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Jay is a great teacher

Jay is an effective WRIT-140 instructor who is dedicated to helping his students improve their argumentative writing skills. He is a great mentor, giving clear and focused feedback on papers. Jay encourages you to try your best, and it definitely pays off in the end. Don't miss out on the JT Fisher experience! :)

Jay Fisher is by far the greatest professor I have had here at USC. I consider myself an extremely harsh critic of professors in terms of their lecture style, workload, genuine care for their students, and overall ability to convey information. Fisher exceeded expectations and astonished me and my classmates in each of these categories. He gave us

(continued) meaningful assignments and got to know each us very well, always available via phone or in-person. Fisher has a great sense of humor and always kept our class comfortable/entertained. He has a great outlook on education and is a phenomenal writing professor, whom I would recommend to ANY student looking for an amazing writing experience

meaningful assignments and got to know us very well, always available via phone or in-person. Fisher has a great sense of humor and always kept our class comfortable/entertained. He has a great outlook on education and is a phenomenal writing professor, whom I would recommend to ANY student looking for an amazing writing experience

(continued) meaningful assignments and got to know us very well, always available via phone or in-person. Fisher has a great sense of humor and always kept our class comfortable/entertained. He has a great outlook on education and is a phenomenal writing professor, whom I would recommend to ANY student looking for an amazing writing experience.

Jay Fisher was my favorite and coolest professor at USC ever! Jay's teaching style is relaxed and his classroom was always fun! He always provided constructive feed back on all writing assignements and genuinely cares about the well being of all his students. Writing 140 is by nature a challenging course, but taking Jay's class will ease the pain.

Jay is a great teacher. He makes it mandatory to meet w/ him before each paper is due for 15 minutes, where he tells you where to find more info, and how to improve your writing. This is extremely helpful in becoming a better writer & researcher. Jay is also very available & approachable, and gets to know his students well, making class enjoyable.

Professor Fisher is an outstanding professor. His maintains an energetic style of teaching that when combined with his great sense of humor makes for an inspiring and hard working classroom environment. I strongly believe that my writing abilities vastly improved under his guidance and would of course recommend him to any other student.

Jay is my favorite professor. He is extremely funny and makes class entertaining (I was actually excited to go to class!). On top of that, he is a GREAT writing teacher. He dramatically improved my writing and essay skills. Because of what he taught me, my grades on my essays for other classes improved as well. I definitely recommend him!!

Jay is a terrific professor. He brings a lot of enthusiasm and energy to the classroom, which rubs off on his students. His personable nature makes him easy to approach, which is especially beneficial in a writing course, and his feedback on assignments is thorough. I would certainly recommend Jay to any student looking to take this course.

He is awesome, learned a lot and just a great professor, gives helpful tips and really is genuinly interested in your achievment in the class. HE'S GREAT!!!

Jay is an excellent professor with an awesome sense of humor. I am grateful to have taken his class. He was more than willing to help me in and out of the classroom. His teaching methods made me enjoy writing. Jay acknowledged my strengths and never criticized my writing. I have become a much better writer. I HIGHLY recommend his course to everyone

Learned way more than I thought I would and enjoyed the class a lot more than I expected.

Without a doubt my favorite and best professor -- and yes, there is a difference. For anyone who thinks Jay is writing his own reviews please feel free to give me a call (213)268-0738 and I (Rob) would be more than happy to explain in detail what a positive impact he has made in my collegiate career.

Ridiculously awesome!

Ridiculously awesome.

I feared Writ340, and I waited until my last semester of college to take it. Surprisingly, it was one of my fav undergrad classes at USC. Jay made each class fun, entertaining, and as painless as possible. My writing really improved throughout the semester, and I'm really glad I got to take his Writ340 class. Thank you, Jay!

Jay is an incredible teacher. I feel fortunate to have learned from him and believe that my writing abilities greatly improved as a result of his instruction. It's also worthwhile to note that even two years later after taking his course we are still in contact. He really cares about his students and sense of humor makes it easy to work with him.

Jay is a great writing professor, although you can't call him professor. No the class is not an easy A. You have to work hard and push yourself to become a better writer, but with any kind of growing you have growing pains. Jay gets to know every student in the class and works with you to improve your work. Take his class he's great and funny!

Jay was awesome! He was ridiculously funny, but also knew when to get down to business. His kind and constructive feedback caused my writing skills to improve a great deal. Most importantly, he made sure to personally connect with each and every student. Take his class

Jay is a rare example of a professor who truly values working with his students. He is outgoing and funny, but he also knows how to stimulate serious discussion and analysis. He teaches you to write with full persuasiveness, and guides you to become a confident communicator. He is a hard teacher, but one of the best at USC.

Jay is unlike any professor I had ever had. While he wasn't afraid to give me compliments about my writing, his criticism was what I benefited most from. Every once in a while, we all need a kick in the pants to wake us up...Jay provided me with that kick. For that, I say thank you Jay.

Great teacher. Grades hard, but really makes the class enjoyable. Would take again.

First and foremost, Jay's not as easy as most other WRIT340 teachers. You're going to have to work for the grade (no free A's here). But that being said, his feedback and guidance are amazing. Definitely an invaluable learning experience that's more than worth that little bit of extra work.

