Is Virginia Commonwealth University a good school for Media/Communications?

Question

My options are limited to Virginia colleges only so would VCU be the best school for Media/Communications or is there a better university in Virginia for this major? Also, I'm interested in study abroad programs.

Answer 1

It has been a few years since I have attended VCU. However, the School of Communications was very good and highly spoken of. The benefit is that there are a lot of local businesses that utilize the School of Communications, so that will help you get real world experience.

VCU does participate in some international programs. However, you will have to pay extra to participate in them.

Good luck!

Answer 2

Don't go. Been there, done that. Last year, my district had a series of bomb threats. Each time, we were put into lockdown. Everyone was hustled into the main gym, and the doors were locked. Security on all entrances, and no one was allowed to leave until the building had been "secured." We've also had "unauthorized visitor" lockdowns, drug lockdowns, and situations where someone dangerous either was not in custody, or escaped custody, and police felt there was a threat to the school. Right now, you're probably thinking, it can't happen, right? Well, it could. All too easily. Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold probably told a few people, as well. And look how that ended up -- tomorrow, a lot could happen, and you don't want to be there when it does. In my opinion, taking a math test isn't worth my life. EDIT: If it were me, I'd stay home, and if I had to, I'd physically stop my friends from going, as well, not to mention anyone else that I could. I don't care if I get in trouble for contributing to juvenile delinquency, or whatever. My school has two police officers and a 12 or so bulky staff members that can pretty much hold their own, but even still, that's not enough. We only have about 1300 students, however, my city has one of the greatest drug and crime problems in the country -- in fact, we made the cover of Time magazine for our drug issues. Everyone says, it's just a joke, or a prank.. not likely to happen.. but really, does it matter how likely it is? Either it will, or it won't.. but what if it does? You can't guarantee that it won't; no one can. There are ways to get weapons in school -- trust me. Metal detectors or not, it's far from impossible. Say 19 of these "jokes" occur during 2008. So, by the 20th, everyone thinks, "It's just a joke.." But, what happens when someone's best friend, someone's daughter, someone's niece, look down the barrel of a gun and don't live long enough to realize what they're looking at? Don't be the victim of "the one that actually wasn't a joke." It's not worth it.

Answer 3

Yes it is.