Admissions Blog Posts

The Furman Bucket List – Things Every Student Should Do Before Graduating!

Hey everyone, my name is Margaret McCollum and I am here to share 10 things I believe you should add to your Furman bucket list!   1. Go on a lake walk There is nothing...

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Studying Away in Northern Italy

Exploring Italy Hi everyone! I engaged in a study away experience last fall in northern Italy and this is one of my travel experiences during a break. In one week, I visited Venice, Siena, Florence,...

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Furman’s Intentional Roommate Pairing

Introduction Hi y’all! My name is Ella Boone, and I’m a Junior majoring in Psychology and English from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Today, I am going to talk about the roommate process here at Furman, from...

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Meet our Summer Admissions Interns

Margaret McCollum Hey y’all! My name is Margaret McCollum, and I am a rising senior from Trent Woods, NC, studying Philosophy on the Pre-Law track. I am involved in Greek Life and am the Vice...

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My Furman Experience as a First-Generation Student

Who was I before Furman? I grew up in a single-parent household with my mother and my two sisters. I was the oldest of my siblings and thus held most of the household responsibilities. While...

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Advice for Making Your College Decision

As May 1st approaches, you might find yourself feeling overwhelmed, or even a little unsure about your college decision, and that’s completely normal. Choosing where you’ll spend the next four years of your life, both...

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Advice for the Class of 2029

Introduction Hey everyone, I am Camila Canavati, a first-year student at Furman Univeristy. As my first year of college comes to an end, I have so many amazing things to reflect on. This year has...

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Why Furman: The Career Preparation Perspective

Hi everyone! My name is Gracie, and I am a senior here at Furman. As graduation approaches, I’ve been reflecting on my time at Furman and finding myself incredibly grateful for the career development opportunities...

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Why Furman: The Social Perspective

Finding a Place That Feels Like Home Choosing a college is an exciting yet intimidating decision. It's not just about choosing your education but also deciding where you'll call home for the next four years....

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Why Furman: The Small School Perspective

The Advantages of Attending a Small College   Something important to consider when preparing for college is which college best promotes your individual growth and caters to your learning style. Some students learn best through hands-on...

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Why Furman: The Liberal Arts Perspective

Picking the College for you College is one of the most pivotal moments in adolescence, and selecting the perfect fit can be difficult for some. This process can be difficult because people value and look...

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Let’s Talk Tag; A Campus-wide Tradition

How To Play: Let’s talk about tag! And yes, as in the game you played on the playground during recess in elementary school. But lucky for you, we didn’t stop at that! Every year, our...

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