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Of what I've experienced so far, there are so many different things to do in VCU and all around Richmond. Being only a future freshman, I haven't gotten to experience much of the college life yet, but I can only imagine it's going to be difficult, yet fun as well as a time of major growth.

For me, the size is just right because there's almost no limit to the amount of people to meet and talk to, but for many it could be seen as too big with over 20,000 students. The best thing about VCU I think is the location. The city provides a lot of opportunities to improve a student's chosen career chances once out of school.

VCU is not an ordinary college campus - it's in the middle of a city. So you kind of get the city life combined with college. It's nice because the stores & such are right there. And some of the apartments are closer than the upperclassmen dorms. The one thing I will remember is the "Bible preachers" in front of the Shafer Dining Hall. They are so hypocritical & one even said that he wanted his wife to be educated, so he bought her a cook book. Like good theatre students we are, we just play the tribal drums & dance oin front of them.

I love the fact that VCU is in the city. To me i enjoy the fact that there is so much life, energy and diversity around. It's never boring. I especially love how animated the campus is on sunny days,whereas everyone is outside in front of shafer, either dancing, interacting, protesting, or...anything.

VCU is a great school, lots of different people, a lot of events and groups to attend. The food is hit and miss, at first it seemed good but as the first year went on it seemed to get worse. over all there is not a whole not to do around campus entertainment wise if you don't have a car other than parties, low quality hookah bars, restaurants, sport events, and movies on the weekend (seems like a good selection until a few months goes by and it becomes boring). over all it is a great campus and you can normally find fun things to do.

I think VCU fits perfectly in the great city of Richmond. There's tons of school spirit, and VCU has really helped to clean up Richmond.

It's a very diverse and lively campus. Always something to do. People are very friendly and its not hard to fit in. The city environment is great a allows freedom to explore. The city also offers many places to take a break and relax, when you aren't too busy studying. Also city life encourages you to experience what life would be like on your own. A taste of the real world.

For me, a lot of people act in a negative way when I tell them I am going to VCU. I grew up in a suburb of Richmond called Glen Allen, so the entire downtown scene was a frequent event in my life as a kid. At my school, going to VCU is considered to only be one step above a community college. This is probably because of the close vicinity and the previous belief that it was always easy to get in to. This is no longer true- VCU's acceptance standards have gone way up even in just the past 5 years. When applying to schools, VCU was always my last choice because it was so close. BUt when I step back and evaluate the situation, I know beyond a doubt that VCU is an amazing school and there is no where else I should be!

VCU is an amazing school because of its diversity. Walking around campuses it is a guarantee you will hear a different language, if not several. Being located in the state capital, it gives students lots of opportunities not as available to students at other schools. When I tell people that I go to VCU I make sure to add in the part about being in the art school because that tends to get better responses. But overall I could not see myself at any other university.

VCU i have to admit is pretty large but it is important not to loose yourself in the crowd. It is important to make as many friends as you can ans also to stay focused on what you are there for....to do work. The best thing about VCU i would say is the diversity ofthe school. There are so many different people on the campus that you can meet.

I wish sometimes classes were smaller because my first choice university was actually smaller then VCU. I chose this school because I was so close. I live off campus and at home. That makes my tuition cheaper but harder to get information. Basically if you live at home you have to do all the work to get 75{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of your information. They usually just send you everthing to your dorm. If they send it by mail to your house sometimes thing gets mixed up, but if you stay of thing its fine.

I love being in the city. You're basically in the real world while in college so when you graduate you aren't shocked as a result of being tucked away on a campus somewhere in the woods.

