<p>how do you choose your roommate at Villanova? I read that they are assigned to you, but I'm not sure. Also, how is ROTC viewed on campus?? I was picked for a scholarship to Villanova, and am wondering how it is viewed on campus?? </p>
<p>Thank you for any replies!!</p>
<p>Hi,
I am junior here at Villanova right now, and I would certainly say that ROTC is viewed positively on this campus. Navy is definitely bigger than Army or Air Force (by percentage we actually produce the highest number of naval recruits, second only to the Academy). However, people are definitely very respectful and admire the group. My friends were all hoping to get asked to the Fall Ball on Friday that ROTC just hosted.</p>
<p>I also think it is important to note that I have quite a few friends in ROTC, and this is because Villanovans for the most part are very involved, and this doesn’t include ROTC students. While it is acceptable for you to just participate in ROTC, it is very common to join other activities and get involved on campus. It is harder than the average student, but not uncommon. </p>
<p>As far as roommates go- you can either request a roommate or go random. You can request a roommate that you know from home or that you found through Room Surf or on the accepted students Facebook page. People will usually start posting “looking for a female roommate” or whatever, and you can message them and see if you get along, and then request to live with them. If you don’t request anyone, you will be sent a link to a survey that asks general living habits, such as are you clean or messy, go to bed early or late, etc. Personally, I really recommend you go random. The survey does a pretty good job at matching living habits, and even if you don’t become best friends with your roommate you will still make other friends on your hall and probably through ROTC, while still being able to live in peace. It will also encourage you to interact with students outside of ROTC and your classes. If worse comes to worse, it is not difficult to switch roommates. Most people go random though, and they usually are fine. I went random freshman year, and my roommate and I are still best friends and have lived together every year. I know quite a few people who lived with their freshman year roommate again, and on my entire hall freshman year, only one girl moved out. </p>
<p>I’m glad to hear you are considering Villanova- I love love love it here. I was choosing between here and UPenn, and while Penn may have been stronger academically, I felt so at home at Villanova and knew it was still a great school. I couldn’t be happier with my choice! It is such a tight community. I honestly had no adjustment issues (although I know there are people who did), and I think this is due to the size of the school being a good fit. To me, I felt it was large enough that I could do my own thing, but small enough that if something was happening my RA or teacher would notice. Sure there are people I might not get along with, but as a whole it’s an awesome group of high-achieving, Special Olympics volunteering, basketball fanatics. (Even if you’re not a basketball fan now, you will be if you come here :). ) If you like the community feel, then Villanova is probably a good choice. If you like a larger campus and a ton of options for extra curriculars, you may want to look at a state school or somewhere else. Villanova is so welcoming and so friendly, though, that most people tend to find their niche from my experience! </p>
<p>If you have any other questions, or aren’t sure if it is for you, feel free to direct message me and I will give you my school email. I’m happy to help! Good luck!</p>