Both of my kids were interested in remaining in state and only one applied and was accepted. The…read morefocus for this review is their oldest building on campus that's is now having a major overhaul. Reconstruction of the Wren Building on the campus of William & Mary began Fall 2025. The Sir Christopher Wren Building at William & Mary is the oldest college building still standing in the United States and the oldest of the restored public buildings in Williamsburg. It was constructed between 1695 and 1700, before Williamsburg was founded, when the capital of the colony of Virginia was still located at Jamestown, and the tract of land between the James and York rivers which was to become Williamsburg was populated by crude timber buildings and known as "Middle Plantation." The Wren Building has been gutted by fire three times -- in 1705, 1859 and 1862. Each time the interior of the structure was rebuilt, and for more than three centuries, it has been "the soul of the College." In the building, generations of William & Mary students have attended classes and lectures, enjoyed meals and attended classes. The most honored tradition however of graduation exercises takes place here. The reconstruction is not expected to be complete until the 2026-2027 school year.

I visited part of the W&M campus in mid-October 2023. It's lovely to walk through the grounds and…read moreview the historic buildings. The colonial architecture from England is a prominent theme throughout the campus. The Wren Building (perhaps the oldest college building in the United States) appears similar in design to the Royal Hospital of Chelsea (in London). The Sadler Center is a modern hub for student activities and socializing. It's a great building to visit if students are on campus as it can give you a sense of the campus vibe. The undergraduate students appear to outnumber graduate students (the law school is on a separate campus). I noticed one possible downside. While the campus is lovely, it does appear to be a "bubble" since it is physically isolated from a traditional community of local residents. Being physically next to Colonial Williamsburg - a mecca for tourists and Virginia middle school tour groups - may seem appealing at first. But it could grow old after a year or two.

If you're looking for a school with good academics, great culture, strong work ethic, and great…read morevalue then look elsewhere. This university is a scam and only exists because founders and current admin have strong connections to the state government to fund it. Most students do not succeed well or are not set up for success after college. The school highlights it's scholarship program PLP and leadership classes which is a joke of a program especially when the accept everyone who applies. This is Virginia, go to any other of our wonderful universities that are top in the nation and that don't have to skew data to certain regions and criteria to seem better than they really are.

My daughter never considered CNU as it was simply too far a drive from home (2 hours further than…read moreher current school). That was the only reason...more than 6 1/2 hours from where we are in Jersey was just too far. We actually came down to campus last spring for her spring track conference championships. Wifey and I were blown away At this beautiful and immaculately groomed campus. It was like something out of a movie...everything in bloom and not a blade of grass seemed to be out of place. There seemed to be a lot to do around the campus and off campus, a bunch of great places to eat, and it seemed like a pretty safe area. I don't know about their academic offerings, but CNU has an amazingly strong athletic program and the teams seem to solidly support each other. Pretty good deal for in-state tuition too.

What an awesome event and time to celebrate President Jordan's retirement and Juneteenth. St…read more Mary's College of Maryland holds their annual Mulberry festival which was the vision of President Tuajuanda C. Jordan, every year on the eve of Juneteenth, the day (June 19th) commemorating the emancipation of all enslaved in the United States. Originally created in 2019, the inaugural Mulberry Music Festival featured a gospel theme and featured chart-topping recording artist Jason Nelson. I had no idea and love he's right here in MD leading his congregation. Some of Southern Maryland's favorite food vendors were on site for the festival and it was fun looking at what they had to offer (see pics) Some added mulberry infused treats like mulberry freeze dried candy, mulberry lemonade and mulberry cocktails to their menus. Icy Bites served Italian ice that was prefect for the heat. Calvert Crabs served a mulberry cocktail and you were able to add the Mulberry syrup to your drink of choice. Menu for Heidi's Eats & Sage Treats featured some Korean favorite dishes as well as BBQ bowls. Cousins Maine Lobster Truck was on the building and I was surprised up see them. I did to to them because I'm sure I would have purchased and it wouldn't have been cheap lol. Dumpstaphunk closed out the trio of bands and were great. My cousin heard they were coming to little old St. Mary's county and couldn't believe it. He made us go and we truly enjoyed ourselves dancing the evening away.

The campus deserves 5 stars but by far the most disorganized college I have ever delt with. I was…read moregenuinely baffled by their unprofessionalism and could never i'm good conscience recommend this school.

