Admissions Blog Posts

Discovering Copenhagen

Hey guys, it’s Puspanjali!    Ever since I was in middle school, I have always wanted to study abroad…but the cost of studying abroad was always too high. When I became a Furman student, I...

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Tips and Tricks from an Admissions Counselor: Making the Final College Choice

Hi y’all! This is Caitlin Kirby, and I’m super excited to be back with another blog and would love to share some tips on what you should be considering as you work to make that...

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Connecting on Campus: Furman Traditions

College traditions happen throughout the country on all campuses. They range from the serious to the silly and everywhere in between. While each college campus celebrates milestones and events in its own way, there are...

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How I’ve been Involved on Furman’s Campus!

Hello! My name is Gracie Carroll, and I am a sophomore from Aiken, South Carolina. In high school, I was highly involved, and I knew I wanted to continue being so in college. Furman has...

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Dancing into Furman

Beginning college is a great experience, but transitioning to college can be challenging, including homesickness, missing friends, feeling like you don't fit in, and stress. Everyone worries whether they will get along with their roommate...

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The Value of a Liberal Arts Education

What do you want to be when you grow up? When I was little, I wanted to have an ice cream store. Not because I had an entrepreneurial spirit but because my motivation was much...

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Outside the Classroom Learning Experience

A common question that I get asked on tour is “what are CLPs”. CLPs are Cultural Life Programs. CLPs are ways for students to explore a variety of different subject disciplines including culture, history, politics,...

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Top 5 Most Politically Active College Campuses

Politics is present in everyday life, and college is one of the first times that students begin to realize this, as they are away from home. As I began to take Politics courses at Furman,...

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A Week of Homecoming Festivities

After spending four full homecomings at Furman, I can say with confidence that this is one of the best weeks on campus! Homecoming is a special and memorable time for students and alumni alike. The...

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All About Internships!

A Furman education is so much more than just learning in a classroom. Furman opens the doors for a variety of high-impact real-world experiences. One key experience Furman provides is a wide range of internship...

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My Transition from Homeschool to Furman

Hi! I'm Katelyn Wong, The transition to college has been a roller coaster. I spent the summer getting ready for college.  I picked the bedding for my dorm room and some really cute things to...

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My Favorite Places near Furman

If you are a nature enthusiast like me, it’s important that you choose a college that is surrounded by nature! Here are some of my favorite places that I go to around Furman…   Swamp...

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