Featured Posts!

Do you want your writing to be featured on our blog? We can check it and provide some feedback, and if it were to be accepted, post your own writing on our blog! Simply send us an e-mail to sonic_xtr.writingcenter@blogger.com

Writing Center Pics

So here are a few pictures that were taken at the bustling writing center.:

Peer tutors working with students in the writing center

Our friendly peer tutors are at your service! Rahmi, we all like your mellow smile!

Oh and don't worry about us being shorthanded!

Interesting biographies of peer tutors

UAEU Writing Center's Podcast!

The UAEU writing center is in the process of making its first podcast! Episode one of the podcast would include a general introduction as well as questions and answers that many students might have about the Writing Center. Subsequent episodes would include various interesting topics about writing, such as the problems that students face in essays, storytelling, and writing tips.

Stay Tuned!

Meet Some of Our Teachers!

Jennie Murray and Stephen Price

Meet Some of Our Peer Tutors!

From Left to right (first row): Abbubacar, Ferdie, Cirous

From Left to right (second row): Rahmi, Solieman, Adam

Featured Post: Feeling Down?

We're all humans, and this means that we all get depressed and sad sometimes. It may be because many of us feel that we haven’t accomplished our goals and dreams. So if you've been a downer lately, consider this as it might hopefully mitigate the problem: You're currently wallowing in negative thoughts and this could ultimately scuttle your plans… I've had those thoughts lately as well, especially after I've received my lousy grades (failed in one subject and haven't done well in the others).

The worst part is the diminished self esteem. Nevertheless, there are many things that you could do to lift your spirits. The golden rule of thumb regarding success is as follows: To be successful in anything, you must commit yourself and follow through Yes, commitment is a key to solving the problem. Many of us feel overwhelmed by the enormous tasks we undertake. Because of the many things that we have on our minds, sometimes we just don’t know where to get started. Time elapses quickly, and to our complete and utter horror, some of us might eventually find out that we either haven’t finished the task, or worse, haven’t done it at all. One of the things that can really help you get organized is making a list. That is, making a list of all tasks, appointments, and projects waiting there to be finished. Seeing the tasks right there in front of you can get you planned since you’d know what to do.

It’s always helpful to have a planner; whether it’s in the form of good old pen and paper, or a digital planner. In my opinion, I like the latter as it’s much more convenient. Whatever you choose, it’s completely up to you. This alone is a major step and can alone help your mood and attitude. I personally use programs that help me get organized. One excellent program I used for a couple of years was called “Wallpaper Calendar”.

You can check it out here: http://www.zepsoft.com/wallcal/

Windows vista has its own program called “Windows Calendar”, and I am currently using it now. You can add all your tasks and appointments and later view them as daily, weekly, and monthly. The next thing you need to do, and I stress this, is to EXERCISE. Trust me on this one, working out will absolutely make you feel better. Anytime you feel stressed, just go out and get active. Don’t let the waves of self pity wash over you.

If it's any consolation, just remember that you're alive and kicking. I swear to god this is the most important thing in life... we humans are EXTREMELY weak creatures. Any small virus you catch.... days later it might progress and you might die out of the complications. Just be happy with what you have... we're all going through a difficult time now. If you compare our problems with the problems of the people suffering in Gaza, well, our problems are trivial...

Written by: Adam Ahmed

Welcome!

Welcome to the UAEU writing center! To get started, let us first tell you more about who we are and what we do:

Writing is a powerful tool that helps people communicate their ideas with the world. Learning to write is a life-long process that requires great skill and determination. That is why students can always improve their writing by sharing their work with attentive teachers and peers who in turn may provide valuable feedback.

The writing center is a free service available to students and faculty at UAEU. We are a group of friendly teachers and peer tutors who help undergraduate (primarily UGRU) students to cultivate their writing skills and build their confidence in both academic and creative writing. We offer writing workshops and presentations on all kinds of writing.

Simply put, we help students to become better writers