Furman University Reviews

Adderall and Ritalin are the only...

Adderall and Ritalin are the only real drugs on Furman's campus.

The facilities on Furman's campus...

The facilities on Furman's campus are very nice. That's probably one of the best things about Furman. We essentially attend school at a country club. The Physical Activities Center (PAC) has been newly renovated and looks great--pool, locker rooms, weight gym, two full basketball courts, workout studios, classrooms, etc.

The facilities are all up to date...

The facilities are all up to date and constantly being updated. Nothing here is old. The technology in every classroom is beyond sufficient and everything is what you want. The gym was just renovated and there are plenty of work-out stations. The library has every resource imaginable.

Furman is about 15 minutes from...

Furman is about 15 minutes from downtown Greenville, so if you want to go, you really need your own car. There is a shuttle that runs Thursday through Sunday, but it's not always available. There is always someone willing to take you to the grocery store or errands though. Most people have cars.

The facilities are amazing. The...

The facilities are amazing. The brand new science building is state-of-the-art, and the PAC (physical activities center) is being redone as we speak. Everything is very up to date, and Furman makes a real effort to be green, an added bonus.

For the underage crowd, fraternity...

For the underage crowd, fraternity parties make up the bulk of the party scene, and most students are content with the options they have for parties in this scene. Once 21, downtown offers a multitude of bars and clubs. Students especially enjoy Liberty Taproom and going to Greenville Drive (baseball) games during the season. City Tavern, a bar locally called Tassie's which serves frozen drinks spiked with Everclear is another favorite.

Furman has a shuttle that can take...

Furman has a shuttle that can take you as far as the grocery store during the week and the "drunk bus" can go up to 10 miles off campus on Friday and Saturday nights. The Greenville system doesn't even stop at Furman, though.

There are parties on campus even...

There are parties on campus even though it's a dry campus. You just have to use your brain and don't do anything stupid if you don't want to get caught. The biggest party scene is at the fraternity houses, all of which are relatively close to campus. Downtown is really cute! My biggest beef with it is that everything has to close by 2 a.m., but that seems to be the case in a lot of the south. The best spots downtown are Brown's, a jazz club, Barley's Pizza (almost 100 beers on tap), and Liberty Taproom, which has good drinks but is usually too crowded for comfort. Wild Wings is decent, too.

I'm only a sophomore, but I've...

I'm only a sophomore, but I've already seen the science building and the physical activities center completely renovated while I've been here. Wireless Internet is available just about everywhere. The library is beautiful; study there often. Riley Hall is trippy; walk down it at least once to appreciate the "study-friendly" color scheme. The dorms even have common areas for studying and large-group events.

Furman is technically a dry...

Furman is technically a dry campus, but if you're into the drinking scene, you can find it. Although it's not allowed in any on-campus housing, if you're reasonably quiet about it, you should be good. Furthermore, there is an amnesty policy in place where if anyone gets sick or in danger, you won't be penalized if you alert the infirmary. It seems like the Furman Police spend more time giving out parking tickets than breaking up any drinking parties.

Off-campus housing is not allowed...

Off-campus housing is not allowed until a student is a senior, and then they must apply to live off campus and recieve permission. Furman recently purchased an apartment complex within a mile of campus that will soon be open for students to live in. Fraternity houses are also allowed to house senior males. Off-campus housing is definitely worth it because Furman is a dry campus for even those who are of age and it is against the rules to consume or pocess alcohol on campus.

Furman has a great library with...

Furman has a great library with lots of resources. The physical activities center was just recently renovated and is a great facility overall. The University Center has its own small movie theater and also some restaurants, including Moe's!

You can't live off campus until...

You can't live off campus until senior year, and even then there's a lottery for it. Furman just bought up the only really close, nice apartment complex, so their rent just doubled and now is going to be used for fourth- and fifth-year seniors and grad students, as well as the community. Overall, off-campus housing is a fail at Furman.

Parking violations are a big pain,...

Parking violations are a big pain, and FUPO will get you--don't park in the wrong lot! Theoretically, drugs and alcohol are no-no's at Furman, but (even though I don't drink) I know the RAs and Housing are completely lax about it unless they get complaints.

It’s not diverse at all. We call...

It’s not diverse at all. We call it White Borough.

Furman has an unusually attractive...

Furman has an unusually attractive student body. People work out all the time and generally dress rather well for classes. It’s a preppy school, so if you like the country club, I think you would think we are pretty hot!

I was shocked at first by the...

I was shocked at first by the ‘Bible-belt’ mentality that everyone seemed to have, but you learn to find your own niche. There are people who are not so conservative, and then you learn how to appreciate the ones who are. Learning how to overcome those differences had been a great life lesson.

I have loved being at Furman, and...

I have loved being at Furman, and I would not trade it for any other school.

The parties range from Amazing to...

The parties range from Amazing to complete failures. Figure out what kind you like and the crowd you want, then stick with it. I love the parties at the houses and in 'North Village' (the upperclassmen apartment-style housing). While the campus is currently 'dry,' there are plenty of places to go. If you are a hardcore partier and not so much into the classes, do not come to Furman.

Although you can get written up...

Although you can get written up for drinking, it's nothing more than a slap on the wrist. Nothing major happens, and most of the time it's just a small fine and a paper---nothing like the tickets or arrests that can be made at big schools.

Greek life is really nice. Only...

Greek life is really nice. Only about half of the campus is in a frat or sorority, so it does not dominate. Those who are not in one still hang out and go to parties with their buddies who are in one.

There’s a strong Greek system with...

There’s a strong Greek system with a small-school Southern twist. It’s not as stereotypical as other schools, though.

Greek life is very fun, but it is...

Greek life is very fun, but it is not critical to enjoying Furman.

Furman frats are probably like...

Furman frats are probably like frats at most other colleges, but Furman sororities are definitely different. Since they don’t have houses, there is much more emphasis on sorority involvement on campus, and as a result, there’s not a whole lot of tension between the groups. Greek life doesn’t dominate the social scene, but if you are a really social type, go Greek.

I feel like Public Safety is...

I feel like Public Safety is giving me parking tickets left and right. It would be really nice if they would just ease up. I’m about to go broke.