{"id":11913,"date":"2024-09-07T01:24:17","date_gmt":"2024-09-07T01:24:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/admissions-aid\/admission-blog\/?p=11913"},"modified":"2025-05-15T15:47:38","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T15:47:38","slug":"french-studies-at-furman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/admissions-aid\/admission-blog\/french-studies-at-furman\/","title":{"rendered":"French Studies at Furman"},"content":{"rendered":"

Seabrijn’s General Education Requirements:<\/h3>\n

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Hey everyone! My name is Seabrijn and I am a rising junior and a French<\/a> and English<\/a> double major from Newnan, Georgia. As a Furman student, you must complete 19 General Education Requirements (GERs<\/a>) before you graduate.. These GERs span from various fields of study, including Mind & Body, Human Behavior, Historical Analysis, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Among these courses, my all time favorite has been the foreign language requirement. In high school, I loved taking French, as it allowed me to blend my passion for travel with my education. However, I was uncertain if I could continue studying French in college. This uncertainty was resolved in my freshman year when I was placed into the Intermediate French language course with Dr. Brown<\/a> and Dr. Salmon<\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Declaring French as a Major:<\/h3>\n

The Intermediate French course offered much more than just language instruction, it provided a pathway to include my love for French and travel during my time at Furman. As a result, I decided to declare a French major alongside my English major. Since then, I have taken French Conversation, Composition, and Visions du Cosmos. These classes have significantly enhanced my global awareness, as well as my conversational and written proficiency in French.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\"\"<\/p>\n

French Outside of the Classroom:<\/h3>\n

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The impact of the French major at Furman extends beyond the classroom. The French department regularly hosts events to engage students in conversations and cultural activities. For instance, I have attended cheese tastings and crepe-making events, where I improved my French proficiency while getting the chance to sample French cuisine. I have also participated in off-campus events organized with the French-speaking community in Greenville, providing me the opportunity to use my French in real-life settings and network with professionals to learn how they utilize the language in their careers.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Mentorship in the French Department:<\/h3>\n

One of the most impactful experiences within the department has been getting to know Clara Comet, the language house assistant who organizes weekly French activities. From French-speaking dinners in the dining hall to grammar lessons, Clara has been an excellent mentor. She has also has shared valuable tips and tricks about living in Rennes, France,<\/a> where I am currently studying abroad with the French department. In Rennes, I will take three classes at the Universit\u00e9 de Rennes and an architecture class with Dr. Brown, the Furman faculty member accompanying our trip. Additionally, I am living with a host family to immerse myself in the culture and language fully.<\/span><\/p>\n

I am incredibly grateful for the opportunities I’ve been given through studying French at Furman, and I’m so excited to study in France for the entire Fall semester!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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