Preparing to live off campus
This story ran as part of a VCU Student Media Center summer special publication, The Compass, which serves as a guidebook for new students. Scott Malone, Contributing Writer At some point almost everyone is going to have to live off campus, and that’s certainly a worrisome prospect for college kids who are just making their […]
You want me to what you into Shafer? A VCU dictionary of terms
This story ran as part of a VCU Student Media Center summer special publication, The Compass, which serves as a guidebook for new students. Georgia Geen, Executive Editor Yeah, you might have foreign language credit from high school, but have you studied your VCU vocab? I didn’t think so. Here’s a brief dictionary to get you […]
Being homesick sucks. Here’s how to handle it.
This story ran as part of a VCU Student Media Center summer special publication, The Compass, which serves as a guidebook for new students. Paola Cordero, Contributing Writer When first starting college the excitement of being on your own and not having parents to watch your every move can be freeing — at first. The […]
How to plan your graduation
This story ran as part of a VCU Student Media Center summer special publication, The Compass, which serves as a guidebook for new students. Georgia Geen, Executive Editor The road to graduation isn’t as simple as doing the math and taking 15 credits a semester for four years. It might seem simple at the beginning, […]
Why it’s OK to study something new
This story ran as part of a VCU Student Media Center summer special publication, The Compass, which serves as a guidebook for new students. Andrew Ringle, Managing Editor Don’t feel bad for deciding to change course in college. Whatever you chose to study in your application to VCU isn’t permanent. In fact, it’s normal for […]
Buses, bikes and RamRide: How to get around Richmond
This story ran as part of a VCU Student Media Center summer special publication, The Compass, which serves as a guidebook for new students. Georgia Geen, Executive Editor You’ve read about some of the restaurants, book shops and attractions Richmond has to offer. For those too far from VCU to walk to without experiencing severe […]
The best spots near campus to curb freshman munchies
This story ran as part of a VCU Student Media Center summer special publication, The Compass, which serves as a guidebook for new students. Andrew Ringle, Managing Editor If you find yourself hungry, poor and tired of the ramen and Pop-Tarts you stashed in your desk, it might be time to spread your wings and try […]
Consider these student organizations, broken down by interest
This story ran as part of a VCU Student Media Center summer special publication, The Compass, which serves as a guidebook for new students. For a full list of student organizations, visit vcu.campuslabs.com/engage Social Justice Amnesty International at VCU is a group of black, brown, LGBTQ, women and allied students fighting for human rights at […]
Your events guide for the fall semester
This story ran as part of a VCU Student Media Center summer special publication, The Compass, which serves as a guidebook for new students. Iman Mekonen, Spectrum Editor In Richmond, activities and festivals are endless. With the new school year around the corner, local organizations and businesses have events on the calendar that define Richmond’s […]
How to grocery shop in college
This story ran as part of a VCU Student Media Center summer special publication, The Compass, which serves as a guidebook for new students. Iman Mekonen, Spectrum Editor Grocery shopping can be hard, especially if you’re on your own in college for the first time. There are so many options, making the experience overwhelming and […]