Admissions Blog Posts

Advice for Making Your College Decision

As May 1st approaches, you might find yourself feeling overwhelmed, or even a little unsure about your college decision, and that’s completely normal. Choosing where you’ll spend the next four years of your life, both...

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Advice for the Class of 2029

Introduction Hey everyone, I am Camila Canavati, a first-year student at Furman Univeristy. As my first year of college comes to an end, I have so many amazing things to reflect on. This year has...

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Why Furman: The Career Preparation Perspective

Hi everyone! My name is Gracie, and I am a senior here at Furman. As graduation approaches, I’ve been reflecting on my time at Furman and finding myself incredibly grateful for the career development opportunities...

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Why Furman: The Social Perspective

Finding a Place That Feels Like Home Choosing a college is an exciting yet intimidating decision. It's not just about choosing your education but also deciding where you'll call home for the next four years....

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Why Furman: The Small School Perspective

The Advantages of Attending a Small College   Something important to consider when preparing for college is which college best promotes your individual growth and caters to your learning style. Some students learn best through hands-on...

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Why Furman: The Liberal Arts Perspective

Picking the College for you College is one of the most pivotal moments in adolescence, and selecting the perfect fit can be difficult for some. This process can be difficult because people value and look...

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Let’s Talk Tag; A Campus-wide Tradition

How To Play: Let’s talk about tag! And yes, as in the game you played on the playground during recess in elementary school. But lucky for you, we didn’t stop at that! Every year, our...

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Speaking on Sparta: A student-created CLP

What is a CLP? Hello everyone! My name is Camila Canavati and I am a first year at Furman University. As a liberal arts school, Furman has numerous things that set them apart and make...

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Meet Tyler: Our Newest Social Media Intern

Introduction Greetings everyone! I am Tyler Pearson. This semester, I am joining the social media team under the admissions department at Furman University, and I am ecstatic! To introduce myself, I am a third-year student...

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Beyond the Brochures: What a Furman Campus Visit Really Shows You!

Visiting Furman University is an experience that will leave you with much more than just a campus tour. If you’re considering Furman, a campus visit is an excellent way to see what life here is...

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Pathways Program at Furman

As a high school senior, you're standing at the threshold of a life-changing journey. At Furman University, this journey is uniquely tailored for you through The Furman Advantage, with the Pathways Program as its cornerstone....

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28 Reasons to Love Furman!

Hey everyone, it's Ashlyn. As a student of the class of 2028 who just finished my first semester at Furman, I’ve come up with 28 reasons to love Furman University. It was tough narrowing it...

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