Category: Guest Blogs

     Hello! My name is Davis Cousar, and I just graduated from Furman this spring. One of the organizations that I was most heavily involved with at Furman was the Shucker Leadership Institute. Shucker is a two-year leadership program for first and second year students that is designed to give students an opportunity to explore…

When I first learned summer research was an option at Furman, I immediately thought that would be the last thing I wanted to do. I thought about being cooped inside all day doing more schoolwork when I was supposed to be on a break from school. I did not understand why people would actually want…

In the months after I committed to Furman, I spent most of my days watching as many “A Day in my Life” videos on Youtube from college students and reading anything and everything I could about Furman trying to imagine what my life might be life in the Fall. I knew that nothing ever turns…

The first day of class (FDOC) is always exciting – kindergarten, high school, you name it. It’s the prospect of change, with new teachers and ideas, that always kept me up the night before. There is no bigger change that I have experienced than moving away to college. I’m an out-of-state student, walking into a new…

When I was looking for a University, all I thought about was going far away and getting out of Greenville. I wanted a change of pace, new streets, and of course a little distance from the fam. I was ready to be independent, but I did not want to sacrifice what I wanted in a…

If you’ve taken a quick glance around the blog, you’ve probably seen posts about the absolutely amazing experiences of participating in study abroad, research, or internships. These are what we call high-impact experiences, and are the essence of the Furman Advantage (aka experiences Furman guarantees will be available for every student to participate in at…

Hello! My name is Olivia Martins and I am a sophomore from Massachusetts majoring in Politics and International Affairs with a double minor in Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies and Latin American Studies. On campus I am involved in Admissions, Greek life, Religious Life, and Dance Club. Today I am going to talk a little…