Admissions Blog Posts
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...
Continue ReadingTop 5 Most Politically Active College Campuses
Politics is present in everyday life, and college is one of the first times that students begin to realize this, as they are away from home. As I began to take Politics courses at Furman,...
Continue ReadingFurman’s DH (Delicious Haven)
Furman’s DH, or Dining Hall, caters to all students and their dietary needs. As a freshman, you will receive unlimited DH swipes. This means you can go to the DH… whenever and however much you...
Continue ReadingWreaking HAVOC
Are you competitive? Dedicated to fundraising? Wanting to meet new people? If so, HAVOC is the competition for you! HAVOC is an annual competition put on by our Student Activities Board (FUSAB). Think CBS Survivor...
Continue ReadingFurman’s Shark Tank
Calling all business majors and entrepreneurs! The Hill Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship puts on a variety of events and opportunities every year for business-driven students. The Hill Institute is designed to introduce students interested...
Continue ReadingWhy I chose Furman…
Senior year... a time of great stress, frustration, and anxiety. As seniors, you never get enough credit for the entirety of the college decision process. Last year, my college decision came down to Furman and...
Continue ReadingStepping away a CLP
I’m sure if you’ve toured Furman, you’ve heard about our Cultural Life Program or (CLP) requirement. These allow students to attend enriching cultural experiences throughout campus, prompting open-mindedness and cultural awareness! This week, there was...
Continue ReadingStudent Health Services
The Earle Student Health Center is Furman’s dedicated on-campus healthcare system that works to accommodate students’ health and medical needs in any way. Earle partners with Prisma Health, the region's largest provider for health care....
Continue ReadingA shopping list…but for your dorm!
Ah yes, the infamous crisis of what to bring to college. To be honest, there’s not a clear cut list of what you need to have a successful college experience. Everyone’s list is completely relative...
Continue ReadingIntroducing me and my 2022 Furman resolutions!
Hi!! My name is TJ Robertson and I’m from Rock Hill, South Carolina. Furman is such a magical place and I am super excited to be sharing my Furman experience with you all this upcoming...
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