Virginia Commonwealth University Top Questions

That it is a slacker school and that its easy. Its not safe.

People seem to think that VCU is a slacker school and that anyone can go here and do whatever they want. Also, a lot of people think that because VCU is in Richmond, everything here and everyone here is in danger of being shot or robbed.

toke on the way to class. never make it. buy a six pack.

1. VCU has a large art school, so many people think that there are a lot of weird art students.

That we're ghetto and/or dumb kids that didn't get into other bigger name schools

Kids at VCU are black, gay, and artistic.

People think that VCU is a slacker school. If you didn't get into any other school you can always go to VCU. VCU has the best sculpture program in the nation, the best fashion design program in the nation. This year we were voted the best Advertising program on the east coast. For becoming accredited in 2004, thats not bad. I've noticed when on campus, the students are scene. They have their long hair covering one eye, and tight pants with band shirts. But honestly there are so many different stereotypes at VCU, if you can't find friends...then there is something wrong with YOU.

That VCU is dangerous and unsafe and you're asked for money by homeless people 10 times a day.

There are some stereotypes about the school being trashy, or the population being ethnically dominant. Also, people think that VCU is a school that "anyone can get into."

Many people assume that everyone on campus does drugs, and that anyone who isn't a medical major is a total hippie. I think all art schools have that reputation, but VCU is such a diverse student body that I feel students get a bad rap for being "the weird kids".

That we're all unwashed art students, or if you're in any other major you're an underachiever since VCU accepts almost everyone who applies.

VCU students are depicted to be only art students because we have such a wonderful program. I think people may also think that we are a party school. As far as VCU itself, I think people think of crime when they think of Richmond and VCU may be associated with that as well. Another one is anyone can get into VCU.

Some stereotypes about VCU is that it is in the ghetto and a very unsafe school. A stereotype about VCU students is that they are all artsy and emo.

The stereotype is that the school is big on arts and medicine. Not necessarily known for its wild style, but the surrounding area of richmond often has that conception. Everyone thinks its such a dangerous place to go to school.

We are "ghetto".

That VCU is dangerous and in the ghetto. Although it is a city campus I have never felt seriously in danger. Also there is a stereotype that the students are not hard workers, that VCU is easy to get into and easy to get good grades. In the art program the workload is intense and it is difficult to get Bs.

Many people believe that in order to go to VCU, one must be an art student. This is not the case! I have never taken an art class and have found VCU to be an extremely positive experience.

I think the general stereotype about VCU students is that we're not as smart as, say, our peers at UVA or Tech. I think that VCU used to be a lot easier to get into. So our stereotype may be that we're slackers... Another stereotype about VCU is that it's in a filthy city and that it's unsafe. This definitely isn't true. The fan is lovely and there are certain city rules to abide by, but other than that I have had no problems with safety.

That every person who goes to VCU is an artistic person, that VCU is in a horrible part of town and walking outside everyday is a danger.

VCU has the stereotype of being in the "ghetto" and having a lot of crime... and ever since Taylor Biehl was murdered, people assume that this happens normally.