Admissions Blog Posts

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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All about Meal Plans at Furman

Hey everyone! My name is Gracie, and I’m a junior here at Furman! Today, I’m going to give you a little more insight into how Furman’s meal plans work. The meal plan includes meal swipes,...

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Game Day at Furman

The “Friday Night Lights” experience at Furman is nothing short of amazing. I mean, who wouldn’t love cheering on a #8 nationally ranked team? A typical gameday for students can look different depending on what...

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Admissions Summer Internship Reflections

Hey everyone! My name is Caroline Stemple. I am a rising Junior from Charleston, South Carolina and I’m majoring in Education! This summer I had the chance to work with the Office of Admissions as...

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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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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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Reflecting on how The Furman Advantage has Shaped my Future

Hi guys! My name is Claire Gillaspy, and I am a senior at Furman from Conway, Arkansas! I am an Applied Mathematics major with a minor in Data Analytics. As a prospective and current student...

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A Week of Homecoming Festivities

After spending four full homecomings at Furman, I can say with confidence that this is one of the best weeks on campus! Homecoming is a special and memorable time for students and alumni alike. The...

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How I’ve Been Using The Furman Trolley

Hey guys,  It’s Puspanjali, and I’m back at it again with another blog! Today, I want to talk about how I get to class everyday. I use the Furman Trolley every single day in the...

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