Creative Writing
J-Term in Paris

“ 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

"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 since returning to the States, thanks to my fellow cohort, instructor, and the majesty of Paris."

-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

"Discussing James Baldwin’s works had me thinking about my experience as a Latinx American and how the Latinx and Black experience is different in each country. All in all, it was two weeks of timeless works, pastries, writing, day trips to Montmartre, and new lifelong friendships, coupled with the reality that there are still so many stories left to be read and told." -Amelia Cuevas, Marketing

"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

"Paris was honestly more than I ever could have dreamed and hoped for.  I created lasting friendships while on the trip and bonded with some amazing people I never would have encountered if it weren’t for this program." -Vanessa Monson, Marketing

"Both the trips in Paris and Prague were extremely valuable experiences, not just for my writing but for my growth as a human being. There is something to be said for having the ability to spend time in a new and beautiful place, with nothing to do but write. It's hard to come by that kind of freedom." -Selena Cotte, Creative Non-Fiction