Safety in this school is nonexistent. Teachers and faculty are rude. People were breaking into my…read moredorm room (Fully locked) and the school security and police team just told me to lock my door. Violent sexual assaults happen on my campus (Monroe park campus) and in my dorm building and the police don't even try to send a description of the perpetrator. Multiple repeat offenses have happened this month alone and the police have not arrested anyone. My teachers often skip classes, and I feel that I have paid full tuition to teach myself everything. The school president is greedy and takes the students money to buy cars instead of fixing the school. 0/10 transferring as soon as possible.

Ohhh boy do I have a review of my experience at this awful racist university! I came here and lived…read morein the Honors College as required by the program I was in during my freshman year which is my LAST and I'm SO happy about it. The Honors Dorm has the interior of an old mental hospital that was purchased by the school so frankly it's not the best. This year, they assigned two people instead of one person per room which is what the rooms are intended for and work better with. Closets are severely small, so definitely watch what you're bringing with you and make sure to take home your seasonal clothing when you can. Lofted beds, and only one railing that goes a little before halfway of the bed and so that's dangerous and you have the risk of becoming injured if you fall off. We have our own bathrooms, no communal. No kitchenette except in the Honors Lounge and not sure if we're allowed to use it so always eating at Panda Express down the street or at the Shafer Dining Hall. The walls are paper thin and you can hear people laughing loudly, talking and playing music even past the quiet hours into the very early morning. Me and my roommate had to put in 5 noise complaints from our next door neighbor and nothing was done until my parents got involved and emailed the housing director of Honors when room write-ups were finally implemented because it got so bad and I had to purchase noise-cancelling headphones. Due to wearing these at night for months, my ears were always sore in the day, constantly had headaches and sleep deprived often during the week. After all this, people went out of their way to not speak to me and gossip about me. Our neighbors constantly pulled in my roommate to their dorm room to talk about the situation and only say hi to her when walking past us on purpose. Basically, I was outcasted and it's bullshit how I was treated by the others living in this dorm. Moving out was a pain because they started renovations on the other side of the street from the Honors Dorm for a new housing hall and closed off parking near the Honors College so it was unnecessarily hard to park and get my belongings into a vehicle on the side street that is a one way and has limited parking. They also do not have enough carts for everyone when moving in and out so be cautious of that and bring your own wagon to wheel your stuff in. On the positive side, the events that were hosted were fun, educational and I would definitely recommend going to them if you live in this dorm. Moving on to academics, I was a Pre-Clinical Radiation Sciences major, concentrating in radiation therapy. The classes I took for this school cost me my spot due to bad professors and a flipped style lecture class resulting in awful grades. I did extremely well in high school being in the top 100 of a 500 student body class and a Summa Cum Laude recipient so it was a surprise that I struggled at this school when I have always done well since a young age. I think being born female and white also cost my spot because they prioritize minorities and people who identify as transgender or nonbinary. I took General Physics I with Professor Woodworth, a pretty nice guy, but didn't teach well and considering I took AP Physics 1 in high school, I struggled so bad. I took an A+ in high school while this college class I had C. I did 3 tutoring appointments every week, attended PASS sessions and office hours... still barely passing the class. I also took Anatomy with Dr. Cario this past semester and SHE IS AWFUL! She is there to just get paid. Her class is a flipped style lecture where you have to watch videos on your own and learn what you did and go into class to do unnecessary group work. She did not provide help and the way her class is structured is ridiculous. Exams are worth 70% of the grade. Never have I seen a class like hers! She needs to go do something else as a career because half the students dropped her class in April and there were over 100 of us! Campus is way too big and unsafe. Driving through campus is hard because of dumbasses driving in Richmond and people jaywalking constantly out into the road. Honors College is away from pretty much everything so that was great when trying to attend club meetings and going to parties. Sexual assaults, burglaries, and shootings are common and often around the campus so be aware of that. NEVER join AOII if you're wanting to rush a sorority! I had an awful experience with them. Last but not least, when I participated in VCU Acceleration, we talked about white privilege, how minorities don't have the money to get healthcare and culture competency. There is no such thing as white privilege and should be removed from any educational curriculum as it's called economic privilege. With all that, I am not returning to VCU ever again and going to a much better school where I am respected, have more opportunities because again minorities are a priority here, and will actually make friends. Good luck, incoming students

I went to see Indoor Arena Racing USA with my family over the weekend. Arena Racing USA is held at…read morethe Richmond Coliseum. This was my first time going to see professional racing. I really enjoyed the event. I like how the track was compact, which made the action very intense. The cars only took a few seconds to get around the track. As a Washington Redskin fan,I appreciated the Redskins race car. The announcer did a great job with the commentary. Some of the drivers were young, which was interesting. I parked in a deck near the venue ($6).Indoor Arena Racing USA is a great family event.

I went to the race with 2 13 year olds. They loved it. The whole show is very well put together…read moreand organized. The entertainment is constant. I was surprised at how fast the cars go around the track. It has tons of action. You have to keep your eyes moving to keep up with the bumping and possible wrecks. I would love to see the a lot more people in the stands. This is a must-do event if you have kids!!!

I grew up in the D.C. area so I'm a huge Redskins fan, but it's a hike from here even if you can…read morescore tickets, not to mention you need to get a hotel room if you plan to have a few $10 beers at the stadium. When I lived in Florida, I got hooked on arena football and our Tampa team was really good. They won the championship the last year I lived there and the coach, who happened to happy hour at one of my regular haunts, even let me try on the arena football version of a Superbowl ring. The Richmond Raiders haven't won the big one yet, and they're not the Redskins, but then again season tickets are only $70.

