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About the video of VCU

1. Why is VCU the right place to study a graduate program in urban planning?

VCU is an excelent choice to study a graduate program in urban planning beacuse of two main reasons: it is located in Richmond, Virginia, a perfect location to study and practice this discipline, and it is a widely respected program.

2. What are the advantages for studying a master's program in this university?

The advantages for studying a master's program in VCU is that all students do an internship that later on enables the students to get very good jobs. Also this program has the accreditation of the American Planning Asociation.

3. What advantages does the city of Richmond represent to those students who decide to study at VCU?

As I said, the city of Richmond in Virginia is the perfect setting to study and practice urban planning. That is because Richmond is a very historic city, with rich traditions, historic neighbourhoods and exquisite architecture and there are also threats to environmental sustainability. There are some historic towns nearby that are feeling the pressure of new urban developments with new patterns.

4. What are the different programs offered at VCU?

In the are of Planning and Urban Development:

-Graduate Certificates: -Urban revitalization -Historic preservation -Geographic Information System (G.I.S.)

-Planning and Law Degree (with the University of Richmond)