Furman Clubs

Organizations fostering University support and serving the ongoing needs of alumni all over the country. With assistance from the Alumni Association staff, local steering committees organize activities throughout the year such as social events, student recruitment programs, fund-raising efforts, community service projects, career networking, etc.

Internships

Furman encourages all students to explore and learn about the careers in which they have interest. Internship experience is an excellent way for a student to accomplish this and to build a resume before entering the job market upon graduation. Many parents help in this area by providing internship information or the name of the contact person within the company or agency where the parent works. Shadowing experiences permit a student to observe an area of work over a short period of time. An externship is similar to a shadowing experience but usually involves observing for a longer period of time-several days.Please contact Susan Zeiger, Internship Program Director at (864) 294-3166, if you are willing to provide help with the internships, externships and shaddowing or career advising.

Furman Admissions Network

The Furman Admissions Network (FAN), a group of enthusiastic volunteers, is dedicated to assisting our Admissions staff in recruiting the brightest and best students to apply to Furman for admission. They keep their eyes and ears open for the names of students who are interested in attending the university and often contact prospective students and their parents. Simply put, FAN members are ambassadors for the university. The Furman parents’ perspectives are highly valuable to the college search process. No one is more qualified to speak to the concerns of parents whose student is searching for "just the right school."FAN acitivities include: contacting the Admissions Office with the names and information of prospective studentscontacting "hot prospects" in your area; hosting and attending gatherings of incoming freshmen and prospective students; and representing Furman at local college fairs. With students from 48 states and 22 countries this year, Furman could be well represented in nearly every part of the country and elsewhere! Please contact Courtenay Laughlin Williams ’89, assistant director of Admissions. Williams coordinates the Furman Admissions Network and would enjoy hearing from interested parents. You may reach her at (864) 294-2034 or at courtenay.williams@furman.edu.