Hands down best writing teacher in UCSB. He actually cares about his students way more than you think. Just AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME. Classes are mandatory, which you should be going to anyways.

seriously best writing teacher you can ask for. I normally don't post reviews about professors but he's really the best. he actually cares about how you improve on writing and enhances all types of writing you will need in college.

Joiner is by far my favorite professor at UCSB. He is kind, helpful, and approachable. He doesn't demand an extreme amount of work but he does require his students' best effort. Definitely take his class!!

How do I express the radical glory that is Mike Joiner? This guy is a modern hero. Let's be real, Writing 2 is one of the most painful things an undergrad can be subjected to--unless we're talking about Mike. This class was GREAT and had super realistic goals. If you want to see some high-level wizardry, take it! On a scale from 1 to yeah, YEAH!

Mike is the best! He cares so much about the students and is always there to help! Definitely take Writing 2 with him. He makes a boring class way more enjoyable and something I actually looked forward too

Take Mike for any Writing course possible!!! He is so young and chill, not to mention super nice. He becomes your friend and really cares to get to know each and every student and offers the best help he possibly can. His grading can b slow but its worth it because he gives u very detailed feedback about how u can improve your writing. Take him!!!