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Christy Lorio

My first year of art school: what I learned about myself

The art is a byproduct of the learning, yet it’s also the focal point.

6 min readMar 24, 2021

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My first year of art school: what I learned about myself

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Christy Lorio

College students: you can do this

I was honored when the vice president of student affairs at my college asked me to record a video to share how I got through cancer…

4 min readAug 19, 2020

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College students: you can do this

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Christy Lorio

What I wish I knew about cancer before starting treatment

When I first found out I had cancer, I underwent a whirlwind before I fell into a treatment routine. It’s nonstop information being thrown…

5 min readJul 7, 2020

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What I wish I knew about cancer before starting treatment

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Christy Lorio

How to be a good writing workshop citizen

I just graduated with an MFA in creative writing, which means I’ve taken countless writing workshop classes. While I don’t claim to be an…

5 min readJun 12, 2020

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How to be a good writing workshop citizen

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Christy Lorio

Cancer, but make it fashion

Early on in my cancer treatment, I realized the importance of dressing well and the impact it has on my sense of well being. I’m not…

4 min readJun 3, 2020

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Cancer, but make it fashion

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Christy Lorio

Why I decided to go back to school (again)

Getting an art school degree isn’t usually deemed a practical decision, but for me it is. I’ve been dealing with cancer while enrolled in…

3 min readMay 31, 2020

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Why I decided to go back to school (again)

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Christy Lorio

Tips for getting into an MFA program

I’ve successfully gotten into two MFA programs — one for creative writing, one for photography. I’m in no way a college admissions expert…

5 min readMay 16, 2020

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Tips for getting into an MFA program

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Christy Lorio

From Chemo to Class: How to Balance Life as a College Student and Cancer Patient

This piece was originally published through Driftwood.

4 min readMay 15, 2020

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From Chemo to Class: How to Balance Life as a College Student and Cancer Patient

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Christy Lorio

Is an MFA in Creative Writing Worth it?

I just earned an MFA in Creative Writing from The University of New Orleans. When I was in the midst of the application process, I did a…

4 min readMay 14, 2020

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Is an MFA in Creative Writing Worth it?

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Christy Lorio

Always going back to the swamp: Jean Lafitte Barataria Preserve

Every few months I try to get out to Jean Lafitte to snap some new photos and fantasize about fulfilling my childhood dream of becoming a…

3 min readApr 5, 2017

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Always going back to the swamp: Jean Lafitte Barataria Preserve

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Christy Lorio

Christy Lorio

Writer, photographer, stage IV colorectal cancer patient. MFA in Creative Writing, working on my MFA in Studio Art. christy@slowsouthernstyle.com

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