Today I will be highlighting the Swamp Rabbit Trail. It runs through the heart of downtown Greenville to Travelers Rest, which is a small town just a few miles north of Furman. In total it is about 22 miles of paved trail and we are incredibly lucky to have an access point on campus located…
Thank(FU)l & Grate(FU)l
Hi, friends! Amidst the craziness that is life right now, I’ve been actively trying to take time each day to reflect on what I am thankful for. By doing this, I’ve most definitely felt more grounded and centered as I go about my life. In the spirit of reflection, I thought this would be the…
FUn Traditions & Superstitions!
If you have ever visited Furman’s campus or received an email or brochure from us, you have definitely seen the Furman Bell Tower. The Bell Tower serves as a focal point for many sweet traditions and the seed for a few superstitions. Some are pure fun, others are a bit sentimental, and few are just…
Advice from a Junior: Random Tips & Tricks
Hello, everyone! In this post, I am going to give you a mini guidebook of random but helpful opportunities/events to take advantage of as a student at Furman. All free! Furman’s RLC, or Furman Residential Life Council, is a student organization that hosts a number of events, giveaways, and free handouts to students on a…
Hacks 101: Move In Day
Hey everyone, Libby here. Today I am going to share 10 quick life hacks to help make your move-in day run smoothly! Move in day is an extremely fun and exciting day marking the first day that you call Furman your home! Label everything. I recommend packing your things in duffels, Ikea bags, and bins…
Engaged Living: A Unique Freshman Year Experience
One of the things that I was worried about the most coming into freshman year was finding a group of friends. I knew that there would be a plethora of students for me to get to know, but familiarity and smaller group settings help me thrive – I wanted to be exposed to a select…
Student Diversity Council: What does diversity look like at Furman?
Hi, hello, and welcome back! In this article I will be discussing what diversity at Furman looks like! Admissions receives a ton of questions about how Furman enhances diversity on campus despite us being a small PWI, or predominantly white institution. One aspect of diversity at Furman is the Center for Inclusive Communities which is…
Top 10 Dorm Essentials
Hi friends! I hope y’all are having a great week full of things that make you happy. When I was thinking about topics to cover this week, I thought about what I would want to know as an incoming freshman. So, here is a list of 10 essential dorm items I simply cannot live without! …
Paladin Pride
With just under 3,000 students, many people are surprised to hear Furman has Division 1 athletics, especially those who may not be college sports fans in the first place. While we may not always be on the national stage like ACC and SEC schools, Furman is consistently one of the best athletic programs in the…
Japanese Modern Language House: An Inside Look!
Furman University offers a unique housing program termed the “Modern Language House” which is located in North Village apartment complex, A. It houses several different languages, including Spanish, Chinese, French, Japanese, and many more! In this post, I will share my experiences specifically with the Japanese Language House and the various events they hold throughout…