Jackie in NE Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Dd is really interested in Villanova. She has her heart set on their 5 year Master's program in the Classics. On paper, it looks like a great fit. We haven't visited since we live in WY, and that makes the trip very expensive. We agreed that we would visit those schools where she was accepted.... I searched this forum, and couldn't find any references to Villanova? Has anyone gone there? Has anyone visited? Thanks! Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisabees Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Hey Jackie - my best friend and her husband went to Villanova. She loved her experience while getting her Bachelor and Master Degrees. Villanova is in a beautiful, affluent area called the Main Line - lots of boutiques and restaurants. It is close to Haverford and Bryn Mawr colleges and is a short train ride into center city. Philadelphia is a great, manageable town. Villanova has a great reputation regionally. Not sure what the reputation is like nationally. It is a preppy school. Some around here call it Vanilla-nova. A friend's son is currently a freshman there - he received a full football scholarship. He is enjoying it, but being African American from a solid middle class family, he is experiencing some culture shock. All in all, if one lives around here and gets into Villanova, he/she has bragging rights. :) Sorry, I can't answer questions about the Classics program or anything academic! Best of luck in your crazy, yet exciting journey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie in NE Posted November 28, 2012 Author Share Posted November 28, 2012 Lisa, Thanks so much. Your description really gives me a picture of Villanova that I didn't have before. "Vanillanova" :rofl: . Love it. Dd doesn't exactly do "preppy" after having been raised on ranches, but she is looking for a change, and I say "good for her". She has been to Philadelphia and loves it, so I guess that's a start. Thanks again. With warm regards, Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisabees Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Jackie - my friend wasn't preppy either, but fit in just fine! Feel free to PM me if you/she needs help while visiting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.