Drew Rifkin

Nickname: Mr. Sunshine

Hometown: Richboro, PA

Educational background

B.A., Journalism and Mass Communications, The George Washington University

Responsibilities &
recruitment territory

Maintaining the admissions website. I also work on all video and social media projects related to undergraduate admissions. Recruitment Territory: Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Western and Upstate, NY, (Appoquinomink HS, Smyrna HS, Middletown HS in Delaware)

How did I get my nickname?

I am a morning person and don’t need any coffee to get my day going. I am just excited and happy to come into work every day, no matter how early it is.

An interesting fact about the University that I discovered recently.

Vice President Joe Biden, Class of 1965 lived in Harter Hall when he was a student at UD. Harter Hall was the last all-male residence hall on campus.

The best thing to see or do when visiting campus

Walking down ‘The Green’ will make you fall in love with the University of Delaware.

Words of advice for a student who is applying.

When you are writing your college essay, spend extra time making it unique. It is very important that you write about a topic that you are both interested in and passionate about. I want to be able to hear your voice and personality through your college essay. Most importantly, be yourself and make sure that you proofread!

The coolest Delaware experience

Having the opportunity to create, write, and produce Delaware: The Musical will forever be my favorite UD experience. Working with friends, colleagues, and seeing all of the support from the University made this project a dream come true. Watch the YouTube hit now!

Five “Firsts”

First Concert - Eric Clapton and Robert Randolph and The Family Band

First Cassette Tape - "Dangerous" by Michael Jackson

First Grade Teacher - Mrs. Webber; my favorite teacher of all time!

First Favorite Food - My mom's homemade spaghetti and meatballs.

First (and only) Broken Bone - Thumb during baseball practice when I was twelve years old.

Five favorite songs on my play list

“Pretty Young Thing (PYT)” by Michael Jackson

“Changes” by Tupac Shakur

“Family Business” by Kanye West

"Layla” by Eric Clapton

"Nobody" by Robert Randolph and The Family Band