Lehigh vs Villanova

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Anonymous wrote:Villanova takes a lot of catholic school kids, so it has a more religious/conservative student body. Some go for the basketball games, but they’re not always easy to get into.

Catholics aren’t necessarily conservative. There’s a whole liberal, progressive wing.

That’s true, but some are comfortable enough at Villanova to hang “Don’t Tread on Me” flags in their dorm windows.

What in the world are you talking about? This is just bashing a school based on nothing verifiable.

I’m just telling you what I saw on the tour. Not sure what verification you need. You can go visit yourself.

Your comment was plural. How many such flags did you see? Since you were on tour, did you ask about them? Why were they there. Are they an indication of free speech that runs the entire spectrum on campus with this being an isolated case or does it reflect part of the culture at the campus? Is the flag flown symbol of the tea party or of libertarians in general or as a parody or . . .?

Come on. You weren’t just telling us what you saw. You’re not a reporter. Your comment started “But . . .” You we’re making a comment. So explain. Did you seriously see this on a tour and not ask about it???

I saw two. One was the traditional Don’t Tread on Me flag. Another was the “no step on snek” version. Both were hung in dorm windows, facing outward for all to see. And no, I didn’t ask about it. I’m not going to put the tour guide on the spot like that.

[Anonymous]

My son was very interested in both. He received good merit aid at Lehigh and no merit aid at Villanova. He ended up committing somewhere else entirely. If your child is interested in sciences or engineering, my son thought that Lehigh offered much more flexibility in those areas with ability to change majors, not commit right away and interesting programs and focus, and he liked their programs much more than Villanova's. The greek life seemed equally prevalent on both campuses. Both schools have a very NY/NJ/CT vibe to them.

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Do students at Lehigh feel isolated from city life? There doesn't seem to be much going on in Bethlehem.

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Anonymous wrote:Villanova takes a lot of catholic school kids, so it has a more religious/conservative student body. Some go for the basketball games, but they’re not always easy to get into.

Catholics aren’t necessarily conservative. There’s a whole liberal, progressive wing.

That’s true, but some are comfortable enough at Villanova to hang “Don’t Tread on Me” flags in their dorm windows.

What in the world are you talking about? This is just bashing a school based on nothing verifiable.

I’m just telling you what I saw on the tour. Not sure what verification you need. You can go visit yourself.

Your comment was plural. How many such flags did you see? Since you were on tour, did you ask about them? Why were they there. Are they an indication of free speech that runs the entire spectrum on campus with this being an isolated case or does it reflect part of the culture at the campus? Is the flag flown symbol of the tea party or of libertarians in general or as a parody or . . .?

Come on. You weren’t just telling us what you saw. You’re not a reporter. Your comment started “But . . .” You we’re making a comment. So explain. Did you seriously see this on a tour and not ask about it???

I saw two. One was the traditional Don’t Tread on Me flag. Another was the “no step on snek” version. Both were hung in dorm windows, facing outward for all to see. And no, I didn’t ask about it. I’m not going to put the tour guide on the spot like that.

Sounds like a healthy forum for the exchange of views at Villanova if those students haven't been expelled for creating an unsafe environment. They'll have to put a stop to that.

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Anonymous wrote:Do students at Lehigh feel isolated from city life? There doesn't seem to be much going on in Bethlehem.

My nephew is a senior there. There’s plenty going on in Bethlehem, which is a small city of around 75,000 people. Bigger than Bethesda.

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Anonymous wrote:Villanova takes a lot of catholic school kids, so it has a more religious/conservative student body. Some go for the basketball games, but they’re not always easy to get into.

Catholics aren’t necessarily conservative. There’s a whole liberal, progressive wing.

That’s true, but some are comfortable enough at Villanova to hang “Don’t Tread on Me” flags in their dorm windows.

What in the world are you talking about? This is just bashing a school based on nothing verifiable.

I’m just telling you what I saw on the tour. Not sure what verification you need. You can go visit yourself.

Your comment was plural. How many such flags did you see? Since you were on tour, did you ask about them? Why were they there. Are they an indication of free speech that runs the entire spectrum on campus with this being an isolated case or does it reflect part of the culture at the campus? Is the flag flown symbol of the tea party or of libertarians in general or as a parody or . . .?

