Admissions Blog Posts

The Swamp Rabbit: More than Just a Trail

Today I will be highlighting the Swamp Rabbit Trail. It runs through the heart of downtown Greenville to Travelers Rest, which is a small town just a few miles north of Furman. In total it...

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Thank(FU)l & Grate(FU)l

Hi, friends! Amidst the craziness that is life right now, I've been actively trying to take time each day to reflect on what I am thankful for. By doing this, I've most definitely felt more...

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FUn Traditions & Superstitions!

If you have ever visited Furman’s campus or received an email or brochure from us, you have definitely seen the Furman Bell Tower. The Bell Tower serves as a focal point for many sweet traditions...

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Advice from a Junior: Random Tips & Tricks

Hello, everyone! In this post, I am going to give you a mini guidebook of random but helpful opportunities/events to take advantage of as a student at Furman. All free! Furman's RLC, or Furman Residential...

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Hacks 101: Move In Day

Hey everyone, Libby here. Today I am going to share 10 quick life hacks to help make your move-in day run smoothly! Move in day is an extremely fun and exciting day marking the first...

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Engaged Living: A Unique Freshman Year Experience

One of the things that I was worried about the most coming into freshman year was finding a group of friends. I knew that there would be a plethora of students for me to get...

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Student Diversity Council: What does diversity look like at Furman?

Hi, hello, and welcome back! In this article I will be discussing what diversity at Furman looks like! Admissions receives a ton of questions about how Furman enhances diversity on campus despite us being a...

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Top 10 Dorm Essentials

Hi friends! I hope y’all are having a great week full of things that make you happy. When I was thinking about topics to cover this week, I thought about what I would want to...

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Paladin Pride

With just under 3,000 students, many people are surprised to hear Furman has Division 1 athletics, especially those who may not be college sports fans in the first place. While we may not always be...

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Japanese Modern Language House: An Inside Look!

Furman University offers a unique housing program termed the "Modern Language House" which is located in North Village apartment complex, A. It houses several different languages, including Spanish, Chinese, French, Japanese, and many more! In...

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There’s No Place Like Home: Adjusting to Life in College

I will never forget the feeling of standing on the steps of McGlothlin Hall my freshman year on move-in day and watching my parents drive away, my mom’s car getting smaller and smaller as it...

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Mamma Mia! (Auditions)

By: Jaylon Goodwin Hello hello hello!! Welcome back to another blog post about my nonstop life here at Furman! This week I will be talking about the upcoming Pauper Players spring show Mamma Mia! Auditions...

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