Category: Marra Burton

G203 has been a blast thus far! This past semester I moved into the apartments for the first time and it has been awesome! After living in a dorm room for the first two years at Furman an apartment has been a nice upgrade. My residence last year of Gambrell Hall was great but North…

I like to study in a couple of places on campus. My go-to is studying in my apartment on the living room couch or in my bed. I think best when I am comfortable with some good smelling candles and a blanket! When I have a heavier workload, I like studying in classrooms in the…

“At Furman, internships are considered a part of the academic learning process. You’ll use your internship to gain experience by applying your classroom experiences and pursuing your interests.” Internships are a very popular topic on Furman’s campus. For many internships can seem intimidating while for others it is a stepping stone in their college career….

My favorite time of the day is when its time to eat! I love food and Furman has some pretty good options! Dining Hall: The DH always has variety. From pizza to home-style cooking, to Mongolian stir-fry, to soup and salad, and to dessert, there is always something to suit your craving. The best part…

For my entire first semester of freshman year, I strongly debated whether I wanted to be in a sorority during my college years. I went back and forth with my parents about going through sorority recruitment. All of my friends were set on going Greek–they even registered for recruitment in the first week of classes….

Social life at Furman can appear in many different fashions. For those in clubs and organizations, social interactions look a lot like spending time creating events for students and staff on campus or developing the craft that organization is founded on. For the athletes, the social life consists of working at one’s sport as well…

For many, deciding upon their college major seems like the biggest decision they have to make. For others, there is no decision to be made because of already knowing what they want to study. In my case, I knew what I was going to major in before I even came to Furman. I was set…

In the wise words of Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, “home is wherever I’m with you.” This is true for me because of all the amazing people I have grown to love since being at Furman. To me, the defining characteristic of a home is the people that fill it. Other than the people…

*answers a phone call from mom* “Don’t worry mom, I am only a couple hours from campus. I am just whitewater rafting, I’ll call you later!” Greenville is a great place to explore but there are a few surrounding cities that offer great adventures and experiences! For those who like an outdoor adventure, I recommend…