Admissions Blog Posts

Studying Healthcare at Furman Is About More Than Medicine

Amiya Young always knew she wanted to work in healthcare. Her goal was clear long before she arrived at Furman University: become a physical therapist and help people heal. What she did not expect was...

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Changing Your Major Without Losing What You Love

Kylie James arrived at Furman with a clear plan. She was going to study music education, sing, perform, and build a future rooted in music. But during her first year on campus, she realized something...

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PALs Beyond the Tour: Tate Denham

Tate Denham’s Furman journey began the way many meaningful paths do, with curiosity sparked in the classroom and mentors who encouraged him to lean into it. What started with a single course in environmental economics...

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PALs Beyond the Tour: Laken Robinson

When Laken Robinson first stepped onto campus at Furman University, she did not expect a single class to change her entire career direction. But that is exactly what happened. What started as a general education...

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The Furman Bucket List – Things Every Student Should Do Before Graduating!

Hey everyone, my name is Margaret McCollum and I am here to share 10 things I believe you should add to your Furman bucket list!   1. Go on a lake walk There is nothing...

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Studying Away in Northern Italy

Exploring Italy Hi everyone! I engaged in a study away experience last fall in northern Italy and this is one of my travel experiences during a break. In one week, I visited Venice, Siena, Florence,...

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Furman’s Intentional Roommate Pairing

Introduction Hi y’all! My name is Ella Boone, and I’m a Junior majoring in Psychology and English from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Today, I am going to talk about the roommate process here at Furman, from...

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Meet our Summer Admissions Interns

Margaret McCollum Hey y’all! My name is Margaret McCollum, and I am a rising senior from Trent Woods, NC, studying Philosophy on the Pre-Law track. I am involved in Greek Life and am the Vice...

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Pathways Program at Furman

As a high school senior, you're standing at the threshold of a life-changing journey. At Furman University, this journey is uniquely tailored for you through The Furman Advantage, with the Pathways Program as its cornerstone....

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Leisure Time at Furman

Life at Furman University is more than studying—it is about creating memorable moments and finding balance through leisure. Here’s a look at how Furman students make the most of their free time. Walking or Jogging...

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