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1. Why, according to John Accordino, VCU is the right place to start a graduate program in urban planning?
Because is a space for learn in an integral way the city planning. First the city whet the university is located, is a historic city, with a rich tradition, historic neighborhoods and exquisite architecture. Also, the classes are with professionals in the area, which lets all students learn the planning profession very well. And then, when they graduate they could find a good job.

2. What are the advantages for studying a master's program in this university?
First it provides very good tools for been a good planner; also it provides that the students learn practical planning skills. As we said before, it guaranties that when they graduate, they could find a good job, because the learning is very integral and it provides experience in the profession while they learn about planning.

**3. What advantages does the city of Richmond represent to those students who decide to study at VCU?**
First, as we said before, this is a historic city, with a rich tradition, historic neighborhoods and exquisite architecture; in this way students can use this characteristics of the city and learn a very rich urban planning with references and examples, besides acquiring practical.

**4. What are the different programs offered at VCU?**
The VCU offers differents masters, like historic preservation, geographic Information systems, planning and law degree (this master is in group with the university of Richmond) and of course a program of planning and urban development.