<p>I've seen some threads like this on here, so I apologize if I'm repeating questions.
I've visited a few times to Villanova and love the feel of it there, but I do come from a very diverse high school and I'm worried it will be too homogenous at VU. I guess I'm just wondering if anyone has felt that way too but then still enjoyed Villanova. Any responses are appreciateddd I can't choose where to go!! thanks</p>
<p>bumpp . peace</p>
<p>I can tell you that diversity is an issue. Though I am not a student at 'Nova, I work at a bar that's located less than two blocks from campus. We host a lot of 'Nova functions, alumni mixers, etc.</p>
<p>I've never met an African American student that wasn't an athlete. I don't think I've ever met an Asian or Hispanic Villanova student. An administrator who frequents our bar said this to me last week:</p>
<p>"For the amount of coddling and personal attention we give these kids, we're worth the money. The education? Average at best. Our job is to create a safe environment for rich kids from New York and New Jersey."</p>
<p>ouchhh thats harsh</p>
<p>i'm a current student at villanova. the above sentiments regarding non-athlete URMs is completely false. please send me a PM with any specific questions.</p>
<p>Our daughter's experience has been different than described above. She has friends of many backgrounds, races and religious beliefs and none are athletes. Coming from a small town that is almost completely white and christian we have been pleased she has seen somethig different than our small world. Maybe someone who comes from a very diverse area won't agree but for her its been a great experience.</p>
<p>I've been accepted for the class of 2013 and i am African. 1st generation african american.</p>
<p>And I am definitely not an athlete, lol, so lets_volleyyy don't feel alone! </p>
<p>I seriously hope that a small issue like this won't affect your decisions to attend.</p>
<p>i think diversity is deff an issue especially in fields that need it like medicine and international biz</p>
<p>kk yeah i kinda get the impression its for so called "rich" kids. plus their financial aid is no help haha but thanks a lot guys</p>
<p>I got accepted and I'm not rich. I also got great financial aid. $32K in grants including 8K in a computer science grant. For all I read about Nova not giving great aid, I was really worried. In the end, they not only met my need completely, but they were more generous with grants than any other school.</p>
<p>i did have problems with my financial aid. my family is middle class and we received a 4000 grant for the year which puts us in a very hard position as it is my 1st choice school if i do not get into another school.</p>
<p>yeah this would explain how i never finished applying and got accepted... </p>
<p>haha hellojan so its basically high school part 2?</p>
<p>It's some weird fantasy world where Land Rovers grow on trees, North Face jackets are a dime a dozen, and, wait a second...</p>
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<p>Where was I? I don't know. Do we have a test tomorrow? Because, I just bought a Wii for my cat and I was going to out and get a massage and then I'll be too tired to study. </p>
<p>Zzzzz. (Xanax-induced nap).</p>
<p>hahhaa well are you... somewhat happy or do you absolutely hate it there? cuz i've been around silver spoons for a while now, so i'd be able to deal</p>
<p>Nova isn't for everyone... you can't judge it off of one person's opinion just because they didnt fit the stereotype or didnt like it there. Obviously, an upper class, preppy/private school student is going to fit the mold, but hey, most schools have stereotypes, it's just a matter of where you feel comfortable.</p>