Admissions Blog Posts

Academic Advising as a Double Major

Academic advising on college campuses can vary depending on the school, major/department, and more. Today I wanted to take the chance to share a little bit about what academic advising looks like here at Furman...

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Saint Patrick’s Day… FUSAB style

I've mentioned before just how much I love the FUSAB ( Furman University Student Activities Board) organization, but that was before they brought SHAMROCK SHAKES to campus... so now, love is an understatement!! Having such...

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I Dropped A Class and It’s Okay– Here’s Why

Furman is a little different than other schools in that instead of taking five or six classes, we only take four at a time. After your freshman year you’re able to overload and take five,...

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Trone Student Center Highlights

By Colin Klaff Trone Student Center, located right by the lake and across the street from South Housing, is one of my favorite places on campus! With its stunning views of the lake and the...

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Why Furman’s FYWs are INCREDIBLE

I’ll never forget opening my class schedule the summer before my freshman year. I was an intended vocal performance major, so, I was expecting to open the email sent to me by the registrar and...

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How I Went From Not Being Able to Run for Student Body President to Winning

This past week, Furman held its elections for executive positions in our Student Government Association (SGA). Every year we hold two elections, only for student body positions, like Student Body President, Vice President, Secretary, and...

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Best Rainy Day Activities at Furman

By Colin Klaff I'll be the first to admit, I do not like the rain. I will take a sunny, warm day over a rainy day every time. However, there are some great activities and...

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Late Night Eats in Greenville

By Colin Klaff If you are anything like me, you get hungry late at night and have a strong desire for something good to eat. Luckily, here in Greenville, there are plenty of late night...

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Furman Connections in Greenville

Is there anything better than a college that has some of the best connections with places all over the local city? I don't think so. Furman is so well known around Greenville and it has...

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Hidden Gems Near Furman

Day adventures with friends are always some of the best memories. I know I'm always looking for fun things to do around campus or maybe even "secret spots" that no one really talks about. Some...

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The Swamp Rabbit Trail

If you have gone on a tour at Furman you have probably heard about the Swamp Rabbit Trail, but today I wanted to provide you with an amazing resource a LOT of people don't know...

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What I’ve Learned Working at Gather GVL

You know that feeling when warmth bubbles in your chest and you’re just completely and utterly happy? I feel this way whenever I walk into Gather GVL. Gather is an outdoor food hall located in...

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