University of Delaware - Blue Hen Yearbook (Newark, DE)

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There are eight undergraduate colleges within the University of Delaware, and students pursus one of over 130 major areas of study. The college of Agricultural Sciences is made up of departments of animal science, entomology and ecology, engineering, plant science, and food economics. Far from the stereotype that all Ag majors do is milk cows, students in this college involve themselves in scientific and business the- ory as well as practical applications to the agricul- ture industry. The College of Arls and Science contains the largest number of programs of study at the Uni. versity. There are over thirty majors offered, from Anthropology to Theatre. Students are able to concentrate on one area of interst while taking general courses in several others, resulting in a well-rounded education. The College of Business and Economics is the second largest at the University, with nearly 2,000 students in three major programs. The level of competition is high lor jobs aller graduation, and business studenizs have the worst proklems scheduling their courses. This hasn't discouraged any of the hundreds of students that transter to the business school each year. The College of Education is divided into two de- partmenis: educational development and educa- tional studies. Housed in Willard Hall, the pro- gram is small and specialized, giving each student the opportunity to teach in local schoals for one full semester. The Cellege of Engineering includes some of the most difficult courses of study. Students learn and apply math, science, and engineering theories o solve technical problems. Admission to the pro- gram is compeletive and the study hours are long and hard, The reward is in the availability of jobs after graduation. The Callege of Human Eesources provides ma- jors lor students interested in helping solve prob- lems in society. More than just a home economics depariment, the program includes individual and family studies, food science and nuirition, and CONSUMEer econonics. The College of Nursing invalves a rigorous course schedule and prepares students for careers as professional nurses. The program is competetive but the clinical study and Delaware's good repu- tation make a nursing degres worth the efort. The College of Physical Education, Athletics and Fecreation is more than 'a bunch of jocks playing in gym class. Students enrclled in the college can choose from three different programs: Phys- ical and Health Education for these interested in teaching, Physical Education Studies for students going on to graduate work in biomechanics or cardiac rehahbilitation, and Recreation and Park Administration for preparation as recreational leaders. The college also oversses the University's athletic facilities, used for intercollegiate and in- tramural sports. The academic programs ai the University are as diverse as the interests and backgrounds of the students. Although enrclled in only ons college, students are free to take courses in other disci- plines. Some may take enough for a minor, others want only an introduction. There are enough courses and majors to satisty everyone., Academics 19

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IN ACADEMICS or meost college students there is an abun- dance of stress coming from many differ- ent sources, Some are among the follow- ing: choosing a field of study that will be person- ally satisfying and at the same time hold a promising fulure; peer pressure; living away from home; trying to get the best grades possi- ble. With the increase in the cost of education and the decrease in financial aid, the student also has to worry about whether he or she will be able to continue with college. People in the working world are constantly under pressure to perform kelter than the nexl guy to retain job gecurity. It has been recently revealed that stress iz wery bad for your health. Excercise is highly recommended to relieve stress, but each individual has something that he or she does to let off some steam. On the following pages the deans of the individual col- leges at the U of D enlighten us on what they do to relieve stress. Reqmmng' for cissses n Hullihen Hall can sometimes be a wery frustrating experience, especially for anyone unfamiliar with the procedures. Smith Hall sees many studenis throwgh iis building sach day. Students running o and from classee sometimes seem to biur together,