D is interested in biological sciences. How would you characterize the climate - cut-throat or collegial? Are profs focused on undergrad experience or more on their research? Realistic prospects for undergrad research? internships?
My daughter did research through the Summer Scholars program right after freshman year and then was hired into a different lab for the next two summers. Her research experience and close interaction with graduate / post grad students helped significantly with receiving a Graduate Research Fellowship from the National Science Foundation.
I would characterize her experience at UD as very collegial with an exceptional outcome!