Admissions Blog Posts

Sorority Life at Furman!

Hi! My name is Gracie Carroll and I am a junior Communication Studies major from Aiken, SC. I am writing today to give you a glimpse into what Greek Life- specifically the sorority experience- looks...

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Student Government Association at Furman University

As an institution, Furman University has always been committed to fostering academic excellence, community engagement, and personal growth, and one of the ways that Furman emphasizes its commitment is through student leadership and involvement. The...

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The Joy of First Year Writing at Furman

Intro Hi everyone! I wanted to highlight an important part of my Furman experience so far: My first year writing class. As I sit down to reflect on my first year writing class at Furman...

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INTERVIEW WITH ALUMNUS

Furman has so many opportunities for students to take advantage of when they’re on campus. But what happens when they graduate? My name is Gracie Carroll and I sat down with Noah Dolhare, class of...

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Furman Acronyms

Are you a Furman Paladin? What you need to know before you arrive on campus   If you know where to go after the Lib to meet in the PDEN before the FUSAB event on...

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Lead with Vision, Conquer with Strength

Embarking on the Shucker Leadership Program at Furman University was more than entering a prestigious training ground; it was stepping into a world where leadership intertwines with deep personal growth. This elite program, which carefully...

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The Empowering Resources at Furman University

Hi Everyone!  When I first came to Furman, I was a bit nervous that it would take me a long time to find my place. I did online school all throughout high school so I...

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Black History Month at Furman

Hello! My name is Gracie Carroll, and I am a junior Communication Studies major from Aiken, SC. It’s February, which means it’s Black History Month! Furman has many events dedicated to honoring and celebrating African...

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Liberal Arts Meets Tech: Furman’s Computer Science Edge

  When I think about studying computer science, the first thing that comes to mind might be coding, algorithms, and lots of math. But when you choose to study computer science at Furman University, you're...

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Furman-Y Trails

Hey Future Furman Paladins! So, I see you have mastered the art of late-night study sessions and aced your High School campus coffee shops, which is great, and these are places that Furman Paladins love...

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SLEEP WHEN YOU’RE DEAD!

Hello, my name is Gracie Carroll, and I am a junior Communication Studies major and Visual Strategy Minor here at Furman University. This weekend I competed in The Furman Department of Art and Master of...

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The Beauty of Dining at Furman

Hi Everyone!  Since I’ve been covering a lot of my daily life, I want to show you guys something very important to me and my experience at Furman. The food! There are a lot of...

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