ADVENTURES AT FRANKLIN

"It's the secret to happiness ... Only take what you need " -Adriana Trigiani, Italian-American Author. Welcome back or welcome to Adventures at Franklin!  This post is part 2 of a 3-part series where I share some of the things I wish I knew as a freshman at FUS. If you missed out on part 1 (all about saving money as a student), then check it out here:  http://adventuresatfranklin.fus.edu/2020/08/things-i-wish-i-knew-as-freshman-how-to.html In that post, I touched on the fact that upon arrival you should only buy what you absolutely need. I decided to go more in depth on that topic with this post. I remember as an incoming freshman, I really wanted to know what the dorms already had, so I would know exactly what I needed to get for the dorm, and also so I knew what to not bring! Remember people, your packing space is valuable! Bring only essentials so you don't have to carry a lot of bags around. That is the purpose of this post. I touch on exactly what FUS dorms pro...

"You are going to have so many memories in your university dorm. Choose your spot wisely ." -Asa Yangsirisuk, Adventures at Franklin writer. Welcome back or welcome to Adventures at Franklin,  a blog about life at Franklin University Switzerland, written and curated by Franklin students. Here, I’m going to cover everything about dorms at Franklin University Switzerland, as it’s getting close to housing selection for current and prospective students. There has been a previous post about housing on this blog ( https://adventuresatfranklin.fus.edu/2013/05/housing-101.html ) but it was written 7 years ago and is a bit outdated. So here's the ultimate and updated guide on FUS dorms! A quick reminder that these are ultimately my thoughts so remember that there is a subjective element involved. Nonetheless, I’d like to think I have decent knowledge of FUS dorms. I’ve been an Admissions Ambassador for over a year and I’ve also been an Academic Mentor for the past 2 years. ...

Choosing where you want to go to college can be a difficult and complicated decision - believe me, I know - I went through the process myself! Here at Franklin, we want to make it as easy as possible for prospective students to find the information they need about our university. Therefore, I've compiled a quick guide with an aim to help you find answers to some of your questions! Topics of Study and Choosing Your Path Undergraduate programs at Franklin offer a highly interdisciplinary approach to learning, which helps students develop a host of great traits through the core requirements, such as intercultural competencies and critical thinking skills. And of course, let's not forget about Academic Travel ! Franklin offers 22 major areas of study , with the flexibility to design your own program in a myriad of ways. One thing that makes our university so special is that, to a certain extent, students are able to create their own path of study. It's also impor...