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…
College Search Self Care
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…
Why Being From Greenville Makes Furman That Much Better
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…
Reasons Why You Should Take an Alternative Break at Furman
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…
College Search Silver Linings
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…
Looking for the Perfect Fit
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…
Parent Tips for the Virtual College Search
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…
Being Professional and Confident
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…
My Why Furman: The People who Make Furman Home
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…
Junior Year – What to do?
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…