I can go into great depth why I am happy to be a Ram, but until I can think of all my hearty…read morereasons I'll keep it short and sweet. With the passing of my mother 2 months ago, I went from 70+ hours a week as a Corporate Training Manager back to VCU Photographer within a week. They were so empathetic to my situation from having to academically withdraw a couple years ago because of financial and family reasons. They helped me access my accounts and pay off previous semesters to get me back in school in time for the fall semester. All within a week. No words really can express my gratitude to this school. Thank you!

Safety in this school is nonexistent. Teachers and faculty are rude. People were breaking into my…read moredorm room (Fully locked) and the school security and police team just told me to lock my door. Violent sexual assaults happen on my campus (Monroe park campus) and in my dorm building and the police don't even try to send a description of the perpetrator. Multiple repeat offenses have happened this month alone and the police have not arrested anyone. My teachers often skip classes, and I feel that I have paid full tuition to teach myself everything. The school president is greedy and takes the students money to buy cars instead of fixing the school. 0/10 transferring as soon as possible.

I went to see Indoor Arena Racing USA with my family over the weekend. Arena Racing USA is held at…read morethe Richmond Coliseum. This was my first time going to see professional racing. I really enjoyed the event. I like how the track was compact, which made the action very intense. The cars only took a few seconds to get around the track. As a Washington Redskin fan,I appreciated the Redskins race car. The announcer did a great job with the commentary. Some of the drivers were young, which was interesting. I parked in a deck near the venue ($6).Indoor Arena Racing USA is a great family event.

I went to the race with 2 13 year olds. They loved it. The whole show is very well put together…read moreand organized. The entertainment is constant. I was surprised at how fast the cars go around the track. It has tons of action. You have to keep your eyes moving to keep up with the bumping and possible wrecks. I would love to see the a lot more people in the stands. This is a must-do event if you have kids!!!

I grew up in the D.C. area so I'm a huge Redskins fan, but it's a hike from here even if you can…read morescore tickets, not to mention you need to get a hotel room if you plan to have a few $10 beers at the stadium. When I lived in Florida, I got hooked on arena football and our Tampa team was really good. They won the championship the last year I lived there and the coach, who happened to happy hour at one of my regular haunts, even let me try on the arena football version of a Superbowl ring. The Richmond Raiders haven't won the big one yet, and they're not the Redskins, but then again season tickets are only $70.

Started going to these games 3 years ago and every year we end up going to more of the home games…read more This year we bought season tickets. A family of four tickets for 6 home games was approximately $240.00. We got to pick our seats and have a great view of everything that goes on. The games are action packed and we have a great time with the other fans. The football players are so close and the opposing team is right there to talk trash with. The home team is always getting high fives from the fans as they come on and off the field. After the game, you are encouraged to travel onto the field for pictures and autographs with the players and Lady Raiders. These players and Lady Raiders are part of the community and love the support they get from their fans. If you have never been to a game. You need to come, there are 4 games left. It's an exciting and fun night... Come check them out!

This was the MOST fun that we've had in a while!!! There were so many photo backgrounds that it's…read morehard to choose my favorite. This would be a great place to dress up (or down), grab your friends or family and just come and take pictures. I will definitely be back!!!

From the owner: Welcome to the 1st Selfie Gallery in RVA’s Art District. Come take a dive into the cultural…read morephenomenon of the modern-day selfie with us, and experience the grand chance to get creative and have fun while being surrounded by different artwork from local artist’s. Our fun vibrant backgrounds, bright lighting, and amazing props will make for some of the best photos to share on your social media. All you need to bring with you is your friends, family phone and smile !

This Friday date night found Carol, Carol's Mom Nancy and I at the Hippodrome Theater in downtown…read moreRichmond were we attend a play called "The Jury Experience" which apparently takes live theatre to the next level, as the audience becomes part of the show as jurors. As a member of the jury, we analysed witness testimonies, cross-examinations, and forensic evidence in a search for the truth. The case involves the accidental death of a pedestrian by an autonomous taxi vehicle and the subsequent man slaughter trail of the AI's developer. We the jurors voted using our phones along with QR codes concerning three key elements of the trail and finally to either convict or acquit. It was great fun however I wish the theater offered more comfortable seating!!!

