Category: Counselor Blogs

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…

COVID-19. Coronavirus. #NewNormal. It consumes our news feeds, takes center stage in almost all conversations, and has caused any semblance of structure and normalcy to crumble right in front of our eyes. If you’re anything like me, you may struggle to find the good and the beautiful in life right now and while it is…

While the college process may seem difficult to some students, deciding which college to attend is very significant. There are different aspects of a college that students should take into account from how far it is from home to if they offer your dream major or club on campus. As someone who has gone through…

Parents of high school-aged students across the country are facing a similar challenge: how are we going to start the college search process without visiting the schools my child wants to visit? Have no fear, we are here to help. Hopefully, you have started working with their high school college counselor and put together a…

As we all adjust and attempt to become more comfortable with new and alternative ways of communicating during these unprecedented times, let’s focus on a few areas that can have a tremendous impact and leave lasting impressions. Being professional and confident is always important, but it becomes even more so as we navigate through these…

Junior year – you’re finally getting the hang of high school, and now your parents and counselors are telling you to start thinking about the next step, college. Don’t stress out too much, you still have a good amount of time before the application deadlines start approaching, but it’s not too early to start thinking…