Admissions Blog Posts

Get (Furman) Engaged!

By Colin Klaff Every year at Furman there is a day called Furman Engaged. This is a day where we have no classes and we have the amazing opportunity to watch and learn from the...

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Finding yOur hOme: What tO expect during OrientatiOn

When you think of the phrase “freshman orientation” what do you think of? Maybe your initial reaction is excitement thinking of all the fun "get to know you" games that are played? Or, for some...

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Dreaming of the Furman Advantage

- Andersen Wade - As a freshman, I haven't experienced much of the Furman Advantage yet, but I'm so excited for everything to come. I've heard of all the amazing opportunities and I've even seen...

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Internships in GVL

By Colin Klaff Internships here in Greenville come in many forms. Whether the internship you are after is connected to Furman, at Furman, or not affiliated at all, the internship office and career center are...

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The Physical Activity Center Highlight

By Colin Klaff The Physical Activity Center, better known as the PAC here on campus, is an amazing space for many different things. It is the home to the gym, swimming pool, basketball courts and...

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How TFA Will Guide You Through Your Freshman Year

If you’ve ever received a piece of mail from us at Furman in ANY capacity, you’ve probably noticed a few key things about our school. Sure, you’ve probably gotten a postcard with pictures of the...

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Why I Love Office Hours

- Andersen Wade - One on one time with professors can make all the difference in your class. Furman professors are so approachable and genuinely want to help you succeed. That's one of my absolute...

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My Journey to Finding an Internship

Libby Mulligan Finding internship experiences while still in college can be very difficult, but here at Furman there is a huge team of advisors, mentors, professors, and more that will help you through the process....

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The Caring Professors Here At Furman

By Colin Klaff One of the many advantages of being a student here at Furman is that you have incredible resources for all of your classes. One of the greatest resources is the professor of...

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What It’s Like Being A Club President

One of the things that has brought me the most joy in my Furman career has been my involvement in student organizations. There are over 200 student orgs-- basically anything you’re passionate about, there’s probably...

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So You Want to Go Abroad?

Travelling has always been an integral aspect of my life. I’m always game for a weekend road trip, spontaneous flight, or even a staycation in my own city. When deciding where to attend college, Furman’s...

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A Guide to First Year Advising

Coming in as a freshman, you have no idea what classes to take, what your next 4 years will look like, and some don't even know what to major in yet. Well, the good thing...

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