As most of you know by now, I have a strong passion for all things fashion! So, one thing that I always find super interesting is what the trends are on college campuses. Each campus comes with its own styles and this fall I have definitely noticed a few VERY popular trends spreading across campus. …
How-To: Work-Study
As a low-income student, I am lucky to have much of my education financed by scholarships and grants, but there are still costs that are my responsibility to cover. I knew early on that I would have to find a way to make money to support myself through college. I just didn’t really know where…
TR Spotlight: Sidewall Pastry Kitchen
Travelers Rest is the coolest town located right next to Furman’s campus, no more than a 7 minute drive! It is also accessible via the Swamp Rabbit Trail- my friends and I love to ride our bikes to TR for lunch at Swamp Rabbit Cafe, Farmhouse Tacos, Sidewall Pizza, and more! BUT TODAY, I wanted…
Goodbye High School, HELLO College!
Saying goodbye to all of your high school best friends can be really sad, but knowing how amazing this new stage of life will be is so exciting! Embrace the nerves and get ready for the best 4 years. The day you have to say your goodbyes to everyone from home can be very hard….
Being a Transfer Student: Guest blog by Catherine Hare
A year ago, I was in my first semester at Furman as a sophomore transfer student. Looking back, I laugh at myself thinking about the hours I spent the summer before worrying about transferring into a small school. I did a speech in my public speaking class last semester about an influential moment of college which…
Getting Through Busy College Days Together
Half way through each semester, a lot of college students start to feel the mid-semester slump kick in. This time is jam packed with assessments, projects, meetings, and more. In order to survive these busy days in college, you have to keep a positive attitude among many other things. The best ways to get re-motivated…
Hidden Campus Resources
One of the many reasons that I simply adore Furman University is that even though it is considered a smaller university, we have the resources of any large university or state school. From career planning, to academic advising, to study away, there are SO many resources offered at Furman that some students may accidentally overlook!…
The Do’s and Don’ts of Living with a Roommate
Living with a roommate for the first time can be very challenging. It’s an adjustment for everyone, but it’s completely understandable to be worried about it. Finding out who my roommate would be was one of the MOST stressful and exciting things about starting college! Everyone gets so nervous about what room they’re in and…
The ‘Dins Spirit
One of the reasons I decided to attend Furman University was because of the school spirit. School pride and school spirit were very important parts of my criteria when looking at schools. I wanted to be at a place where people were both proud to attend the school and loved to show up for sporting…
Do Nots of Dorms
I don’t know about you all, but when I entered 7th grade I was most excited about one thing… having a locker! I was most excited about buying all the completely unnecessary locker decorations and making it as cute as a locker can be. Rugs, chandeliers, and wallpaper were a must. Having a dorm room…