<p>I feel quite pathetic not being able to decide myself where I want to go, but I'm cutting it close to the deadline. I want to major in Nursing and I want to have a memorable college life. Which school would be the better choice?
PS. I know that VCU is known for being quite hood and hobo-infested (I'm sorry if I make any spelling or grammar errors in this thread by the way DX), so should I let that stop me?
GMU is also known for being kind of dead on campus...HELP PLEASE? >.<
OH OH OH! I also like going to concerts and I'd like to take a few art and music classes in college...so yeah^^.</p>
<p>When i went to Richmond to visit and tour vcu, sure i saw some homeless people, and the campus is close to the “hood”, but why let that stop you? From an academic stand point vcu runs a hospital which can only mean for nursing youll get a better and more hands on learning environment. </p>
<p>From a social stand point vcu has been growing there basketball program so for a student that is probably going to be huge during the school year and gmu’s sucks. Richmond is a fun city so dont let hobos stop your fun. I mean vcu has 30,000 students so i mean a lot of stuff is going on activities wise.</p>
<p>Have you visited both campuses? There’s a big difference and it should help you decide.</p>
<p>If you are looking for a college experience I would give VCU a try. GMU is certainly going to be considered ‘safer’. It’s in the suburbs with the vast majority of students commuting. I know students that really do like it and are getting a great education, however they miss out on the every day college experiences.</p>
<p>Thank you! I have visited both campuses, but at the time of my visit both were on a vacation or had a game the night before.</p>
<p>Honestly, VCU seems like it fits your needs more. VCU is known for their medical programs so you would definitely get a great education if you went there and VCU is also known for their arts program so you would be able to take classes for that. You’re more likely to get the college experience at VCU. You can get it at Mason but it is a large commuter school. Also one friend of mine did nursing at Mason and I haven’t heard good things about their program although you never know. If you’re worried about safety at VCU then maybe you could ask students there how safe the area really is although I’m sure if you don’t go out of campus alone and late at night thaat you’ll be fine. Good Luck with college decisions!</p>
<p>Is financial aid a consideration/concern?</p>
<p>What did you think of the campuses?</p>
<p>They both have high-quality nursing programs, but check into see the requirements to enter each. I know people who have thought that it was tough at each school to get into the program, and others who thought it was a breeze (perhaps I know more nurses-to-be than average!).</p>
<p>Also, I wouldn’t call VCU “the hood”. It’s an urban area, just like the campuses of George Washington, UCLA, NYC, or Columbia. If that is an issue then make it a mark against VCU.</p>
<p>Thank you all for your help again. 
Alas…I am rooting more for VCU at the moment, for it DOES have its own hospital. Meep.
Torn. Thanks again!</p>