We went to "Jury Duty" it was fun There isn't really any…read morefood to speak of, just a small plate of finger food. There is a bar. The ushers and staff were very friendly and helpful

Coalition Theater is an amazing space to support local and enjoy some comedy! Got to check out…read moretheir Class Action Stand Up Showcase on a Sunday which consisted of getting to see students from the stand up class do comedy in front of an audience for the first time! The energy was electric and everyone was so funny (definitely a testament to how good the class must be). The show was about 2 hours and for only 14 dollars was an extreme value! Loved being able to laugh and cheer on strangers as they did something for the first time. They also had a concessions stand that appeared to sell drinks and a few snacks, I didn't indulge but it was nice to know that was an option. Coalition theater provides a bridge between entertainment and community which I really loved. I'd definitely reccomend giving one of their shows a try if you are looking for a fun night alone, with friends or for a date night!

I love this local comedy theater! It's an incredible spot to take classes and see shows. I've taken…read moreimprov 101 and 201 classes here and have adored both of my experiences. When you sign up for a class, you get a free show pass for the season you're signed up. My 101 was with Emilee and she was incredible. I loved her positive energy and feedback. She really supported us and helped us grow. My 201 was with Chris and I loved how passionate he was about improv. Him and our TA took amazing notes to help us improve our improv. He also took the time to sign us up for extra practices during open mic nights at the theater. If you're looking to take comedy classes or just want to catch a show, Coalition Theater is the place for you. You can catch shows Thursdays through Saturdays. They have drinks and snacks for sale during shows. There is a gender neutral bathroom. There are three rows of seating and it's a pretty intimate space. It's an awesome community of supportive and inclusive people.

I was not familiar with this place but got tickets to the show Christmas Carol for us to go see…read more Parking is a bit of a challenge but once that is done.. it was a great experience. The set and actors did a fantastic job. It was definitely a higher quality than i expected. I think this may be a place we go to for a show a few times a year. Quite a pleasant suprise.

The November Theatre is absolutely stunning, while a bit on the smaller side compared to other…read moretheatres in the area. The intimate setting makes for a really special viewing experience. Parking is a bit tricky as there is no direct parking available in front of the theatre but there are some paid lots and street parking is available (there is a 2 hour limit to be considerate of if you're seeing a matinee, not applicable after 8). What stands out is the seating is a bit more comfortable with a decent amount of leg room my partner who is 6'1 was able to sit comfortably. The sound quality of this theatre is also amazing, I was able to hear the music and the actors very clearly throughout the show. I checked out Virginia Reps production of Waitress for the first time this past weekend and it was phenomenal! So glad that we are able to have such quality theatre offerings here in the area and this is one place that can not be beat! Before a shows run they offer pay what you can previews which definitely makes the magic of theatre more accessible to the masses. Definitely give Virginia Repertory a shot if you have any interest in the arts, I think this is a great introduction to some amazing shows and everyone is extremely talented!

Wonderful gem of a museum in Jackson Ward that had a special exhibit featuring Arthur Ashe. Very…read morewell curated and the staff is extremely knowledgeable and friendly. The building itself has alot of history behind it, and the other exhibits were also well done.

This is a must visit gem when in Richmond, Virginia. It is small- but packed with history,…read moreartifacts, and the energy of the ancestors. Really puts into perspective how short lived the freedoms African Americans have in America. A woman came out of the crowd to say someone in the exhibit's photo was her grandfather! He was among a group of lawyers and prominent men of the time working to form Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute- known today as Virginia State University in Petersburg. I particularly enjoyed the second floor exhibit of African Americans in healthcare - doulas, doctors and dentists. Making everyday job aids hold so much honor and respect for the accomplishments by practitioners. The historians on staff were very gracious with sharing their knowledge and their oratory brought history to life.

