College Overview: VCU - Virginia Commonwealth

VCU - Virginia Commonwealth: Know What You're Getting Into...
I chose this campus because it's an urban university – but urban doesn't guarantee excitement. Richmond isn't a highly populated city, and nightclub districts are confined only to certain parts of town. The night life here is 7-Eleven and nightclubs – leaving no good place for late-night studying other than your dorm. Everything else closes at around 10pm. Come here with a car if you like fast food, chain stores or shopping malls – public transportation here is sparse, limited, i...

VCU - Virginia Commonwealth: Good for an Avid City-Goer
Attend VCU if you consider yourself an avid city-goer. VCU is nestled in the heart of Richmond, VA's fan district. VCU is an urban campus with many aspects of city life to enjoy. I chose to attend VCU because I enjoy having the city atmosphere around as well as the traditional college presence. If you want to attend a college or university nestled in its own community without the extra city life around, this is not the school for you.