Professor Hirsch is awesome! One of my favorite professors I've had at UCSB. Pretty easy grader, but you are going to have to put a good amount of work into this class, but learn SO much. Really rewarding class, I would recommend it if you're even remotely interested in journalism!

Prof Hirsh is the best. She's super caring, accommodating, and helpful. 107J is a tough but rewarding class. There's a lot of work outside of class (interviewing, writing, editing, etc.). But hey, what else would you expect from an upper div writing class? If you're going to take 107J, take it with Hirsh!!!

Such a good professor, we had really nice conversations during the office hours. She is kind and helpful, and the course content is also fun.

Professor Hirsch has to be my favorite prof so far. I was scared taking an 8am writing class but she made it so interesting and kept her students engaged. She assigns a good amount of readings a week but they're very quick reads and really interesting. Her feedback is amazing and wants nothing but the best for her students, definitely recommend.

she was so nice, sweet, and caring. honestly one of the best professors here to take for writing. she even gave out lolipops one time! but there are three essays for the course, first being 3 pages, 4 pages, and then 4 or 5 pages depending on you. you do have to attend the lectures but shes so wonderful!!

Prof Hirsch is amazing and so supportive. She gives extremely supportive feedback and genuinely cares about your progress as a writer. I loved this class!