"As a regular visitor to the Writing Center, I've found it to be an essential part of my academic journey. The Center has provided a supportive space where I can think critically about my writing, receive constructive feedback, and grow in confidence as a communicator. Visiting regularly has helped me move beyond just fixing grammar to truly understanding how to develop arguments, organize my ideas, and refine my voice. It has become more than a resource-it's a place where I feel encouraged, challenged, and respected as a developing writer."
"I'm a "regular" visitor at the Writing Center because its consultants allow me to outline assignments, flesh out ideas and improve the quality of my writing. As a student, the Center has allowed me to improve my assignments before turning them in for a grade. I have taken papers that originally deserved a C, and turned them into a B or an A after receiving feedback from the CEW. As a writer, the Center has allowed me to feel more confident about my writing and the process behind it."
"The writing center was vital in me for revising my literature review to a passable assignment as it was required for my project class. I got a better understanding on how to write scholarly works in particular and how to keep a sharp eye out for grammatical errors."
"Overall, I am pleased with the writing center. They have extended a helping hand and shown me how to correct the flaws in my writing to better enhance clarity for a reader."
"Having another set of eyes on my work is invaluable. The best consultants help me with the writing process, sentence structure, and the overall shaping of my paper. I also appreciate the deadline toward completion that the appointments give me."
"I enjoy the conversations and how the consultants are very knowledgeable and provide amazing feedback."
"I needed support with my writing at the Graduate level. I made a bunch of appointments and found consultants who really help me understand how to improve my writing. I have made a schedule for all my classes to attend the writing center. It 100% contributes to my academic success."
"I can receive help from the Writing Center that my advisor or professor may not be able to provide. The consultants are kind and supportive-they teach and encourage me to improve my writing assignments. IІ also gain different insights from different consultants, including feedback on logic, structure, format, phrasing, and expression. It's always beneficial to invite others to review your work and offer feedback."
"I am a regular visitor to the writing center because I believe it has enhanced my writing skills. Also, it has given me a safe space to read my writing slowly and understand where I should be making the edits. Furthermore, the center has meant to me as a writer to be a supportive and significant contribution to my student career. As I have learned a lot from the writing center tutors from working on my writing to having discussions on how to outline and start my papers."
"It has helped to improve my writing and confidence especially as someone who English is a second language."
"My regular visits to the Writing Center-both in person and on Zoom-have been incredibly helpful in supporting my academic work and growth as a writer. Whether I needed help brainstorming, organizing ideas, or refining my final drafts, the tutors always provided thoughtful feedback and encouragement. These sessions have helped me build confidence in my writing, improve my clarity, and better understand how to communicate my ideas effectively. As a student, the Writing Center has been a valuable resource where I feel supported, heard, and empowered to grow. It's more than just a place to fix grammar-it's a space that has contributed meaningfully to my learning and development."
"UB made it comfortable for everyone to use the writing center not being judged because this university is big so more students come and get help makes me feel not shame for asking for help."
"I really liked the environment-everyone was welcoming and passionate about teaching and helping students."