Question #1:WRITING COLLEGES WITH UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM!!!!!!?I am a junior in high school and my gpa is 3-3.4. I have yet to take the SAT Reasoning test, but I did take the PSATs (didn't get my scores back yet), but I've found that I was one of the few in my class that found the writing and english parts easy. I'm searching for colleges with a good undergraduate writing program. All I have found so far is colleges with graduate programs. Please if you could help me find a good college with an undergradute writing program (creative writing, English with empahsis on creative writing would be prefered). Your help would be greatly appreciated.Question #2:Seeking Creative Writing Recommendation for MFA Writing Program.?Hi. It's been over 10 years since I first took my last English Literature course back in College. I'm now looking to applying to a graduate program in Creative Writing. Problem is, I need some recommendations, but currently don't have any. I'm considering requesting my English Literature professor for a recommendation, but I haven't spoken to her in eons. How should I approach her for a recommendation for a MFA (Masters in Fine Arts) in Creative Writing Program? Should I just call her for an appointment and show her my writing samples, then see if I get a recommendation from her?Thanks. Question #3:I'm a creative person, what career would be good for me?I have taken all of the personality tests and career tests and I always score in the creative, artistic range. I write and like to be creative with words. I can't draw, so art is out. I do enjoy developing black and white photography but I'm not sure if that's a booming business. Basically, I want to just be my creative self, but that doesn't guarantee me a job.I'm going to go to community college and live at home after I graduate. I'm not going to a university. It's just what my family and I have decided. I was thinking about some sort of medical program at the community college to guarantee me a job. But I'm just confused. I know I can write a book, but that won't be a steady job. What else could I do that is creative and a stable career that doesn't involve me going to school forever? Basically, I don't want to be bored for the rest of my life, I want excitement. I like thinking creatively and writing creatively. Any advice would be helpful. Question #4:Graduate school help--unrelated undergrad degree!?I am looking to enter a relatively prestigious English Literature PhD program. I am an undergraduate with a 3.9 QPA and have been very active in academic conferences and research......however...I hate my English department. I changed my major to Creative Writing to see if it got better, and it didn't at all. Now I want to drop the major ENTIRELY. I am currently trying to get a BS in Creative Writing and a BA in Theatre (playwriting)--do you think the chances of me getting into said Prestigious Graduate School would be lowered if I got a goofy-sounding BS In "Professional Studies" (So I will get at least get a BS out of the deal, since I am relatively close to finishing my BS in CW...) with a BA in Theatre? I have taken a lot of English courses, especially literature courses, and my independent research really shows that. Would I simply be put aside because I have a weird-sounding degree but the coursework for an English degree? A lot of my issue with the English department is the lack of any material covered that was written past 1890. I've taken courses abroad to get my modern lit fix, but it's a shame I have to go abroad to take courses I want. As far as the creative writing aspect goes, it is, once again, really antiquated (and there was a *personal issue* with a professor who teaches 3/4 of the writing classes)--what it comes down to is a less-than-modern department with too few professors. Question #5:Bob Moog died today in 05?8/21/05Electronic Music Pioneer Bob Moog Dies At 71 Asheville, NC (August 22, 2005)--Electronic music pioneer and founder of Moog Music Inc., Dr. Robert Moog, died yesterday afternoon at his home in Asheville, N.C. He was 71. Dr. Moog had been diagnosed with brain cancer (glioblastoma multiforme or GBM) in late April 2005. He had received both radiation treatment and chemotherapy to help combat the disease. He is survived by his wife, Ileana, his four children, Laura Moog Lanier, Matthew Moog, Michelle Moog-Koussa, and Renee Moog; his step-daughter Miranda Richmond; and the mother of his children, Shirleigh Moog. Moog Music Inc. company president, Michael Adams, shared the following thoughts about Bob: "Bob has been such a huge inspiration to all of us. In losing him, we lose a creator, visionary and friend. He was someone who taught us well and he was proud of this company and its people. Bob shaped music in deep and meaningful ways by changing how music could be produced and ultimately, how it would sound. He contributed to a new soundscape--a legacy that we will continue in his honor. He was a musical pioneer for the love of it and musicians everywhere have had the opportunity to expand their own creative horizons with Bob's inventions. He will truly be missed by all of us, but we take comfort in the fact that his musical innovations will live on in the music he inspired and the products we will continue to make." Moog started building theremins as a teenager and established the R.A. Moog Company in 1954. One of the first electronic musical instruments, the theremin provides a unique, tremulous sound and is played without the thereminist touching it. In 1963, Moog created