<p>I have a question about geographic (both US and international) diversity at Villanova as we live in London. We like the school a lot, but it seems to me that everyone we know who goes or went there seems to come from Philly, NJ or suburban DC. Is there much geographic diversity beyond the East Coast and where do most of the international students come from? Is a pretty urbanised Londoner going to have a hard time fitting in in the Main Line? Thanks, Londondad</p>
<p>If you are used to London then Philly should be no problem. It is not NYC but there are sections you don’t want to visit. The campus is mostly local students but there are Asians and Indians who seem to keep in their own small groups. Then there are the athletes. But what you said is pretty much right. The campus is nice and quiet. I always hate the whole diversity issue. Really, how diverse do you want it to be? If I was white I would rather be in a dorm with people I have something in common with then a mix of people from all over. But it doesn’t matter really. Everyone gets along ok. And Americans like English accents. </p>
<p>Lots of Aussies somehow. Not a whole lot of diversity which is bad. Kollegekid1 seems to not have a grasp of diversity.</p>
<p>Just cause I don’t want to mingle with other types of people doesn’t mean I don’t know what is going on. You obviously agree there isn’t much diversity but I would have to say that is not a bad thing. Some people get a kick out of exploring other cultures and I don’t. </p>
<p>and its people like koollegekid1 that make villanova not a very diversity friendly place.</p>
<p>It isn’t my fault. It is just the way it is. Local + Catholic + Rich = Mostly Rich White Kids. <a href=“http://www1.villanova.edu/villanova/diversity/demographics.html”>http://www1.villanova.edu/villanova/diversity/demographics.html</a> There are colleges that are mostly black. I would never want to live in a dorm where I was the minority like that. I would fell very uncomfortable. Some people would like it. I respect other peoples cultures and beliefs but I just don’t want to have that be part of my college experience. </p>
<p>Okay just to make it clear, kollegkid1’s views of diversity are NOT the majority of Villanova students’. yikes. Being one myself, hearing that makes me cringe</p>
<p>“kollegkid1’s views of diversity are NOT the majority of Villanova students”</p>
<p>Probably not the majority, but definitely a large percentage. Let’s face it, the only people at Villanova who take issue with Villanova’s lack of diversity is the Administration (economic diversity factors into rankings) and well… Minorities. Most of the white students are fine with or indifferent about not having many minorities around.</p>
<p>OP as far as geographical diversity is concerned, yes most of the students are from the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast states. There seems to be a large number of people from California as well. Most of the international students seem to come from Asian countries like South Korea, Vietnam and China, not many from Europe. I suppose you will fit in fine. I know one girl from England and she has adjusted well and loves it here. Philadelphia is a large urban center that has seen tremendous amounts of growth and revitalization over the past decade or so and is home to some very diverse neighborhoods. </p>
<p>Thanks, Merechaude for the very helpful answers</p>