Mills College, Department of English
Reviewer's Name:
Tanya Pluth
Review Date
January 27, 2010
Year of Graduation:
2006
Review Title:
An amazing growth experience both personally and professionally
Full Review of the Program:
I had an amazingly wonderful experience in my Mills MFA- english/Creative Writing degree program. There's no doubt in my mind that my work at Mills got me where I am today: teaching at a community college, writing a novel, published writings, a CD as a performing songwriter, and personally very happy!
The design of the program balances the academic work of literature reading/review and the learning of the craft of writing through great workshops and "craft of..." classes. Professors at Mills are brilliant and dynamic and 100% committed to the experience of all their students. The campus itself is a great place to spend time, and situated in a community that invites exploration around issues of identity, difference, and culture. The quality of my fellow students was incredible, and to this day I stay connected with them and their work, and feel supported through those connections in my own work.
Advice to Prospective Students:
Be sure to follow up with financial aid options. As a private school, Mills is not cheap: but there are financial aid options available in terms of scholarships and fellowships, so do your homework ahead of time and get help with costs.
Overall Rating
Reputation Rating
Location
Quality of Faculty
Student Competitiveness
(5=most competitive)
Campus Facilities
Financial Assistance
Making Contacts
Diversity
Career Services/Development
Dating Scene
LGBT Friendly
as a queer-identified person I felt really welcome on campus and in classrooms.
Social Scene in General
Family Friendly
Cost of Living (5=most affordable)
Dining Options
Admissions
Full-time: Yes
Part-time: Yes
Length of Program: 2 Years
Low Residency: No
Student Body
Genre
Fiction
Poetry
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