Do you feel the Summer College experience helped make your adjustment to college life easier?

• "Yes, having already experienced moving in, roommates, dining halls, college classes, and increased independence was valuable."
• "Summer College is the perfect way to give students a taste of college life without overwhelming them. It's been so beneficial to me in terms of academics as well as socializing in college. I still talk about it all the time."
• "Summer College is about so much more than just taking classes. In addition to classes, you participate in activities, take weekend trips, and make lifelong friends. I loved the whole Summer College experience and I was truly sad to return home. The whole thing just made me more excited and prepared for starting 'real college'."
• "Summer College gave me a chance to adapt to different living conditions and taught me that I have to learn how to manage my time better."
• "At the risk of overexaggerating, Summer College was by far the best experience of my life. It made me go beyond my comfort zone to make new friends; friends who I still contact and hang out with. I personally think that the summer college experience changed me in a way that nothing else ever could have."
• "I was able to use my [Summer College] chemistry professor as a reference when I applied to UD, which I'm sure helped...It was truly the best five weeks of my life!"
• "...but all I really have to say is thank you, Summer College, for the lifelong friendships and amazing memories."

General Comments

• "I learned that making new friends is not so hard and that college level courses are harder than I expected."
• "Intellectually, I learned that I happen to be smarter that I first thought and that I can handle assignments much better at Summer College than at home. Socially, I've completely blossomed; before I thought I wasn't the coolest kid on the block, but at Summer College, I learned that I am capable of making the best of friends and experiencing a whole new version of me. I guess all it takes to know who you are is a little change in surroundings!"
• “I have learned how to deal with having a roommate, how to manage my time, how to study more effectively, and how to make 67 new friends in five weeks!”
• "I feel like Summer College brought out a lot of my buried potential. It helped keep me productive and happy and I think programs like this are something I would like to do in my future."
• "I have learned more than I could have ever hoped from participating in Summer College. I understand how class size, teaching methods, environment, and what path you take for yourself really matters in college."

What did you learn about yourself?

• “I have learned that academically I have what it takes to excel in college classes.”
• “I have learned to be more comfortable with myself and that people will like you for who you are.”
• "I didn't come to Summer College to make new friends, but everyone was just so amazing that I changed my mind. I learned that I can do well in school while still having fun and meeting new people. It's all about balance."

Would you recommend Summer College to others? (100% said "YES") Why?

• "Greatest program ever! Everything about it was amazing!"
• "Summer College changed my life! I’ve met the most amazing people ever."
• "This was my best summer by far. I met so many amazing people and had a great time while I was here!"
• "I would definitely recommend UD Summer College because it was my best summer ever!"

• "The experience of Summer College cannot be measured in the cost. In this day and age, I feel that for what our son got out of UDSC, all of his experiences; socially and academically, those which he will carry with him for the rest of his college career and beyond, the benefit far outweighed the cost. Yes, it was well worth the money, and then some."
• "As parents we have nothing but good things to say. Our son speaks very positive about anything to do with Summer College. As parents we were impressed the administration, the PAs, the Professors and all of the students that were there"
• "It fit the bill for a summer program --- great school and it was not some glorified program/camp where the kids are taugh by TA."
• "She enjoyed the college experience. She excelled at her classes and felt she learned a lot from the professors."
• "Successfully completing three college courses; living in the dorm and having freedom from parental supervision was a maturing experience. The Summer College program and staff were supportive but encouraged independence and responsibility."
• "The price for the experience is 'priceless!' We all feel that we got our money's worth and much more!"