Virginia Commonwealth University Top Questions

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.