<p>I just found the other day that I am accepted to the university. I have to say that richmond is high on my list but I still don't have a number one. I visited the campus last summer and loved it...but then again I loved half of the campuses I saw. What is there to do at Richmond and why do current students like it so much? Thanks!</p>
<p>Wow congrats!!! Might I ask if you applied Early? Beacuse I thought we won't know till April 1st!! Congratz again...</p>
<p>There are tons of things to do at the University of Richmond! I am currently a Junior at UR and love it. If you are interested in the party scene then there are Fraternity lodges and apartment parties. If you would like to participate in more cultural activities, we have performances of all sorts happening right on campus at the Modlin Center. There are also constantly forums and discussions about various world news and political topics going on throughout campus. </p>
<p>Feel free to message me if I can help anymore!</p>
<p>i applied regular, but they told me that i was admitted because i was selected to be a semi-finalist for the boatright scholarship. in a letter i got a few weeks ago, they told me i that i didnt get the scholarship, but was accepted anyway. so kinda give and take, but im still really excited!!</p>
<p>can i ask a couple questions Kate? first, if you're not in a frat, could one still have a fun time and experience? and second, what is the atmosphere at UR? I visited the school and absolutely loved it, but i was on a tour and with my parents so the information was very sterile. can you tell me more about the vibe of the university?</p>
<p>Buy a college P R O W L E R, its a publication that talks about individual colleges from a student's perspective. EEveryone loves UR and it really gives you some insight into the school.</p>
<p>LI, your first semester, I would really encourage you to rush a frat, because there is nothing to lose. You'll meet both upperclassmen and other freshmen, you'll get to get into the city some for various activities and it will likely help with your general acclimatization. You really don't have anything to lose, as it doesn't cost you money, and you aren't committed to joining any frat. I got to know a few really good friends via rushing. I didn't end up pledging a fraternity despite getting a bid because in the end, it just wasn't for me. </p>
<p>Most all of the frat parties are open, so you don't have to be in the frats to enjoy some of the social benefits. Additionally, most guys aren't in frats, so you won't feel like an outsider if you don't join. My freshman year was dominated by lodge parties and apartment parties, but after that year, my friends and I usually provided our own entertainment. I also got involved with the rugby team, which was a fraternity in its own right. A lot of the club sports are similar, in that they all do their own things, and don't rely on frats for entertainment. During my years, the rugby team actually threw the largest party every year...(as I slip into blissful memories of college). </p>
<p>Football games are good times (we just won the national championship this past year), and the basketball team will be strong while you're here (we play our first A-10 tournament game tonight in Atlantic City). Next year we should be competing for a bid to the NCAA tournament in basketball, and our football team should start the season ranked #1. </p>
<p>I would strongly recommend you trying to narrow your schools down to a handful, and then doing overnight visits to get a chance to sit in on some classes and get to experience the social life of the school. Some schools may not be as enjoyable as you thought they would be, and others may really surprise you. </p>
<p>UR is a really unique school. A nationally ranked liberal arts school, with a nationally ranked undergraduate business school, a nationally ranked MBA program, and a strong D-I athletic program.</p>
<p>so freshman rush in the fall?</p>
<p>Yes, freshmen rush during the fall semester, then pledging begins the second week or so back from winter break.</p>
<p>Freshmen rush in the spring...</p>
<p>Sorry, in my old age, I've confused recruitment/rush. Obviously I didn't join a frat...</p>
<p>People have mentioned going to the river also. What does that mean exactly? Is there also a park nearby where students hike/bike too? Can't party all the time!</p>
<p>Yes, Waves. UR is five-ish minutes by car from the James River. There are trails all over the place for biking/walking, areas for picnicking, etc. When the weather gets warmer and the water level drops, students also bring picnics for a day of sun on top of the rocks in the middle of the river, which you can walk/wade out to. And lots of Richmond locals bring dogs on the weekends!</p>
<p>Pony Pasture.....Short drive from campus. I love the place. And yes, many locals have their dogs, their children, whatever. Great place to swim, sun, picnic, just enjoy yourself on the James River.</p>
<p>Tell me more about Beach Week.</p>