For this weekend, I believe, a thank you, is in order for those in my life who have saved me from getting colder The Vinings may not have any, but Furman certainly has electric The lack of which caused lots of mayhem, made my life a little hectic. And when I trudged to my car…Continue Reading Eclogue to The MVP’s
We’ve all read the books, seen the movies, or been chastised for not doing the first two. Either way, Harry Potter is one of the cornerstones of our generation’s literature and entertainment. With that said, it is hard not to notice the similarities between Hogwarts and Furman University. Here are just a few that I…Continue Reading Furman or Hogwarts?
Over here at the Furms, we’re now on the other side of spring semester recruitment. The Potential New Members have now found their sisterhood, and are busy friending upperclassmen on Facebook and trying not to get overwhelmed at their pledge class’s GroupMe. So now that I’m on the other side of it all, I thought I’d…Continue Reading A Definitive Guide to Sorority Recruitment
Since it is the start of a new semester, I feel like I should go over the goals I set up at the beginning of the year in an earlier blogpost. This way I can see what I’ve done well and how I need to improve that way this year can live up to my…Continue Reading New Semester
This morning I showed up to my 8:30 class at approximately 8:29, to find all the seats filled except those in the back row. I quickly found some friends and took a seat, but I felt uneasy, as I am typically early and prepared for a seat front and center. This was a professor I…Continue Reading 115 Days
For being away from Furman for a whole semester, it sure has felt familiar coming home. I no longer need a GPS for the 9 hour drive from Ohio, but that could be because I stay on the same road from Ohio until North Carolina and then I follow my roommates car in Tennessee. It’s nice…Continue Reading And we’re back!
Tell people you love them more often. Actually mean it. Exercise. Go to the PAC (Physical Activities Center) twice a week for 45 min. (to work out, not just stare at people/your phone screen) Thank people for even the smallest things they do that make you happy or improve your life. Walk to class more,…Continue Reading 16 things you should do in 2016
Judging from the overabundance of Greek letters and throw-what-you-know pics on Facebook, it’s that time of the year again: SORORITY RECRUITMENT. Sorority recruitment was probably one of the most stressful experiences that I have ever had, aside from the college admission process; however, it was also one of the most rewarding experiences, for I have…Continue Reading Surviving Sorority Recruitment
One final project turned it, one exam completed, another exam in three hours, and my last exam in 24 hours. Finals are here, and almost gone (thank God). Exams may be the W-O-O-ORST***, but unfortunately necessary. This means this semester is almost over. These classes were fun, but I’m ready for a change. I’m also…Continue Reading Finals & the End of the Semester
On the first day of finals, Furman gave to me, 1 hour to procrastinate. On the second day of finals, Furman gave to me, 2 cups of coffee and 1 hour to procrastinate. On the third day of finals, Furman gave to me, 3 regretted naps, 2 cups of coffee, and 1 hour to procrastinate. On the fourth day of finals,…Continue Reading 12 Days of Finals