“ Exploring the city with other students helped me grow not only as a writer, but as a young person in the world finding her voice. I wouldn’t change one part of my experience!” – Delaynna Corley,
Creative Non-Fiction
"I would encourage every writer, regardless of discipline or genre, to study in Paris. It is an experience that cannot be duplicated in another place or space." -Lor Clincy, MFA Poetry
"Living, studying, simply walking in the same spaces Baldwin inhabited while reading Giovanni's Room felt deeply affirming and liberating. My writing feels forever changed."
-De'Andre Holmes, MFA Fiction Writing
"Not only was Paris a great place to explore, but it was a great place to write. Studying abroad opened new doors to my creativity and growth as a writer and as a person."
-Ash Elise, Fiction Writing
“Creative Writing in Paris was hands down my best and most inspiring academic experience."
-Bridget Botchway Bradley,
MFA Film Directing
"The Paris J-term, the readings, the discussion, and the city, made for significant growth in myself as a writer, reader, and globally conscious citizen." -Madeline McConico, MFA Creative Writing
“I think the best thing I’ve done in college was go on this trip. I made so many friends, developed significantly as a writer and as a creative, and was able to put myself out there and experience something new and exciting that has encouraged me to be more outgoing in my everyday life. I did myself a huge favor by allowing myself the room to grow and change my perspective.” Madeleine Heil, Creative Writing, 2025
“Do it, just do it. Theres really no words that I can write to convince you to completely drop everything and plan to sign up for this J Term program, but if it means anything at all JUST DO IT!" -Manuel Nocera