the first Moog Modular synthesizer, with the more portable Minimoog following in 1970. The Minimoog opened the world of synthesized music to thousands of musicians. Moog sold Moog Music in 1971 to Bill Waytena who then sold it to Norlin Music in 1975. Moog left Moog Music, a division of Norlin Music in 1977. In 1978, Moog founded Big Briar Inc., in the mountains of Western North Carolina, which then took the Moog Music name in May 2002. Today, the Asheville-based company designs and builds high-quality analog synthesizers, guitar effects modules, theremins, and a unique controller for acoustic piano called the PianoBar. Moog remained active with the company up to the day he was diagnosed with cancer. Adams, who has been president of Moog Music since May 2002, noted, "Bob and I had been planning his retirement for next year, and in that process we identified two very talented people to continue Bob's legacy of musical innovations, Steve Dunnington and Cyril Lance. Steve is a graduate of UNC-Asheville's Recording Arts Music program. He has worked closely with Bob since 1994. Cyril is a senior engineer with a degree in physics from Cornell University." Moog's instruments have influenced many styles of music from jazz to rock, R&B to classical. Moog keyboards can be heard in the music of artists as diverse as funk masters Parliament and Funkadelic; rock icons Yes, the Beatles, and Emerson, Lake and Palmer; and jazz greats Herbie Hancock and Chick Corea. Today, top musicians still seek out Moog instruments. Moog keyboards and the music they helped create have enjoyed a strong following among players and aficionados. The sound of a Moog is truly distinctive--artists and competitors around the world speak of the "Moog sound." And the original theremins designed by Moog enjoy a renaissance today. They are used by popular groups and serious musicians for effects, electronica and classical music. Musicians and studio technicians across many musical genres have woven the timeless Sound of Moog into an integral part of our musical culture. Bob Moog was a warm, outgoing man who enjoyed meeting people from all over the world. He especially appreciated what his wife says he called "the magical connection" between music-makers and their instruments. Moog received a BS in Physics from Queens College (New York City), a BS in Electrical Engineering from Columbia University (New York City), and his PhD in Engineering Physics from Cornell University in 1965. He received his honorary doctorates from Polytechnic University, Lycoming College, and Berklee College of Music. His many awards include the Silver Medal of The Audio Engineering Society, the Trustee's Award in 1970 and a Technical Grammy in 2002 from the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, the Billboard Magazine Trendsetter's Award, Seamus award from the Society of Electroacoustic Music in the United States, and the Polar Music Prize from The Royal Swedish Academy of Music. He wrote and lectured extensively on a variety of topics in music technology and man-machine interface, and contributed major articles to Encyclopedia Britannica and the Encyclopedia of Applied Physics. A public memorial celebration is planned at the Orange Peel in Asheville, N.C. for n YA cut off the article! Anyway, my question for this was, what is your favorite type of electronic music? Question #6:what college would you recommend?these are some of the things i want in a college:small (less than 5,000 or 10,000 tops) communications or english majors creative writing or french minors safe area in new york city (preferably manhattan) provides exchange student programs good reputation (for when i graduate and apply for jobs) good teachers as far as reputations and teaching styles good night life diversity/open minded and fairly good reviewed student body if you have any ideas, thanks! the school doesn't have to have all of these but ya know.. just let me know what you think and why Question #7:What education do I need to teach Creative Writing at the University level?My ambition is to teach Creative Writing at the University level, but I'm not completely sure what education that would entail. I hear that colleges and universities no longer hire faculty with only a masters - one must have a PhD. But the highest level of education you can get in Creative Writing is the MFA, or so I've been told. I've been planning to get an MFA in Creative Writing and a PhD in Literature, but I'm not completely sure about the logistics of getting accepted to school. How much do Graduate schools really care what your degree is in? Can I get into a PhD program after getting an MA/MFA in Creative Writing? I know that Creative Writing MA programs don't really care what you major in, but would getting my Bachelors in Creative Writing hurt me at the PhD level, or should I get my BA in Literature? I'm currently in year 4 or 5 of my BA and because I've taken so long in school I've pretty much completed every class in the English department, but I can only get my degree in one or the other (CW or Lit). My heart is really in Creative Writing, and I'm not even sure if I'll continue past my BA - I might just end up being a writer, but I don't want to regret this down the road.Question #8:Know of any Creative Writing graduate programs?I'm applying to go to grad school for a Masters in Creative Writing. The only two schools I've found in Ohio that offer such a program are Bowling Green and Miami.I've found several schools that "say" they have a Creative Writing program but really it's "English Lit" or "Creative