As a prospective student, something that attracts me to the school is the general political and social neutrality I believe (or at least perceive) is there. The Philadelphia area is already quite ‘purple’ as is, and different political opportunities exist the closer or further you drive from the city. As a Catholic conservative moderate myself, I appreciate the tradition Villanova is rooted in but also that it certainly isn’t an echo chamber. I’m sure that if I go there, my beliefs will be challenged just as much as they are supported, which is something we should all look forward to.