Off to Hogwarts!

Hey guys,

Just letting you know it’s almost time. Two days, to be precise. Time to launch the third semester. Time to pack up my wand — um, I mean pen — my numerous notebooks, my thickest of sweaters. (Brrrrr!!!) Time to take the plane to Vermont College of Fine Arts– the secret snowy north place, where they teach magic. I know what to expect from this Hogwarts by now: the tiny dorm, the dizzyingly small campus where I will walk in circles from lecture to workshop to reading to cafeteria to lecture to workshop and back again, where I will float on magic air among fellow Gryffindors. I know what to expect. And yet VCFA is like writing itself, it always surprises you. I can’t wait to see the dear faces, hear new exquisite words from classmates and grads and faculty, can’t wait to talk magic, can’t wait to get sorted with my next advisor assignment! And I can’t wait, once again, to be surprised.

As always, when I come back, I’ll try my best to share my discoveries.

my Hogwarts

See you in a few weeks!

Cheers, KR

19 responses to “Off to Hogwarts!”

  1. Maryann Candito Avatar

    So excited for you – I have the heart of a professional student, so if you don’t mind I shall live vicariously through you! Have fun!

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    1. Katia Raina Avatar

      Oh you are totally allowed 🙂 And I know what you mean about a professional student. While I will always be a earner, as far as studies go, this one is my last hurrah!

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  2. Sue Heavenrich Avatar

    remember to pack your thermal robes! and sorrels. and maybe those spiky things that you can strap on to the bottom of your boots.

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    1. Katia Raina Avatar

      Ha, I know, right? From what I’m hearing it’s crazy/beyond freezing over there now.

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  3. Rosi Avatar

    Have a terrific semester. I’ll be looking forward to hearing about it.

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  4. maggymoogie Avatar

    Good for you, Katia.  Will be waiting for your new discoveries…

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    1. Katia Raina Avatar

      Sounds good — will oblige as soon as I can!

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  5. Sheila (Book Journey) Avatar

    Have fun! Practice your spells!

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  6. Doris Stone Avatar

    Have a great time and stay warm! I look forward to hearing about the surprises you discover.

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    1. Katia Raina Avatar

      Yeah, staying warm will be interesting 🙂

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  7. ellenramsey Avatar

    Have a magical time!

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  8. Medeia Sharif Avatar

    I love your posts about what you’ve learned. Have a wonderful time.

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    1. Katia Raina Avatar

      Thank you, Medeia! Just be patient with me, it always takes me a bit of time to get back into things when I return. But those posts will be there!

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  9. writersideup Avatar

    It’s so exciting, Katia! How grateful you must be that you can experience this 🙂

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    1. Katia Raina Avatar

      Immensely grateful!

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  10. maggymoogie Avatar

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