BC vs Villanova for A&S Undecided

Colleges & Universities Boston College
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<p>Can’t speak to the social aspects at Villanova, however I do know kids from our town’s high school who attend and they are great kids. I came across a post on cc which discusses social scenes at colleges in general and there’s something about Villanova which might be of interest to you. Here is the post <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/lehigh-university/1126783-troubling.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/lehigh-university/1126783-troubling.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Before I came across this post I had no idea about this. However, it might be something to consider in the college decision making process as it pertains to the surrounding area and places where students frequent albeit not all students.</p>

<p>As to BC’s social scene, what I know comes from what my D who is a student there has told me. She is involved in a lot of campus community clubs etc. There are activities on campus round the clock, i.e. student performances at the Robsham Theatre (plays, dance performances, musical groups, concerts to name a few) as well as sporting events (you may want to check out the upcoming ArtsFest). Many of my D’s friends come to BC on the weekends to hang out because there is so much going on and it’s very safe on campus. That’s another bonus; the campus is seemingly compact, which makes going from one part to another rather easy, save the Newton campus. My D made many friends right off the bat but for those who experience difficulty adjusting, there is a program called 48 hours which is geared toward acclimating students to the BC community. My D and friends go into Boston quite often also. At orientation the plethora of BC offerings is discussed at length. </p>

<p>For our family, the academic aspect of BC is very important. Lots of student/professor access, great mentoring and advising. The academic quality is excellent and opportunities abound. Another factor for us was the very large alumni connection and internships/career advantages. Another thing you may want to consider is that BC is a national university whereas Villanova is a regional university.</p>