Richard Bland College is a public junior college associated with the College of William and Mary and located in Prince George County, Virginia. Richard Bland College was established in 1960 by the Virginia General Assembly as a branch of the College of William and Mary under the umbrella of &quot;the Colleges of William and Mary&quot;. The &quot;Colleges&quot; system lasted two years. Although other institutions such as Christopher Newport founded as colleges of William and Mary became independent colleges and later universities, Richard Bland has continued as a junior college of the College of William and Mary. Though under its own administration, Richard Bland College is governed by William and Mary&#39;s Board of Visitors. It was named after Virginia statesman Richard Bland who lived in Prince George County where the campus is located.

Richard Bland College has formal credit transfer agreements with more than 40 Virginia colleges, including The College of William &amp; Mary, Old Dominion University, Virginia Commonwealth University, James Madison University, George Mason University, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, and Virginia State University.

The rural campus was developed on a 750-acre site that was formerly a large dairy farm, that straddles the border of Prince George and Dinwiddie counties, just south of Petersburg. Prior to the Civil War, the property where the college now stands was part of a large plantation owned by the Gurley family. It became an important part of the Union-occupied territory during the Siege of Petersburg. The present campus was the scene of two battles during that campaign, the Battle of Jerusalem Plank Road and the Battle of Globe Tavern, both aimed at extending the Union siege lines to the west to capture the Weldon Railroad and cut the rail lines supplying Petersburg. Shortly before the turn of the century, the Hatcher-Seward family established a dairy farm on the former Gurley property.

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	<li>Richard Bland College of William and Mary ranking the position of #10122 in the university ranking.</li>
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On-Campus Accommodation

During their time at Richard Bland College of William &amp; Mary, students are obliged to reside on campus.

Every RBC residence hall provides apartment-style living with modern conveniences, such as -&nbsp;

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	<li>Bedroom with dresser and closet</li>
	<li>Fully equipped kitchen&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Bathroom</li>
	<li>Washer and dryer</li>
	<li>On-site parking</li>
	<li>24/7 Wi-Fi facilities</li>
</ul>

Off-Campus Accommodation

If you are a person who does not prefer to stay on-campus, there are off-campus facilities available. However, usually the rents are too high for students. If you can afford the rent, you might choose to stay off-campus, but we recommend you to leave that for later when you have settled well into the place and are aware of the neighborhoods in the city.

Food Facilities (Availability of vegetarian/Indian food)

There are many classic Indian restaurants at a reasonable price near the college. Some of the restaurants are mentioned below

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	<li>Infusion Indian Bar &amp;&nbsp;Grill</li>
	<li>Taste Of India</li>
	<li>Tulsi Indian Cuisine</li>
	<li>Anokha Cuisine of&nbsp;India</li>
	<li>Lemon Cuisine of&nbsp;India</li>
</ul>

Accommodation

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Places Where the Alumni Work -

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	<li>Capital One&nbsp;</li>
	<li>&nbsp;Bon Secours&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Chesterfield County Public Schools&nbsp;</li>
	<li>&nbsp;VCU Health&nbsp;</li>
	<li>&nbsp;Amazon&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Richard Bland College of William &amp; Mary</li>
</ul>

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Student Clubs

There are lots of clubs and societies in the Richard Bland College of William and Mary. In order to maintain a balance between the studies and extracurricular activities, this university encourages the students to join in the clubs. In these clubs and societies you can find the students with the same field of interest. This college has an excellent sports club, gym, cultural clubs, dramatic clubs etc.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Popular Majors/top Fields of Study

<ul>
	<li>Business management&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Media&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Computer science</li>
</ul>

Part-time Jobs

Part time jobs are usually allowed to work for a maximum of 20 hours per week of a paid/unpaid job.

We at azent suggest you this college because the Richard Bland College of William and Mary is dedicated to help students to achieve the leading position of which they are capable. Richard Bland College offers many challenging courses and programs that will provide students&nbsp;with a solid foundation in the liberal arts as they&nbsp;begin or continue their&nbsp;pursuit of higher education. This university provides the students an opportunity to update and improve their academics. Enroll soon at your dream college!

