Mills College, Department of English
Reviewer's Name:
Rachael Herron
Review Date
January 27, 2010
Year of Graduation:
1999
Review Title:
Mills College - a wonderful two years in the Ivory Tower
Full Review of the Program:
I loved getting my MFA in English and Creative Writing at Mills College. The professors and visiting writers were amazing, and I learned not only craft but theory. I grew as a writer, and most of all, I got a chance to spend time really writing. I learned about my voice and what I had to offer. I took myself seriously as a writer for the first time.
And now, ten years later, with a three-book deal from HarperCollins, I can't help but think that what I learned at Mills -- the belief in myself as a writer -- is finally paying off.
Advice to Prospective Students:
Oakland is a magical city -- embrace it as your own when you live here. Explore it, and love it. It's part of the Mills experience. I haven't wanted to leave since I graduated, and I can't imagine I will.
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(5=most competitive)
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LGBT Friendly
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Family Friendly
Cost of Living (5=most affordable)
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Admissions
Full-time: Yes
Part-time: Yes
Length of Program: 2 Years
Low Residency: No
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Genre
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