Please Note: Osher Online courses may run later than the OLLI at UConn semester end-date.
Osher Online courses are not recorded.
The personal essay, one of the oldest forms of creative nonfiction, blends storytelling, reflection, and analysis to give voice to lived experience. In this course, we will explore the personal essay as both art and self-expression. Through readings, discussion, and writing exercises, we will study elements such as narrative arc, scene-setting, and reflection. We will draft our own essays, discovering how this enduring form helps us find our voices and tell our stories with clarity.
Here is an introductory video by the course instructor: https://vimeo.com/1120145478
The deadline to register for this course is March 16, 2026!
