Admissions Blog Posts

The AHA moment!

In honor of closing out our homecoming week, I want to tell you all about a specific moment... AHA! If you’ve participated in any college tours thus far, you might have heard of the “AHA...

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Home Sweet Home

Finding the perfect college is all about finding a place that feels like home. For me, Furman has always kind of felt like a second home. My family loves this place and I always spent...

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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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HOME at Furman

If you ask any Furman student, they will all tell you the same thing. Furman is home. It is where we eat, live, play, learn, and most importantly, it is where our people are. Each...

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Belonging 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...

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Not Hollywood’s Greek Life

Coming into Furman, I had many preconceived notions about sororities and Greek Life. Not for me! However, within minutes of being a freshman on Furman’s Campus, I could tell something was different. These weren’t your...

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An 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...

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Come on, Join a Club!

In August of 2020, I was packing my suitcase for college. Leaving behind a community complete with my family, friends, and high school, I prepared to start anew. To put it simply, I was absolutely...

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How to Live with Your Best Friend

I don’t know if you’ve heard anyone say “don’t live with your best friend, it never ends well” but I know I have. During your 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year at Furman, you get to...

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13 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...

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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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You Have Been Accepted… What Happens Next?

I remember the anticipation leading up to receiving my admissions letter from Furman. Every day following the submission of my application I wondered what my results would be and then the day came where I...

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