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Villanova is an awesome atmosphere and I love it so much. Everyone brings something new to the table. There is a great sense of community and everyone is so welcoming to other people. Villanova students want to be involved and they want to help others. I stay on campus every weekend and I never want to leave and I think that it's the same for a lot of students. The Nova Nation is so powerful and so school spirited.

I think i would change the range of types of students that come to villanova, if thats even possible, more diversity, especially financially. i think it is a little too big, but thats just for my liking. A lot of people are like wow thats a good school or they dont know what it is at all. I spend most of my time in my dorm and at the library. I think there is a lot of school pride. one experience i will always remember is orientation and fun times in my dorm. The most frequent student complaints i think are about the food and the amount of parking space which doesnt allow for everyone to have a car on campus if they choose to do so. But i like villanova.

-the best thing about villanova is its committment to service -one thing i would change is the selectivity of most campus organizations -villanova is the perfect size for me, you can walk across campus and see twenty people you know, but still meet new people everyday -the reaction i get from people when i tell them i go to nova has improved in recent years, but generally people are impressed by it; you usually get a few basketball comments as well -as am off-campus senior i spend most of my time on campus in class; when i have time in between classes and meetings i usually go to a computer lab or connelly center -villanova is definitely a college town, plus philadelphia is so close and accessible -i think that the villanova administration is great in general; there are certain aspects that could use work, such as academic advising -the biggest recent controversy was probably the conversion to organic and trans-fat free food in all the dining halls and markets -there is an amazing amount of school pride at villanova, it is one of the best things about going here -i cant think of anything unusual about villanova, expect maybe that you cant always use your meal plan during lunch hours -there is so much that i will remember about nova, such as habitat trips, fr. peters inauguration and the inaugural ball, every novafest, i could go on and on.. -students usually complain about meal plans, the selection process for certain service activities and organizations, and parking

Villanova has a huge basketball following. The team fluctuates year by year, but the fans are extremely loyal. There is a lottery for student tickets, but if you really want a ticket for the game, and you didn't get one in the lottery, you can find someone who has an unused ticket. They're also free!! The school is just the right size, right in the middle. It's not too small where everyone knows everyone's business, but its not too big where you are intimidated by huge classes and huge masses of people. One experience I will never forget are my service break trips I have taken through Campus Ministry. You DO NOT have to be religious to go on these trips. They are habitat trips throughout the United States or Mission Trips that go around the world during week long breaks during the semesters, or the month we have off after Christmas. They are a great way to meet people and learn more about yourself and global issues.

Villanova is a small, private, Catholic school located on the prestigious mainline of Philadelphia. It is beautifully landscaped, and even more interesting, it is an arboretum. Freshmen are located on south campus, which is about a 5 minute walk from main campus. Juniors and Seniors have the option of living on campus in new apartments on west campus, which is also about a 5 minute walk from main campus, or off campus. The Villanova athletics bring great pride to the school. There are many food options on campus, all of which provide healthy, tasty selections.

Villanova has a really wonderful sense of community and a lot of volunteer service opportunities. Also, it isnt a large campus so it is easy to know a lot of people. The only bad thing is that villanova isn't really a "college town" so for freshman it is difficult to get places in the surrounding area. Sometimes we feel stuck on campus.

I love going here, even if there are some things that take away from my expected college experience. Freshman life is a little rough with certain curfew rules, and partying is strictly controlled, but you can get away with it if you know where to go and what to do and how to keep things under control. I wish it was a little bigger. The area is very strict on drinking, so it is tough to go to bars unless you are truly 21...which is i guess how it should be. There are tons of schools nearby and theres plenty to do in Philadelphia.

Our school is the right size, though at times I wish it was bigger with larger facilities. People are very impressed when informed I attend Villanova University. While here I mostly hang out in my dorm room or other friends dorms. Villanova by no means has a college town and that often makes things difficult when looking for places to eat/ buy necessary products. Without a car it can be difficult to restock simple thing such as water. There is definitely a lot of school pride targeted behind our academic achievement and basketball success. I will always remember Jay Wright speaking at the end of orientation. It truly made me feel part of a community right away.

The best thing about Villanova is the people. The sense of community is great, everyone you meet is welcoming and friendly. The professors become more like friends and really are there for you and understanding. I'd change the spirit at football games--it's lacking. Just right size. They say 'oh thats a great school'.

Villanova is a nicely sized school it's large enough to not feel confined, but small enough to not feel lost. One thing I would change is that I would make it easier to get involved. Even community service organizations have very competitive application processes. I would also ban sororities. Most of them are very shallow and hurtful towards others. Villanovans have a lot of pride in their school, much of which comes from the success of the basketball team. Many students, especially those under 21 complain that their is not a very good social scene on the weekends.