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School Slang
  • ABC: Atlanta Bread Company, a popular soup and sandwich place and a good place to study.
  • Chicken Finger Tuesday: The DH serves Chicken fingers every Tuesday. Students anticipate Chicken Finger Tuesday from Wednesday to Monday.
  • CLPs: Cultural Life Program. Every student has to get 36 CLP credits to graduate.
  • The DH: The Dining Hall.
  • E-field: The field in front of Blackwell and next to the UC. There are also sand volleyball and basketball courts there.
  • First Class: Furman’s e-mail system.
  • Frad: Freshman Advisor; upperclassmen who live on freshman halls without the full responsibility of enforcing housing rules. There are three on every freshman hall.
  • FUPO: Furman University Police.
  • FUSAB: Furman University Student Activities Board; the student group responsible for planning most campus activities.
  • GER: General Education Requirement, classes that every student must take to graduate.
  • HES: Refers to the Health and Exercise Science department and HES-10, a general education requirement for all students.
  • The Mall: The Furman Mall, or the grassy area leading up to the PAC.
  • O-Week: Freshman Orientation Week, the week before classes start every September.
  • The PAC: The Physical Activities Center. This building houses the workout facilities, gym, climbing well, pool, and the health and exercise sciences department.
  • P-Den: The Pala Den Food Court in the University Center.
  • Recruitment: Synonym for rush (see the Words to Know section).
  • The UC: The University Center. This is the center of student activity on campus.
Things I Wish I Knew Before Coming To School
  • How “Southern” it is.
  • How to manage my time better.
  • If you are even thinking about rushing, really try to get to know the sororities and frats before rush starts.
  • O-Week is supposed to be cheesy, so just enjoy it.
  • What “snappy casual” meant.
Tips to Succeed
  • Ask people what professors and classes to take before you register.
  • Check your e-mail all the time.
  • Don’t fall behind on your CLPs.
  • Go see your professors outside of class, even if it’s only once—it really helps.
  • Go to class.
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fyrependragon

'15

Education

5.0
A+

FU at It's Finest.

Furman is an amazing school, and since it is so tough, you have to know how to balance social life and academics.

Dec 16, 2011

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FU2014

'14

Communications

2.3
C

The Programs Are Amazing, but ...

Students are divided into two "sections" - the super-religious preppy stuck-up greeks (60-70%) and the "fringe kids" that are there for the education/location/campus. Faculty will help you out as much as they can, but don't expect any forgiveness as far as school policy goes. It's very difficult to get back on your feet if you have a bad semester.

Jul 29, 2011

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croberts2172

'13

Neuroscience

3.5
B

Students

Furman is going to kick you pretty hard when it comes to academics, but try to not let that get you down. Everybody is going through the same thing, but Furman is so full of Type A's that it can often seem like you're the only one having a hard time. Work hard, but rely on your friends to help you and realize you need a break every once in awhile. Furman has a lot to offer on campus and especially downtown greenville, so take advantage.

Jun 25, 2011

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Facts

Traditions
  • Fountain Float: On the last day of class every spring, seniors bring the beach to Furman. They grab beach toys, rafts, and any other kind of float and go for a swim in the fountain in front of the library.
  • Freshman Birthday Dunk: It’s a long-standing tradition that everyone gets thrown into the lake on their birthday at least once during their time at Furman. If you somehow escape it freshman year, you will usually get thrown in next time around, even if there’s snow on the ground.
  • Homecoming Competition: During the week before homecoming, sororities, fraternities, and other campus organizations compete in skits, banner decorating, float building, and spirit competitions all centered around a theme like “Superheros” or “One-Hit Wonders.” The floats are built during the Friday night carnival on the mall, and winners are announced at half time of the football game.
  • Key Shaking: Before each kick-off at the football games, students raise their keys in the air and shake them until the ball is kicked. Then they yell “FU!” in unison.
  • President’s Picnic: During Orientation Week, the entire freshman class is invited to a barbecue picnic on the lawn of the president’s house. Everyone gets to tour the house and meet the Dr. Shi, who is said to never forget a student’s name after meeting them the first time.
Urban Legends
  • Furman is named after a Southern slave-owner . . . oh wait, that one’s true.
  • There is a ghost that lives in Judson Hall.
  • Whoever you kiss under the Bell Tower is the person you are going to marry.

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