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Achieving Your Career Goals With the UCWbL: 5 Tips

I will be wrapping up my third and final year at the UCWbL, which came and went way too fast. When I started this academic year, I was…

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Peer Writing Tutoring

The Life Behind an International Student

A few weeks ago, I came back from Dublin, Ireland after studying abroad there for three months. While taking classes, I also worked in the Irish Parliament.…

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Writing about Writing

A Peek Into Writing Center Culture

What do you think of when you hear the word culture? Most might think of world cultures. Yet, culture can revolve around fandoms, sports, clubs, workplaces, and…

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Peer Writing Tutoring Research Writing about Writing

Research Round Up: When Content Becomes Tutoring

A collaborative blog post written by Jennifer Fu. and Maggie J. Imagine this: you, the tutor, just received a draft to give written feedback on a writer’s…

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New Media Peer Writing Tutoring Writing about Writing

Pinterest You Life: UCWbL Style! Part Four

Have you ever heard of the word “hack”? I’m not talking about computer hacking, but rather “hacks” as in innovative methods that aim to simplify your life…

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New Media Peer Writing Tutoring Writing about Writing

Pinterest Your Life: UCWbL Style! Part 3

Cue blog post number three for Pinterest Your Life: UCWbL Style. Today’s post is on motivation! Since we are approaching the end of the academic year, you’re…

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New Media Peer Writing Tutoring Writing about Writing

Pinterest Your Life: UCWbL Style! Part 2

The Pinterest junkie here again for the next installment of Pinterest Your Life: UCWbL Style. Have you ever wondered what Pinterest could possibly have besides DIY projects?…

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Writing about Writing

Pinterest Your Life: UCWbL Style! Part 1

I’ll admit, I am a Pinterest junkie. Most might identify Pinterest as a hub for DIY (do-it-yourself) projects. That is true, but it’s also a handy source…

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Writing about Writing

Exploits of a New Workshops Facilitator

Imagine yourself climbing up a set of stairs. You look up, but you can not see over the top. A feeling of excitement washes over you with a twinge…