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twistoffate1

University of Richmond '14
Majoring in English
Member since 3/27/2011

Academics at University of Richmond

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Journalism

While I have not declared a major, I have taken multiple Journalism courses and am considering it as a major or minor. If you want a gum ball, breeze of a major, this is not it. The workload is that of a real journalist in articles, fact-checking, editing, digital clips, and even a little field work. Each course deals with a different aspect of journalism, whether it is the relationship between media and society, copy editing, news writing, or otherwise. The classes are in appropriate classrooms for the particular niche; computers are provided when required. I am unaware of internship/job opportunities, because I have not discussed or inquired this matter. The professors are all highly qualified, demand excellence, and care about their students.

Mar 27, 2011

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Health & Safety at University of Richmond

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I Feel Entirely Safe, but...

There has never been a reason for me to feel unsafe on this campus. There is a blue light system in case of emergencies. There are also Safety Shuttles that make constant rounds of the campus at night and ride anyone who feels unsafe walking in the dark. The police are good people who care, but they and the administration are too acceptive of the alcoholism culture. This results in a lot of vandalism and costs innocent students money. If you use common sense and don't drink, then you're never unsafe here.

Mar 27, 2011

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Scholarships at University of Richmond

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You Will Not Find a More Generous Institution

My father helped me with the process a lot, but it was smooth and simple as far as I could tell. After we completed the necessary forms, I received a financial aid award with my acceptance letter that basically covered all of the roughly $42,000 in tuition and required only payments for room and board. For another example, one of my friends has a single mother who works as a bus driver; she received financial aid that requires her to pay only $1,000 per year.

Mar 27, 2011

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