Admissions Blog Posts

Hidden Greenville Gems from a Local!

Whenever I am giving a tour of campus and chitchatting with families, my go-to question is always "Have you guys visited Greenville before?" If they answer yes, I ask them what their favorite spots are...

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Game day? Game day. Game day!

My freshman year didn’t look anything like a normal year because of Covid restrictions. The thing I missed the most though was football game days! I had come to plenty of games with my family...

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Finding Your Furman Family!

From the start of my college searching process Furman always felt like a home to me. I found myself in constant amazement on how intentional one university could be. Between the small class room settings,...

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Lake Walks for Life!

Do you ever have those days where you need a quick moment to breathe, clear your head, or go on an adventure with friends? I know I do. When I have those rainy days or...

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Work Study at Furman University

By: Caitlin Kirby Money becomes somewhat of a precious matter during your time as a college student, evident by the stereotypical cup of ramen dinners and the Cookout runs you’ll have during your time here....

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My personal journey to Furman from the Midwest

By: Preston Wickremesekera When I first started at Furman, I was convinced that every student here was from Charlotte, Charleston, or Atlanta. I did not meet anyone from outside of the South until after the...

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Choosing Furman from Massachusetts

By: Andrew Daphnis During my college search process, every single factor that goes into making a college decision confused me.  Are my grades good enough? Will I fit in? How can I figure out what...

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Starting your own club at Furman (The Furman Fish and Fly Club)

By: Wills Mackay Creating a club here at Furman has been both an exciting and rewarding experience. Beginning in the Fall of 2020, my roommate and I were searching for new activities to pursue in...

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The Benefit of Entering College Undecided

By: Stephanie Trame Senior year of high school is full of possibilities for the future. College is one of these options for some students! I was excited to begin the college admissions process and find...

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Why I Applied Early Action

We’re in the thick of college application season, and that means you might be trying to figure out by which application deadline you should submit your application. Me the day I got accepted to Furman!...

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