Green Quote by Anthony Doerr
“I did go to an MFA program, at Bowling Green State University in Ohio. For me, it worked perfectly. It was a small program. They only take five fiction writers a year, and they fund all of us - you don't go into debt to get an MFA. It's not like getting an MBA - you're not going to buy yourself out.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing MFA Experience, 2022
The author describes a small, fully funded MFA program that avoids debt, contrasting it with costly MBA paths.
In simple terms: A small, funded MFA can be debt‑free and effective.
Key Takeaway
Consider affordable, focused graduate options.
Themes
education
finance
career
literature
program design
Mood
informative
encouraging
Type
practical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- applying to graduate school
- budget planning
- career transition
Key Concepts
scholarship models
creative writing
higher education
Questions to Reflect On
- Is a small cohort better for learning?
- How to find funded programs?
A Different Perspective
Limited spots may increase competition.
