Great Times in the Tetons

Looking back on my time in Wyoming, I am most grateful for the opportunity to spend time in such a beautiful place while using the class as an opportunity to expand my creative horizons and explore new things. Before this program, I thought of myself as strictly a prose writer. I was interested in poetry,…

Hunting and Conservation in Dubois, Wyoming

One part of Wyoming culture that interested me was the relationship between hunting and wildlife conservation. During our visit to the National Bighorn Sheep Center in Dubois, I learned that these two pursuits are closely connected parts of the local culture. Bighorn sheep were represented throughout the museum as wildlife in need of protection, but…

First Impressions of Laramie, Wyoming

I’m a nontraditional student majoring in English writing with a minor in English literature. I’m planning to graduate from Pitt at the end of next year and then go on to graduate school, either for an MFA in creative writing or a PhD in literature. Ultimately, I’d like to pursue both degrees and eventually to…