Admissions Blog Posts

Just a Florida Gal in a (truly) Southern World

Hey all! My name is Jackie Faustin and I am a Junior at Furman. I am originally from Boca Raton, Florida, however my real home now lies in the great state of South Carolina. I...

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Key Apps Every College Student Needs on Their Smartphone Home Screen

We’re all college students with a million deadlines, meetings, and other stressors on our mind. I’m here to pop in and talk about the key apps that I think every Furman student should have on...

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Hey y’all it’s me, Tatum

Hey Yall its Tatum! I am a Junior from Akron, Ohio. At Furman I am a Politics and International Affairs Major on the Pre-Law Track. I also am involved in a multitude of fun and...

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Why Furman?

Born in Pittsburgh, PA but spending his high school years on Hilton Head Island, Zach Waters decided to continue the southern living right here at Furman University. Zach, like many of us, applied to a...

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Welcome to Jaylon’s Journey!

Hello everyone! My name is Jaylon Goodwin. I am a senior (and still in denial about it) here at Furman. I am a Biology major on the pre-med track and I hope you'll follow me...

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Finding Balance Your Senior Year

It's senior year and you're trying to balance classes, extracurricular activities, your social life, college applications, and not to mention dealing with the fact that the next few years of your life are currently an...

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All Things Alex

Hey there! My name is Alex Rick and I am so stoked to share my life at Furman with you guys! Here’s everything you need to know about me: I'm a goofball who loves making...

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I’m Your Girl

Hey y’all ! I’m Rosemary Cruse. Before I dive into the true characteristics about myself, let’s get those basic questions we all remember having to answer over and over at fall orientation out of the...

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Tips for Writing a Fantastic College Essay

When you reach the point of filling out college applications, most of the work is behind you.  You’ve earned the grades, taken the tests, and have narrowed down a list of colleges to apply to. ...

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How to Successfully Prepare for a College Meeting

It is true what they say – time flies! One day it is freshman year of high school, then before you know it you are an upperclassmen studying for your SAT’s. Touring college campuses, perfecting...

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Just Can’t Wait to be on the Road Again

Picture this: It is mid-July. I am at my desk. I have carved out some time this afternoon to write this blog post, wherein I hope to shed light on what we in the field...

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