Downtown location front desk person is great he goes above and beyond to make sure what you need it…read moredone! The parham location was horrible nobody wants to do they job. It took 20 mins for her to sign 1 paper honestly coming to the parham location makes me want to switch schools completely

I had a few EXCELLENT teachers here. Very passionate I want that to be clear. At the same time this…read moreschool will suck the life out of you. Based on my experience at Pharm Road campus: Be careful what classes you pick, there are UNOFFICIAL prerequisites. Just because you see an intro class does not mean you are not expected to already know it. I took intro to Bio because I didn't have it in high school. All I heard the entire class was "you guys should have already learned this in ___ grade". Obviously not. Not everyone has the same background in a COMMUNITY college. Basically if the teacher has to actually teach you something, you become an inconvenience. I've gotten a better quality lectures from YouTube than at JSR. This is one of those schools where if you don't get "the right" teacher then you are screwed, so you have to ask around to find out who is "good" or not. Pathetic. No one here will participate unless they are called on & even then "i dunno" is an acceptable answer in my experience. Students will just sit there & daze out like they're being FORCED to attend. This sucks for group projects. Many people smoke here also. Teachers are NOT required to use Blackboard. My Biology teacher did not post a SINGLE thing. He said it makes it "too easy" & doesn't motivate people to come to class. I had him during fall, so we got A LOT of snow days & it was a COMPLETE disaster because we had no access to schedules or assignments online. The entire grading scale to that class had to be shifted since most of us were failing anyway. The foreign language classes are computer heavy. This is not an "online class" yet most of the work will be done using online assignments or watching the same boring video over & over until you're fluent. Hit the voice icon over & over until you learn it, come to class, fill in the blank to their print out tests, rinse wash & repeat for 18 weeks. English students will complain about writing. This school is very ghetto, so using proper English will be a challenge & is often seen as real work. Expect complaints for having to write or read "too much" which in my experience were 1-3 pages. Electives are just like middle school. You go off to yourself or to your friends for 2-4 hours & teacher makes her rounds at the end of class. The Student Life department is a JOKE. I've had to listen to the assistants on the phone talking about going to Golden Corral while a line builds up in the office! The staff here is just ridiculous! My advisers & counselors were never available no matter how many times I tried to schedule an appointment. I tried a tutor & had him just go MIA on me. When I went to drop a class they tried to talk me out of it (seriously) then when I didn't give in she completely flipped it! She tried to blame me for not liking the class. Whatever, you're not getting anymore money out of my pocket, that's for sure. Also he was blasting Jay Z in his cubicle as I was talking to him, sooo yeah. CAMPUS POLICE LOVE TO WRITE TICKETS. The worst issue at PRC by far. They patrol the parking lot like they're on commission. While you are in class they will look for ANY. EXCUSE. POSSIBLE. to give you a ticket. While you're in class security will roam the lot on foot like vultures. They will even scan random plates I'VE SEEN IT. I've even seen them look under cars, in cars WHILE STUDENTS ARE IN CLASS. It's CRAZY! Eventually I too got a ticket for parking in the "fire lane" which just so happens to be the majority of the parking lot. 'Sargent' Franklin wrote me a ticket once & refused to give his name in the process. It's a long story but there is an appeals process, guess who is in charge of judging appeals? Sargent Franklin. This is the kind of backwards stupidity that goes on here. This school will mess you up. If not your education then you will be financially setback from the tickets they hand out like candy at $25 apiece, & $35 if you lose the "appeal" which you will. For some reason I've only received B's here. I got 5 of them in one semester! I looked into the statistics for JSR 2011: Graduation Rate 11%, Retention Rate 59% Transfer Rate 16% & yet more expensive than Tyler. DTC seems a lot more organized & personal. I love the Middle College program it is amazing & REALLY helpful! I get the impression the teachers are better but honestly in terms of college goes I'd avoid JSR like the plague. School is already stressful as it is and here, often, you WILL be your own teacher. You will often find yourself looking ONLINE for better lectures or reading 4-6 chapters over & over again. Can you pass JSR? Yes. If you're coming for something YOU ALREADY KNOW HOW TO DO ON YOUR OWN then yes you will pass, I've done it. If you want to get an education, love learning and overall completely motivated JSR will beat that excitement out of you, leave it in the street then ticket you for it. JSR IS A WORST CASE SCENARIO FOR AN EDUCATION. 0 STAR *Statistics source: http://1.usa.gov/Ah01No