Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Top Questions

The worst thing about my school is its? reputation as an unsafe school. Ever since the tragedy of April 16th, when unfortunate events occur there are highlighted more than other schools. College is a place where different types of people come together so there is bound to be crimes of some sort. The media should pay equal attention to all schools instead of putting Virginia Tech under a constant microscope because it is unfair to us and students at other colleges.

For me the country setting is sometimes the worst part because Blacksburg is a very small city with not much to do or places to shop. It can be inconvenient sometimes. Also the weather is pretty terrible most of the year.

The dorm rooms are slightly smaller for my taste.

Shopping! There are plenty of stores around town and a mall in the next town over. Also about 30 minutes away in Roanoke is a much bigger mall and quite a few great shops downtown. However, if you're from anywhere with a decent mall you know it's impossible to find anything you want for the prices you're used to paying! No Nordstroms, Neiman Marcus, or Forever 21! However, so many people are from Richmond and DC that there are frequent fun roadtrips to go shopping with friends! Plus, brand names aren't a big deal at VT.

The worste thing about my school was the April 16th tragedy that resulted in the loss of 31 Hokies.

Parking is annoying, but you don't really need a car on campus. Getting to Tech from Northern Virginia without a car means you have limited choices. You have to be smart about getting food -- things close early in Blacksburg. Don't go to tech if you're afraid of school spirit -- I had none in High school but now can't stop raving about Tech.

Living in on campus sorority houses. They are "on-campus" so you have to get a meal plan. But they're away from EVERYTHING on campus and you have to drive or take a bus everywhere.

The cold weather is by far the worst thing about campus. It is always windy, rainy, and snowy.

The parking situation.

The student to teacher ratio. There are simply too many students in the classrooms.