Admissions Blog Posts
LDOC and all the mixed emotions that come with it!
As I'm writing this blog post, it is currently LDOC. Yes, yes, yes, another Furman acronym. LDOC stands for the last day of classes. LDOC always stirs up a variety of emotions in me. Being...
Continue ReadingSome Thoughts From A Public Health Major!
Hi guys! For this week's blog, I thought it would be awesome to give you guys a glimpse into something besides my psychology and sociology major and the other things I'm involved with on campus....
Continue ReadingDorm Sweet Dorm!
Furman's campus is so beautiful. You can't really go wrong with where you end up dorm-wise. For freshmen, there are five residential buildings: Blackwell Hall, Manly Hall, Geer Hall, Poteat Hall, and last but not...
Continue ReadingOh The Places You’ll Go: Study Away Edition!
We've all heard the classic story of a college girl who goes abroad to "find herself" and have an experience that completely "changes her life." Studying abroad was one of the biggest things I was...
Continue ReadingSo You Think You Know Your (Clifton) Strengths!
Let me start off by saying, I am so excited to be writing this blog post for you guys. Personality tests are one of my favorite past times -- enneagrams, Myers Briggs, Buzzfeed quizzes, etc!...
Continue ReadingHidden 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...
Continue ReadingBelonging at Furman: How Do I Find My People?
This week is homecoming week here at Furman and in honor of the big event, I am kicking off this week's posts with a discussion about belonging. Belonging is something we all crave. We want...
Continue ReadingAn Open Letter To Incoming Freshman Me
Dear 18 year-old Angel, I know you're probably overwhelmed thinking about what college life at Furman will be like, but hey! The hardest part of the admissions process is over. You've committed to Furman and...
Continue Reading13 Things To Do Before The End Of 13th Grade
Hey guys, I am back this week with a bucket list! I’ve racked my brain and gone through all of my photos from freshman year to compile this list of must-dos before the end of...
Continue ReadingThis is Me!
Hello! My name is Angel Sarmiento and I am so excited to be here, writing this blog for you all. On tours and such, I usually give a brief introduction that includes the basics and...
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