>Just wanted to see if anyone had any questions I could answer for them whether its here or in PM. I am a current Mechanical Engineering Freshman who lives on campus and is in a Fraternity. I will answer any and all questions that I am able to to the best of my knowledge.</p>
<p>I am not interested in being in a Sorority, would that make me a bit of an outcast? Delaware seems to have a big Greek presence on campus?</p>
<p>@islandgal In my opinion I would say no it shouldn’t matter that much. I think this year sorority rush in the Spring started with about 1000 girls (not only freshman) but less than that actually pledge and are initiated due to dropping out or not getting what sorority they want. Of my coed floor with about 18 girls, only 7 are pledging right now. Greek life I think is getting bigger, however Greek life students are still a minority, i think its only like 20% of the entire student body.</p>
<p>My son will be ChemE Honors. You are in a fraternity- so you obviously still have time for a social life. How time consuming is the Engineering program?</p>
<p>islandgal: You will be fine if you are not in a sorority. The key thing is to join whatever clubs you are interested in from the get-go. Get involved. There’s so much to do, but you have to take the initiative. Whether it’s a religious group, community service group, Blue Hen Ambassadors, etc. Just get involved. If you’re not interested in sororities but pursue other interests, you can still have a great time at UD.</p>
<p>@pamom3 Engineering in itself is everything you have heard about it, its rediculously tough. ChemE here is one of the top programs in the nation and it is even more time consuming. Adding to that the honors program, well its gonna be a lot of work and very time consuming. I’d be lying if I said my grades weren’t affected by the time that pledging requires, but it is definitely doable.</p>
<p>My S received his acceptance on line ( Blue Hen Updated), but the major he wants Engineering, is not there. Looks like major is Physics. Will he be able to change? Has been accepted into other Engineering programs, but UD is first choice</p>
<p>Is there a foreign language requirement for graduation? My son has taken Spanish for 4 years in high school, and would like to avoid a foreign language if possible.</p>
<p>Pamom3 -My son is a current freshman non-honors ChemE major. I tried to send you a private message about my son’s experience, but I don’t think it went through. If you’d like my two cents you can try to send me a private message, and I’d be happy to share.</p>
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There is a foreign language requirement. My D took four years and had to take one semester for graduation. I believe it’s possible to test out of it, though.</p>
<p>It is possible to test out of having to take a language class. My D signed up for the highest level of a language and took the test at the suggestion of her Prof.</p>
<p>Can you give an overview of the freshman dorms? I don’t know where I’d be happiest</p>
<p>It’s been a while since we attended the campus info session and tour so I can’t recall how the dorm situation works during the winter term.</p>
<p>My daughter will be in Russell with the Honors Program students. If she chooses to attend during the winter term, will she be in the same room? And if she chooses to skip the winter term, how much of her stuff will she need to pack up and take home before Christmas?</p>
<p>Hi Wilkey can you please list what in your opinion are the 5 Best and 5 Worst things about U Delaware. Thanks!</p>
<p>Fauster: If she does not attend the Winter term she can leave whatever she wants in the room (I would not leave valuables however). If she attends the Winter term she will be able to stay in her room but will be charged additionally for the room for the winter session and will have to purchase a meal plan. The winter term is totally separate from the Fall and Spring terms.</p>
<p>To the OP and others- my D was accepted as a ChemE major in the honors program. One difference compared to her other top choices is lack of a coop program. How easy is it for students to get internships or other work experience? At this point, she may be interested in research / grad school, but is primarily leaning to working after graduating.</p>
<p>Going to give the question about 5 best things and 5 worst things a shot (parent’s point of view - my DD is a soph there)</p>
<p>Best things:</p>
<p>Academics - including accessibility of profs, advisement, variety of majors</p>
<p>Campus - beautiful campus, location, easy access to Philly/DC, transportation home via Amtrak or UD Catch a Ride (definitely look into this if you are from NYC, LI, Staten Island, Westchester), Main Street, Laird campus residence halls</p>
<p>Variety of activities, clubs, sports to watch (school spirit)</p>
<p>Winter session - great if you can study abroad or get an internship</p>
<p>Happiest campus I’ve visited</p>
<p>Worst things:</p>
<p>Winter session, if you have no plans, is too long (if you study abroad, winter session is a great opportunity!)</p>
<p>You get home a week or two (or even more) than your friends at other colleges (better make your summer plans ahead of time!)</p>
<p>Rodney/Dickinson complex - old freshmen residence halls by the train tracks; Rodney does have AC, not sure about Dickinson.</p>
<p>Addiction to Saxby’s (especially if you live in Rodney) - which could be seen as a good thing, I guess!</p>
<p>Being OOS and not getting any merit aid! (although so many of those here on CC are getting great merit aid today - congrats!!)</p>
<p>It was definitely easier to come up with the best things than the worst things!</p>
<p>My kid is a senior Engineering, engineering friends all worked either in engineering dept doing research, internships during summers. Some TA as well. Mine has worked ever since Freshman year. Its there if they want it.</p>
<p>Can someone tell me, on average, how large the classes are in the calculus and chem classes that are required in the Freshmen year of Civil/Environmental engineering?
One website says that only 5% of classes have more than 100. Which ones are those?
Thanks!</p>
<p>I too am curious about the size of classes. On their website it says average freshman class size is 50 - 150 then reduces as the progress through the years. Are the classes taught by professors or TAs? When I spoke to some Chem E professors from other schools, I was told that Delaware (and Northeastern) Chem Eng departments subsist on grants and their professors spend much of their time working on research and not much time dealing with classroom work/teaching, they leave it to their assistants. Is that true? How approachable and helpful are the professors?</p>