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Furman University

Breakdown of “Campus Aesthetics” at Furman

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MalesA
FemalesA
By Major
Art & Design DepartmentA+
BiologyA+
Business - Management and AdministrationA+
ChemistryA+
CommunicationsA+
Computer ScienceA+
EconomicsA+
EducationA
EnglishA
Geography and GeosciencesA+
History/Histories (art history/etc.)A+
KinesiologyA+
Language - French/Spanish/etc.A+
MathA+
Music - Composition/TheoryA
Music - PerformanceA
OtherA
PhilosophyA-
Physical Therapy/Exercise ScienceA+
Political ScienceA+
PreLaw and LegalA
PreMed and MedicalA
PsychologyA
Religion/ReligiousA+
UndecidedA+

Against similar schools

Campus Aesthetics compared with similar schools in class.

Furman University
 A
Average of All Schools
 B
Average of schools in class
 A-

Elon University
 A
Harvard University
 B+
Davidson College
 A-
Clemson University
 A
Princeton University
 A-
Davidson County Community College
 B
Vanderbilt University
 A
F
A+

Campus Aesthetics

... The campus looked amazing and it seemed like everyone there would be really nice ...Read full comment
... I chose Furman for three reasons - the academics, the campus, and the chances to study abroad ...Read full comment
... The campus is very beautiful, but it gets an A- bc there is continual construction that occludes its beauty ...Read full comment
... Everyone piles into the one tower-like structure that exists on campus to give you that 'beautiful' water view ...Read full comment
... , strong academics, a good reputation, and a beautiful campus ...Read full comment
... While it is true that there is a limited number of minorities there are numerous views on campus ...Read full comment
... Don't fall into the beautiful campus, that's all Furman cares about ...Read full comment
... I feel like me being me is an incredibly statement on campus ...Read full comment
... The work was challenging, on a beautiful campus, in an area with nearby hiking, camping, white water rafting ...Read full comment
... You may go to Furman thinking that everyone is nice and the campus is pretty, but the school should change it's motto from "Christo et Doctrine"...Read full comment
... Given that it may not be the most fun place in the world because of strict campus security, the class work and teachers have undoubtably helped ...Read full comment
... There is no education provided on campus that is worth the tuition ...Read full comment
... Yes, there is the whole engaged learning - sometimes - and a pretty campus ...Read full comment
... Campus culture - very much white, Christian, Southern ...Read full comment
... Often dubbed the "Country Club of the South," most students tend to be from wealthy backgrounds and are friendly and warm ...Read full comment
... I feel like me being me is an incredibly statement on campus ...Read full comment
... Campus organizations are available to fill up your time when you aren't studying, for example, Collegiate Eduation Service Corp is a great place ...Read full comment
... The campus is beautiful; just be forewarned that that means leafblowers at 8AM (and, more problematically, during classes) ...Read full comment
... Furman is techniquely a dry campus, which scared me away at first, but many like to consider it damp ...Read full comment
... The little diversity creates a nearly uniform existence of WASPs on campus ...Read full comment
... If I ever step foot back on the campus, I will take these chefs to the salon and make sure they get a serious facial ...Read full comment
... Everything looks wonderful on the surface, from the carefully maintained campus grounds to the girls dressed in heels and pearls at their 8 a .....Read full comment
... Furman has a beautiful campus ...Read full comment
... The social scene isnt stellar, but if you are willing to sacrifice the outrageous parties you would find on larger campuses and make the best ...Read full comment
... Plus the campus is downright amazing and a beautiful place to spend four years ...Read full comment
... But I arrived on campus and was immediately disappointed ...Read full comment
... The campus looked amazing and it seemed like everyone there would be really nice ...Read full comment
... Some people look down on the social life at Furman, and maybe if you're the type of person who wants a variety of huge parties to choose from eve...Read full comment
... ' Professors often require students to rip off their blouses, burn their undergarments and run nude throughout the campus, for days without shower...Read full comment
... Furman's campus is beautiful with its numerous fountains, lake, swans, and landscaping ...Read full comment
... The most frustrating thing about Furman, for me, is that they charge an exorbitant amount and spend most of the tuition costs on groundskeeping ...Read full comment
... If you are looking for a party school with huge sports programs and a campus that is dominated by jocks, you aren't doing a very good job of r...Read full comment
... Now only a term into college, I'm involved in countless activities and organizations including Campus Outreach, the Furman Office of Scholars,...Read full comment
... The campus is easily one of the nicest in the country and downtown Greenville, which is only about a 10-15 minute drive from campus, is a beautif...Read full comment
... Plus, the campus is amazing ...Read full comment
... Also, the campus tends to be more preppy and intellectual than other universities ...Read full comment
... I have been able to do all this in a great city with plenty to do and a beautiful campus in my backyard ...Read full comment
... Furman overall is a good school, and it has a pretty campus ...Read full comment
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