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Writing Assistance for Study Abroad Students

The Judith Anderson Herbert Writing Center supports students preparing study abroad application materials, provides academic writing support to students while they are abroad, and helps students reflect on their global experiences for career and academic purposes upon their return.

For Students Preparing Study Abroad Applications

Make your application shine! Take advantage of one-to-one consultations with our writing specialists.

Make an appointment at https://UTK.MyWCOnline.com:

  • Use the Application Materials Help schedule in Fall and Spring semesters
  • Use the UG/Grad Writing Help schedule in Mini-Terms and Summer Sessions

For Students Studying Abroad  

Samuel Granoff, Study Abroad Writing Consultant

Email the Study Abroad Writing Consultant, Samuel Granoff, sgranoff@utk.edu, to find a mutually agreeable time to meet online via Zoom. 

  • Subject line: Request for study abroad writing appointment
  • Include the date and time you prefer for your appointment. Keep in mind that all appointments will be arranged using Eastern Time.
  • You’ll receive a confirmation email from the writing consultant and may correspond further about the appointment arrangements as needed. 

How to attend your Zoom appointment:

The ZOOM link to join the appointment will be in the confirmation email from the Study Abroad Writing Consultant. 

If you need to cancel your appointment:

Cancel at least 24 hours in advance if you cannot make it. Email sgranoff@utk.edu, with a copy to writingcenter@utk.edu.

  • Students with more than 2 late cancellations (less than 24 hours in advance) or no-shows will not be able to schedule future appointments with the Study Abroad Writing Consultant. 

Guidelines:

  • You may schedule up to 1 hour of online writing consultation time per week (pending availability). You may request additional time if needed, and we will allow it if the consultant is available.
  • Appointments may be made between 2-7 days in advance.
  • Plan ahead:
    • Schedule in advance to make sure the consultant can meet with you when you need writing support.
    • Having a conversation early in the process of working on your project results in the greatest overall success. (You don’t need a complete draft to talk with the consultant.)
    • If you have a longer document, plan on a series of appointments that focus on specific parts of a draft during each separate meeting. (The writing consultant can’t provide meaningful suggestions on long drafts in a single meeting right before the due date.)
  • Keep in mind that the Herbert Writing Center helps during the brainstorming stage through final revisions in conversations that help you develop confidence and skill as a writer. While we are not a proofreading service, we’re happy to provide assistance and feedback on grammar.

For Students Returning After Studying Abroad

Talk with a writing consultant about how to represent your study abroad experiences and insights in job or graduate school applications, on your resumé or CV, or in presentations you may deliver–such as a poster presentation for the annual Global Immersion Showcase.

Make an appointment at https://UTK.MyWCOnline.com:

  • Use the Undergraduate Writing Help or Application Materials Help schedule in Fall and Spring semesters
  • Use the UG/Grad Writing Help schedule in Mini-Terms and Summer Sessions

Contact writingcenter@utk.edu with any questions