Anonymous: okay so i'm thinking about transferring to vcu and everyones like ooooh no thats a bad idea you're gonna get shot! is safety really that big a concern? i just want to go for their awesome arts program, but i also don't want to have to worry about being mugged. sorry if this isn't the right place but you guys are the first to pop up on the vcu tag

I’m not saying VCU is the safest place ever, but try to put yourself in safe situations and it won’t be as bad aka just don’t be stupid. Be aware of your surroundings, walk with a friend, use ramsafe, don’t walk around at 2 am looking down at your iphone, etc. You can’t stop yourself from being mugged, but you can lower your chances by limiting opportunities. I have never felt unsafe at VCU and you would have the same issues at any university in a major city. You will also see lots of VCU Police riding around at night.