SharedWorlds

 

What is the Wofford Shared Worlds Creative Writing Experience?

Shared Worlds is an innovative, two-week, residential interdisciplinary program that will run will run from Sunday, July 20, through Saturday, Aug. 2.

The program, which will feature authors, artists, designers, and scientists, will center on the fictional “shared worlds” participating students create. To build these worlds, participants will have overview classes in many disciplines, including history, religion, and science – many taught by Wofford College professors and instructors, and professionals in the fields of writing and art.

All classes will emphasize problem solving, collaborative learning, and experiential learning. Each group of about a dozen students will apply their created shared world to works of fiction and art. The groups will be exposed to and be able to choose from several speculative fiction genres, including science fiction and fantasy.

Who is eligible to participate?

Rising 8th through rising 12th grade students are invited to register.

Is there a GPA requirement?

All scholars who attend must have achieved a B+ average or above or have an interest in creative writing.

How many students will be accepted?

The Wofford Shared Worlds Creative Writing Experience will admit approximately 36-48 students.

What does tuition cover?

The $1250 tuition includes shared dorms and all meals, as well as instruction, speakers, program materials, supervisory personnel, and all activities throughout the two-week program.

Where will students stay?

Students will live in college dorms on the historic campus of Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC. The 178-acre campus is recognized as a national arboretum and several of its buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.