Villanova University - Academics

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College Prowler Take

If there is one thing to be said about Villanova, it is that you will walk away with a solid education for a lifetime. The University attempts to provide each student with the best education, which is reflected through the dedication and knowledge of professors every time you enter the classroom. Granted, there are a few bad apples that have very little ambition to teach anything, but these professors are a rarity. Every professor is subject to a survey on the quality of their teaching, and Student Government provides an online forum to discuss teachers freely.

Another added benefit is that there are no TAs teaching classes here. While this might not seem like much, there is nothing worse than seeing TAs only a few years older than you trying to teach material they learned just a few years ago themselves. Not having TAs allows professors to get better acquainted with each student and gives students the most knowledgeable person teaching. Plus, with the small class sizes, developing a positive working relationship with your professors is very easy and can be very helpful come test time. Overall, Villanova does a good job providing its students with competent professors who have a passion to be here and who are always willing to learn more or go beyond the books to help.

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Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:

The teachers are generally very... The teachers are generally very personable and caring, which in turn makes class enjoyable for me. There are, however, some teachers that are very boring who merely lecture. I find those classes very boring. 12345 Academics Report

Anonymous says:

All Villanova professors are very... All Villanova professors are very available outside of class. Most are eager to teach and want to see their students succeed. 12345 Academics Report

Anonymous says:

All my teachers are great, and... All my teachers are great, and they definitely can convey the new material to students really well. The teachers are also very easy to access outside of class through their office hours, and in fact, they encourage you to drop by either for a simple question or the most complex. Being in commerce and finance, all the classes I have found are very interesting, as they show me different aspects of the business world. 12345 Academics Report

Anonymous says:

The teachers at Villanova are... The teachers at Villanova are incredibly helpful. I have not had any that hasn’t been fully interested in making all of their students succeed. They often give out their home phone numbers, and they encourage students to visit them during office hours or be in touch through e-mail at any time. As a political science major, I’ve found that all of my professors have had hands-on world experience. All of them not only teach brilliantly in their area of expertise, but they’ve been in the real world gaining experience in these areas. 12345 Academics Report

Anonymous says:

The teachers I have had thus far... The teachers I have had thus far are a mix. Some are wonderful, some are horrendous. Overall, the staff at Villanova is very intelligent. Often, what makes a teacher bad is his teaching style, not his lack of knowledge. As a student, you need to learn to be flexible with learning techniques and find what works for you. The classes offered at Villanova are interesting. At times, the core curriculum can seem overwhelming, but the well-rounded knowledge you walk away with is definitely worth it. What is fun about Villanova’s scheduling is you can take interesting classes that work to fulfill requirements. 12345 Academics Report

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Did You Know?

Do you want to get involved? One of the best ways to get involved at Villanova is the Special Olympics. It has hosted Pennsylvania’s Special Olympics for 16 consecutive years. Over 2,000 students help volunteer for a weekend of fun, food, and unforgettable memories.

Don’t feel like getting out of bed? Villanova now offers a few of its courses online. Villanova also provides space for your very own Web site.

Enjoy discussing current events within the context of history, philosophy, and theology? Villanova requires a year long core humanities class for all freshmen. Combining academics with Augustinian tradition, the core program covers a wide range of topics, and it gives you a feel for courses that are traditionally restricted to college, such as philosophy and theology.

Who doesn’t like a good old parade? Every September, to celebrate St. Thomas of Villanova, the University closes early for an afternoon of reflection, a parade, and good times. Traveling across campus, the administration leads a parade that ends at Sheehan Beach, where you can chow down on some free barbeque food or just meet some new people.

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