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Everything at Richmond seems "just about right," from the size of the campus to the size of the city of Richmond to the variety of academics offered. The campus is small and can sometimes feel a little cliquey and high school-esque, but this really just enhances the sense of community on campus. Greek life is strong but not necessary for a happy social life. Non-Greeks and Greeks have plenty of interaction and parties are not exclusive. Recently the school has been struggling with racial and prejudice based issues. There were three major occurrences on campus throughout this school year but appropriate action has been taken and students have been expressing their concerns. A lot of people have gripes about the administration, and I admit sometimes they seem more concerned about moving up in the rankings rather than making students happy. School spirit could use a huge boost, but I think that has to do with the lack of a stadium on campus and the lack of a strong rival.

I can't name the best thing about Richmond- I love mostly everything. The one thing I would change would be to make dorms coed. I think the size of the school is just right, its small enough that you don't get lost in the shuffle and you always see friendly faces on your way to class. I spend most of my weekdays either in the library or in my dorm doing work. If it's a beautiful day, everyone will be working outside on the hill near the lake, at the greek theater, or tanning at the river. College town? Not really, but downtown Richmond is about 15 minutes away. There are plenty of clubs there and lots to do. The frats usually rent them out. We have a new administration that is supposed to be really great at listening to us and getting things done. The biggest recent controversy on campus was the doll incident.

School is just the right size Most time on campus is spent in the library (big social scene actually) or parties. Not really a college town -- campus is kind of in a "bubble" that just happens to be next to Richmond. The Administration is currently trying to crack down hard on partying across campus at both the apartments and the fraternity lodges. Racism has been a big controversy on campus this school year. Not too much school pride, well at least on the athletic side of things. Pig Roast is the greatest experience at Richmond, but as mentioned earlier, the Admin. is trying to take this away one piece at a time. Going abroad is also an amazing experience that 50{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} or so of the students experience.

The best thing about Richmond is the balance between academics and the social scene. The atmosphere here is very "work hard, play hard". I have never had a class where a professor does not know my name, and even got involved doing research as a freshman. I was able to create my own major in public health through interdisciplinary studies, and it has been one of the best things I have done here. The city of Richmond is nice, but most people tend to stay on campus because there is always so much going on. Sports are not a big deal here, so if you are looking for a school with a lot of school spirit, this school is not for you.

The school is tiny and pretty homogeneous. The students don't care about sports, so regardless of what coaches might tell you, the students don't give a damn. They won't go to your games and will treat you like outcasts as opposed to what is generally worship at other schools. The administration here is a joke. They aren't in touch with the students, and for that matter, the student government people aren't in touch with the students. The tuition here is raised every year. It costs $47,000 a year to go here now, but in reality you are paying for average to substandard student services. The food blows and there are few options on campus. Off campus options are pretty weak, but don't worry, no one leaves campus here ever anyways except to go to terrible fraternity sponsored parties downtown once or twice a semester.

It's an excellent school academically - great classes, teachers, learning environment, opportunities, atmostphere. The campus is goregous, and the weather allows you to enjoy it. People really are invested in learning and doing their work; a lot of time is spent in the library. It's a fun place, too, on the weekends. You will see friends while walking around campus, which is always nice. The administration really listens to student voices and results of hardwork are seen and rewarded. Organizations are visible, and LOTS of people participate in them. EVeryone is busy all the time - with school work, greek life, volunteering, organizations, etc. The people who fit-in LOVE richmond and wouldn't have it any other way. Most people who don't fit into the steryotype hate it.

I really like Richmond for its size. It's really not too big so that I feel like a nobody who knows nobody, nor is it too small (where you know everyone on campus and get bored). I still feel like I'm constantly meeting new, interesting (I guess sometimes not interesting too) people. So, I would say "just right". I still get tired of people staying in pretty much cut out typical groups (sorority girls with sorority girls, frats guys with frats guys, internationals with internationals, blacks with blacks, the "outsiders" with the "outsiders", etc. I wish there was more interaction between these clearly cut groups. I really like the committment of the faculty, administration, everything(!) to the students. I honestly feel so spoiled here, but it's awesome. Endless abroad, research activities... student involvement in different groups is definitely doable, there are so many events going on that I'm interested in. What I think it still lacks however is a kind of community unity feeling... I dunno, I wish people didn't stay in their rooms so much, close their doors so much... that they'd be outside more often or in a more "common area" type space just chillin'.

There is a diverse group of personalities at the university of richmond. I find that i have become friends with people that i normally would not have, all becasue i was given a geater opportunity to get to know people who were differnt than me. personlaites range from academic overachievers to hardcore partyers, but the one common thing that everone shares is that they are all positive about life.

Richmond is a small school. That said, it is not uncommon to recognize a lot of people in a given day. Academically, I love the small, intimate classes because they are filled with heated discussions where I can confidently ask questions. Socially, a lot of people feel like there are some of the same stereotypes as there were in high school. With such a close knit community, gossip travels fast, as do certain generalizations about social groups. If someone wants to rise above that, however, they can if they don't get caught up in the stereotyping.

I feel that Richmond is a very good school when it comes to it's academics. The classes are small and intimate, perfect for individual attention from professors. The classes are rigorous and there is room to groom one's potential in thier own personal academic interests. However, despite these advantages I am transferring from Richmond at the end of this year. Despite these great academic advantages I find the college atmosphere at Richmond absolutely without any school pride or spirit. From every level whether it be the activities the RA organization puts together to the variety of sporting events seems to be approached with a sense of disinterest and apathy from the student body. Few people ever show up to anything and even if they do there is never any excitement. The administration constantly yet futilely tries to engage it's own student body year after year with little sucess. The problem seems to even self perpetuate itself. Students are aware of thier own apathy towards thier school and completely give up on attending anything. Instead they find refuge behind closed doors partying and drinking, which the administration turns a blind eye to, because otherwise the students of Richmond really would have nothing else to do. Now of course on any campus you will find a few groups or individuals whom truely are proud of thier school and display it colorfully. But at Richmond this is by the far the minority.