<p>I'm a junior currently in the process of deciding between several summer programs. I applied to the Iowa Young Writers' Studio, the Medill-Northwestern Summer Journalism Institute (a.k.a. the Medill Cherubs program), and the Kenyon Review Young Writers' workshop. I've been accepted to the Medill journalism program and to the Kenyon Review program, and I don't know if I've gotten into Iowa; I'll find out on Sunday when I get home from being out of town.
I've always loved creative writing and I'm really into poetry, so I think both creative writing programs would be really fun and I know they're supposed to be great programs. However, if I get into Iowa, I'm not sure which program I would choose. Also, I'm the editor of my high school newspaper and I've gotten really into journalism in the past few years, so the Medill institute would be a great chance to improve my skills, and it could help me figure out whether I'm really interested in journalism as a career. Both writing programs are 2 weeks, and the Medill program is 4 weeks.
I was hoping that people who have been to any of these programs could share their experiences. Do you strongly recommend attending the program? What are the pros and cons?
Thanks so much!</p>
<p>Hey! it depends on what you want to do with your life… while creative writing is a fantastic experience, it’s not always the easiest field. Also consider which college you want to go. Since Medill is considered one of the best journalism programs in the nation, if you wanted to go to pursue a career in journalism, it’d be best to attend. Also take into consideration that Northwestern is an administration interest school and everything that you do or don’t do counts towards acceptance.</p>
<p>Hey thanks so much for the response! I ended up deciding to go to the Medill Cherubs program (I’d prefer a longer program, and it’s the only year I’m eligible, whereas I could always re-apply for the creative writing programs next year). I’m really excited!! I saw in my other thread that you’re also going to the program. See you there!</p>