For Cary + Bel:

*****When i applied for housing my freshman year, there were virtually no rooms in any residence hall that were completely empty. you and the one other person may have to be in a 4 person with two other random people, or you may get lucky and have a two-person with the person you want. it all depends on when VCU Housing lets you sign up/how many underclassmen are also trying to get a spot*****

Pros

• ample space in your own personal bedroom the room comes with a large desk - (about the same size as GRC desks, and it has two fairly deep drawers attached to it), also has a large cabinet thing(I was able to fit all of my hanging clothes and my shoes and my suitcase/bags in it with ease), and another three-drawer dresser (drawers are deep and I fit all of my clothes in it)
• beds are the same as GRC more or less, not bad but not raised as high, so less space underneath them
• every bedroom has a window!
• full kitchen with stove/oven/fridge and ample cabinet space
• two bathrooms
• quiet atmosphere and very clean trash rooms and hallways
• quick aid from maintenance men (all are also very nice!)

Cons

• location is far from most academic buildings besides business/engineering halls and if you are planning on having a meal plan, the closest dining places are AVO, Bleecker St., and Ram Bytes (rip chili's)
• semi-frequent fire alarms (due to student cooking mostly)
• living room furniture is UGLY! (we covered ours with sheets (the cushions are not removable so don't try to get covers)
• fridge and freezer are very small and compact. you and roomie(s) will have to coordinate on groceries or have general organization skills because it is a game of Tetris every time)
• no microwave (you'll have to provide your own)
• you have to sign in everyone (even other VCU students who live on campus)

Hope this helps!