Villanova University Top Questions

Villanova was the perfect place for me because I wanted a campus feel with a lot of school spirit, close to a city, with tons to do. Villanova is small enough that you can see someone you know everyday but big enough that you could also meet someone new just walking around campus. The school spirit is infectious and everyone has a great pride for Nova. Between the basketball games and other school events, everyone gets involved. All the businesses in the area really cater to the students because we are in such a college filled area. Theres a lot to do in Philadelphia and you really get the best of both worlds. I wanted a school I could be proud of, and when I say i go to Villanova people are always impressed.

Villanova is an amazing home. Faculty, staff, and students are all so welcoming and eager to make everyone on campus feel welcomed. The community atmosphere is amazing. I feel like a member of a FAMILY of 8,000. Villanova also offers tons of opportunities to get involved and find a place to fit in/make an impact on campus.

This school is the worst and best experience of my entire life. As far as location, it is just close enough that you can say you're near to about 25 different places, but just far enough that it's a total hassle to go anywhere at all. As far as parties go, the only "good" ones are the ticket parties, which you end up spending at least 60 dollars at, and which sometimes get busted by Philadelphia police. There are a plethora of rules which stand to make you feel like you're at an extended summer camp. I love my classes, but even in the highest echelon of the honors program I feel that I am not really being challenged in the best way. The people here either are stupid or simply act stupid because they think it's the coolest. There is a lot of school pride that stems out of a desire simply to have pride in a mob mentality sort of way. In other words, you hear a lot of complaints during the day, and then everyone gets drunk and you hear a lot of "Nova-motherf***ing-nation, Man!" If there was a way I could describe this school in a catchy little slogan, I would call it "Villanova: Easy Transitions for Those Who Want to Stay the Same as They Already Are When They Arrive."

Villanova is a school for the all around person. Strong academics, strong social environment where being an active participant in service and other activities is important to people, competitive environment for getting into certain clubs, close to Philly which is awesome, great people-in general all very friendly, work takes up a lot of time during the week, but once its done play follows immediately.

By and large, the thing about Villanova is the people. Everyone on campus is at least cordial to each other and it is really easy to find friends (and relationships). Unfortunately, the school is a little small, so the student body is a liittle short in variety. The campus has got plenty of things to do (movie theatre, open mic nights, student groups, intramurals, etc.), and it is really easy to get to Philly whenever you want. One thing Villanova has in excess is pride. It is impossible to escape the school spirit, and it is easy to get swept up in the frenzy, especially during basketball season.

Villanova could/should expand the enrollment a little bit. It is a good size, but maybe just a bit too small. adding a few thousand to make it about 10,000 total would be perfect. Nova does have alot of school pride which is a strong aspect of the Villanova environment.

Facilities are horrible, I feel Villanova is cheap. I would tell people they are going to get a great education but do not go there if you want to have fun. The only time I'm on campus is when there I have school or sports. Events on campus are lame. Orientation and the kids that are attracted here make me sick sometimes. Administration does things I do not understand. THey cant even allow athletes to register first, we need to be in class at certain times and they cant make this happen. I had to live in Fedigan Hall my sophomore year, Villanova should be ashamed that they actually have living facilities like that.

Tough school wise, being on a sports team is alot of fun, some of the policies that the school has and what they put first is a little bogus but i like the school, the facilities are average at best, alot of good people at the school but alot of nonners

If I could change one thing about Nova, is I would want to make it a college town. We are very secluded in this nice township, I would like to have a more college atmosphere vibe because a lot of the time it does not feel that way. Also being a varisty athlete, I get kind of sick about basketball receiving all the credit here at Nova. There are many other sports who work just as hard and are more successful. I think that there should be more focus and more credit towards other sports besides basketball.

I like the school, it has good values and morals. The people are good people. I like his size, not too big and not too small. I would like to have more diversity so students could expand thier thinking. I learned to appriciate Villanova after I got positive reactions about my school and my business degree from Vilanova. Villanova reputation is highly appriciated and i always good feedback about the school. Most of the time i spend in Bartly - building of school and business, on west campus where the uper class' apartments are located. For me, as an international Villanova was a good experience to know different culture and different groups that i wasn't familar. School wise, I learned a big deal, and it gives me all the tools i need for the big world.