University of Delaware
- Local Atmosphere

5 Fun Facts about Delaware:
• Delaware was the first state to ratify the constitution. You would be surprised how few people know this.

Tax-free shopping! This means that you will constantly encounter out-of-towners who have no idea where they are going and seem to always be driving in front of you. Try not to get in an accident!

Milk is the official state beverage as of June 3, 1983.
• Seaford, DE is the nylon capital of the world. There will be no shortages of panty-hose if you attend this university!
• The first beauty contest was held in Delaware and is considered the precursor of the “Miss America” pageant. Thomas Edison was one of the judges.

Famous People from Delaware:
Eleuthère Irénée du Pont
Henry Heimlich
Ryan Phillippe
Teri Polo
Elisabeth Shue
George Thorogood

Local Slang
As Newark is mostly made of up college students, slang varies from person to person. The town itself is so overwhelmed with the influx of students that it does not have any defining slang to claim as its own. I’ve had many people rack their brains to come up with something original that we say, but the consensus is that Newark is a pretty unoriginal town filled with original students. The mix of students from many different states, along with a wide array of international students, guarantees that everyday language sticks to the most common slang, so everyone can communicate with one another. You should be just fine if you limit yourself to the most general slang words in your vocabulary (“what’s up,” “chill,” and “sweet”).