Admissions Blog Posts

Student Jobs at Furman University

As the countdown to your college experience begins, you're probably juggling a myriad of questions and concerns. Among these, one burning question might be: Are there job opportunities available on Furman campus? The short answer...

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Furman In Northern Ireland, UK

  During spring break, my fellow Furman University students and I embarked on a culturally enriching trip, sponsored by the university through the Cothran Center, to explore the deep-seated conflict between Protestants and Catholics in...

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Tips and Tricks from an Admissions Counselor: Application 101

Introduction  Hi y’all! My name is Caitlin Kirby and I’m an Admissions Counselor at Furman! Being in this role for two years now, my eyes have read over thousands of different applications that have filtered...

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Sorority Life at Furman!

Hi! My name is Gracie Carroll and I am a junior Communication Studies major from Aiken, SC. I am writing today to give you a glimpse into what Greek Life- specifically the sorority experience- looks...

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Student Government Association at Furman University

As an institution, Furman University has always been committed to fostering academic excellence, community engagement, and personal growth, and one of the ways that Furman emphasizes its commitment is through student leadership and involvement. The...

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The Joy of First Year Writing at Furman

Intro Hi everyone! I wanted to highlight an important part of my Furman experience so far: My first year writing class. As I sit down to reflect on my first year writing class at Furman...

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Interview With Alumnus

Furman has so many opportunities for students to take advantage of when they’re on campus. But what happens when they graduate? My name is Gracie Carroll and I sat down with Noah Dolhare, class of...

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The Empowering Resources at Furman University

Hi Everyone!  When I first came to Furman, I was a bit nervous that it would take me a long time to find my place. I did online school all throughout high school so I...

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Black History Month at Furman

Hello! My name is Gracie Carroll, and I am a junior Communication Studies major from Aiken, SC. It’s February, which means it’s Black History Month! Furman has many events dedicated to honoring and celebrating African...

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Outside at Furman!

Hey Future Furman Paladins! So, I see you have mastered the art of late-night study sessions and aced your High School campus coffee shops, which is great, and these are places that Furman Paladins love...

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