Admissions Blog Posts

Reflecting on Summer Research

This past summer, I got the chance to return to the lab where I had spent the previous summer, continuing a research project that’s been a wild ride—trying to figure out how to reduce the...

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French Studies at Furman

Seabrijn's General Education Requirements: Hey everyone! My name is Seabrijn and I am a rising junior and a French and English double major from Newnan, Georgia. As a Furman student, you must complete 19 General...

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Studying Elementary Education at Furman

Hi everyone! My name is Joanna Taylor and I am a rising senior double majoring in Elementary Education and Communication Studies.  A Change of Heart: From Business to Education Coming into Furman, I wanted to...

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Furman’s Fall Orientation

Meet Anthony: Hey everyone! My name is Anthony Morgan and I’m a politics & international affairs and communication studies double major from Annapolis, Maryland. Furman's Fall Orientation as an Out Of State Student: As an...

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Furman’s International Student Orientation

Meet Vuyo Hello, my name is Vuyo Mkhatshwa, I'm an international student from Eswatini. I'm a rising junior majoring in Mathematics and Economics with a Data analytics minor and in this blog, ill be relaying...

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The FUNC-Y Side of Furman Student News

Hey y'all! My name is Lexia, I am a Communication and Sociology major. The Furman University News Channel, better known as FUNC, has been a key component of my time at Furman. I have been...

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Furman’s Student Life and Clubs on Campus

When I first toured Furman, I anxiously asked my tour guide question after question. He answered excitedly, especially when he was talking about student life and organizations. Eventually, I mustered up enough courage to ask...

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Helpful Tips for Attending High School Visits and College Fairs From an Admissions Counselor’s Point of View

Hi everyone! My name is Neha Parthasarathy and I’m one of the admissions counselors here at Furman University. This role has shown me the importance of making sure students understand all the nooks and crannies...

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Student Jobs at Furman University

As the countdown to your college experience begins, you're probably juggling a myriad of questions and concerns. Among these, one burning question might be: Are there job opportunities available on Furman campus? The short answer...

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Furman In Northern Ireland, UK

  During spring break, my fellow Furman University students and I embarked on a culturally enriching trip, sponsored by the university through the Cothran Center, to explore the deep-seated conflict between Protestants and Catholics in...

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Tips and Tricks from an Admissions Counselor: Application 101

Introduction  Hi y’all! My name is Caitlin Kirby and I’m an Admissions Counselor at Furman! Being in this role for two years now, my eyes have read over thousands of different applications that have filtered...

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A Heartfelt Reunion: An Interview with My Best Friend at Furman

This week was more than just ordinary; it was a heartwarming reminder of friendship and growth. My best friend, from our high school days in Nepal, visited me. Pranish and I have taken different paths...

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