A prospective student or a current student at the University of Delaware? Here’s a list of some common terms associated with this beautiful school located in Newark, DE. To all the prospective students out there, pay close attention to #3 (and tell all your friends about it, too):
- Dage [day-g] n. 1. It’s not a darty.
- Kirkbride Jesus [kirk-brahyd jee-zuhs] n. 1. Man who tells UD students whether or not they’re going to Hell (how wonderful!)
- UDel [you-dell] n. 1. Just don’t say it. It’s UD.
- UD Alert [you-dee uh-lurt] n. 1. That one friend who won’t stop following you everywhere
- YouDee [just how it sounds] n. 1. Our kickass fightin’ blue hen mascot
- The POD [th uh pod] n. 1. The place to be when you’re drunk, hungry, & every pizza place in the area is closed
- Nage [ney-g] n. 1. “Night dage”
- UBER Leroy [oo-ber lee-roi] n. 1. The life of the party here at UD
- Insomnia Cookies [in-som-nee-uh koo-keys] n. 1. Heaven melting in your mouth
- Jay walking [jey-wawk-ing] v. 1. Don’t listen to Shia Labeouf when he tells you to do it.
- Student Health [stood-nt helth] n. 1. You’re most likely dying, but they’ll probably tell you it’s just allergies because it’s spring.
- Winter Session [win-ter sesh-uh n] n. 1. Unless you’re taking classes, the longest 2 months of your life
- The train [th uh treyn] n. 1. Perfect for if you want to be late for class! Even better when it’s winter!
- St. Patty’s Day [seynt pat-ees dey] n. 1. UD’s kinda known for it—no biggie.
- FAC’s [fax] n. 1. “Fridays After Class” for all the dagers who can’t wait for the weekend
- Caesar Rodney [see-zer rod-nee] n. 1. Don’t confuse it with the old Rodney…it’s world class dining if you’re comparing it to other college dining hall food.
- Harrington Beach [hair-ing-tuhn beech] n. 1. The name will lure you in, come to find out it’s just a turf with “beach volleyball.”
- Lil’ Bob [lit-l bob] n. 1. Contrary to the name, it’s actually a pretty big gym.
Now if you'll excuse me, it's time to get ready for a darty
