<p>Both Knox College and University of Iowa are renowned for their writing programs. I want to major in English, more so on the creative writing side than journalism. Which of these two schools are ranked higher for their UNDERGRADUATE writing program? Anyone taking any writing classes at Knox? How is it?</p>
<p>I don't know that much about either program, but it's my impression that UIowa's creative writing program is geared toward graduate studies. Knox is well-known for creative writing and is obviously all undergraduates.</p>
<p>UIowa definately.
my friend's english teacher graduated from there and the teacher had nothing but amazing stories to tell about the UIowa writing program. some of the country's best writers/authors teach there, speak there, and give seminars there. if you're good, you're given a chance to work with the most influential writers personaly as well.</p>
<p>Don't underestimate Knox. It has a terrific undergrad in creative writing. Iowa is fabulous of course too, but I know many Knox grad's head to Iowa after completing their degree.</p>
<p>i would definitely participate in knox's undergraduate creative writing program. university of iowa's strength in creative writing lies in its graduate program, not its undergrads. knox is completely focused on the undergrad thus more successful results will occur.</p>
<p>I think it's overstating the case to say that your results will be better at Knox. They may be but there's no way to know for sure. I would think that with the #1 rated graduate program in creative writing, there's sure to be a trickle down to the undergraduate level, even though the program is new this fall. The fact that it's new could be (stress "could") be a plus if there's lots of excitement and energy about the program in the English Department. So just another perspective.</p>
<p>I don't know any details on Iowa's program, but if the two programs are that close in quality, then the difference is probably going to be what you bring to it. The best decision might ultimately be based on which school is a better fit for you overall. FWIW, I was a chemistry major at Knox. I never took a course in the English department, but I did a ton of writing in other classes (philosophy, mythology, and the freshman signature courses), and a couple years ago I signed a three-book deal with Simon & Schuster for a series of kids books. There's a lot of support for writing throughout the entire Knox curriculum.</p>
<p>How about Knox's economics program.</p>
<p>Despite Knox's strong science and writing programs, Econ was the single most popular major when I was there int he 1980's. One of the guys in the dorm when I was at Knox majored in economics and went on to become CFO of the Motley Fool, and a bunch of other alumni are big in banking. But I really don't know what the program is like these days.</p>
<p>Many of the best graduate programs prefer undergrad applicants from outside their university. If you think you might want to pursue a MFA at IA, you might be better off pursuing your undergrad degree at Knox.</p>