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 first few days I spent on campus. This was something that was very different for me as I had grown…
What 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 first semester at Furman University. From early August to mid -November, I learned how to begin developing my life as…
Japanese 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 about Japanese culture and has fostered moments of educational discussion and language immersion that I could not have gained through…
Taking 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 spend the majority of my time on campus in Furman’s Theatre Arts Playhouse Theatre. The Theatre Arts Department produces four…
Choosing 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 I want to study? Amongst the many different questions that I was asking myself, I wanted to make a decision…
Freshman 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 on my freshman year at Furman. It seems like just yesterday I was a terrified newbie wondering what I was…
What’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,” we are faced with different challenges. One of these challenges includes deciding what are next steps after graduation. I know…
Live 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 throughout town. Some of my favorite places to catch shows are at the Radioroom, the Spinning Jenny, Scandi Tiny, Smiley’s…
Starting your own club at Furman (The Furman Fish and Fly Club)
By: Wills Mackay Creating a club here at Furman has been both an exciting and rewarding experience. Beginning in the Fall of 2020, my roommate and I were searching for new activities to pursue in our freshmen year of college. Given the nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, we had to be creative and ensure that…
My Off-Campus Bucket List
By: Claudia Roe Upon coming to Furman, you will be able to experience a range of weekly on-campus events put on by a variety of organizations like the Furman University Student Activities Board (FUSAB) and the Furman University Outdoors Club (FUOC). However, Furman has so much more to offer beyond what lies within the campus….