Admissions Blog Posts

How I’ve Been Using The Furman Trolley

Hey guys,  It’s Puspanjali, and I’m back at it again with another blog! Today, I want to talk about how I get to class everyday. I use the Furman Trolley every single day in the...

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My Transition from Homeschool to Furman

Hi! I'm Katelyn Wong, The transition to college has been a roller coaster. I spent the summer getting ready for college.  I picked the bedding for my dorm room and some really cute things to...

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My Favorite Places near Furman

If you are a nature enthusiast like me, it’s important that you choose a college that is surrounded by nature! Here are some of my favorite places that I go to around Furman…   Swamp...

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College is More Than a Degree: Making the Most of My Sophomore Year

My name is Olivia Pearson, and I am a sophomore at Furman this year. I was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina and have loved getting to explore a new city while being at...

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Goals for Sophomore Year

Hello all! I am super excited to be back this semester serving as an Admissions Social Media Intern! If this is your first time following me, my name is TJ Robertson, and I am a...

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Hidden Gems of Furman’s Campus

What’s Poppin! I hope you are doing well today and enjoying the fall semester! A quick little intro about me: my name is Josh Swope, I am a senior Communication Studies major from Atlanta, GA,...

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Music for Nonmajors

So you’ve been playing an instrument your entire life, but what if you’re not ready to commit to it at the college level? Yes, Furman’s music program is largely centered on classical training, and the...

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Learning More About Your Peers Through CLP’s

Every week at Furman University, CLP's are held. Furman describes what a CLP is and the purpose of them as the following: "The intent of the Cultural Life Program (CLP) is to encourage students to...

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Fraternities at Furman

By: Andrew Daphnis At Furman University, Greek Life looks very different for a university located in the South. On campus, we have four fraternities and seven sororities. With delayed recruitment, Greek organizations wait until the...

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Work Study at Furman University

By: Caitlin Kirby Money becomes somewhat of a precious matter during your time as a college student, evident by the stereotypical cup of ramen dinners and the Cookout runs you’ll have during your time here....

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Quick Eats on Campus

By: Emily Enlow Need a quick bite between classes? That morning caffeine wearing off? Furman has a ton of dining options, but I want to highlight my favorite quick snack options on campus: The Library...

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Managing Mental Health as a College Student

By Logan Coffee Change is inevitable, there’s no getting around that fact. That being said, the transition from high school to college is a big one, and it’s not easy no matter the school you...

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