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The neighborhood around Villanova is one of the wealthiest in the
country, which is both good and bad. It is a very safe area and safe
campus for its size. There are incidents of course, but there are
everywhere. The downside is that many of the 'old money' families
nearby are militantly anti-'Nova. They don't like noise, they don't
like seeing students going and coming from bars, and some don't even
like them driving in the neighborhoods. The Radnor police, catering to
the wealthy residents, targets Villanova students with speed traps,
noise violations, and disorderly conduct raps. While some are
definitely warranted it is a very open secret that the cops trump up
charges against students. There is a parking shortage with no good
solution likely. There are regular towings, and the towing company is
as crooked as they come. On-campus housing is pretty good, especially
the apartments (open to juniors, nursing majors, and female engineering
students). The South Campus halls, primarily freshmen, are nice, but
four of the six buildings do not have opening windows (again, local
residents complained). Senior year most people live off campus, which
is expensive. The athletic facilities are largely good, and the stadium
& Pavilion (where the basketball teams play) are really good. Dining is
pretty good, with more flexible options after your freshman year. The
Connelly Center always has good food. Off campus options within a
couple of miles are excellent, especially when you include the King of
Prussia Mall area nearby. Freshmen in general have less flexibility
than at many other schools, but it turned out to be beneficial in
meeting more people, getting involved on campus, and really feeling part
of the community. The on campus church, St. Thomas, is beautiful and
always standing room only. A majority of students are Catholic, and
I've heard mixed reviews on being non-Catholic at Villanova. By and
large most non-Catholics & non-Christians don't seem to mind, but there
are those that do. It is also a largely conservative school, though
more liberal views are not uncommon.
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