Student Stories/Testimonials
Hannah, Class of 2024
Pursuing an MFA in Creative Writing at American University
"I found my success and my home in the program at Ship!"
Emily, Class of 2024
8th grade in Southwestern School District, Hanover PA
"The experiences I had through the Ship English department really helped me to learn and grow!"
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Megan, Class of 2023
Previous Editor-in-Chief of The Reflector, pursuing a Master's in English and Sexuality and Gender Studies at the University of Chicago.
“I would not be here today without the support of my professors and there were so many that I would just list the whole English Department...Each one of them sees you as a person first and foremost... they were very, very caring and willing to listen to your needs and your interests.”
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Luke, Class of 2021
Named a Portz Scholar by The National Collegiate Honor Council, currently teaching at the Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children.
“The SU English department has not only made me a better thinker, a better writer, and a better analyzer, the department has made me more creative ... [It’s] literally changed my perspective on the meaning of life.”
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Anna, Teaching Assistant
MA in Literary Culture Studies at University of Cincinnati
"I wasn't just some student they wanted to teach; I was a person they genuinely wanted to help...The department is more like a family...If it wasn't for the professors I wouldn't be where I am today."
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Mia
MFA Graduate Student, Chatham University
"Each class provided me opportunities to improve my writing in professional and creative ways. Thanks...for all the beautiful experiences."
Andrew
Playwriting Graduate Student at University of Glasgow, Scotland
"Teachers foster what you're interested in and help you pursue what you want to do."
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Chris
6th Grade English Teacher, Trenton, NJ
"I cannot recommend the Ship English Department enough. It is a uniquely engaging experience...It will make you a better you."
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Angela, Editor-in-Chief of The Reflector
8th grade English teacher
MFA, Wilkes College
"What's so great about Shippensburg English Department is how well the professors get involved with their students."
Amber
Middle School Teacher, Camp Hill, PA
"Ship English faculty is there every step of the way. They are kind, supportive, and welcoming. They really made the difference."
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Colin
Document Specialist at Hughes Net
"If you want to get an English degree and want to do it right, do it at Shippensburg."
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Kayla
Media Consultant & Project Manager, Web FX (also recently accepted into MFA program for Creative Writing)
"Because the class sizes are really small at Ship, you get the chance to develop a good relationship with your professors."
Sara
Technical Writer at Defense Information System Technologies
"All the professors made it easy to find joy in writing. They are great mentors."
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Emily
Magazine Writer, New York City
Poetry Graduate Student at The New School
"Ship's professors really pushed me to be the best I could be...they believed in me."
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Heather
Librarian
"No matter where you're from or what you're doing, you will have a support system."
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