The best thing about VCU is the diverse population and how interesting everyone on campus is. You have so many faculty members and counselors who are there for you every step of the way and who are looking out for you. This school is just right. When I tell people that I go to VCU they say things like, "Didn't you guys beat Duke in Basketball?" (yes) and "Don't you guys have great programs and a high percentage of graduates?" (yes) This isn't your ordinary college town because there is always something going on and somewhere to be. Richmond is amazing and fun and colorful. There are so many historic buildings, parks, shopping, entertainment, and extracurricular activities to do here. It is also centrally located in the city, not to mention only a few hours away from Washington, D.C., Virginia Beach, and Williamsburg. So much to do and so little time to do it in. VCU's administration is great. They are always there to help you and set you on the right track. I would recommend anyone who is on our staff. They are there for you 24/7 via phone, email, facebook or AIM. There is a lot of school pride and it is getting stronger and stronger every year. Since I have been at VCU our Greek Campus Life and Student Organizations have increased each year and have brought something unique and special to the table. Their school pride shows every time they bring an event, concert, exhibit or presentation to campus. One experience that I will always remember about VCU is being one of the main founders of my sorority Alpha Epsilon Phi. One of my best friends and I had an idea to start a new sorority on campus, and VCU being what it is and making anything possible, helped make this possible. I will always remember the struggles of getting started, the assistance from CPC and the encouragement from the VCU faculty that helped bring this dream into a reality. It is something that has changed my life forever and I will always remember the lessons that this experience has taught me.

Big school, but you always see people you know. Extremely diverse. Something for everyone. Community feel. Great location in the city.

VCU is HUGE! For a body of 32,000 students, it takes a lot of guts to direct all of that "traffic" we call a "University". The learning environment is especially diverse, making it more and more difficult to get sucked into something alone. The beauty of BIG is that it comes with COMFORT and COMMUNITY. Being a huge body of students, we cannot deny the fact that everyone can find a group of kids to call their "family" or their "friends" or "peeps" or something! There is no excuse for not finding a family in the huge mass of academic scholars we like to call 'VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY'....RAMS!

The best thing about VCU is that it is very diverse. There is a great selection of classes. I also think the teachers are great. VCu is pretty large. I spend most of my time in the library. VCU is downtown so there is usually things to do. The most frequent students complaints are about managing school and work.

VCU is a great place to be. Personally, I don't like the limitations found at so-called "normal" college campuses. Many colleges, especially those of Virginia, have very specific campus boundaries. You are always at school. I love VCU because of the urban-setting. When I'm not in class, I'm in Richmond. Richmond is such a cool city, and there's always something going on. No matter what you're into, we have it here. From art exhibits (like First Fridays, an art exhibition including all the art galleries along Broad St.), to local theatres (such as the Firehouse Theatre and Theatre IV), to sporting events (including the VCU sports teams, the Richmond Kickers, and the Richmond Braves) there's something here for everyone. My favorite thing about living in Richmond and going to VCU is the opportunities to try new things and collect new experiences. You end up finding more about yourself than you ever imagined.

VCU is in Richmond, which other than the college, is a pretty trashy town. There is a lot of poverty here, and a lot of racial tension still. The college itself is in two areas: Monroe Park Campus (which is in the "Fan" the historic part of Richmond) and The MCV Campus (mainly medical students..and downtown). Most people spend their time at the student commons or any surrounding restaurant/bar/coffee house. During the summer, it's like a ghost town in comparison.

The best thing about VCU is that, you are always available to have what you want. Do you want people from same country? Do you want to be a part of a brother/sisterhood? Do you want to feel like you are actually part of the university community and be active? Do you just want to go to your professor's office and ask a question that bothers you for days? Do you want to yell from the top of your lungs at the school game or NCAA tournament? Do you want to be accepted for just being yourself? Then, you have to come to VCU! If you think you can handle these all,please be one of the thousands of mighty RAMS!!

The main thing I would change at VCU is parking. Students have to park there cars in either a two hour parking only zone or have to keep feeding coins in the meters. I think that VCU students shoudl beable to get a sticker to put on there car and not have to worry about paying to park, even if the sticker cost $20. atleast they paid up front and don't have to worry to keep going back to the car every 1 hour and 45 minutes to make sure there car didn't get towed or ticketed. I like the size of the school even thoguh you have to walk clear across a few blocks to go from class to class. I wish that VCU couls have a trolly that would pick up students to drop them off at the corners of each building. When I mention VCU to my friends or other people they ask me how I like it but I have never heard anyone say anything wrong about VCU. Overall, I believe VCU to be a good school and they always have handouts of umbrellas, pens, paper, key chains, etc. of VCU logos for free.