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zensucht0 t1_itwzeiy wrote

Reply to comment by Extreme_Necessary_56 in A trembling foreigner by Extreme_Necessary_56

Looking at the crime statistics for Saudi Arabia as a whole demonstrates just how different the legal system is. This is complete conjecture, but I've got a feeling that the type of crime you're likely to encounter here will be vastly different than you would see in Saudi Arabia, or at least more varied.

In my opinion, having exposure to as many cultures as possible, through travel, should be a requirement for being human. I've gained a lot of both empathy, and respect for humans as a whole because of my travels.

With you having experience in the states already, you won't have a problem at all. The biggest adjustment is just going to be the living alone thing. And there are going to be a lot of people at VCU dealing with the same thing. Develop a support network of friends and you'll be golden.

Oh, and hang around here. There are a lot of cool people that know wtf is going on here. Usually.

Welcome to Richmond!

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Extreme_Necessary_56 OP t1_itxl9mf wrote

Yeah, our crimes here are a bit…. unique. Two men bombed themselves five minutes away from my house this month, and a masked drunk guy opened the car door and pointed a gun AND a knife at the same time at my sister.

I will definitely be checking this subreddit for upcoming events and crazy news. Thank you for your welcoming and providing all this information to me. It really helps :)

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BabyBat07 t1_iu01pul wrote

Shit, if that’s what you’re used to seeing, I have no idea why you’d be scared of Richmond.

I’ve lived here for 12 years and I have never felt unsafe as far as shootings or stabbings or other crimes, if you don’t go looking for trouble chances are it won’t find you. The only time I’ve ever felt unsafe was that I was probably roofied, by someone I know.

Lock your doors, don’t leave anything valuable in your car because it will get broken into, pay attention to your drinks, be aware of your surroundings, and you’ll be fine.

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Extreme_Necessary_56 OP t1_iu0gw4a wrote

Tbh, I’m scared of the fact that if something bad happens to me or I don’t return home when I’m supposed to, no one would ever know. I’m worried that if I need immediate help, no one could come and provide it. I don’t know a lot about the U.S. system and what rights I have. If I ever report something would it be taken as serious as when it comes from a U.S. citizen? That kind of stuff.

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