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Congratulations! This past (freshman) year has been the best year of our d's life! From what she's mentioned, tell your d to be friendly, open to new ideas, get involved in many things to see what you like. Take advantage of the area - Greenville, the mountains, the campus. Find friends that will go "do" things with you - my d has friends that go hiking, but different friends that like to go downtown to study. Branch out. Don't be afraid to do something by yourself - my d has enjoyed service actvities and even went camping with the outdoors club overnight even though she didn't know a soul! Also, things like Habitat for Humanity are worth a try. There's just SO much going on, but only if you take advantage of it. Some (few I think) don't do much and don't seem as happy. I agree, though, start the year off strong with hitting the books. Like Georgia Twins says, take advantage of professors (strongly recommend visiting professors at office hours) and the free learning center. My daughter detests math so she does her homework at the learning center in case, or when, she needs help (OK, she's amazing herself with a current A avg by doing it this way). Look at the Academic Records site through furman.edu and print a copy of the form for GERs - you'll then have some knowledge of what you'll need to take. The schedule you are given is just a starting point. It's easy to change things once you arrive on campus, so don't panic. Oh yeah, remember, there is Walmart and Target in Greenville, and Publix is close by! However, bulletin boards sell out quickly, so bring one from home! Think about prescriptions over the summer - we got new prescriptions and set our D up at Publix so she could get her own refills directly. You will want some sort of chair or the little couch things that Walmart sells (some dorms have something already - check the housing site and look). If you want a loft, order early (you'll get info). However, the beds can go quite high so you can store lots of stuff underneath even if you don't get a loft. Keep your dorm room door open when you're hanging out, go visit others on your hall, and ask someone who is by themselves to go do something with you and your friends.
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