Vicki Said:

What is the best university for creative writing?

We Answered:

Best creative writing programs in Canada: http://www.canadian-universities.net/Com…
And in the U.S.:http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/college…

Betty Said:

Are you a creative writing instructor at a university? How do you handle potentially dangerous students?

We Answered:

Instructors don't have access to that kind of information. If they have good reason to believe that a student is suicidal or a threat, they may tip off the counseling center or mental health services, who, depending on the situation, may reach out to the student to offer help or even require an evaluation as a condition of continued enrollment at the school.

Usually they are not encouraged to step in and try to handle the situation themselves. They're not trained to do so. Some universities have some sort of training workshop or handout to help profs/TAs with warning signs to look for and how approach these situations. Others don't.

Part of the problem is that it's difficult to judge from creative writing whether there's a real problem or if it's just, well, creative writing. A very well adjusted author may find interest in writing from the perspective of a psychopath or pedophile or some other disturbed persona, and it takes some guts to do so because of the unfortunate tendancy to read everything as somehow autobiographical. Sometimes good literature comes out of it, though, and most creative writing instructors at the college level are not going to censor student work on account of offensive content.

That said, a lot of writing students do use writing as an outlet for personal issues and if there's a pattern--not just a few pieces--and/or warning signs in behavior, there might be cause to tip off mental health services. If you're truly concerned, you can do so yourself. It would be anonymous.

Stacey Said:

Best psychology AND creative writing university?

We Answered:

University of Michigan in Ann Arbor is the #8 Ranked Creative Writing School and the #2 Ranked Psychology school (tied with Yale, Illinois, and UCLA.) It's the only one I could find in the top 10 on both majors. http://www-as.phy.ohiou.edu/~rouzie/569A… and http://www.socialpsychology.org/ranking.… Another way to figure this out is to talk to your school guidance counselor and check in your library for the yearly books that rank the top universities in America. They rank by major, location, size, price, everything. Hope it helps.

Jordan Said:

What university in Europe offers the best program for Creative Writing Majors?

We Answered:

Scotland and Ireland are countries. London is a city.

Perhaps a bit more research (if that isn't too much for your brain to cope with) would lead you to a better understanding of the various systems within Europe. Maybe then you'd understand, that other systems don't have "majors" etc and operate differently.

Now there's an idea.

Michelle Said:

Should I submit a writing portfolio to Columbia University if I plan on being a creative writing major?

We Answered:

Call the admissions office.

Don't email them, they'll never get back to you.

Good luck! Columbia is a gorgeous school that will provide you an excellent liberal arts education (why, with the core curriculum and all).

I think that they would prefer that you mail it in after because then it won't be thought of as being somehow a part of the personal statement. Just call them! =)

Clara Said:

does anyone know what the critical review is in creative writing university?

We Answered:

write about your opinions and thoughts on some essay/novel / book written by some famous writer/author.
u will be asked to write something - essay, critical thoughts, poems and then get other students to critic it

Francis Said:

How good are York St John University and University of Chester for their creative writing degrees?

We Answered:

I'm at the university of chester and two of my housemates are studying creative writing and english.

They both enjoy themselves and feel challenged. They enjoy writing and seem to get good feedback from their lecturers.

The University itself is a happy place. It is small and compact which means you see people you know on a regular basis without too much difficulty.

A word of warning, University accomodation food is not good. Avoid it if possible.


Good luck applying!