Delaware proves that big things come in small packages. That's why you should consider Delaware as a place to study web design. Want to learn more?
Delaware: The First Place to Go for Web Design
By H. L. Staples
Forbes magazine recently dubbed two Delaware metro areas--Wilmington/Newark and Dover--among the nation's top 25 "'Best Places for Business and Careers." That's not bad for the second smallest state in the union. And it's great news for anyone thinking about attending one of Delaware's universities and colleges.
In Delaware, you'll find a bit of everything. Two major Delaware research universities and a Delaware technical community college have branches across the state. Religious-affliated institutions and other private Delaware colleges are also on offer. Abundant educational institutions mean you can choose to study in the rolling hills of the north, along the midland plains, or at the Delaware seashore. No matter where you settle, you're sure to find yourself in a manageable locale, with Wilmington topping the charts at 72,664, followed by Dover (32,135) and Bear (17,593).
Small but Feisty
Any decent college experience includes serious fun-making, and the folks in Delaware know how to throw down. The Delaware Sängerbund holds a three day long Oktoberfest. Wilmington hosts the Puerto Rican, Polish, Greek, and Italian festivals. Bethany Beach has a jazz funeral down the boardwalk, and Rehoboth Beach hosts an annual "Sea Witch Halloween and Fiddlers' Festival." There's also Punkin Chunkin, an event during which pumpkins are shot from hydraulic cannons.
First Things First
Of course, college is more than punkin chunkin. You have your studies to consider. A student seeking to master web design might not care that Delaware was the first state to ratify the constitution. However, you might like to know that Delaware has the second most wired university in the country, with 800 miles of fiber optic cable running through the Newark campus. Verizon has provided wireless connections at all the campus hotspots, including the library, dining halls, student centers, and classroom buildings. And if you graduate from one of Delaware's universities and colleges, you'll be in the excellent company of computing pioneer Adam Osburne.
You'll make good money in web design. But you might need money now in order to pay for educational expenses. No problem. Delaware's universities and colleges offer ample funding. For example, Delaware's oldest private college, located in Dover, hands over nearly $6 million in institutionally-funded financial aid. Additionally, the Verizon Rising Steps Scholarship, offered through a women's center at the state's technical and community college, gives women a leg-up.
The state of Delaware might be small, but the opportunities at Delaware's universities and colleges are infinite.
Sources
Delaware Technical Community College
Just the Facts about Delaware
University of Delaware
About the Author
H.L. Staples has written articles for the Boston Review, Denver Quarterly, and Georgia Review, among other publications. She has degrees from the University of Georgia and Syracuse University.