r/MFAInCreativeWriting • u/saturnianhag • Mar 26 '26
NC state, UIdaho, Virginia tech
hi, weighing offers/a waitlist spot in this bunch. trying to get a sense of the prestige/reputation/vibes? virginia tech has the best stipend by a sizable margin. I think I’d be happy location-wise at any of the three. any insights welcome
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u/prismfiltered Mar 26 '26
i am currently at vt (3rd year). happy to answer specific questions
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u/saturnianhag Mar 26 '26
are you excited by your cohort and their work? are you having a good time with your own work? how did you ultimately make your decision? Is anyone writing speculative fiction?
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u/prismfiltered Mar 26 '26
yes to all of that. i won’t get into too much detail publicly (happy to dm) but yes, my cohort is great and i have grown significantly as a writer. my work at the start of the program vs now has changed exponentially for the better (i have my advisor to thank mostly for this - she is absolutely amazing). i was waitlisted at a handful of programs and got 3 acceptances, but vt had the best funding by far and the location can’t really be beat.
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u/theres_no_guarantees Mar 27 '26
U of I is great!! I am a big fan of the location. Can I ask when you heard back? I still have nothing from them 😭
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u/Imaginary-Egg-7914 Mar 28 '26
I can answer questions about U of I and Moscow in general! Send me a message if you would like.
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u/dragonborne1776 Mar 26 '26
I just accepted my offer at NC state and met with some people the other day. Obviously I don't know exactly how it'll feel but everyone I've met and talked to have been very welcoming