The program is a good way to refresh your memory on how to write essays, or even learn new ways to write and also what to write about. We completed many essays such as argumentative, group discussion, and a research paper. Each class is different, ranging from group projects to videos about how to peer edit. Elizabeth Herman is very enthusiastic about her job and loves to have discussions in her class which makes the class very interesting and unique. read more

I think that the WAC program has been very beneficial to students at Appalachian State. It has encouraged good writing techniques and allows students to write for topics outside of their discipline. Writing during all years of your college career is beneficial to learning and can improve students writing skills that are necessary for careers later in life read more

The WAC program at ASU has been very helpful in my development as a writer. The teachers are helpful in one on one meetings and the feedback you get on your papers allows you to learn and grow from your mistakes. Keep up the good work. read more

Appalachian's Writing Across the Curriculum program is very well designed and good at prepping students for future works. As a writer, instructors are vital in ensuring that all works have the best potential they can. With helpful instructors, there are endless possibilities. Great program! read more

I am a sophomore at Appalachian State University so I have partaken in two classes within the ASU Writing Across Curriculum Program. The problem with General Education classes at universities are that they typically have nothing to do with the student's major discipline. Students do not have much interest in them and tend to not do so well. The sophomore writing class that I am currently in focuses on writing based on your discipline. For example, I am a Communication Sciences and Disorders major. So far I have been required to write a personal paper explaining why I chose my major and an argumentative research paper about a controversial topic within my major. I am writing about something I am interested in which makes it more enjoyable and I get to learn more about my major. ASU also offers great resources for writing including the Writing Center located in the library that I have used multiple times and recommend as well. read more