Admissions Blog Posts

Mentors on Campus

Throughout my tenure at Furman University, two individuals have served as mentors to me, both in my academic/professional and social life: my academic advisor, Dr. Brent Nelsen, and the Admissions Counselor, Jake Burrus. These two...

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My Furman Engaged Research Presentation

Hello everyone,   As we progress towards the end of the spring semester, I would like to talk about a major event that takes place on Furman’s campus every year. Furman Engaged is an event...

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Study Away: Faculty-Led vs. Affiliate 

G’day!   I hope you all are having a fantastic second semester. It is sunny and 90 degrees here in Newcastle, Australia, and we just kicked off first semester and classes! Thus far, I have...

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Personalized Four-Year Pathway to Graduation

 Furman has a unique approach to undergraduate education, known as the “Furman Advantage”. It has had a significant impact on students attending, as it is designed to help students achieve success in their personal and...

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Thinking of being a Communication Studies Major?

Furman offers more than 70 majors and minors. How do you decide which academic path to take? Are you interested in advocacy, marketing, event planning, public relations, journalism, and broadcasting? Looking for one of the...

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Interview with Dr. Veronica Flores

College can be an incredibly rewarding experience, but it can also be a challenging one. Between classes, professors, and adjusting to a new environment, there's a lot to navigate. Classes are a fundamental part of...

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Everything Greenville!

Greenville was named one of the best cities to live in by Condé Nast Traveler readers; the beautiful sights, friendly community, and decent size attract people from all around the country. Greenville, SC, has been...

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Discovering Copenhagen

Hey guys, it’s Puspanjali!    Ever since I was in middle school, I have always wanted to study abroad…but the cost of studying abroad was always too high. When I became a Furman student, I...

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Tips and Tricks from an Admissions Counselor: Making the Final College Choice

Hi y’all! This is Caitlin Kirby, and I’m super excited to be back with another blog and would love to share some tips on what you should be considering as you work to make that...

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Connecting on Campus: Furman Traditions

College traditions happen throughout the country on all campuses. They range from the serious to the silly and everywhere in between. While each college campus celebrates milestones and events in its own way, there are...

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Furman Student Life: Past, Present, and Future

Hello everyone, my name is Kobby Frempong, and I am a freshman at Furman intending to major in Biomedical Science on the pre-med track. As I think back on last fall, I reminisce on an...

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How I’ve been Involved on Furman’s Campus!

Hello! My name is Gracie Carroll, and I am a sophomore from Aiken, South Carolina. In high school, I was highly involved, and I knew I wanted to continue being so in college. Furman has...

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