Learning About the Writing Center

        So much has gone on in the past couple of weeks, and between midterms and other major events, I haven't had a minute to share all of the exciting things that have gone on! I plan to do that very soon, but for now, I just wanted to write about another mini-field trip I took with my Multi Media Communications class, last Friday, October 21. In an effort to help us better understand the many resources available to us at St. John's University, Professor Weiser took us to the Writing Center, located in St. Augustine Hall, the home of the school's library. 

        We were given a tour by students who currently work in the writing center, and got some extra tips along the way from fellow classmates Karla Rodriguez and Luis Romero, who also work there. We learned that the writing center is a place where we can go to seek help with any type of writing - research papers, thesis papers, cover letters, creative writing, and more. Help is also available with citing and formatting. Undergraduate and graduate students are available to work with students on appointment or walk-in basis, though an appointment is recommended. There is also an online help feature offered to students who cannot make it to the center during the hours it is open. 
          I was glad we took the trip to the writing center, as I had not yet been inside of it, and I was happy to learn from the staff that it can also be used as a place to study independently, because its tranquil atmosphere seemed very conducive for that. 

Me standing underneath a quote painted on the writing center's wall. Thanks to classmate JoAnn Noce for taking this photo!