University of Wisconsin–Madison

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Odyssey alumni reflect on the power of writing

Five Odyssey alumni share their purpose in their role as writers and the power of using their words to change the world.

A Decade of Love

Every February, we broaden our understanding of Valentine’s Day by asking Odyssey students to start an essay with “I love.” Here are samples from the past decade, including many focusing on the joy of learning: “I love Odyssey, doing my homework, and finding freedom of mind in my classroom.” —⁠Faustin, 2010 “I love discussion because …

“I Am Somebody”: Starting Second Semester

Students in the Odyssey Class of 2020 met on January 22 to start off the second half of our two-semester course. They read from the January Oracle featuring their writing from December. All students had to make a case for why they should be allowed to continue in the program. Jyneeva (above, left) wrote that …