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Let me first off start by saying thatBright
Let me first off start by saying that 1) There are ENTIRELY too many students at VCU and the traffic and parking are horrendous. 2) Too many self-absorbed professors who seem to only care about themselves and not teaching the students (a few good ones, though) 3) The safety is not what I thought it would be. If it weren't for all the witnesses and emergency call boxes around, then you're pretty much screwed. 4)There seem to be a reasonable amount of immature and ignorant *students* who think they are all that and if you do not agree with their line of thinking then you are automatically looked down on (or taunted). Multiculturalism is great, but they put too much of an emphasis on it and not enough on campus safety and other important aspects. Will NOT return to this school. A Private institution is what I should've went by in the first place. Faculty and students are much more caring and friendlier than the ones at public institutions.
2nd Year Female -- Class 2016
Surrounding City: B, Individual Value: F
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I'm not a city person.Quite Bright
I'm not a city person. That being said I really love Richmond, there's so much to do you will never be bored if you're open to exploring and trying new things. I was afraid that VCU classes would be easy, boring, and wouldn't challenge me because it's not a top ranking school but I was pleasantly surprised by how perfect this school is academically for me. I feel like I am preparing well for grad school and know that VCU is on it's way up!
1st Year Female -- Class 2018
Education Quality: A+, Perceived Campus Safety: C
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I had a lotNot so bright
I had a lot of drama at the school. its pretty boring overpriced and hard to make friends. People are really jealous and back stabbish at the school. Staff takes favoritism and MOST of the staff is rude and not helpful but there are a few that hel[
2nd Year Female -- Class 2013
Surrounding City: C+, Faculty Accessibility: F
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