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The faculcy gives students a&nbsp;high quality, affordable college education that should be within the reach of every student.

<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffany-birdsong-9a714377">Tiffany Birdsong</a>&nbsp;- Assistant Professor -&nbsp;Psychology and Chair of the Social and Behavioral Sciences Department

<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-bjorkman-9478b3185">Dr. Katie Bjorkman</a>-&nbsp;Assistant Professor of Mathematics

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	<li>Presidential Merit</li>
</ul>

RBC&rsquo;s largest merit-based scholarship is awarded to students invited to the Honors Program each fall and spring. This scholarship is based on merit, not financial need of the student. Requirements are&nbsp;students must participate in the Honors Program and have a 3.5 GPA or higher can be&nbsp;awarded with the scholarship. Awards are typically $1,000 per academic year.

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	<li>Endowment Scholarships</li>
</ul>

These scholarships require that the student has to&nbsp;complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).&nbsp;Awarding of these scholarships is done by the Financial Aid Office after a review of a student&rsquo;s financial need and eligibility established by Scholarship Donors.

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Facilities

The Richard Bland College of William and Mary has first-class facilities. Listed below are some of the facilities available on the college campus -&nbsp;

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	<li>Technical Centre</li>
	<li>Learning Centre</li>
	<li>Research laboratories&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Sports hall&nbsp;</li>
	<li>24/7 Wi-Fi facilities</li>
</ul>

Campus Safety

We recommend Richard Bland College of William and Mary for the following campus safety measures:

<ul>
	<li>Electronic gate pass is strictly maintained.</li>
	<li>The University campus is fully fenced.</li>
	<li>The camera is installed all over the campus in order to provide security to the students.</li>
</ul>

Petersburg&nbsp;city is a blend of history, tradition with modernity, having fascinating skyscrapers to mesmerizing old buildings. The city is well known for museums, galleries, theatres, architectural monuments etc. We at azent are sure you will love Petersburg&nbsp;city, and studying there will be a different experience!

Important landmarks/places nearby

If you choose to study in Petersburg, you will define exploring the city of Petersburg. Some of the places are mentioned below:

<ul>
	<li>Petersburg National Battlefield Visitor</li>
	<li>Pamplin Historical Park</li>
	<li>Centre Hill Mansion</li>
	<li>Lee Memorial Park</li>
	<li>SSwadesSports Park</li>
</ul>

Crime Rate

The crime rate in Petersburg&nbsp;city is 709.58 per 100,000 Population. We at azent suggest you some of the safety precautions to be aware and assertive:

<ul>
	<li>Keep your valuables, such as your mobile phone, music player, other devices and jewellery, hidden or out of sight.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Try to avoid walking alone in an unfamiliar environment.</li>
	<li>Use only registered taxis or cabs.</li>
</ul>

Nearby Airports

As a student at the Richard Bland College of William and Mary, you should know the information about the nearest airports since you would be travelling to your home country often. We recommend you check&nbsp;the following airports and choose the one which is the most convenient for you:

<ul>
	<li>Richmond International Airport</li>
	<li>Newport News Williamsburg International Airport</li>
	<li>Norfolk International Airport</li>
	<li>Charlottesville Albemarle Airport</li>
</ul>

Nearby Subways and Train Stations

To help you get a clearer idea of commuting to and from the college, here is a list of the nearest subway stations:

<ul>
	<li>Petersburg</li>
	<li>Richmond Main Street&nbsp;Station</li>
	<li>Richmond Staples Mill&nbsp;Road Amtrak Station</li>
	<li>Ashland&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Internships

Lots of internship opportunities are available

Sector

<ul>
	<li>Healthcare</li>
	<li>Education</li>
	<li>IT</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;In Petersburg, usually summers are warm and oppressive whereas the winters are long, freezing, windy and dry. Throughout the year, the temperature generally varies from&nbsp;56&deg;F&nbsp;to&nbsp;89&deg;F. According&nbsp;to the&nbsp;tourism score, the best times of year to visit St. Petersburg for warm-weather activities are from late February to early May and from late October to mid December.

At Azent, we definitely recommend you packing extra warm attires so that Petersburg can be comfortable for you even in the extreme winters that the city is famous for!

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