Admissions Blog Posts

Getting Through Busy College Days Together

Half way through each semester, a lot of college students start to feel the mid-semester slump kick in. This time is jam packed with assessments, projects, meetings, and more. In order to survive these busy...

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Hidden Campus Resources

One of the many reasons that I simply adore Furman University is that even though it is considered a smaller university, we have the resources of any large university or state school. From career planning,...

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The Do’s and Don’ts of Living with a Roommate

Living with a roommate for the first time can be very challenging. It's an adjustment for everyone, but it's completely understandable to be worried about it. Finding out who my roommate would be was one...

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The ‘Dins Spirit

One of the reasons I decided to attend Furman University was because of the school spirit. School pride and school spirit were very important parts of my criteria when looking at schools. I wanted to...

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Do Nots of Dorms

I don’t know about you all, but when I entered 7th grade I was most excited about one thing… having a locker! I was most excited about buying all the completely unnecessary locker decorations and...

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How to Save Money on Textbooks

Earlier this semester, I wrote a piece for the Paladin about the challenges that low-income students face on a college campus. For some students, it really is the choice between buying an expensive textbook required...

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The Power of Furman’s Small but Mighty Learning Community

Have you ever imagined your college experience sitting in a huge lecture hall in the back row, barely being able to see the teacher or the board? Me neither. At Furman you have the opportunity...

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A New Way of Furman Life

Obviously this semester doesn't look anything like what anyone is used to. We want to smile at people as we pass them and be closer than 6 feet to our best friends. Even though none...

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Great Ways to Get Involved on Campus

By Colin Klaff One of the great things about Furman is the many different opportunities and possibilities to get involved on campus. Here at Furman we have a wide variety of organizations, clubs, and groups...

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Clean Plate Club

I don’t know about you, but I can be a pretty picky eater, so choosing a school that provided food that I was actually inclined to eat was pretty important for me. The fact that...

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Taking Care of Yourself in College

At the beginning of my first year at Furman, I quickly invested my free time in joining student organizations, scheduled intentional time with friends, spent hours in the library (whether or not I was studying),...

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Let’s Explore the BEST Off Campus Nature Spots

Enough with the study hacks, let’s have some fun! Whether you enjoy walking, running, or biking, the surrounding areas of Furman have SO much to offer for all your outdoor needs. On the weekends, Furman...

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