Posts tagged Minnesota State University
Thoughts on: [Presenting at my First Writer's Conference]
Thoughts on: [Presenting at my First Writer's Conference]

This weekend, I had the pleasure to attend (and present at) the John R. Milton Writer’s Conference at the University of South Dakota in Vermillion. The reading went well, and I really enjoyed USD’s beautiful campus!

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Education, Thoughts on: [Things]Hannah Schultzuniversity of south dakota, vermillion, john r milton, writer's conference, writer, author, panel, presentation, reading, USD, Minnesota State University, creative writing, short story, culture, literature, researchComment
The Highs and Lows of My First Year Teaching College Composition
The Highs and Lows of My First Year Teaching College Composition

For those of you who don't know, I entered Minnesota State University's MFA in Creative Writing program this past fall and to pay my way, I've served as an instructor of one section of ENG 101 - Composition. Next week, I'll wrap up my first entire academic year teaching this course and this Thursday, I'll say goodbye to my spring semester kiddos—and let me tell you, I have all the feelings! This year of teaching Composition has been one of the most rewarding and challenging of my life, so I thought I'd highlight some highs and lows of this journey for you.

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EducationHannah Schultzteaching, composition, freshman comp, Minnesota State University, msu, mnsu, instructor, graduate teaching assistant, grading, writing, mfa, student, cellphone, activity, grade, critical thinking, disrespectComment
First Impressions of a Minnesota Blizzard
First Impressions of a Minnesota Blizzard

That brings us to this message that popped up on my phone last weekend: the forecast for my first Minnesota blizzard. And folks, it was a good one. As promised, it snowed bucketfuls overnight Sunday into Monday. Before I fell asleep, MSU called off classes for Monday for severe weather conditions (whiteouts are no joke). When I awoke, everything outside my window was a blindingly bright pure white. The roads were untouched, yards blanketed in smooth marshmallow fluff—that oddly satisfying vision of unblemished perfection. 

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NatureHannah Schultzfirst, impressions, minnesota, blizzard, snow, snowstorm, kentucky, february, 2015, march, january, mankato, Minnesota State University, msu, mnsu, plow, snow dayComment
What Going Out of State for Grad School and Reality TV Competitions Have in Common
What Going Out of State for Grad School and Reality TV Competitions Have in Common

ANTM is Tyra Banks' passion project: a "cycle" of contrived drama and cringeworthy product placement that allows aspiring models to kickstart their careers. It's over-the-top and laughable, but as I strayed into the [too high] hour of watching models cry about haircuts and lack of sleep, I noticed some striking, uncomfortable similarities to the reality of my life.

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EducationHannah Schultzgrad school, graduate, out of state, reality television, tv, competition, survivor, great british bake off, america's next top model, Minnesota State University, minnesota, mankatoComment
Dolomite Cliffs, Wildlife Sightings, and a Floating Walkway: A hike in Rasmussen Woods
Dolomite Cliffs, Wildlife Sightings, and a Floating Walkway: A hike in Rasmussen Woods

This weekend was anxiously awaited for in my little apartment in Mankato. Why? Because my fiancé drove the 12 twelve hours up from Kentucky on Thursday so that we could spend Labor Day weekend together. Life is just better when Ryan is here.

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HikingHannah Schultzdolomite, cliffs, deer, frog, floating walkway, hike, rasmussen, woods, mankato, minnesota, Minnesota State UniversityComment
5 Observations from a Southerner About Living in the North
5 Observations from a Southerner About Living in the North

So I've been living in Minnesota for an entire month now! And let me tell you, I've been a fish out of water. From the lack of normal grocery stores, to the accents, to the prairies, moving away from Kentucky has been quite a lifestyle change. Here are five serious (or not so serious) observations about living closer to the Great White North than the Bluegrass State.

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TravelHannah Schultzsoutherner, south, northerner, north, Mankato, Minnesota, Minnesota State University, krogerComment
That moment when you hate change and everything in your life changes
That moment when you hate change and everything in your life changes

I hate change. I am a creature of habit. I like routines. I don't like being thrown off my rhythm. 

They all mean the same thing: people like me don't like their world shifting. We have, or at least have in our minds, homeostasis where we are. We are safe where we are. We won't get hurt where we are. Even if the change is positive, it's unknown, and that is not security.

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LifeHannah Schultzchange, routines, engagement, moving, Minnesota, Minnesota State University, MFA, car, long distance, braveComment
Applying to an MFA in Creative Writing Program Without Going Insane
Applying to an MFA in Creative Writing Program Without Going Insane

As you'll be able to gather from the rest of this post, I have just gone through the process of applying and being accepted into an MFA in Creative Writing program. This fall, I will be attending Minnesota State University at Mankato with my tuition expenses covered by a position as a teaching assistant of Composition.

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EducationHannah SchultzMFA, Creative Writing, Tips, Minnesota State University, Mankato, Applications Comment