Fin.
It it finally the end of the year.
As happy as being done with exams makes me, I'm actually going to miss Furman. I know it sounds really corny, but it's true. Here is a list of things I'll miss while being away.
- The Beautiful Campus! It is so nice to walk around and see everything so green and colorful.
- The Lake. As stinky and toxic as the lake might be, I'm going to miss having such a nice view from my dorm room.
- Downtown. Greenville's downtown area is wonderful. The food there is delicious, and Falls Parks is the best place to have a picnic.
- My friends. Once you finally start sorting out who your group of friends are, you have to leave for the summer.
- Chinese Class! I love my Chinese class!!! It is the best class ever. If you ever have a free elective
class, you should take Chinese. I have come so attached with the people in that class. We have spend so much time studying together and doing homework together that I don't know how I will be able to take Chinese next semester without a lot of them. Also, my professor is one of the best professors I have ever had. I can now tell you directions, how to check out books in the library, about art galleries, and much more! I'm so proud of myself. Wo ai xue hanyu! - My job. I work in the Special Collections and Archives of the library, and I love it! The people with whom I work with are super nice and understanding. I get to learn something new everyday about the history or present of Furman.
The end of the year has been very hectic. Between formal, projects, and exams, the time has definitely flown by. I have had more to do this past month than my whole year. Advice : Don't get involved in too many things your first year unless you love extracurricular activities as much as I do. You have time to do them all. Trust me. However, I have now met so many new people that I sometimes can't keep up (too many people to say hello to).
I can't believe that I'm through with my first year of college. It seems like yesterday I moved into my dorm. Now I'm packing my stuff away to move out. Try doing that while studying for your exams. Awwww..... However, I must admit that my time here at Furman has been one of the best. No place has ever made me feel at home like here. I have no idea what I'm going to do with myself this summer without my late nights in Furman Hall (James C. Furman Hall and I have gotten pretty close), Einstein's Pizza Bagels, and papers to write. I'm just going to have Furman withdrawal. I'm sure I can cope.
For now, I just want to say how truly awesome it has been to get to document my time here at Furman.
Thanks for reading!
Over and out,
Sofi
Sofi
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Thanks again,
~Chelsea
Chinese- We do study simplified Chinese. You can't actually major IN Chinese as it is not an offered major. The only languages you can actually major in are Spanish, German, and French. You can, however, major in Asian Studies which is a combination of history, politics, culture, and language of all of Asia not just one country. You can study traditional if you want, but all Chinese language classes used simplified.
Sorority- I never saw myself in a sorority either even after I came to Furman. The way it works is you sign up for rush in the fall. Rush will happen on the first two weekends of the spring semester in January. It does not affect classes. You go to 4 rounds where each sorority presents their philanthropies, unique traits, and sisterly bond. After each round, each sorority chooses which girls they would like to get to know further, until the after the fourth round where YOU get to choose which one you like. You do get cut from a few sororities, but it's nothing personal. They know better than you do if you fit in with them. Trust me, it works.
That's so awesome that you play the trumpet! Hopefully, this will make you look further into Furman.
~Chelsea