# @commonwealthtimes on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DdhPv9-iITj
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/70904058-commonwealthtimes-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/9d572dd3b3.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-09-20T18:40:42.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** The Commonwealth Times (@commonwealthtimes) — https://gondola.cc/commonwealthtimes

## Caption

OPINION: I have seen movies and TV shows portray college as an idealistic place where love is everywhere, at  coffee shops, late-night study sessions or frat parties. While I value my education, love played a much stronger role in my college decision than I would like to admit — especially as a young, queer person.⁠
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Read the full article at the link in our bio.⁠
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✍️: Maritza Baptiste (@maritza.baptiste)⁠
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🎨: Sophie Dellinger (@sophie.dellinger.art)⁠
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🎥: Stella Jones., Ashley Davis (@filmedbyashley._), Abriana Ridgley (@only_abriana_)⁠
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#vcu #rva #richmondva #commonwealthtimes #opinions #fyp #explorepage

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- **Views:** 1,791
- **Likes:** 26
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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ashley Davis | @byashleydavis | https://gondola.cc/byashleydavis | Video Editor |

## Tags

opinions, richmondva, vcu, rva, commonwealthtimes, fyp, explorepage

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