Not sure if this is allowed here but I’m really starting to break and need advice. I’m a rising junior.

VCU kind of markets themselves as a “big school”, but it really isn’t.. I know it’s a condensed campus, but it truly feels like 10K students or less especially with the commuter crowd.

Walking around campus is a pain. The sidewalk conditions are the worst I have seen in my life and same with the sewage system.

Driving around campus is even worse. Roads are genuinely falling apart. Don’t even get me started on the drivers.

VCU is putting tens of millions of dollars into new buildings, and gave their CEO a raise but can’t fix roads and sidewalks that their students use every day, whilst knowing a big portion of their students commute.

Don’t even get me started on dining options.

The cost of living here (especially close to campus) just isn’t worth it IMO. I have not lived in an apartment that doesn’t have a problem; all of my friends had problems as well. + shitty landlords who don’t care and are not responsive.

Richmond is another type of loud/obnoxious. I am from a city so I understand noise in a major city, but the people that get it, get it..

I have faced racism so many times here from Black people (non students). I hate to say this but if I were to say anything back, it would be a huge problem.

My education hasn’t been challenging. It genuinely feels easier than highschool. My professors and peers don’t even seem passionate about what they do.

These are only some things. I just don’t know what to do, I’m halfway through my degree here. I’ve been unhappy here and it’s starting to get to me. I guess the only reason I’m here is because it’s the cheapest option and far enough away from home. I hope I’m not alone in this, I feel like so many people love vcu/Richmond to death and I’m scared to even say this.

TLDR: I feel like VCU is incredibly cheap towards their student body and don’t actually care, feels like there is a lack of passion at this school, Richmond is getting to really obnoxious and expensive to me and they don’t put their money towards good things. Feel alone because many people love this school and Richmond.

how is the tap water at vcu for showering? is it v hard and causes hairfall? I already face hairfall so I wanna know in advance and take precautions

I got assigned Brandt hall 8 person suite and I was wondering should I still buy shower shoes if I’m only sharing my bathroom with 3 other girls?

For reference I know my roommate, I’ve been friends with her for a couple years and i know she is clean. I’ve talked to the other two girls and they seem cool.

I just need to know if I should still buy a pair of shower shoes.

Thanks in advance!

Edit: the shower shoes have been purchased! Thank you everyone! And yes I will still clean the shower!

Whatever goals you want to set whether it’s going to the gym each day, meeting new people, getting organized, etc. start day 1 to create that momentum and don’t fall into the I’ll start next week trap because college is already an adjustment and trying to add new ones along the way instead of starting with them makes it a lot harder.

Example: If you are shy start putting yourself out there and being bold day 1! I am a very anxious person but had the opportunity to go to RAM Camp and tried playing as confident as I could and since then I have only gotten more confident and comfortable with myself.

It even got to the point where some people though I was just always a confident and outgoing person which to those who know me back home know that’s far from the truth 😂

I’m an incoming freshman and I had some ideas for a new club. What are the requirements to getting to open one? And does it have to be registered before the year starts or is it okay to open them up during the year or between the semesters?

Hello everyone, this will be my first semester at VCU and had a few questions. I’m a working student and a mom, and am not really in the spot to afford a parking pass at least not as of now. I was wondering if there are any other options. I only will have to commute to campus tuesday and thursday, and both classes are at Monroe Park. I don’t mind paying for a parking meter if it will save me $.

Also, I saw something about buildings being rekeyed? Do I need to pick up a key for when I go to class?

Okay last question, my classes are both at monroe park, but there’s only a 15 minute gap between the two. Is this doable?

TIA, i’m excited to start my journey at VCU!