Virginia Wesleyan University is a small, private, liberal arts university located on the border of Virginia Beach and Norfolk, Virginia. It focuses on creatively mixing core academic courses, a wealth of extracurricular activities, and opportunities to gain real-world experience through internships, fieldwork, study abroad, and community service. Through the University's partnerships with businesses, government agencies, and non-profit organizations, VWU's 1400 students explore various career paths, "shadow" professionals as they go about their work, and take a hands-on approach to helping solve local community problems. VWU is affiliated with the United Methodist Church.

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