Janna AzzamMajor: Biology
Why UD: I chose UD because it's close to home and it offered every opportunity I could've ever imagined. I knew that coming here I'd gain real-world experiences that would support me in any path I take after undergrad.
Gabby DavisMajor: Communication (Public Relations)
Why UD: The number of staff and faculty who came around me and promised support and encouragement throughout my time here. I immediately felt less like a number because people were invested in my future.
Carly FernitzMajor: Environmental Geosciences and Education
Why UD: I chose UD because my older sister graduated from here. When I visited her and stepped on campus for the first time, I felt right at home. I fell in love with the community and how kind everyone was.
Olivia HeinrichMajor: Psychology
Why UD: I chose UD because after visiting multiple times I could picture myself there. My parents and I could see from talking to alumni and seeing students in their element that UD is a place of belonging.
Abram HenryMajor: Premedicine
Why UD: I chose UD because I have tons of family who attended and have passed on the great experiences they have had.
Aubrey HeymanMajor: Predentistry
Why UD: I chose UD because I felt a sense of familiarity and belonging. UD has a very warm atmosphere, with friendly faces greeting you everywhere you go. I knew that I would be able to obtain a great education with smaller class sizes, which would allow me to have more personal connections with my professors. My faith is also very important to me, and I knew that I would be supported in growing in my faith with UD's roots in Catholicism.
Carson HowellMajor: Political Science
Why UD: I chose UD because I really enjoyed the atmosphere and opportunities that it provided- I received a lot of personal encouragement when I was considering UD and it helped show me that it's a University that will go the extra mile to help out students.
Ayden KingMajor: Criminal Justice Studies
Why UD: I chose UD because it gave me a home feeling and also is not too far from my actual home. I also chose UD because of the support from the faculty and staff I'd find in my major.
Lillian LentzMajor: Criminal Justice Studies
Why UD: I chose UD because everyone made me feel so welcome. It truly felt like home and I wouldn’t want it any other way.
Davin O'MaleyMajor: Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work
Why UD: The supportive and welcoming atmosphere on campus really impacted my decision to choose UD. The small-to-medium size of UD makes it easier to make friends and connections, and the small class sizes make for a better learning environment.
Molly SchlosserMajor: English
Why UD: I chose UD because it instantly felt like home. When I visited campus for the first time, I could sense the love and pride that every student felt towards the University, and I wanted to experience that pure passion and adoration for my college. After attending UD for over 2 years, I can say with confidence that I feel that exact pride in my college that I was searching for.
Ashley WilliamsMajor: Biology
Why UD: I chose UD because of the research opportunities, and because the research professors at this University get to teach classes. This provides a unique opportunity where students can learn from instructors who are truly passionate about teaching their specialized subjects. It can make a huge positive impact on students when a professor loves the subject they are teaching, and this is something I've found to be prevalent at UD.
Jamie ZhangMajor: Mathematics and Statistics
Why UD: I absolutely love the strong sense of camaraderie within all my peers and mentors.