The World of Writing

Designed for incoming freshmen from any major interested in writing, and in living with a community of fellow writers. 

As a member of the World of Arts Living-Learning Community, you will:

  • Share a residence hall, and form a community with fellow writers
  • Explore ways to incorporate your passion for writing into any major
  • Develop a deeper understanding of what it means to be a writer through interactions with faculty, graduate students, and a variety of contemporary writers
  • Participate in spoken word performances and the creation of a journal of undergraduate writing
  • Meet representatives from relevant student clubs and organizations
  • Learn about opportunities to work with the Writing Center and the New York State Writers Institute
  • Actively participate in L-LC events (guest speaker presentations, workshops, study groups, outings) in both the fall and spring semester
  • Participate in at least one community service project each semester
  • Take some of your classes together with other members of your L-LC
  • Form study groups for your L-LC classes
  • Have lunch with your professor on a regular basis

What members of Living-Learning Communities are saying:

“The best thing about being a part of a L-LC at UAlbany was living with other people who shared my interests.” -L-LC Student, Class of 2014

“Being a part of a UAlbany L-LC allowed me to get to know freshmen at a level that is unique on university campuses today.” -Hon. Joe Sheehan, L-LC professor

2012 brochure coming soon!