Master's Degree" where you can take specialized classes, and that's not what I want. I'm looking for schools that specifically have a Creative Writing Program. I know there are some in NY but I don't want to study there. I'm still searching on my own, but it's difficult. Schools that offer degrees in Creative Writing are hard to find. I'm willing to look outside of Ohio for schools. Just wondering if anyone knew of any schools off the top of their head. Thanks. Question #9:What should I do about my education? (sorry its long)?22, no degree, some credits from a community college (UCC- NJ) and university (New School)I did well in school when I was younger, and was always in honors classes and accelerated programs up until high school. Even in honors classes I usually got bored pretty quickly, especially subjects like math b/c I would understand right away and not want to hear things repeated over and over for the kids who didn't. I got in to mischief and drugs partially out of boredom and problems at home. I still maintained good grades and honor classes, with very little to no effort on my part. I'm no genius though, I have no idea why it was so easy, I went to a very good public school. I eventually got thrown out for my behavior and finished off on my own, called it home school and got my diploma from my HS so on paper I graduated from there and got straight As my junior and senior years. I went to community college for 1 year after school, and only did alright. I didn't know what I wanted to do, so I took liberal arts classes. I got As in the classes I liked and Cs or Ds in the classes I didn't care about b/c I couldn't be bothered to do the work for boring classes when I was so engaged in what I was doing in the interesting ones (my studio art classes, psychology, creative writing, a medical ethics honors class, math as much as I say I hate math). Photography was always a hobby and I loved that class so I thought that was my answer. I worked really hard and got in to Parsons School for Design. I thought art school would be perfect b/c I would consider it all relevant and would fit in better but it was not the case. I felt just as stifled and boxed in/restricted by boring, in my mind pointless classes that demanded most of my time if I wanted to pass. I made it one year, and dropped out. Now I'm sort of floating around, doing work where I can and still living in the city. IDK if I want to stay in NY but I do love it here except for the expenses. My father passed away and I inherited a lot of money and I am careful with it but I can't afford to sustain my lifestyle for more than maybe 6 years. I know I need to get an education and be smarter about this money than to piss it away. At the same time I feel like Parsons and UCC were a bit of a waste as well, although good things did come from them as far as insight and knowledge, at the end of the day I have no degree and am a college drop out. Do I just need to buckle down and forget about the idea that the pursuit of knowledge can be enjoyable? Are there any good options out there for people like me? I prefer either in NYC or Miami or California and have thought about maybe Art Therapy. Im just worried it will be something like photography was for me (interesting to learn about but not what I really want for a career) Question #10:What's the right track to becoming a publisher?I'm currently a Junior in college and I'm majoring in creative writing, I'm extremely interested in working for a publishing house as my full time job. I plan on studying abroad in London with an internship program that could get me an internship at a London based publishing house. I was wondering if I'm on the right track with my major, I don't plan on going to graduate school, but is that something I should rethink?Question #11:Could you proof this bio for me? Didn't learn English until I was 17. Feel free. Thanks?All my adult life, and after my divorce and the lost of my children due to an illegal adoption, I have had menial jobs. Through hard work, student loans where I still have a balance, I managed to acquire a M.A in Spanish and Creative Writing. I was thrilled when I got accepted to the M.F.A. program at SDSU and was accepted. Most of my classmates talked about their computers. I had a portable Smith-Corona which I lost or was stolen. I don’t know which. My first job was thanks to money President Clinton awarded to recent graduates. And for a while, I had my dream job teaching in several community colleges. Then there were cut-backs in education and the program I worked was eliminated. Now I still write. I do English and Spanish translations for extra income. And sometimes when I close my eyes, I still remember the face of many of my studentsQuestion #12:Who should I go with and what should I do?Bear with me, this is kind of long and confusing... I have two best friends. One (DJ) wants to start a new life somewhere else with me tagging along, and my other (TQ) best friend wants me to stay here and go to DeVry together. I tried to get both of them to agree with each other but that didn't work and it turns out that they don't like each other that much... Anyway I told DJ that starting over some where else is way harder than he thinks but he says that he'll try anything to get away (he hates his parents and basically everybody that was at our high school). TQ's idea is more realistic but DJ's is more appealing (he wants to go to Japan even though I told him about working/school Visas and the costs and things like that). Here's a little info. about them:DJ: Kind of