Started going to these games 3 years ago and every year we end up going to more of the home games…read more This year we bought season tickets. A family of four tickets for 6 home games was approximately $240.00. We got to pick our seats and have a great view of everything that goes on. The games are action packed and we have a great time with the other fans. The football players are so close and the opposing team is right there to talk trash with. The home team is always getting high fives from the fans as they come on and off the field. After the game, you are encouraged to travel onto the field for pictures and autographs with the players and Lady Raiders. These players and Lady Raiders are part of the community and love the support they get from their fans. If you have never been to a game. You need to come, there are 4 games left. It's an exciting and fun night... Come check them out!

This was the MOST fun that we've had in a while!!! There were so many photo backgrounds that it's…read morehard to choose my favorite. This would be a great place to dress up (or down), grab your friends or family and just come and take pictures. I will definitely be back!!!

From the owner: Welcome to the 1st Selfie Gallery in RVA’s Art District. Come take a dive into the cultural…read morephenomenon of the modern-day selfie with us, and experience the grand chance to get creative and have fun while being surrounded by different artwork from local artist’s. Our fun vibrant backgrounds, bright lighting, and amazing props will make for some of the best photos to share on your social media. All you need to bring with you is your friends, family phone and smile !

This Friday date night found Carol, Carol's Mom Nancy and I at the Hippodrome Theater in downtown…read moreRichmond were we attend a play called "The Jury Experience" which apparently takes live theatre to the next level, as the audience becomes part of the show as jurors. As a member of the jury, we analysed witness testimonies, cross-examinations, and forensic evidence in a search for the truth. The case involves the accidental death of a pedestrian by an autonomous taxi vehicle and the subsequent man slaughter trail of the AI's developer. We the jurors voted using our phones along with QR codes concerning three key elements of the trail and finally to either convict or acquit. It was great fun however I wish the theater offered more comfortable seating!!!

Spent part of the day doing final setup and now it's time to open the doors for the special event…read more Food was amazing and the staff made it seem easy for us to enjoy the venue! Consider this place for your next event!

Coalition Theater is an amazing space to support local and enjoy some comedy! Got to check out…read moretheir Class Action Stand Up Showcase on a Sunday which consisted of getting to see students from the stand up class do comedy in front of an audience for the first time! The energy was electric and everyone was so funny (definitely a testament to how good the class must be). The show was about 2 hours and for only 14 dollars was an extreme value! Loved being able to laugh and cheer on strangers as they did something for the first time. They also had a concessions stand that appeared to sell drinks and a few snacks, I didn't indulge but it was nice to know that was an option. Coalition theater provides a bridge between entertainment and community which I really loved. I'd definitely reccomend giving one of their shows a try if you are looking for a fun night alone, with friends or for a date night!

I love this local comedy theater! It's an incredible spot to take classes and see shows. I've taken…read moreimprov 101 and 201 classes here and have adored both of my experiences. When you sign up for a class, you get a free show pass for the season you're signed up. My 101 was with Emilee and she was incredible. I loved her positive energy and feedback. She really supported us and helped us grow. My 201 was with Chris and I loved how passionate he was about improv. Him and our TA took amazing notes to help us improve our improv. He also took the time to sign us up for extra practices during open mic nights at the theater. If you're looking to take comedy classes or just want to catch a show, Coalition Theater is the place for you. You can catch shows Thursdays through Saturdays. They have drinks and snacks for sale during shows. There is a gender neutral bathroom. There are three rows of seating and it's a pretty intimate space. It's an awesome community of supportive and inclusive people.

I was not familiar with this place but got tickets to the show Christmas Carol for us to go see…read more Parking is a bit of a challenge but once that is done.. it was a great experience. The set and actors did a fantastic job. It was definitely a higher quality than i expected. I think this may be a place we go to for a show a few times a year. Quite a pleasant suprise.

The November Theatre is absolutely stunning, while a bit on the smaller side compared to other…read moretheatres in the area. The intimate setting makes for a really special viewing experience. Parking is a bit tricky as there is no direct parking available in front of the theatre but there are some paid lots and street parking is available (there is a 2 hour limit to be considerate of if you're seeing a matinee, not applicable after 8). What stands out is the seating is a bit more comfortable with a decent amount of leg room my partner who is 6'1 was able to sit comfortably. The sound quality of this theatre is also amazing, I was able to hear the music and the actors very clearly throughout the show. I checked out Virginia Reps production of Waitress for the first time this past weekend and it was phenomenal! So glad that we are able to have such quality theatre offerings here in the area and this is one place that can not be beat! Before a shows run they offer pay what you can previews which definitely makes the magic of theatre more accessible to the masses. Definitely give Virginia Repertory a shot if you have any interest in the arts, I think this is a great introduction to some amazing shows and everyone is extremely talented!

One of the first places that I came to see after moving into the area was this black history museum…read moreand culture and I have to say it was nice to see the history in Richmond and learn things I didn't know before. One of my favorite parts of the museum is the timeline wall that they have in the hallway downstairs, you can see how history is repeating itself, and some history is not as long ago as we may feel. Very eye-opening experience, something I think everyone should go check out, especially the younger generation.

Wonderful gem of a museum in Jackson Ward that had a special exhibit featuring Arthur Ashe. Very…read morewell curated and the staff is extremely knowledgeable and friendly. The building itself has alot of history behind it, and the other exhibits were also well done.