Creative Writing 7/7 - 7/11

student writing in a book

Dates:
Sunday, July 7 - Thursday, July 11, 2024. The application deadline is June 7th.

Registration:
Registration for this high school institute is now open through CampDocs.

REGISTER NOW!

The Program:
重点是在学习工艺元素的同时，与其他热爱写作的学生一起享受美丽的自然环境. With our dynamic, talented and caring faculty and staff, terrific facilities, and lovely surroundings, 在线赌博创意写作学院会让你度过最棒的夏天!

  • This program provides an introduction to a variety of genres: poetry, short fiction, creative non-fiction, and drama.
  • In morning and afternoon sessions, 学生参加写作强化练习，旨在解决工艺元素:声音, character, image, scene, and setting.
  • 学生将有机会参加研讨会，在研讨会上，他们将阅读和讨论彼此的作品，并着眼于修改.
  • Students will also read and discuss the work of established authors, investigating the strategies they use to craft their poetry and prose. Discussions are lively, 学生们将有机会与同时也是作家的教师进行一对一的学习.

Tuition, Meals & Housing:
Residential Institute Fee: $900. This pricing includes tuition, materials, meals, and housing. All housing and meals will take place here on Alfred University’s campus.

Who Can Attend?
这个充满活力的学院是为10-12年级的学生准备的，他们热爱写作，想要学习新的方法来提高他们的写作技巧，和其他分享他们的激情的人一起!

Schedule:
学生们白天上课，晚上享受娱乐活动. Further information, including a detailed program schedule and driving directions to campus, will be sent to all upon acceptance.

Faculty:
Professor Susan Morehouse, AU professor of English, is the program director. She and Dr. Juliana Gray, AU professor of English, serve as the primary instructors.

How to Apply:
Students who wish to apply must submit all of the items listed below:

  • A completed online registration form
  • $100 deposit (paid on online application form)
  • A one-page essay telling us why you would like to attend this program (in your own words; sign essay)
  • 两篇创意写作范例(每篇不超过4页，可以选自较长的作品)

Questions?
如需进一步的一般信息，请致电我们的暑期项目办公室 607-871-2122. For specific information concerning class content please contact Professor Susan Morehouse.


暑期学院主任将评估所有申请并决定谁将被接受. Acceptance and non-acceptance notifications will be sent via email. 一旦参与者被接受，CampDocs将通过电子邮件提醒他们填写所需的文件(家长同意参加以及健康记录). Updated immunization information (including dates) is also required at that time. (If you do not have updated immunization information on hand, you may want to acquire this from your physician now to avoid processing delays.)

Supervision:
When participants are not in class, 他们由受过专门训练的辅导员监督，作为积极的榜样, mentors and friends. In order to ensure everyone has a safe, healthy and enjoyable time on campus, summer participants are expected to abide by the University's summer programs rules & regulations.

Activities:

When not in class, students have lots of fun participating in recreational activities. Living, dining and learning together, 参加者有充分的机会互相了解，发展持久的友谊. Sample activities include:

  • Ice-breaker games on the first night to help everyone get acquainted
  • Movies in Nevins Theater
  • Outdoor games such as "Capture the Flag" and "Ultimate Frisbee"
  • Indoor games such as "Who Wants to be a Millionaire," "Project Runway," ping pong, board games, basketball, etc.
  • Social gatherings with refreshments & music in the Knight Club
  • Relaxing and socializing at a local coffee house
  • Farewell party on the last night

Housing:
参与者住在安全的大学暑期学院宿舍(每个房间2个)，必须自带枕头和毯子. Bed/bath linens will be provided, 但他们也可以自带(床上用品必须适合宿舍的超长双床)。. Laundry facilities are available in each hall at no charge. Males and females are housed on separate floors. Our Counselors will be on-site in the residence halls at all times.

Meals:
校园食堂提供美味的自助餐厅式餐点. 我们的餐饮服务厨师在照顾有食物过敏和其他特殊要求的参与者方面做得很好.

Sorry, 参加这个暑期项目的参与者没有奖学金或其他形式的经济援助.