weird Plays Magic: The Card Game (which I hate) Hates parents(EXTREME Christians and didn't allow games/anime) Graduated Non-Realistic dreams and thoughts Funny but embarrassing No one can really be around him for that long Really, REALLY strange Studying like 5 languages at a time Both of us have a strong interest in Japanese culture Usually its fun to be around him More serious conversations but some funny ones too TQ: Creative Likes to create and write really good stories Wants to get into video game programming just like I do LOVES Anime Not strange or weird at all Likes the same games that I do LOVES Nintendo (as do I) We have a lot in common and get along like brothers Interesting (as in funny and weird/cool) conversations One more year in high school Question #13:NYU, U Chicago, Reed?Yet another "chances" question. I apologize. It's the summer before my senior year and I'm freaking out.I am looking at pretty competetive schools, given that I have safety in-state schools as well. NYU, U Chicago, and Reed are my top choices. I just want to know what kind of shot I have. I am a rising senior. I have taken challenging courses; 5 APs, and 2 pre-IBs by the time I graduate, and a few Honors classes. My grade average isn't stellar, but I just want to know if I have a running shot despite this. Grades: I have a 92/100 numeric average. This is weighted. Unweighted, I think I am at an 87. Class rank: Top 36% SAT: 2100, aiming higher SAT IIs: scores not yet received ACT: " " " Extracurriculars: -Study abroad program in Melbourne, Australia: Mentone Girls Grammar School (But this was in middle school. I probably can't put this down, but I'll mention it in my essays.) -Study abroad program in Chennai, India: Abacus School -Yoga through UPFNA (Universal Peace Foundation of North America) •Performing at the Hindu Temple of Omaha •Yoga Summer Camp—Participant and Teacher Assistant •Regular Yoga sessions for 7 years -Aid in kindergarten in my aunt's school in Moscow, Russia. -Lincoln-Douglas debate •Participant of Harvard University national debate tournament 2009 and various awards at other in-state tournaments -Creative Writing Club •(November) National Novel Writing Month Participant 2008 •(April) National Poetry Writing Month Participant 2009 -French Club President -Global Courage International member—(I am going travel to China summer 2010 for AIDS volunteering. But this is after I graduate. I am still a member of the organization.) -Stanford University debate camp this summer Volunteer work: -Millard Branch Library -Methodist Hospital -Special Olympics -Paws for Friendship -Vibha Youth Dream Mile -Oxfam fundraising -Global Courage International Oh and I work at Z Pizza. I'm also applying for a job at a tutoring center. Question #14:Any double major/minor suggestions for a communications student?I've decided I'd like to make the most out of my education and go as far as I can with it. I'm very interested in doing either a double major or minor to go along with my decided communications major. I've already decided on a broadcasting minor. Here are some ones I've considered:For a double major: Computers (web page design concentration) For a double minor: Creative writing photography astronomy Astronomy would be purely for fun because I'm really interested in learning more. I've always had a hidden interest in being able to do photography, and I would like to learn more on that as well. As for creative writing my dream job would be to be a screenwriter/author, so I think that would help me focus a lot on writing. The only problems with those minors is that, from the looks of it, the classes needed aren't offered every semester or even every year. I don't want to be held back because of a minor, and I wouldn't want to have to drop a minor either. As for the double major, I really considered computers, but only because I thought it might help me land better jobs with broadcasting/television production. I've now been leaning more towards it's not necessary, and I can take a few computer courses with my communications major. Any advice on that front? Any suggestions on what other majors/minors I could do? I'm even willing to add on programs just for fun/interest, because really I might not get another chance to learn more. I don't want to leave college regretting not doing something. I don't mind if it takes me an extra semester or year to graduate- I just don't want to be held back because of classes not being offered. P.S.: I've decided I don't want to do journalism. The minor just doesn't seem all that interesting, and it's not the direction I want to take. I've seen this suggested a lot for communications majors, but I don't really want to go there. Question #15:Should I double major or try for my masters?Right now I am an Early Childhood Education major, and I have one more year until I graduate. I will have no student loans by the time I graduate. I am thinking about pursuing a double major in English with a concentration of Creative Writing. I would only have to stay one more year after my intended graduation date to complete the second major. Or I could possible try for the masters program at my school in Creative Writing which takes three years to complete. I am worried though that I might not get in, since I do not have a minor in English. I was thinking that if I got the double major, then that could open me up to many different graduate programs. I would have to take out student loans for the double major, and most likely for the masters. What should I do?When I complete my degree in Early Childhood