Category: Counselor Blogs

While the college process may seem challenging to some students, deciding which college to attend can be very important. During the college search process, many students usually begin to grow more and more enthusiastic about a particular school that seems to fit everything they are looking for in a place to call home for four…

Dear Senior, I know that this isn’t the senior year you imagined. I understand that you are dealing with uncharted territories in every aspect of life – school, family, friends, and your college search process. One day we will look back at the trials we faced and realize the lessons that were learned, but right…

A few years ago, I wrote my first blog aimed at helping parents navigate the college search process.  While much of the advice still holds true today, I’ve added some additional tips and tricks to assist parents as they help their child manage the additional stress during these uncertain times.  As a college admissions counselor…

Diversity Events? ….ooooo, tell me more…. Furman Diversity Connection – FDC is one of my favorite days in the fall when we are really just starting to meet high school seniors as they are navigating the application process or just on the cusp of jumping in and getting started. This year, FDC will be offered…

It’s officially here – Senior year! Now that you have made it to the top of the school, you will begin to hear one question over and over again: so, do you know where you are going to college? While this question may be exciting for some, it can be stress inducing for many. Narrowing…

Now I know what you are thinking: who uses an old Greek story to describe going to college? As crazy as that sounds, its an easier parallel than you think. First and foremost, we should probably define what an odyssey is. An odyssey can be defined as a journey or adventure, usually far from home…

Furman has so much to offer on campus that it can be easy to overlook all that our surrounding community has to offer! But part of what makes Furman students so successful in their undergraduate years, is the support our Furman Family gets from the Greenville community. Not only does Greenville have great restaurants, sporting…

As the world has responded to the health threats associated with COVID-19, entering upon this new socially distant, shelter-in-place reality, I, too, have appreciated the COVID-19 memes. I, too, was touched by the Italians singing from their balconies. And I, too, have received a barrage of emails addressing various responses to COVID-19 from just a…

Senior year is full of surprises. Moving all your classes to online learning? I am sure that was a big one for many of you. Although this year is already shaping up to look much different than anticipated, there are still big decisions to make in the coming months. A main one being – where…

The college search process can be stressful. You’re trying to find the right academic, social, and financial fit for the next four years of your life. Throw in the current circumstances and it can seem impossible. How do you balance school, the worry of what will college look like in the future, and deciding where…