Furman University
- Academics

Asian Studies and Spanish Double Major

The language departments are wonderful. You will never have a non native speaker as a professor and they integrate real world conversational skills into class rather than all that by the book stuff that will get you laughed at living in country. Studying abroad is a must and most of the time, they will get you an internship while you are abroad too. The work load is honestly, however much time you spend in class per week, double it and that is the work load, homework and studying included. As a language major, it is heavy on the speaking and class participation, not so much on tests (more quizzes and writing assignments). The facilities are nice. All the classes are in the same academic building which is nice. They also have lounges where students of that major may study, talk with professors, and get coffee or (tea-cha for the Asian studies department).

Tough but fun

I will say, it is tough. There is really not a good place to hide at times. However, it has made me really focus on things I have trouble with. The libraries are open late (I should know, I work at one). The people are kind and caring, for the most part. We can get free tutoring for 2 hours a week per subject. Even then, classes can be difficult. I've been able to keep my scholarships though!

Working hard

I work a lot harder at Furman than I did in high school, and a lot harder than I expected to, honestly. My hard work is definitely rewarded though, and I feel like I'm really getting a good education here.