Education, I will be certified to teach PreK-5 in the United States, and PreK-2 in Austraila. But that is a great idea! Take a high level course in Creative Writing and create a portfolio! Thanks! Question #16:Which of these Creative Writing MFA programs is the best (or TOP 3-5)?in terms of:- program quality (vigorous preferred) - environment (city preferably, good public transportation) - financially (middle class, dependent on parents, graduating undergrad): Florida State University University of Iowa University of Michigan University of Texas, Michener Center University of California at Irvine Johns Hopkins University University of Virginia Brooklyn College, CUNY University of Mississippi Ohio State University University of Arizona University of Houston and please, as many reasons as possible. i've already researched many many websites and rankings. I'm looking for personal knowledge. thanks so much. Question #17:What are my chances at getting into a good college?The following schools in particular:Yale, Harvard, Oxford, Cambridge, Columbia, Stanford, NYU, UCLA, and Princeton. I'd like to major in journalism.I'm a legacy at a few of them, but I'd like to know if you think I'd make it on my own. My dad is British, both he and his parents went to Oxford.My mom went to Yale, her parents went to Harvard and Columbia.My older sister is graduating from Princeton next year, and my older brother is currently finishing up his freshman year at Columbia. I'm currently a junior, but I already took my SAT last year. GPA- 4.3,unweighted *currently first in class. SAT-2160, but I retook it last weekend and I have a good feeling. Junior League of New York - member, 1 year. Juilliard Pre-College for Piano- student, 7 years. Played piano since age six (11 years) Unicef-Junior Embassador. Ballet Dancer since the age of 2. School Newspaper-editor, 1 year/ contributer, 3 years. Literary Journal-contributer,3 years. School's volunteer club-3 years, member. Volunteer club includes reading to children,and seniors, soup kitchen work, park clean-ups, volunteering at the Y, and volunteering at an animal shelter. Acapella Chorus- 2 years. Student Government- Vice president, 1 year. Book Club-2 years. Dance Club-3 years. Drama Club-2 years. Environmental Club-member, 3 years/president, 1 year. Organized a charity event to help raise money to build schools in Africa. Stanford's EPGY- summer after 6th grade: Creative Writing. Stanford's EPGY- summer after 7th grade:Expository Writing. Columbia's summer program-summer after 8th grade:Creative Writing. Stanford's EPGY-summer after 9th grade:Expository Writing Harvard's SSP summer school-summer after 10th:Journalism Yale's summer program-this summer:Investigative Journalism. Stanford's EPGY international-this summer:International Relations. Language-Fluent in English, Italian and French. I Placed in the top ten for the national French examinations for three years in a row. Sport-I did gymnastics for a few years, but never competitively. I also play tennis as a hobby. I'm not on a team though. Actually going into politics would not be something new to my family, my brother wants to work at the UN. His resume was more polished and impressive than mine though, and he also took full advantage of his legacy status. He also nailed the interview. Question #18:Does anyone know of a good Graduate Program in Creative Writing? In Southern California?I want to do an MFA in Creative Writing but not ridiculously priced (sorry USC). If there is an option of partial on-campus, partial online even better. Personal experience also a plus. Thanks :)Question #19:What Canadian Universities have good creative writing programs?I'm looking into applying for a creative writting program when I graduate from highschool next year. I'd like it offer at least a BA. I know UBC has a good program (they actually offer a master's degree in it) as well as York. I was wondering if anyone else has some suggestions for universities with good creative writing programs. It'd be awesome if you do!Question #20:Does anyone have experience with careers in publishing?I am looking for any information you can provide regarding careers in publishing. Firstly, with appropriate education, is what is the difficulty of entering into this field, in careers working as an agent, editor, working for a magazine, or even starting your own publication?What are pay scales like in this field? I am fortunate to live near Boston, which is home to many publishers, and also Emerson College, which offers a graduate program in Publishing & Writing and many connections with local publishers (I'd post a link online, but this question would get removed - basically they teach you the business side of publishing, and combine a lot of writing and literature courses into the curriculum as well). I would love to hear from anyone who has attended this or a similar program. Tuition is expensive; and I wonder if this will be a worthwile investment based on possible income from the careers available in the field? I would make this move more for personal interest and passion, but must consider the potential income too since I don't have the money to just spend on this degree with no means to pay it back:) Also, my undergrad is in business, and I think this would be a good fit when combined with a publishing and writing degree to bring both creative and business aspects to the field. Any info you can provide would be very helpful. ** Powered by Yahoo Answers Click link above for correct copyright license. |
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