Hosted by The International Writing Program at the University of Iowa, Between the Lines (BTL) invites students 16-19 years old from the USA, Russia and 12 Arabic-speaking countries to meet and explore each other’s cultures through two weeks of programming that include creative writing workshops, a world literatures seminar, cultural exchange activities and more. Participants live and learn on the University of Iowa’s campus, staying in dormitories staffed with trained counselors and being taught by respected authors from both the US and abroad. BTL offers young writers the chance to experience other cultures and campus life at a major university via a small, structured program run by experienced staff. By the end of each session participants will be part of a tight knit community of friendship and creative support that continues beyond their time in Iowa City, and beyond their own city limits. Students who attend BTL grow not only as writers, but as citizens of the world.
Between the Lines is now accepting applications for the following 2013 summer sessions: Arabic/English from June 22-July 6, and Russian/English from July 13-27. Deadline for US applications is April 20, 2013. The majority of activities will be conducted in English, so any US student who loves to write is encouraged to apply even if they do not speak Arabic or Russian. Four full tuition scholarships for US students, along with some travel funds, will be given to accepted applicants with demonstrable financial need. More information about the program, the application process and tuition can be found at: http://iwp.uiowa.edu/programs/between-the-lines, www.facebook.com/btlwriters, or by emailing the Programs Coordinator at kelly-morse@uiowa.edu.
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