Writing Works

Badger Summer Scholars

Why do we write? Answer this question for yourself and explore the many reasons that others engage with writing in this course. We will look at writing and ourselves as writers through various lenses, writing both for ourselves and for different kinds of audiences. This class will delve into creative writing genres such as poetry and personal narrative, but will also allow writers to engage with writing projects for other purposes, such as those that might suit future career paths. Guest speakers who use writing in their work will help us to understand how those of us who love writing can find meaningful careers and continue to use our passions and skills every day. Other areas this class may explore include: journalism, technical writing, digital content creation and blogging, academic writing, etc. From creating compelling articles, writing for websites, and contributing to scholarly research, this class will help you see how writing can serve as a powerful tool in any career, allowing you to communicate ideas, inform others, and shape public discourse.

All Badger Summer Scholar participants should plan to bring a laptop or similar device to use for classwork.

Application deadlines

Application opens: Jan. 13, 2025
Deadline: Apply by May 1, 2025

Tuition deadlines

The first half of tuition is due by May 15, 2025. The second half of tuition is due by June 1, 2025.