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That list of 1000s of options just became more manageable. GreatDegree takes an in-depth look at Drexel University. Could this be the college for you? Let's find out. Take a few minutes to educate yourself on Drexel University with the important and fun facts below and see if it should be one of your top options.

Here’s a look at option #1: Drexel University.

1. Integrated the iPod into education degree programs and studies
2. First major university in the United States to have a fully wireless campus
3. Master’s student Melissa Aaron says Drexel has an established and successful online learning system for both online and traditional students. "Professors hold online office hours and post recordings of their lectures," Aaron said. "Some courses even allow you to watch a live stream of the lecture online."
4. Business administration is a popular major among undergraduates
5. When in need of some luck, students stop by the bronze Waterboy statue and give his toe a good rub.
6. Offered one of the first co-operative education programs in the United States. Arms students with experiential learning in the workforce before graduation, increasing their appeal to employers
7. For busy professionals looking for an education in the Philadelphia area, Drexel offers Saturday-only accelerated degree programs and flexible continuing education.
8. The school’s mascot is Mario the Dragon
9. The athletic teams went through several names before they settled on the Dragons. Some of their prior names include Blue & Gold, the Engineers, and the Drexelites.
10. The Drexel 100, Drexel’s alumni hall of fame, honors alumni who have demonstrated excellence and brought recognition to the university.

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