I just replied to a topic in another section towards people that were thinking about transfering to FAMU and wanted to know about the campus. I figure I'd just put it here as well. *Remember* this is a non-biased description of FAMU. Not many other schools will tell you the down side of their universities.
I'll start by saying that there is always going to be negative talk about FAMU because the people that attend don't know what they have, and the people that don't attend know what they're missing out on, therefore they slander out of envy. But it's lonely on top.
Thank you to those that are considering coming to FAMU. It is the largest black campus in America. All of the fraternities and sororities are represented on campus including the Alpha's, Omega's, Delta's, Sigma's, Zeta's, Sinfonians, etc. with the exception of Kappa Alpha Psi who was suspended for hazing until 2013. There is alot to do at FAMU. All of the frats throw parties practically non-stop all year from the Alpha's Gorilla Thrilla's, to the Omega's **** Spills, to the Sigma's Pajama Parties, etc.
As far as getting involved, you have all the on-campus organizations: Marching 100, Concert Choir, Gospel Choir, Symphony band, Orchestra band, Student Government Association, Strikers, Mahogony, FAMU Elite (dance troupes), Faces, Images, (modeling troupes) etc.
There is a few different choices to live on campus. Paddyfoote is basically the worst place to live because of the small rooms. Gibbs is an all male dorm building, somewhat better than Paddyfoote because of the stucture of the rooms. Females have Diamond, McGuinn, Truth, and Copper Halls. I couldn't tell you too much about them cause I'm not a girl lol.
Then you have the on-campus apartments Palmetto North, Palmetto South, and Phase 3. They all have their advatages. P. North is a series of spaced out complex buildings and in each apartment is 2 bedrooms shared with 2 people each, 1 full bathroom, kitchen, dining room, living room, and balcony. P. South is basically the same way except there are three seperate buildings, no balconies and some rooms are available for single living. Phase 3 is the same as P. South except there are two buildings of apartments with the newest furniture on campus. The apartment rooms are all bigger and comfortable than any of the male or female dorms.
There are no co-ed dorms but there is a building in P. North for students with children/married. The thing about Paddyfoote and Gibbs is that you have to watch yourself and your things. There are alot of ignorant people at FAMU (though not the majority) that pride themselves on robbing students caught off guard. Recently, alot of X-box 360's and laptops have been stolen because people don't lock behind themselves. And in all three apartment complexes that is somewhat the problem but the main issue is personal safety at night. People have been robbed, shot, and **** in iscolated incidents late at night.
Just make sure you haveyour head on straight and you'll be fine. I'm from Chicago and I haven't had to worry about none of the above because I watch my surroundings, I lock up my stuff and lock my room when I leave, I have a lot of friends and we don't mind getting our hands dirty if you know what I mean, and most importantly, I'm not getting myself into thingsI don't need to be doing. Trouble begets touble, and that's at any University.
FAMU has a music program that is out of this world i.e. the band and both choirs. The Business college is huge, point blank. Nursing is off the chain, ask about them. The Law school is doing well and the same goes for History majors, Psychology, Math, etc. What I'm trying to say is, you may hear about FAMU going through some stuff with City and State legislature, but believe me, the education is sitting pretty.
And food, lol there's alot of places that deliver, there's a Checkers/Rally across the street from the Administration building. FAMU offers 4 different combinations of meal plans. The caf has a all-you-can-eat cafe that daily serves pizza, burgers, dessert, cereal, full breakfast, sodas and juices, tea and coffee, and home style meals. There is also a Pizza Hut/KFC in the caf. Then there's the Orange Room, that sells a nice menu but the prices can get kinda steep.
you do not no how long ive been lookin for a thread that tells me what i neeed to no about famu in terms of these facts youve just pointed out....THANK YOU SO MUCH.... i plan on going to FAMU next fall and i had some worries cuz all ive been hearing was negative stuff like its full of ghetto **** people and the only good thing was its parties but thank u for reassuring me im making the right choice
You're welcome. FAMU has a diverse population but one thing I can say first hand is that although they club hop like crazy, their priorities are in order and they're bringing in some good grades. You're college life is what you make it, and what you allow it to be.
Thanks 4 the info...i'm a sophmore in high school so I'm in the process of deciding on what school i want to go to...and famu was number 1 on my list... I love thier band and thats why i want to go there