"It was THE BEST week of my life. I still keep in touch with everyone I met there, and hope to come back next summer. The classes were excellent, and the whole experience was just unforgettable. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart." - Liz S., Ashley, OH

"This week was amazing! The best camp experience I've ever had, hands down. 我喜欢在一个充满乐趣的环境中遇到所有和我有共同兴趣的人, no less). Classes were fantastic - informative, creative and often laugh-out-loud funny. 活动非常精彩，食物也很好吃，助教和老师都很热心. What a week! Thanks for the memories, Alfred! This place ROCKS!! - Luke H., Haddon Township, NJ

"I think it was the perfect environment for learning. We had the perfect balance of instruction and freedom. Our classes were "laid back" enough to feel comfortable, but professional too, so we were able to learn to write to our full potential. I loved creating my character and hearing other people's ideas and writing. I also enjoyed (and will remember) the tips and advice I got from my teachers!"- Alexandra R., Scranton, PA

“我现在知道很多很棒的新资源和更好的方法来做事情，比如开发角色. 我喜欢听别人的工作，我们收到的反馈总是很有帮助. 最好的事情是交了和我一样关心写作的朋友，有很多时间来写作!" - Brooke C., Canton, CT

"The teachers were great! The classes were interesting and educational. The best thing about the institute was the experience of being at college!" - Bethany Z., Boscawen, NH

"The classes were wonderful. 我不仅获得了一些关于写作的有趣观点，也获得了一些关于生活的小花絮." - Adam I., Rye, NH

"The campus is beautiful and the atmosphere is lovely. I learned a lot and was able to broaden my creative writing skills considerably. I feel good that I chose to come - it was definitely worth it. I made new friends and learned so much." - Colleen T., Rock Hill, NY

“这不仅是一个很好的大学预科经历，也是一个了解更多我喜欢做什么的地方, but I made so many friends, and had one of the best weeks of my life! Thanks so much!" -Emily T., Hornell, NY

"The writing classes helped me to be a better writer." - Alanna M., Hampton, NJ

“我喜欢去咖啡店创造角色，因为你可以和朋友们共度时光，发挥你的想象力." - Caitlin M., Richburg, NY

“我喜欢我的创意写作课，去湖边和兵马俑咖啡馆很有趣!" - Sydney H., Reston, VA

"Meeting new people was refreshing. I could be myself and people accepted me." - Alli M., Fishers, IN

"I learned to write more vividly, making the reader feel as if in the moment. 我也学会了如何更深入地描写一个故事中的角色，并试着把他们想象成一个真实的人." - Grace E., Ridgewood, NJ

"My passion is to write and this class was so comfortable. I didn't feel awkward or embarrassed and the instructors were so friendly and open. I learned how to open my eyes in the writing world. 我学到了很多东西，让我以一种全新的方式体验写作，并为我的激情打开了一扇门，让我脱颖而出." Kaylan M., Morris Plains, NJ

在线赌博坐落在纽约州西部宁静的阿尔弗雷德村, where summer days are warm and nights are cool and comfortable. Surrounded by rolling hills and beautiful meadows and valleys, 在线赌博是一个完美的地方，度过愉快的一周，学习更多关于你喜欢的学科，并结识其他学生分享你的兴趣.

The campus, a 6-hour drive from New York City, 2 hours from Buffalo and 1 1/4 hours from Rochester, 从各个方向乘坐汽车或公共汽车都很容易到达，位于86号州际公路以南仅5英里处. 最近的主要机场是罗切斯特国际机场(向北约65英里)。. 如果我们在您的接受通知中显示的日期之前收到您的请求，则可以提供往返该机场的交通服务，但需收取额外费用. 在此日期之后，学生必须自己安排机场豪华轿车服务.

大学可因报名人数不足或其他不可预见的情况而随时取消任何课程或活动. If a program is canceled or postponed, the University will refund registration fees, but cannot be held responsible for other costs, charges, or expenses, including cancellation/change charges assessed by airlines or travel agencies.

Whether considering candidates for admission or financial aid, 申请人就业或管理其政策和学校管理的项目, Alfred University does not discriminate on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, or disability. Alfred University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.