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It looks like almost everyone on my list has posted something today, which is delightful. As for myself, I had my day off yesterday, visited Prof. Schmidt at SIUE just to get a little feedback.
My normal workday beings at 10:15 and I finished the meeting at 10:20, which means I probably only needed to take about an hour off and I'd set aside the whole day. There was something profoundly relaxing and energizing about it. I came out of the meeting in a great mood, ran some errands, but had the rest of the day to relax until Exalted at 6 PM, where we proceeded to have a good session of that, too.
My two serious options are either to go for the Creative Writing specialization or the MS in literature. Right now, I'm leaning towards the latter by the space of a hair. I have a passion for writing, and want to improve. The idea of a workshop-centered curriculum is really tempting, but I think the literature focus might be more applicable to my situation and I might enjoy it almost or as much.
I was nervous at first. I have my reasons for wanting to go back to school, but they all sounded really, um, presumptuous as I was sitting in the office. Suddenly, I was wondering if it was enough that I just wanted to know more and spend most of my time reading and writing or even teaching. "Me, teaching?" I had thought. "I could I set myself up as a prospective future colleague when I can't even coherently state my interest in your program?" But Prof. Schmidt didn't give me a hard time, even if he did seem a little befuddled about my sudden cluelessness.
Really, the whole process and requirements are listed online. They're pretty comprehensive. I didn't want to just sign up without communicating to someone, though. It seemed far better to present myself in person so when that application to the program comes in, they know my face. I took enough time to talk to them in person and get their impression. If nothing else, he seemed pleased to see me again, and mentioned that he'd like to hear my ideas in the next few days and any questions that come to mind, and he encourages me to sign up for a program that I'm the most positive about. There's no question that's a good sign.
My normal workday beings at 10:15 and I finished the meeting at 10:20, which means I probably only needed to take about an hour off and I'd set aside the whole day. There was something profoundly relaxing and energizing about it. I came out of the meeting in a great mood, ran some errands, but had the rest of the day to relax until Exalted at 6 PM, where we proceeded to have a good session of that, too.
My two serious options are either to go for the Creative Writing specialization or the MS in literature. Right now, I'm leaning towards the latter by the space of a hair. I have a passion for writing, and want to improve. The idea of a workshop-centered curriculum is really tempting, but I think the literature focus might be more applicable to my situation and I might enjoy it almost or as much.
I was nervous at first. I have my reasons for wanting to go back to school, but they all sounded really, um, presumptuous as I was sitting in the office. Suddenly, I was wondering if it was enough that I just wanted to know more and spend most of my time reading and writing or even teaching. "Me, teaching?" I had thought. "I could I set myself up as a prospective future colleague when I can't even coherently state my interest in your program?" But Prof. Schmidt didn't give me a hard time, even if he did seem a little befuddled about my sudden cluelessness.
Really, the whole process and requirements are listed online. They're pretty comprehensive. I didn't want to just sign up without communicating to someone, though. It seemed far better to present myself in person so when that application to the program comes in, they know my face. I took enough time to talk to them in person and get their impression. If nothing else, he seemed pleased to see me again, and mentioned that he'd like to hear my ideas in the next few days and any questions that come to mind, and he encourages me to sign up for a program that I'm the most positive about. There's no question that's a good sign.
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