Admissions Blog Posts

Get to Know Me! A Snapshot Into My Life

Hey y’all! My name is Monica, and I’m one of the new admissions social media interns this fall! I am currently a junior studying Business Administration, and I can’t wait to bring you all along...

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Introducing Me: Andy!

Hey guys! My name is Andy Nogas and I’m a sophomore from Raleigh, NC. I’m planning on majoring in Sustainability Sciences with a minor in Education. I’m involved in Greek life and Furman’s Car Club,...

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Swinging Rackets, Crafting Content: Who I Am and Where I Came From

A Quick Intro Hi! My name is Elijah Poritzky and I'm the new social media intern for admissions. I am currently a junior here at Furman. I grew up in Saratoga Springs, New York and...

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A Furman Summer to Remember: Adventures, Research, and Fun in the Sun

Hey there, fellow adventurers! Buckle up your seatbelt as I take you on a ride through my unforgettable summer of 2023.  I promise you won't want to miss this story!   Fun in the Sun! My...

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How the Furman Advantage Shaped My Summer

Hello, my name is Gracie Carroll, and I am a junior from Aiken, South Carolina! I am a Communication Studies major with a minor in Visual Strategy. This past summer, I did an internship with...

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The Furman Transfer Experience: Finding your Home

  Hello everyone!   My name is Ty Robbins, Assistant Director of Admissions and Furman University’s transfer admissions counselor. I am here with Anna Clare O’Gorman to discuss her experience as a transfer student at...

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Admissions Summer Internship Reflections

Hey everyone! My name is Caroline Stemple. I am a rising Junior from Charleston, South Carolina and I’m majoring in Education! This summer I had the chance to work with the Office of Admissions as...

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Welcome Home: What to expect during move-in and Fall Orientation

Hi, my name is Sally. I am a rising senior from Orlando, Florida and I am double majoring in applied math and IT. Thinking back to my arrival at Furman, I had no idea what...

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The May Xperience

Hello! My name is Pete Bard and I am a rising Junior here at Furman from Boise, Idaho. This summer I had the opportunity to participate in a MayX program! MayX is an opportunity for...

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The Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities

The Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities was established in 2020 as a regionally focused institute dedicated to promoting sustainable human flourishing. It operates through education, research, and leadership initiatives. The institute evolved from the David...

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Advantages to Majoring in Education at Furman University

Hi everybody! My name is Caroline Stemple and I am a rising junior from Charleston, SC. Coming into my freshman year at Furman, I told my summer advisor about my interest in Education. With that...

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Club and Intramural Sports

Hello Everyone, My name is Yamiko Sumaisi, I am a sophomore from Lusaka, Zambia, intending to major in Health Science. Coming into college, I knew I wanted to continue playing the sports that I played...

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