<p>I found the excerpts from the Furman book interesting, particularly in light of my initial iquiry (H’s concerns more than mine):
- frats (drinking/homogeneity)
- academics
-conservative</p>
<p>Guide says academics not a problem (though “B” rating seemed low compared to many favorable comments).</p>
<p>No real mention of frat/Greek culture - which is more than membership - other than the following: “Girls are mainly pretty, southern society girsls . . . . Other types can be found but usually outside of the Greek scene” Drugs not really a problem on campus (but this doesn’t appear to include alcohol).</p>
<p>As for social life in general, the school is repeatedly describe as “preppy,” with girls dress for class, complain about not dating and are “bitter about not being able to find their husband at Furman.”</p>
<p>And among the top 10 bad things:
2 - homogeneity
8 - southern conservativism
#10 - confederate-flag-waving locals</p>
<p>According to the squibs, these are comments from Furman students (probably not a scientific or random sample, but neither are the CC postings insisting that everyone gets along.) And this guide is not the first or only source I’ve consulted (including web site and admissions CD) to portray the school in this light. </p>
<p>How can a M read this an not be concerned that, despite the college’s many attributes, her black D might not be comfortable!!!</p>
<p>And to look for the presence or absence of these conditions/sentiments during a campus visit is not closed-minded or biased, but good sense.</p>