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A VILLANOVA PERSPECTIVE

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"A Villanova Perspective" connects prospective students to the people they most want to hear from: Villanovans!

Scroll for photos, videos and testimonials from current Wildcats, and get the inside scoop on what it's really like here at Villanova. 

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WHAT MADE YOU GO NOVA?

THE RIGHT SIZE

"The campus was the right size for me. When I visited Villanova, I felt a connection to it right away. Everyone is so welcoming here. I've made friendships that will last a lifetime." —Keanine Griggs, Communication, Jersey City, NJ

WELCOMING COMMUNITY

"The community on campus is wonderful. Every time I can, everybody was so welcoming. The passion for Villanova from current students is palpable. " —Ariel Smith , Nursing, Malvern, PA

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

“The commitment to making a difference that Villanova is teaching its students here on campus." —Sierra Land, Biology, Akron, OH

SCHOOL SPIRIT

“I picked Villanova because of its well-roundedness, school spirit and student encouragement. It has rigorous academics, wonderful athletics and a faith component that I thought was really nice.” —Gabby Slentz, Civil Engineering, Coronado, CA

A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY

“You have the chance to become part of something greater. The entire Villanova community will help you achieve your goals. Everyone wants you to succeed.”—Patrick Treacy, Nursing, Valhalla, NY

PASSIONATE STUDENTS

"Everyone on this campus is passionate about something, and more so, wants to act on their passions. I knew coming here would mean finding my passion and learning how to shape my life around it." —Shivani Vora, Economics, Wayne, NJ

CHALLENGING QUESTIONS

“I like that members of the Honors Program are challenged to ask hard, thought provoking questions to inspire critical thinking and viewing situations from other perspectives.  —Eric Kirchner, Finance, Wyckoff, NJ

GREAT START

“You're immersed in your major in the first year. It's nice to get off to a great start."—Courtney Alleyne, Marketing, Charlotte, NC

NEW FRIENDSHIPS

“The Office of International Students is always available for any questions that you might have regarding being an international student in the US. In addition, international orientation was a great way to meet people in the same situation as yourself, and start getting used to campus life at Villanova.” — Marc Sabrià Gabarro, Mechanical Engineering, Barcelona, Spain

MORE TESTIMONIALS

WHY NOVA?

Why did these Villanovans choose Villanova? There are so many reasons! Take a look below as students from all four undergraduate colleges — and from all across the country — tell you why they went 'Nova! 

ALL WHY NOVA VIDEOS

WHAT IS A VILLANOVAN?

An individual who thinks critically, acts compassionately and succeeds while serving others. 

That’s our official definition, but a Villanovan is much, much more. Once you’ve forged a connection here, you too become a Villanovan – a hard-working, big-hearted, nimble thinker destined to go out into the world and ignite change.

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