Ok. So it”s been seven years since I graduated from undergrads. The yearning for writing hasn”t stopped. It”s not going stronger either. “Should I apply for Masters in Creative Writing?” The thought haunted me for a while. You see, education is like a discipline, a channel through which you can organize your thoughts effectively, and you meet people like you. Get inspired. Work harder. But a two year Masters degree is like giving away everything that you have now and going back to school with a potload of loan. (an MFA costs anywhere from 30k to 60k) That didn”t seem like a wise option for me. To the rescue, came in the Low Residency Masters Program which fit my bill since I didn’t have to quit my job or start all-over again. A part time program with the same intensive course guidelines and rigor seemed like a possibility.
I applied. I finally got accepted at one of the top 5 programs in the country (low residency) — Pacific University, Oregon. It starts next month June 18 where I”m off to Oregon for the first semester workshops for 10 days. (Each semester we have intensive straight 10 day workshops at the campus).
How I”m gonna continue work, spend 20-25 hrs a week for the course for the next two years, earn 52 credits and complete by final semester thesis — is another story. Wish me luck!
Good luck dude…This is an old schoolmate…I keep track of your blog as it seems interesting enough..
Hi there,
I’m considering applying to the Pacific MFA program. I’d like to ask you a few questions about your experience there. If you have the time, could you email me with your initial impressions at bschaneman@yahoo.com? Any advice/information would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you and best of luck with your story collection.
Bart Schaneman
Best of luck Ayyappa !!!
Ramesh Reddy
Wish you luck, sounds like fun. You write very well, not sure if i told you this before, had read your blog a couple of times before, a long while back i must admit. I’ve got loads of time now, so will work my way thru it slowly. Envy your travels, love your photography.
BTW, hope you remember me.