Kala
The best thing about my school is its emphasis on serving and giving back to the community in order to promote the "greater good." Between the annual "Day of Service," "Martin Luther King Service Day," and the countless opportunities to volunteer through campus ministry and other service groups around campus, there is always a way to get involved in some sort of service activity. I believe that this commitment makes Villanova students some of the friendliest, compasionate, and most well rounded inviduals in the world.
Holly
The greatest aspect of Villanova is that as a community, it promotes students to try new things- to take risks and step outside their comfort zones. Villanova wants its students to take up a new club, or try out an elective in a new field of interest, or see what types of service feel right for them. Here I feel as though I have no limitations on pursuing new interests. I am always given the opportunity to learn something I didn't know, or meet someone willing to both teach and learn.
Nkechi
The teachers. They care
Kathleen
There's a feeling you get when you become a part of the Nova Nation. It's hard to describe, but there's a sense of community here that's different from other colleges. Attending Villanova is something that I have in common with thousands of other people, and we have a mutual respect and loyalty to each other simply for attending Villanova. We're a family here, and I really don't think you see that at many other schools.
Allison
The best thing about Villanova is the commitment to service. The majority of the focus of the clubs and activities is service to others, which is one of the reasons I picked Villanova. Students are not only challenged academically but we are forced to think about the larger world and how our actions affect others. There is a strong emphasis on moral responsiblity - that is, if we have been given a lot, we have the responsibility to give back to the community.
Patrick
Community aspect of school. Welcoming of new students. They want you to succees.
Ciara
The best thing about my school is the dedication that the students have to their work and to service.
Amanda
The best thing I consider about my school is the strong enthusiasm for service. Throughout the year, there are several opportunities to serve. St. Thomas of Villanova Day of Service is where students can sign up with student organizations (or make a group with their friends) and go to a service site for the day. There's also Special Olympics; Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service; service break trips; and weekly outings promoted by Campus Ministry. Most of the student body participates in these service opportunities because it's a great way to meet others while doing something beneficial.
Charlotte
The best thing about my school is the sense of community. Everybody seems to be on the same team. This is so great because it is such a welcoming feeling for nervous freshman.
Darcy
The school has a perfect mix of academics, athletics, and service.
Danise
Diversity is one of the most important advantages of attending a unversity the size of Villanova University. Diversity on a college campus gives students the oppurtunity to learn and socialize with students of different ethnicities. I am a Human Service major, with a minor in Sociology and Psychology it is very important to be able to experience diversity at the same time your learning about it. I learned about different cultures in the class room and was able to socialize with different ethnicities to learn hands on about different cultures, which I believe has made me an opened minded person.
Jonathan
The sense of commraderie is an exstensive and part of student to student and student to faculty interaction. It is with this sens of community building that Villanova is able to shape outlets for those who needs; serving as a means of constant upliftment.
damian
the food atmosphere and the people
Carolyn
Volunteer oriented
Lauren
The Villanova turtle takes you on a tour of all things indicative of Villanova - big and small - that are important to every student who goes here.
Lauren
Unigo campus rep Lauren takes you on a tour of the haunted buildings, scary stories, and other eerie spots on campus.
Rebecca
The best thing about Villanova is that it is a service-oriented, friendly campus with lots to offer to fit everyones' needs.
Jonathan
The strong sense of community that everyone shares. There is a genuine caring for each other and the world here. While it may be considered a bubble to many people, it is the best kind of bubble you would want to be in, one where there is abiding love and a family oriented environment.
Michael
The best thing about Villanova is the alumni association. When a school has the network and ties that Villanova does, that means that alumni want to stay associated with the school that provided so many good opportunities and experiences for them. The alumni at Villanova help keep the school flourishing.
Kaitlin
The best thing about my school is the sense of community.