Pictures of Health: A Day in the Life of a Furman Student

Just by walking around Furman's campus, you will probably witness many students making healthy lifestyle choices. Maybe you'll see someone helping out at a philanthropy event or watch as a student chooses salad over hamburgers in the DH. 

This blog post is going to break with the tradition of my previous ones. Instead of telling you about health, I am going to show you the healthy behaviors that I witnessed in a single day on Furman's campus.

Going to the PAC isn't the only way to get exercise. My friend group
frequently organizes swing dancing socials. Swing dancing really
is a work-out, so it contributes to physical health.

It contributes to emotional health, too, because you
will get lots of social interaction (and maybe even
dance with a cute boy!)

My friend Anne Elizabeth is demonstrating the physical activity
choice of many Furman students...running! Furman's campus offers
lots of good running routes. Try jogging around the lake (approx. 20 minutes)
or run the Swamp Rabbit Trail right off campus.

Don't forget to take care of your mental health, too! My friend
Ben (pictured here) likes to take his studying outside, where
the calming nature can offer some stress relief!

Intramural sports teams are a great way to get
physical activity without the stress of playing
varsity athletics. 

Here is a typical Furman dorm room. Let this image serve as
a reminder to get AT LEAST 7 hours of sleep per night!

Remember- while classes are important, it's important to take
some time for socialization! :)

These pictures show how students independently strive towards a healthy lifestyle. Remember that Furman also has many on-campus groups in place that can help you achieve your lifestyle goals:

- Check out the group exercise classes at the PAC, join an intramural team, or set up a meeting with Dining Hall services to discuss healthy eating options

- Consider improving your emotional and spiritual health by giving back to the community. Get involved with Heller Service Corps or Athletes for Africa. You can get involved with Teach America or the Frazee Center, which both involve tutoring at local elementary schools and after-school programs. Additionally, many fraternities and sororities are involved with philanthropy work.

- Find purpose and community with an on-campus religious or service-oriented group.