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Some Classmates Are ToxicBy M. Alouette You've probably heard before that you will get as much out of an M.F.A. as you put in. If you don't take it seriously, you could end up with a whole lot of debt (or at least a couple years of decreased income), a piece of paper with your name on it, and not much more. If you do take it seriously, you could end up with a transformed way of thinking and new approach to writing or art-making. You might also come away with publications, exhibitions, productions, awards, fellowships, internships, and professional opportunities. If you're really lucky, you'll get lifelong mentors, friends, and collaborators, too. But you have to give in order to get—and if all you give is trash, don't expect to get treasure in return.
In almost every M.F.A. program, there's at least one toxic classmate—someone who doles out trash like it's their job. What "toxic" looks like will vary, but there's no doubt that this person presents mainly negative qualities and habits in an environment where most students are excited to grow. This toxic classmate may be habitually late to class, unprepared for discussions and critiques, and unwilling to participate in department events. This person may also be bitter, rude, and just generally unkind and unproductive in formal and informal interactions with faculty and students. This person may also be ruthlessly cutthroat and hyper-competitive to the point where they think they are the only one deserving of anything. More often than not, they feel entitled to awards and other department honors and privileges. This person makes their classmates feel bad about themselves, their creative work, and their honest efforts as students. Well, that is if their classmates aren't proactive in dealing with this toxic person.
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