Yesterday was Furman’s Commencement ceremony for the Class of 2015. I’d like to say I was ready for it when it came, but to be honest, I wasn’t at all. I have adored my time at Furman more than I ever thought possible when I moved into Blackwell Hall in August 2011. At the time, I…Continue Reading Beginnings
I once read an article about how you always know your “firsts” but rarely know your “lasts.” So in these final few days of college, I have striven to soak in the moments of my lasts. When I left the library on Tuesday, I had submitted my last final in my last class at Furman….Continue Reading When I left the library
So the countdown until graduation is on…May 9, here I come! Until then, I’ve got a few things to accomplish… Finals are upon us! I completed my teapot (!!!) for my Ceramics class, but I have final research due in both Sociology classes (one due tomorrow and one Tuesday) and a final exam for my…Continue Reading The Final Stretch
So, it just occurred to me that something fun and helpful for me to write about would be some of my favorite Furman classes! 🙂 Here are the TOP 5, in no particular order!* Public Speaking with Professor Bentley (COMMUNICATION STUDIES) Public Speaking is a requirement for the Com major, but I truly think it should…Continue Reading Top 5 Favorite Classes
Decisions, decisions! After much consideration, I am so happy to announce that I have decided to attend graduate school at the University of South Carolina in Columbia next year! I am pursuing my Master’s in Higher Education, and have accepted a position to work as the Graduate Assistant in the Office of Student Conduct and…Continue Reading Happy to Announce
So I’ve said it many times before, and I’ll say it again: My favorite thing about Furman is the people. These people include all kinds – amazing faculty, supportive staff, and most importantly, beautiful friends. My friends are my people. They are my go-tos for hangouts of any kind – weekend, morning coffee, Cookout trips…Continue Reading Finding Your People
10 Facts About Furman (that you really only learn as a student!) 1. Lots of our traditions are service based. For example, the Heller Service Corps’ annual Valentine’s Day dance, called the “Exceptional Adults Valentine’s Day Dance” was this past Tuesday. At the dance, students and adults with special needs in Greenville have a ton of…Continue Reading Inside Scoop
I grew up in the Northeast (specifically in Southern New Jersey) and have always loved it. I walk fast and talk fast, I honk my car horn constantly, and I love cheesesteaks and constantly question where the good Italian food, bagels, and Wawas are in the South. But let me tell you the top 5 reasons…Continue Reading From the Northeast
I’ve thought and reflected about this over the past week, and come to the conclusion that this past Monday was my proudest day at Furman. I realized this around 2am on Monday, when I was headed to bed after a very long two weeks. I was really fortunate to have the partnership of my two amazing…Continue Reading Grateful
One of my favorite aspects of the Furman experience has been participating in Greek life! I’ve been privileged over the past year to serve as Panhellenic President for Furman. Panhellenic is the overarching umbrella organization for sororities – so in essence, I currently oversee the sororities at Furman. It’s been an exciting year, with many…Continue Reading Formal Recruitment Recommendations