Admissions Blog Posts

Student Jobs at Furman University

As the countdown to your college experience begins, you're probably juggling a myriad of questions and concerns. Among these, one burning question might be: Are there job opportunities available on Furman campus? The short answer...

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Furman In Northern Ireland, UK

  During spring break, my fellow Furman University students and I embarked on a culturally enriching trip, sponsored by the university through the Cothran Center, to explore the deep-seated conflict between Protestants and Catholics in...

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Tips and Tricks from an Admissions Counselor: Application 101

Introduction  Hi y’all! My name is Caitlin Kirby and I’m an Admissions Counselor at Furman! Being in this role for two years now, my eyes have read over thousands of different applications that have filtered...

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A Heartfelt Reunion: An Interview with My Best Friend at Furman

This week was more than just ordinary; it was a heartwarming reminder of friendship and growth. My best friend, from our high school days in Nepal, visited me. Pranish and I have taken different paths...

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Advice for First-Generation College Students from an Admissions Counselor’s Point of View

Navigating the transition from high school to college is already difficult, but what makes this transition increasingly more challenging is when students do not have a parent or guardian who has gone through the college...

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Furman in Taiwan

One of the biggest reasons I chose Furman was for their study away opportunities. My mom and sisters had always told me that being in college was the best time to travel the world. So,...

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Sorority Life at Furman!

Hi! My name is Gracie Carroll and I am a junior Communication Studies major from Aiken, SC. I am writing today to give you a glimpse into what Greek Life- specifically the sorority experience- looks...

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Student Government Association at Furman University

As an institution, Furman University has always been committed to fostering academic excellence, community engagement, and personal growth, and one of the ways that Furman emphasizes its commitment is through student leadership and involvement. The...

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The Joy of First Year Writing at Furman

Intro Hi everyone! I wanted to highlight an important part of my Furman experience so far: My first year writing class. As I sit down to reflect on my first year writing class at Furman...

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INTERVIEW WITH ALUMNUS

Furman has so many opportunities for students to take advantage of when they’re on campus. But what happens when they graduate? My name is Gracie Carroll and I sat down with Noah Dolhare, class of...

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Furman Acronyms

Are you a Furman Paladin? What you need to know before you arrive on campus   If you know where to go after the Lib to meet in the PDEN before the FUSAB event on...

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Lead with Vision, Conquer with Strength

Embarking on the Shucker Leadership Program at Furman University was more than entering a prestigious training ground; it was stepping into a world where leadership intertwines with deep personal growth. This elite program, which carefully...

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