Dana, Tragedies occur in life but young people should not have to worry about being injured or murdered while attending classes at all levels in our educational system. I too have fond thoughts of Virginia Tech and the surrounding area. My younger son Craig received his MS degree in ME from there in the mid 90s. I always thought it was a very beautiful campus and the surrounding hills are something to behold when the Fall colors come out. I am sorry to see someone so young as you having to endure such sadness. Believe me, this is impacting all of us who work with students and in the academic environment.