Office of Public Relations: University of Delaware

I had a great time when I went to U of D. Although there were things happening like rapes on north campus, deaths at crosswalks and a general atmosphere of business more than education, I tried to stay there as long as possible because all of the good things. There were great teachers, social clubs, strong coffee, quiet library and I had a thirst for learning more than I ever thought I was interested in.

But as far as public relations go, U of D and any organization has a front door and a back door. Just like a first date, you would love to have the "lowdown" before you meet the person. I had already decided what I wanted to get before I contacted the university: A degree, in what I had no idea. But, I knew how much it was going to cost and the alternative to paying that cost: A job, work, and no time for growing.

My wife is nearing the completion of a two year Associate in Arts program from U of D, through their Delaware Technical and Community College campus. At about $1,200 each semester it is a deal compared to driving to Newark everyday, paying $110 for parking, and droping 3x as much for the same courses. She will also be able to focus specifically on her major for the second two years, with math, English Lit, etc. all completed. It has it's drawbacks but she knew what she wanted and how to get it.

I mean no disrespect to U of D or DTCC. They are providing a great service in education but the point I like to remind myself is that it is, first and foremost, a business. It is up to the consumer or student (of life) to decide what to buy and what to pass on.

So I write this as a reminder to take care of your own business first or someone will take care of it for you. Decide first what you want, need, or will do and then find the person to help you with that. It is not that money is everything, it is that everything involves money...even public relations.

I'm happy to say that I graduated with a degree in Natural Resource Management, with a minor in Resource Economics. I manage my own resources and am helping my clients in sustainable landscaping and the economics of yard management. (First thing is to get someone cheaper than me to rake the leaves! I'm getting busy!)