<p>I'm thinking about possibly attending Villanova for engineering next year, but I'm not completely sure if Villanova would be good for me, and so I have a few questions before I make my decision.</p>
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<li><p>Can someone comment on the theology classes we have to take?</p></li>
<li><p>If I want to continue taking foreign language classes on the side, can I do this as an engineering major at Villanova? Does Villanova offer Japanese? Is language learning a popular thing here?</p></li>
<li><p>With all the core requirements, how difficult is squeezing in a minor?</p></li>
<li><p>How is the life here for an international student and for minorities?</p></li>
<li><p>Would a nerdy person who is not into partying,frats, or drinking, but is still very outgoing and loves hanging out, especially in a city, fit in here?</p></li>
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<li><p>I think basically all majors are required to take two theology classes. Yes, you have to read the Bible in the classes, but you don’t have to agree with the theological practices. The first one is an entry level class, the second is an upper level theology, which is usually geared towards some random topic and even includes other beliefs such as Islam.</p></li>
<li><p>I think Villanova offers Japanese, but I’m not sure. Check the website and see if it is on there. You can take other languages even with engineering (as you have a few open electives as well as some humanities electives that can be used for those classes). Languages aren’t normally taken as engineering majors except for those studying abroad.</p></li>
<li><p>I would say that probably 80% of students in engineering still squeeze in a minor. Typically it is done in the open/humanities electives slots, but some students will overload for a semester or two to fit a minor in (or add some summer classes). Obviously, some minors are easier to fit in than others depending on your major.</p></li>
<li><p>Honestly, there is a lack of diversity at Villanova, but the student body is very welcoming and I don’t think the international students or minorities feel any different than the rest of the Villanova community.</p></li>
<li><p>There are definitely people on both ends of the spectrum at Villanova. You should have no problem finding the types of people you want to hang out with and not be forced into anything. Philly is just a few train stops away.</p></li>
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