Admissions Blog Posts

Greenville’s Institutions: A Hub of Education and Research

Greenville, South Carolina, is known for its charming downtown area, bustling businesses, and thriving community. However, what many people may not know is that Greenville is also home to several prestigious institutions. These institutions provide...

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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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Dancing into Furman

Beginning college is a great experience, but transitioning to college can be challenging, including homesickness, missing friends, feeling like you don't fit in, and stress. Everyone worries whether they will get along with their roommate...

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The Value of a Liberal Arts Education

What do you want to be when you grow up? When I was little, I wanted to have an ice cream store. Not because I had an entrepreneurial spirit but because my motivation was much...

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Outside the Classroom Learning Experience

A common question that I get asked on tour is “what are CLPs”. CLPs are Cultural Life Programs. CLPs are ways for students to explore a variety of different subject disciplines including culture, history, politics,...

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