Admissions Blog Posts

Choosing Furman from Massachusetts

By: Andrew Daphnis During my college search process, every single factor that goes into making a college decision confused me.  Are my grades good enough? Will I fit in? How can I figure out what...

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Freshman Friendship: A Guide to Putting Yourself Out There

By Logan Coffee A few days ago, I began to pack up my freshman dorm room. As I continue to pack boxes and take down picture frames, I find myself pausing often to reflect back...

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What’s Next?

By: Patrick Carolina III THE LAST DANCE During every level of school whether it's elementary or college, we all experience becoming a senior and having our “last dance” within that phase. During that “last dance,”...

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Live Local Music through the Eyes of a Musician

By: Miles Baker Greenville is home to tons of different music genres. I promise you if you want to hear a specific genre, you’ll be able to find it at one of our many spots...

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Advantages of Academic Advising

By: Alex Bussom Part of why I chose Furman revolved around wanting to be a name and not a number within my classes. I had a great relationship with my teachers in high school, some...

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Starting your own club at Furman (The Furman Fish and Fly Club)

By: Wills Mackay Creating a club here at Furman has been both an exciting and rewarding experience. Beginning in the Fall of 2020, my roommate and I were searching for new activities to pursue in...

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A Typical Day in the Life of a Furman Student

By: Jada Rodgers One question that I am almost always asked on tours is “what does a typical day look like for a Furman student?” While this answer generally varies from student to student, and...

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My Off-Campus Bucket List

By: Claudia Roe   Upon coming to Furman, you will be able to experience a range of weekly on-campus events put on by a variety of organizations like the Furman University Student Activities Board (FUSAB)...

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The Benefit of Entering College Undecided

By: Stephanie Trame Senior year of high school is full of possibilities for the future. College is one of these options for some students! I was excited to begin the college admissions process and find...

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Hitting the Links: The Furman University Golf Course

By: Whit Buchanan Do you ever have a ton of free time with nothing to do? Do you ever want to be active outside without a strenuous workout? Do you like free things? If you...

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When the postman sends you a package…

By: Renee Neves Over the course of getting to know Furman University throughout your college search process, you will most likely hear a lot about its intimate size. With only 2800 students and a little...

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A Summer in Greenville

By: Preston Wickremesekera As I enter into my senior year at Furman, there is still something I have yet to experience as a student: A Greenville summer. Being from Chicago, I have gotten a taste...

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