Villanova Personal Statement

Although Saint Augustine initially performed sinful behaviors and immersed himself in a world of material possessions, disorder, and perfidy, his conversion to Catholicism enlightened him and he changed his views. He understood the importance of good actions, pure faith, and the pursuit of God. He stated, “What does love look like? It has the hands to help others. It has the feet to hasten to the poor and needy. It has eyes to see misery and want. It has the ears to hear the sighs and sorrows of men. That is what love looks like.” Being involved in a close-knit community for seventeen years, I naturally have the “hands to help others” and the “feet to hasten to the poor and needy.” If I were to attend Villanova University, community would not just be a noun; conversely, I would actively inspire passion in order to help others and carry out community service and kindness evoking love through my actions.

Existing in Villanova’s neighborhood provides countless opportunities to get involved. Academics are an extremely important aspect of education; furthermore, being part of Villanova’s community would truly be an additional honor.

I am on this earth to spread kindness and embolden others. What

I have realized through packing backpacks filled with school supplies, collecting non-perishable items, making food for Teacher Appreciation Day, organizing dinners for Thanksgiving, and holding clothes drives for children in the midst of winter creates experiences that can enrich people's lives. These endless situations make me want to invite my whole dorm and as many others as possible to make benevolent impacts on the Villanova campus and