Living in Blacksburg combines the convenience of being able to walk everywhere with the familiarity of knowing most of the shops and restaurants in town. The town’s size and location do leave some students feeling like they’re in the middle of nowhere. On the plus side, there is a downtown area that caters to college students’ tastes. Also, a variety of restaurants surround the campus, many of which are priced to fit a student budget. Students who come to Virginia Tech from big cities may miss the hustle and bustle. But again, many students enjoy living in a town that revolves around their university. Even the locals feel like Hokies—going to games, hanging VT banners in their windows, and going to school events. Blacksburg is mostly self-sufficient, with numerous grocery stores, restaurants, shops, and services. The town is also a 15-minute drive from Christiansburg, where students can find a Super Wal-Mart, Target, and a mall with a movie theater.
If you’re a nature lover, there’s plenty for you to do in and around Blacksburg. There are hiking trails, the New River, and campsites close by. Students who are less of the outdoors type can go downtown and find restaurants, movies, and bars. Though many students find the small town atmosphere and close-knit community enjoyable, there's a limit to how much a small town can offer. For some student, by their fourth year at Tech, they might be ready to get out of Blacksburg and see something new.
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Local Atmosphere at Virginia Tech
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VT Local Atmosphere
unless you are an outdoors person, there really isnt much to do except go to the movies (15 minutes away), go out to eat, or booze. It is a pretty area geographically though.
Apr 27, 2012
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Just bars
The town of blacksburg is pretty much Virginia Tech and the bars . Once you get tired of dumb drunk sorority chicks and frat boys barfing there really isn't much to do. On the same note, when you get tired of bar food there's always... taco bell? There are actually a few restaurants, but still not a lot of diversity.
Apr 13, 2012
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Virginia Tech is located in Blacksburg, VA, which is quite the college town. They have a great downtown scene, the football team is renown and well-known and most of the time, I have always felt safe on campus.
Apr 11, 2012
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