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The Freshman Advice You Didn’t Know You Needed
By: Alex Bussom Transitioning into college can be a nervous but exciting feeling. As a recently former freshman, I am here to tell you some advice that you didn’t know you needed to help make...
Continue ReadingCliftonStrengths at Furman: Discovering your Natural Talents
By: Renee Neves Input, Learner, Achiever, Developer, Discipline. Prior to my time here at Furman, these were five random words in the dictionary that had no personal meaning to me whatsoever. Now, however, I frequently...
Continue ReadingDorm Room Dos and Don’ts
By: Claudia Roe It’s summer before freshman year. You have just received the email with your housing assignment and roommate as you prepare to kick-off the next four years of your life at Furman University....
Continue ReadingMy personal journey to Furman from the Midwest
By: Preston Wickremesekera When I first started at Furman, I was convinced that every student here was from Charlotte, Charleston, or Atlanta. I did not meet anyone from outside of the South until after the...
Continue ReadingWhat I learned my first semester at Furman University!
By: Chloe Treible Change is one of the only qualities in life we can expect to be unexpected. There is no plan that works out perfectly, which in my case led to an ever- changing...
Continue ReadingJapanese Language House: A Guide to Engaged Living on Campus
By: Caitlin Kirby The Japanese Language House, without a doubt, has been one of the most rewarding experiences during my time at Furman. It has surrounded me with a community of individuals that care deeply...
Continue ReadingTaking the Stage at Furman
By: Emily Enlow Whether you have a passion for performing or would rather cheer your friends on from the audience, Furman has a thriving arts community on campus. I’m a Theatre Arts major, so I...
Continue ReadingChoosing Furman from Massachusetts
By: Andrew Daphnis During my college search process, every single factor that goes into making a college decision confused me. Are my grades good enough? Will I fit in? How can I figure out what...
Continue ReadingFreshman Friendship: A Guide to Putting Yourself Out There
By Logan Coffee A few days ago, I began to pack up my freshman dorm room. As I continue to pack boxes and take down picture frames, I find myself pausing often to reflect back...
Continue ReadingWhat’s Next?
By: Patrick Carolina III THE LAST DANCE During every level of school whether it's elementary or college, we all experience becoming a senior and having our “last dance” within that phase. During that “last dance,”...
Continue ReadingLive Local Music through the Eyes of a Musician
By: Miles Baker Greenville is home to tons of different music genres. I promise you if you want to hear a specific genre, you’ll be able to find it at one of our many spots...
Continue ReadingAdvantages of Academic Advising
By: Alex Bussom Part of why I chose Furman revolved around wanting to be a name and not a number within my classes. I had a great relationship with my teachers in high school, some...
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