As a college student that has gone to multiple different institutions, I've never felt more…read morewelcomed than here at RCC. I'm an online student that had to travel to campus to take an exam. I was very impressed by their testing center, their library, and their lovely student lounge. They offer many ways for students to relax and study in there, and even have 4 microwaves and 5 vending machines. Every staff member that I spoke with was polite and helpful as well. RCC simply feels like a community college done right. :)

Wow wow oh wow, what a rich history the knowledge the amazing time and we only saw a few of the…read moresites we have to go back to see the rest before they are deleted from history. Legacy park, the emancipation oak just so much to see

Review of Hampton University - Returning Parent Perspective…read more My student is entering her second year at Hampton University. I have been pleased with the educational department, the faculty, and the overall campus environment. However, like many HBCUs, the campus is in dire need of repairs--air conditioning, elevators, and other essential facilities are outdated or frequently out of service. The most frustrating and disappointing aspect of our experience has been the Financial Aid Office. It is, without a doubt, one of the least responsive offices I've encountered at any college. Calls go unanswered, counselors fail to return messages, and form requests are ignored. For the past six weeks, I have been trying--unsuccessfully--to speak with a financial aid counselor. Two weeks ago, after contacting the President's Office, I was assured someone would follow up, but that never happened. Living over four hours away makes in-person visits impractical. With my student returning to campus in just one week--still facing financial uncertainty--I feel as though we are right back where we started last year. This is my second child to attend college, and as an HBCU graduate myself, I had high hopes. Unfortunately, my experience leads me to caution other parents: save yourself the stress and the $45,000 per year--consider a PWI where administrative support is more reliable.

A beautiful spot for sailing. There isn't a separate call out for the sailing center but it is just…read morean awesome venue. Great views from the bluff and a great sailing center

I think that you are going to love this university. I know plenty of alumni, I have used numerous…read morefacilities and my wife graduated from here. Every single time every single visit is top notch. The campus is beautiful, the employees seem very happy and even the locals have great experiences to reflect on. If you are trying to decide you have made a great decision on a small school you just have to know that you can't compare this to a big school can't compare this to a school that is vastly different but if there's certain items on your checklist this will be just as good as any other school that you are trying to compare it to.

The University of Richmond in Richmond, Virginia is a beautiful campus. I visited with a friend on…read morea Sunday morning while I was in town before driving home. I enjoyed walking around campus and took photos. I passed the School of Law building which is nice on the outside. It was a quiet day and campus wasn't too busy. The people that I encountered were friendly and helpful in directing me to the Spider Shop which I believe is in the student center. I was hoping to browse the shop and perhaps buy a shirt or other University memorabilia. Unfortunately, the Spider Shop was closed when I arrived so perhaps the shop closes on Sundays. I didn't attend University here but I enjoyed my short visit. My friend went to this University for undergrad and she had a great experience. **** GOAL of 250 reviews in 2026 - 92/250 total reviews in 2026 - 933 total Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 20 May 2026

Beautiful campus! I attended a conference on the campus, which was definitely great to see students…read morewho love where they attend school. One minor thing would be the floors in the auditorium were not clean. The staff I encountered were simple kind and always had a smile on their face.

I love this school is a amazing place to be and very diverse definitely recommend to go tooread more

I was a vendor at their Multicultural Festival in April. True, it was scheduled to SNOW that day…read more So they put most of the vendors in the ball room. Now I paid $100 for a 10x10 booth. I got a 6'x4' section! DOWN IN THE BASEMENT! There were vendors along the edges taking up 3-4 TIMES the size and when you complained to management I was told, "do you want to leave? IF so you forfeit your money." I got ROBBED, NO ONE came downstairs. I went upstairs to find a food vendor and saw TONS of people but asked several about going downstairs: "I am NOT going down stairs" Way to go, first you STEAL $100 then threaten vendors who complain! It should have been moved to the next weekend or given vendors the option to attend for a refund OR partial credit for 2017 event. I left several messages, emails and called Dean. NO ONE CARES how they treat PAYING people! I will NEVER send my daughter or grandson to THIS university and I will be sure to let ALL must clients know how apathetic employees are how they STEAL from small businesses!

My son is finishing his last semester and he is happy! I think the choice of a small school…read morecertainly has redeeming qualities! It has community and support ! It's hard choosing a school, this was a good fit !