Engaged Learning

The hallmark of a Furman education is engaged learning: an approach to the liberal arts that combines the best of classroom education with opportunities to put what you’ve learned into practice in the laboratory, the workplace, the community and the world.

The Five Pillars

Five basic principles—we call them pillars—work together to give you a truly engaged experience:

• Active Learning—Join your professors and classmates in spirited explorations that combine dialogue, class projects and presentations to give you a richer education.

• Research—From chemistry to the classics, undergraduate research opportunities will equip you with essential skills and experiences.

• Internships—Get real-world experience through myriad internship opportunities Furman offers around the community, the nation and the globe.

• Service Learning—Commitment to the community runs deep in the Furman family, and countless service opportunities will provide you with some of the most memorable and meaningful experiences of your college career.

• Technology—From wireless networks to groundbreaking NASA partnerships, Furman will keep you on the cutting edge of technology in the rapidly changing world of the 21st century.