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!

literally the sweetest and I felt so bad when others wouldn't participate because she really cares and is passionate. class overall is pretty chill/ easy with not much readings and there is always enough time to finish the papers

Professor Hirsch was approachable and understanding. She uses a variety of different writers, novels and movies in her classes. Lectures also included fundamentals of writing and gave in depth feedback. The Final grade consists of three essays, writing responses, and class participation. Overall, my writing improved drastically!

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!

Professor Hirsch was very helpful and accessible. We had three essays in total for the quarter in which she gave detailed feedback on. If you have any experience in academic writing, this class will be a breeze. Topics were slightly boring but extremely clear. Great class.

Very good lecturer and very understanding. Cares about her students and how to improve their writing while making the longer class time enjoyable. Does not assign busy work and assignments have a purpose.

Hirsch is a very understanding a carrying teacher. You write 3 essays for the course and they're relatively easy. You read 3 books. Essay 3 got a little cramped with time at the end. She has mandatory one on one meetings with students during class time.

My writing has improved so much because of Prof Hirsch. She genuinely cares about her students and their growth as writers. Some assignments can be a bit tedious but it's definitely worth it. I can say with confidence that I will be using everything I learned in this class throughout my academic career :)

Greatest teacher yet at UCSB, wish I could have her for more classes. Shes a very thorough teacher nice and understanding and she values good work. Awesome teacher and 100% recommend her! I cant rave enough about her.

Hirsch is the absolute loveliest professor I've had yet here at UCSB. She is caring, sweet, a somewhat tough but very fair grader who gives great feedback, and is always accessible outside of class. She held 1 on 1 student meetings for WRIT1 and they really helped in finding what you wanted to gain from taking the class. Super friendly and awesome.