<p>Hi
We did an open house yesterday and my daughters biggest concern is the social life. Academics, campus win win. Any thoughts from current students. I know there is Greek life but no on campus housing. There really is no college town so to speak. She is not into drinking but I think she would love a more social campus. She is very social. When the tour guide was asked what she does it seems like everything involved a car. Each time it was asked it seemed like students avoided the question.<br>
Thanks for any input because I think other than that she loved the school (oh except for maybe dorms...but that is everywhere)</p>
<p>Unfortunately many of my weekend nights are spent off campus, but transportation is very readily available and more or less inexpensive. Cabs are reasonably priced and you can buy a $12 day pass to ride the train system which will bring you to and from Philly, let you use the subway systems once you’re there, and bring you to any town on the main line (Wayne, Bryn Mawr, Haverford, etc.). So my experience has been great so far.</p>
<p>i’m pretty content. There are a lot of things to do on campus and off campus. The university provides a shuttle that goes around the surrounding area and a shuttle to the KOP mall which is HUGE. They also have ZIP cars which are great to drive anywhere you want. there are 2 train stations on campus so you can easily get to phily.</p>
<p>Are there are fair number of students who participate in activities on campus on the weekends? Is the workload heavy enough to warrant homework on Saturdays and Sundays? I’m a parent of a junior girl interested in business or engineering. We are just beginning her search.</p>
<p>yes. lots of activities all the time over the weekend. Also a lot of huge events such as special olympics, day of service, hoopsmania etc throughout the year during the weekends.</p>
<p>The workload for business students is very manageable. Engineering and sciences, by their very nature, take up more time than business classes, but you still can have a free weekend if you don’t procrastinate.</p>
<p>If you asked your tour guide about drinking and social life, there’s a reason you got a dodgy response: the university provides guidelines about what to answer to prospective students. Even though they understand that this is college, they prefer to present an image of a do-good Catholic university.</p>
<p>In my honest experiences as a student here, there is an incredible social life (Villasofun, as we’re happy to combat the stereotype). From sporting events, tailgates, concerts, student organizations and clubs, intramural sports, and just plain socializing with your friends, there is never a reason to be alone in your room doing nothing. </p>
<p>The drinking scene is a bit different here because the fraternities are all off-campus, but it is still relatively accessible to those who seek it out. “Dorm drinking” is not uncommon and if you’re prudent, you won’t be caught. Mostly, I’d say that Villanova is a bar school though. After turning 21 my junior year and presently in my senior year, the most fun I’ve had on nights out are at the local Main Line bars, and by the number of my peers out every night it seems that most would agree with me.</p>
<p>All in all, the stereotype is definitely unwarranted. I have never once regretted my choice to come to Villanova over other schools that have better reputations for being a ‘party school’ and I’m definitely happy with the academic quality that we’re able to balance with all the fun. </p>
<p>Please, feel free to reach out to me here or in a private message if you have any more questions or concerns. I’m a Villanova through and through and am happy to share my experiences with anyone who wants them.</p>