Sponsored by Writing Programs and the Writing and Media Lab
Help put the “engagement” in Furman Engaged by reflecting on your experiences presenting or attending this
signature event. Whether you are presenting at Furman Engaged, attending sessions (creative or scholarly
presentations, gallery walks, or poster sessions) or both, we encourage you to reflect – to think about what you
shared with or learned from your peers.
THERE ARE TWO WAYS TO REFLECT, AND TWO WAYS TO WIN!
1. QUICK REFLECT
Reflect throughout the day, and share your reflections
on social media.
Quick Reflection Guidelines
a. Post any thoughts or comments about your Furman
Engaged experiences on Instagram or Linkedin
b. Tag @Furmanuniversity
c. Use #FurmanEngaged
d. Get entered for a chance to win Furman gear
e. Quick reflections must be posted on
Furman Engaged day, April 14, 2023
2. DEEP REFLECT
Craft a 150- to 200-word reflection on how Furman Engaged
2023 has played a role in your unique Furman pathway.
See below for some reflective questions to consider.
Deep Reflection Contest Guidelines
a. Include either a video or photograph (Be sensitive that not
everyone wants their picture taken. Make sure to ask
permission of those pictured before submitting.
b. Post to Instagram or Linkedin
c. Tag @Furmanuniversity
d. Use #FurmanEngaged and #Reflect
e. Win one of several $50 awards for best post and be
featured on next year’s Furman Engaged website
f. Deep reflections must be posted by Friday, April 21, 2023
REFLECTIVE QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER
Need some inspiration for your 200-word reflection about Furman Engaged? Feel free to respond to one or more of the questions below.
•What was the most inspiring session you attended and in what ways has it inspired your thinking about your own Furman experience?
• If you could offer advice to future students presenting at Furman Engaged, what would you tell them and why?
• What will you take from your Furman Engaged experience into your future endeavors, whether here at
Furman, in grad school, or in future jobs?
• What was most challenging about presenting or participating in Furman Engaged and how did you face that challenge?
• How does Furman Engaged help prepare you to be an innovator and contributor to your community?
