Transfer from Georgetown to Furman?

If you are going to Furman for a social life, I would strongly reconsider. If your main issue with Georgetown is your friends, than I would advise you to continue to reach out to Georgetown students. I am a current student at Furman and am transferring. There is a very small social scene, the people that you go out with are always the same, and their are few options. Furman STRICTLY enforces its drinking policy and everywhere you go you have to get a driver because their is nothing to do on campus. The people are decent, but if you’re not in a fraternity or sorority it will be very hard to make friends, probably more difficult than at Georgetown. Rush is super competitive, I am in a top tier sorority but know many girls who arnt and are miserable. There is also no guarantees that you will enjoy your sorority , a lot of the girls are clicky. I think that transferring is a huge decision, and if you go you need to be able to ensure that you will have a group to plug into and not feel lonely. I think if you are struggling with this at Georgetown, you will not find it any better at Furman, and it will probably be worse because you are transferring. That being said, I am a VERY social outgoing person, I love to party and go out, and I love making new friends. I do have friends here that enjoy it, and love the relationships they have with their professors and love the beauty and calmness of Furman. Personally, I love my friends and have found a great group. I am simply trying to advise you that it is difficult and not guaranteed. If you truly are miserable at georgetown, however, it might be worth it. and who knows, you might find your niche! I would suggest you visit again and ask a lot of questions. Good luck!

In response to poliscimajor864: my daughter’s experience is completely different from yours. She didn’t pledge, but has a gillion friends – some are in sororities and some aren’t. She isn’t a big drinker, but is overwhelmed by all the things there are to do.