In 1872, Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College was established in Montgomery County and its first student, Addison Caldwell, enrolled on the 1st of October of the same year, after hiking 28 miles from his home. Nowadays, there is a statue on campus commemorating his journey to enroll in the university, and every year the students re-enact his journey.Show more
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With so many resources all housed together (and many more beyond) VT offers so many opportunities outside of the classroom to experience your projected career in real life situations. The professors were top notch, the location is in a beautiful part of a beautiful state and the isolation from urban sprawl within a smallish but well appointed community makes you feel like you are part of a very special place. The on campus facilities are top notch, even though many of the dorm rooms and buildings are very old and stone covered, that just adds to the allure and charm.
View moreI thoroughly enjoyed my time at Virginia Tech. I originally was on the pre-vet track but came to learn about the thousands of other opportunities available at the school. The campus is very large with a fairly diverse student body. Coming from a homogenous high school and hometown, my eyes were opened and I was thrilled to learn and experience so many new things.
View moreThere’s a strong sense of community and inclusion. Very good facilities are readily available to students. The totes or student relationship is a good exchange of knowledge. The system is very student friendly.
View moreIf you’re into research, great college. It’s in a village so don’t expect a happening city anywhere within 4 hours. Jobs are kinda hard to find as campus jobs are non existent and so it’s all up to you mailing people in other states. Good college overall.
View moreI would recommend VT to anyone who likes big schools with a small school feel. Although Blacksburg is one of my favorite places, the school should stop trying to expand without the infrastructure needed for expansion. Tech was not my first choice but I couldn’t be happier anywhere else. It has a magical feel that’s hard to explain if you’ve never been there. The campus is beautiful, and the food is fantastic. Even if you’re not in a technical major it’s a great place to be
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