Come on. You weren’t just telling us what you saw. You’re not a reporter. Your comment started “But . . .” You we’re making a comment. So explain. Did you seriously see this on a tour and not ask about it???

I saw two. One was the traditional Don’t Tread on Me flag. Another was the “no step on snek” version. Both were hung in dorm windows, facing outward for all to see. And no, I didn’t ask about it. I’m not going to put the tour guide on the spot like that.

“Don’t step on sneak” is a parody AFAIK.

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Anonymous wrote:Villanova takes a lot of catholic school kids, so it has a more religious/conservative student body. Some go for the basketball games, but they’re not always easy to get into.

Catholics aren’t necessarily conservative. There’s a whole liberal, progressive wing.

That’s true, but some are comfortable enough at Villanova to hang “Don’t Tread on Me” flags in their dorm windows.

What in the world are you talking about? This is just bashing a school based on nothing verifiable.

I’m just telling you what I saw on the tour. Not sure what verification you need. You can go visit yourself.

Your comment was plural. How many such flags did you see? Since you were on tour, did you ask about them? Why were they there. Are they an indication of free speech that runs the entire spectrum on campus with this being an isolated case or does it reflect part of the culture at the campus? Is the flag flown symbol of the tea party or of libertarians in general or as a parody or . . .?

Come on. You weren’t just telling us what you saw. You’re not a reporter. Your comment started “But . . .” You we’re making a comment. So explain. Did you seriously see this on a tour and not ask about it???

I saw two. One was the traditional Don’t Tread on Me flag. Another was the “no step on snek” version. Both were hung in dorm windows, facing outward for all to see. And no, I didn’t ask about it. I’m not going to put the tour guide on the spot like that.

Sounds like a healthy forum for the exchange of views at Villanova if those students haven't been expelled for creating an unsafe environment. They'll have to put a stop to that.

LMAO.

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Anonymous wrote:Do students at Lehigh feel isolated from city life? There doesn't seem to be much going on in Bethlehem.

Bethlehem is a great town with plenty to do. The steel stacks, within walking distance, is always hosting concerts, festivals, okotberfest, etc. The last time we were there, there was a chili festival and all the local restaurants had tables set up outside with what they had prepared. The town of Bethlehem is surrounded by the suburbs of Allentown, Pa, so every store you could imagine is within a few miles and NYC and Philly are both only about an hour away. That being said, Lehigh students are usually on and around cam

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Anonymous wrote:Do students at Lehigh feel isolated from city life? There doesn't seem to be much going on in Bethlehem.

Bethlehem is a great town with plenty to do. The steel stacks, within walking distance, is always hosting concerts, festivals, okotberfest, etc. The last time we were there, there was a chili festival and all the local restaurants had tables set up outside with what they had prepared. The town of Bethlehem is surrounded by the suburbs of Allentown, Pa, so every store you could imagine is within a few miles and NYC and Philly are both only about an hour away. That being said, Lehigh students are usually on and around campus hanging out with each other. There are essentially no commuters and all off campus housing is within a short walking distance, so it makes for a tight community.

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Anonymous wrote:Do students at Lehigh feel isolated from city life? There doesn't seem to be much going on in Bethlehem.

Bethlehem is a great town with plenty to do. The steel stacks, within walking distance, is always hosting concerts, festivals, okotberfest, etc. The last time we were there, there was a chili festival and all the local restaurants had tables set up outside with what they had prepared. The town of Bethlehem is surrounded by the suburbs of Allentown, Pa, so every store you could imagine is within a few miles and NYC and Philly are both only about an hour away. That being said, Lehigh students are usually on and around cam

Except when there’s traffic, which is all the time. LOL.

How do you get to NYC, 85 miles away, in an hour? Pre-paid speeding tickets?

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Anonymous wrote:Do students at Lehigh feel isolated from city life? There doesn't seem to be much going on in Bethlehem.

It has a great candy store, which is all my DS cared about.

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Anonymous wrote:Do students at Lehigh feel isolated from city life? There doesn't seem to be much going on in Bethlehem.

If you are looking for a city vibe, Lehigh is not the place, but many students are not looking for that.

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Better Lehigh or V?

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Better social life to meet a husband or wife?

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One has a strong Greek party culture and is located in an unattractive location, while the other is much more tame with a beautiful location.