Editing Villanova University (section)

== Philadelphia Connections ==

Though located in the suburbs, Villanova maintains extensive Philadelphia connections through internships, clinical placements, service, and social life. Students regularly travel into the city for cultural experiences, employment opportunities, and entertainment. The university's location along the Main Line—accessible via SEPTA Regional Rail—makes Center City easily reachable while providing suburban campus environment that urban universities cannot offer.<ref name="villanova"/>

Alumni networks in Philadelphia professional communities connect students with career opportunities in law, business, healthcare, and other fields. The Big 5 rivalry with Temple, Penn, Saint Joseph's, and La Salle maintains basketball traditions that bring Villanova teams and fans to Philadelphia venues, while Villanova students and alumni constitute significant presence in city neighborhoods, particularly post-graduation.<ref name="villanova"/>