Admissions Blog Posts
Why I chose to stay home in Greenville
By: Miles Baker Furman has been my home for my entire life. My mom started working at Furman back in 2001 before I was born. My sister graduated from Furman in 2015 and my brother...
Continue ReadingWhy I joined a sorority despite knowing absolutely NOTHING about sororities
By: Jada Rodgers Towards the end of the fall semester of my freshman year, I started to hear a lot about sorority life and recruitment. So many of my friends were talking about rush, which...
Continue ReadingTips for Making The Transition From High School to College
By: Stephanie Trame Furman is known to be academically rigorous and can be challenging for many people. I thought my high school was challenging but when I arrived at Furman, I realized so many people...
Continue ReadingPutting the ‘Green’ in Greenville: Exploring the Natural Wonders of the Upstate
By: Whit Buchanan Whether it’s hiking, camping, or sightseeing, there is no lack of abundance of outdoor adventures around Furman. There are many great opportunities ranging from 5 minutes off campus to a 45-minute drive...
Continue ReadingFurman’s Geography: Greenville
By: Wills Mackay Life is amazing in Greenville. As a Furman student, I have gained far more from my college experience than I anticipated. Furman’ campus is in such a fantastic small, yet growing city....
Continue ReadingThe Freshman Advice You Didn’t Know You Needed
By: Alex Bussom Transitioning into college can be a nervous but exciting feeling. As a recently former freshman, I am here to tell you some advice that you didn’t know you needed to help make...
Continue ReadingCliftonStrengths at Furman: Discovering your Natural Talents
By: Renee Neves Input, Learner, Achiever, Developer, Discipline. Prior to my time here at Furman, these were five random words in the dictionary that had no personal meaning to me whatsoever. Now, however, I frequently...
Continue ReadingDorm Room Dos and Don’ts
By: Claudia Roe It’s summer before freshman year. You have just received the email with your housing assignment and roommate as you prepare to kick-off the next four years of your life at Furman University....
Continue ReadingMy personal journey to Furman from the Midwest
By: Preston Wickremesekera When I first started at Furman, I was convinced that every student here was from Charlotte, Charleston, or Atlanta. I did not meet anyone from outside of the South until after the...
Continue ReadingWhat I learned my first semester at Furman University!
By: Chloe Treible Change is one of the only qualities in life we can expect to be unexpected. There is no plan that works out perfectly, which in my case led to an ever- changing...
Continue ReadingJapanese Language House: A Guide to Engaged Living on Campus
By: Caitlin Kirby The Japanese Language House, without a doubt, has been one of the most rewarding experiences during my time at Furman. It has surrounded me with a community of individuals that care deeply...
Continue ReadingTaking the Stage at Furman
By: Emily Enlow Whether you have a passion for performing or would rather cheer your friends on from the audience, Furman has a thriving arts community on campus. I’m a Theatre Arts major, so I...
Continue Reading- « Previous Page
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- …
- 7
- Next Page »