Visit to Furman University in October 2007 by Robinsnest
(Parent of Student, HS Class of 2008)
(Member since February 07 2008 with 35 posts)
4 of 4 people found this visit report helpful
Visit Activities:
Information Session:
Yes - Well run and informative.
Campus Tour:
Yes - Tour given by a current student. There were about 10 prospective students and their parent(s) in our group. Lots of questions asked and answered.
Campus:
Friendliness/Courtesy of Students:
4 - Very Good
Students seemed happy!
Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff:
4 - Very Good
Staff very helpful and willing to answer questions.
Appearance of Campus:
5 - Excellent
Gorgeous campus!! Campus quite large for size of student body. Academic buildings grouped together, two main areas of dorms, athletic facilities all located together on another part of campus.
Building/Facilities Maintenance/Cleanliness:
5 - Excellent
All buildings and grounds very well upkept. Some construction going on.
Dormitories:
3 - Good
Typical dorms. Looked as if the students take pride in their particular dorm halls by decorating them in themes, etc.
Security/Safety:
4 - Very Good
Campus is gated and after a certain hour of the night you cannot enter without a student id.
Overall Campus Impression:
5 - Excellent
Very impressed
Off-Campus:
Area Immediately Around Campus:
4 - Very Good
Campus is located in nice residential area
City/Town/Community:
4 - Very Good
Greenville a few miles away. Seemed like a very nice small city with lots of things to do. Beautiful area of South Carolina.
Campus Visit Notes for Furman University
Visit Description:
Met with a professor in son's area of interest. He was very personable, informal and most helpful in answering all our questions.
My son and I both loved Furman. I can't get over how pretty the campus is - lots of old trees, lakes, fountains, gorgeous brick buildings and friendly students walking around.