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If you\u2019re considering grad school, you\u2019ve likely asked yourself a dozen questions before even deciding whether or not to apply. And yet, even after narrowing down where you want to go and study, applying, and being accepted (congrats!), you probably still have questions about what to expect once you get there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While I can\u2019t answer every question, I can share my experience as a student in Emerson\u2019s Creative Writing MFA program. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Daily Routine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As a full-time student with a part-time job, my schedule mostly depends upon whether I have class. Luckily, the majority of classes for grad students are in the evening to accommodate those who work 9 to 5. Those evening classes allow you to keep your daytime routine pretty consistent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I usually start my mornings around 7 a.m. with a (few) cup(s) of coffee. While I drink my coffee, I complete my morning pages<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 at least three pages of stream-of-consciousness freewriting. This practice is a great way to <\/a>warm up your brain<\/a> <\/strong>from The Artist\u2019s Way<\/em> by Julia Cameron. After my morning pages, I usually read an easy article to help me transition into my work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Daily Routine: Days Without Class<\/h2>\n\n\n
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On my days without class I structure my day around any major writing I need to do. Sometimes that’s working on my latest fiction piece for workshop, and sometimes it’s a paper for another course. I like to schedule my work shifts for the days that I have class. That way, I have more uninterrupted time to write fiction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once I feel like I\u2019ve made some decent writing progress, I\u2019ll usually try to take a break. Depending on the day, I’ll squeeze in a workout, do some meal prep, or run errands. Then I\u2019ll try to tackle any assignments or required readings, which can range from academic papers to a whole novel. Personally, as much as I love my classes at Emerson, the days I spend reading and writing are the ones that really make me feel like I\u2019m living my dream!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Daily Routine: Days With Class<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After my usual morning routine, I\u2019m out of the apartment around 8 a.m.. To get to Emerson from the North End, I’ll either take the Green Line or walk about a mile. My first stop is usually the <\/a>Writing, Literature, and Publishing<\/a> <\/strong>graduate student lounge in the Ansin Building. Here I can set up shop to work for a few hours with one of my favorite views (and the free coffee doesn\u2019t hurt either).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From there, my day pretty much revolves around classes. My first semester at Emerson, I took a course called Teaching College Composition. Emerson\u2019s \u00a0MFA in Crea<\/strong><\/a>tive Writing<\/strong><\/a> and MA in Publishing & Writing<\/a><\/strong> programs both offer grad students the opportunity to gain training and experience in teaching writing as instructors for the Writing Studies Program<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 from noon to 1:45. While this is a fairly uncommon class time for most graduate courses (you might find a section or two available), I did enjoy having extra evenings free!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After finishing up my work hours or afternoon class, I\u2019ll head to the Common for some outdoor time and to eat lunch (weather permitting) or scope out a reservable private study room<\/strong><\/a> on Spacebook so that I can hang out on\/near campus<\/a><\/strong> until my evening class from 6-9:45 p.m. Usually I\u2019ll use this time to finish up any last preparations for class, like a final read-through or comments on a classmate\u2019s workshop piece or reviewing an assigned reading for the upcoming session. On the rare days I don\u2019t have homework left to do, I might risk a trip back home, especially if I haven\u2019t made dinner to eat during a break in my evening class. Spending more than twelve hours on campus can be a lot!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Into the Evening<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Perhaps the most important element of the MFA in Creative Writing is the workshop, which typically meets from 6-9:45 p.m. once a week. The main focus of any workshop is reading and critiquing your and your classmates\u2019 original work, be it poetry, fiction, or nonfiction, and most professors will include some kind of lessons or readings on craft as they see fit. While it can certainly be daunting to submit your creative work to a room full of strangers, I\u2019ve found the comments and questions from my classmates and professors at Emerson to be incredibly insightful and beneficial to my work \u2013 even if\/when I didn\u2019t like hearing them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Though the class itself can feel long as it progresses into the evening hours, I almost always leave with a renewed sense of energy about my work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Making Time for Fun<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As often as possible, I try to get together with a few of my friends in my cohort to catch up on what we\u2019re working on, how classes are going, or anything else that we can particularly relate to as a group of writers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Between graduate classes meeting once a week, or even online-only, and the solitary nature of writing, I found that this really helped me feel excited about my progress and connected to a community of creatives, even if it costs a few dollars or hours of sleep. (Check out this helpful list of free or discounted activities for students<\/strong><\/a> for some ideas!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Otherwise, the most I can manage after class ends is summarizing important notes, jotting down a fleeting story idea, or catching a mindless TV episode before bed! Inevitably though, deadlines stack up, and I\u2019ll find myself burning the midnight oil on an assignment at the last minute during the tougher parts of the semester \u2013 it can be really easy to de-prioritize your other activities when that happens, but don\u2019t be like me! Taking care of yourself is hugely important<\/strong><\/a> to working sustainably on your writing. I try to make sure I take at least one day 100% \u201coff\u201d per week \u2013 meaning no academic assignments, reading, or writing \u2013 to give myself a break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hopefully this glimpse into a day in my life as a Creative Writing grad student at Emerson has inspired you to look into <\/a>our many grad programs<\/a>,<\/strong> or at least given you an idea of what to expect if you\u2019re already headed to Boston<\/strong><\/a>! If it sounds like Emerson is the grad school for you, feel free to reach out to our graduate admission team<\/strong><\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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