Hi everyone! So I was originally going to make this blog about finding an On-Campus job and work studies at Furman. Then the ending of Mamma Mia made me want to hold off on work-study for a week and talk about how meaningful and important the connections you make through the organizations you join are….
To GVL & Beyond: Exploring Outside Furman’s Gates
Furman is incredibly easy to fall in love with– the people, campus, academics, the opportunities, and the incredible city of Greenville are all reasons I knew the moment I stepped on campus that I had found my home. Although I absolutely adore everything about Greenville such as brunch date with my besties, a stroll downtown,…
First Year Engaged Living
Unlike a lot of Freshman students, I did not live in the South Housing compartments. I actually signed up for one of the four/five First Year Writing, or FYW, Seminar writing class. There are four or five options available depending on the popularity of the programs. Students who end up in the specific class FYW…
How to Heller!
During my time at Furman, I’ve found that I’ve been poured into by so many people and in so many aspects. I have incredible professors, advisors, friends, peers, and bosses who are constantly giving their time and resources to help me succeed. For me, it seems only fitting that I give back in some way…
A Letter to my Freshman Year Self
Dear Freshman Alex, Welcome to college! I know how in love you were with Furman the moment you toured it, and now you get to be a real life student here! What a DREAM. These next four years are going to be filled with some of your highest highs and some pretty low lows, friends…
People to Jump Up and Down With…
With the admission decision season upon us, it’s easy to forget that stalking the mailman or refreshing your email 3000 times a minute to see if you got in, are not the only important things in life. I can say this because I was in your place almost exactly a year ago. I was frantically…
How to Create/Design Your Own Major
by Nudrat Nawar As a freshman, sometimes we have no idea what we will be majoring in (Guilty!). My parents told me maybe you should try to be a Computer Science major or an Applied Mathematics major. There is nothing wrong with these major! However, I wanted to work in a current expanding field that…
Nudrat’s Fresh Start
Hey guys!! I am one of your Social Media Interns for this new semester. My name is Nudrat Nawar, and I am currently a sophomore (Yay 2022!!-so close) at Furman University. I am from a small town called Orangeburg, SC, aka the original “The Burg,” and before that I lived in Bangladesh where I was…
Choosing Your Major
Hey everyone! Welcome back to another semester of blogs posts! To start of this new semester and with me finishing up my major in this last semester, I thought it would nice to talk about what I think you should consider when choosing your major! via GIPHY So when you come to Furman, you most…
Less Is More: Tips & Tricks to Maximizing Space in Dorms
No one likes to admit that they’re an over-packer, but today I am here to publicly share that I am guilty of this. Taking a weekend trip to the beach? A whole suitcase packed to the brim is coming with. A two-week trip to visit family in Maryland? Two suitcases and miscellaneous other bags tossed…