University of Virginia student life

Q. What are the sports activities organized at the University of Virginia?

Ans. The University of Virginia hosts many events for their students, one of the largest events of the University is Springfest which is hosted by the University Programs Council. It features a large free concert and various games. Some other popular events are Foxfield, steeplechase and social gathering in Albemarle County in April. It is annually attended by thousands of students from the University and neighboring colleges. 

Q. What are the famous places to visit around University of Virginia?

• Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive
• Colonial Williamsburg
• Virginia Beach
• Arlington National Cemetery
• Mount Vernon
• Monticello and Charlottesville
• Luray Caverns
• Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
•  Busch Garden
• Jamestown and Yorktown

Q. What are the food options available near University of Virginia?

• Whiskey Kitchen
• MISSION BBQ
• Commune
• FIREBREW Bar and Grill
• 1608 Crafthouse
• Rick’s café
• Tupelo Honey
• Terrapin Restaurant
• 2941 Restaurant
• Bay Local Eatery

Q. What are the accommodation options available in the University of Virginia?

Ans. McCormick Road Dormitories (Old Dorms) and Alderman Road Dormitories (New Dorms) are the primary housing areas for first year students. There are three residential colleges at the university : Brown College, Hereford College and International Residential College. There is an application process to live there. The application process is extremely competitive, especially for the brown. Fourth year undergraduate students join ten members of the faculty who permanently live and teach in the pavilions.