Why DelVal? with Wyatt

Transcript

We’re heading over to the greenhouses now to meet Wyatt, a junior majoring in crop science. The greenhouse is just one of the many hands-on learning facilities here at DelVal. Wyatt is gonna tell us how he first heard about DelVal and why it was the best choice for him. Wyatt, it’s all yours.

Thank you, Alex. And hello everybody, it’s nice to meet you. Now when I first started my college search, I did not even know DelVal was an option. As a high schooler interested in plants and plant sciences, I was only looking at much larger universities. I remember being at an Agricultural Student Organization called FFA and attending more summer conferences at another large university in Pennsylvania. And thinking to myself, “Wow, just look “at this massive wave of students”. And you can not help but feel lost in a sea of students.

So, I needed something different. I wanted to go to a university where I get a lot of hands-on experience and also stand out. So when my dad told me, “Hey, why don’t you check out Delaware Valley University ” for its agronomy program?”. I was like, “Sure, why not?”. And I booked myself a summer tour. The overall atmosphere of the campus made me feel comfortable. Like I could see myself here for four years. Like I could be an individual.

Learning about what DelVal had to offer from its hands-on learning experience to the credited E360 Program, to knowing that I could secure a merit scholarship of up to $25,000, made me feel like the university actually cared about me. It’s affordability let me worry not about my money, but let me focus on my academics and my social life. And ever since I stepped foot on campus, I do not regret any decision at all. Meeting so many new people from a broad range of majors. I feel like I’m able to truly expand my horizons and see what else is out there in the real world.

It is so easy to get involved on campus and become a leader. For me I serve as a resident assistant and as a RAMbassadors, where I get to do individual campus tours to new students and help them see what DelVal has to offer to them. Being a student at DelVal is an experience that gives you all the tools needed to thrive. And I believe if you are looking for a small school with a big experience, Delaware Valley is a perfect option for you. Back to you Alex.

Thanks, Wyatt. Great job. It is easy to see the advantages of a small school where you will not feel just like a number. And it sounds like you found your perfect home right here. Take care Wyatt.