You have to work hard for this class but the effort will pay back. You actually learned how to write with clarity. After revisions, feedback, conference and peer-review, you will realize there's no single wasted word in your essay. It's not a free A. You have to earn it. But hey, it's worth it.

Jay is very humorous and his sessions are very lively and enjoyable. Great learning experience!

Jay is awesome. Few professors have challenged me as much as he did and he makes your time, effort, and usc tuition worth it. Hes not a prof that knows you as the girl who sits in back left corner with curly hair but instead he cares about and takes his time to get to know each student. Basically hes like the wise hilarious uncle you never had.

Amazing, laid back professor who really tries to get to know every single student well. Unlike other 340 classes, you have to put many hours of work into his assignments, but in the end you come out with very useful analytical writing skills.

Jay is an amazing professor. I really recommend taking his class! Because I am a Business Major, I was intimidated by his class (we usually take an easier course to fulfill our writing requirement). I told Jay this, and he helped me the entire semester. I actually IMPROVE my writing skills. He was genuine in his efforts and very easy to contact!

Jay was the best professor I had at USC in terms of helping me achieve my goals and improve as a writer. He was very helpful in terms of utilizing his expertise in the field. Also following my time as his student, we continued to talk and now he has written a letter of recommendation on my behalf for my admission to grad school and for jobs.

Jay was clearly one of the most helpful and entertaining professor I have ever had at USC. I improved my writing greatly and truly enjoyed the time spent in his class. Jay encourages constant student interaction; we had countless stimulating discussions. I would highly recommend him to any an all!

Jay was an incredible teacher! After hating 140 I was kind of dreading 340, but Jay turned it into one of my favorite classes at USC. He is challenging but in a good way, and he improves your writing significantly. He also keeps a great classroom environment, and I think pretty much everyone in the class enjoyed themselves.

Jay is probably one of the best writing professors I have ever had, hands down. He is friendly and laid back and very helpful. Taking this class was well worth my time. I would highly recommend him to anyone.

Jay is the best writing 340 professor available. The classes were very interesting and he always kept the students engaged. I definitely saw a major improvement in my writing and recommend this class to all students.

Jay is an awesome writing professor and I would take his class again in a heartbeat! He challenges you to become a better writer, but in a good way. The classroom environment is both fun and engaging. You are sure to have a lot of laughs and improve your writing tremendously in Jay's class.

Jay is definitely one of the best teachers that I had while at USC. He is always readily available to help with useful comments that have drastically improved my writing. He was a very fair but tough grader. He's a pretty funny guy and always made classes enjoyable for everyone. I would definitely recommend this class to anyone!

Fisher is an incredible teacher, challenging his students to produce exceptional work. He has the rare and unique ability to be both your best friend and your toughest critic, and because of this my writing skills improved tenfold under his guidance. His passion for teaching and commitment to his students is undeniable. Always a fun time in class!

Jay Fisher has endless strengths as a professor, however, what distinguishes him the most from other professors that I?ve had at USC is the simple fact that he truly believes in his students and will spend time working with you to improve your writing. Class was always lively and very interesting. I highly recommend having Jay as a professor!

Jay is one of those rare professors who makes class fun and engaging. While his class was certainly challenging (how many Writ 140 classes aren't!) what makes his class better and why I would recommend any class he teaches is because of his ability to communicate the importance of what he's teaching on a larger scale than just his class.

Previous reviewers are right in saying that Jay takes a genuine interest in his students- that is probably his best quality as a teacher. He also sets up his classes in a way where you learn much more than writing skills- public speaking, critical thinking, peer reviewing. Great and engaging teacher!!

Jay is by far the best professor I have had at USC. Though his class was challenging, he is engaging and entertaining. Jay really takes the time to work with you so that you are constantly improving your writing. I can honestly say that he truly cares about his students and that is a quality you cannot very well find in other professors.

Jay is one of the best professors I have had at USC. He helps you improve as a writer by working with you personally and providing helpful feedback on your assignments. He genuinely cares about his students, which is reflected through the time he invests in helping you on each assignment.

Jay is able to keep all his students engaged in class through his humor and he places a large emphasis on evolution rather than improvement to push students to be the best writers they can be. Writing 140 has been one of the most difficult, yet rewarding classes I have taken to date, mainly thanks to the unwavering support and thoughtfulness of Jay

JTF takes one of the hardest classes in the university and makes it not only palatable, but entertaining and clear. He focuses on one-on-one relationships with students to provide personal feedback on your writing instead of general commentary. Take his class if you have the opportunity; you'll be in a good position for success

Jay is hard, but fair. He is willing to work with his students on a personal level to help them succeed, which for me ended up be extremely helpful. He is fun, personable, and makes class interesting. Expect to work hard in his class, but don't be afraid to reach out if the class is a struggle. Highly recommended!

Jay is a very funny professor. He definitely keep the class lively and interesting. He will help you organize your thoughts for the writing. As long that you are willing to put in the work, you will be able to get a good grade

Jay is the greatest writing professor you will come by. Most writing professors only show up to criticize you. Jay actually teaches, and he does so with a great personality. Half the battle of learning in a classroom for me is finding a way to engage with the content, yet I never had to force myself to catch interest for Jay's charisma. Choose him.

At first, I struggled with understanding his expectations, but I realized that if I just asked, he could give a very clear description. In my section, I was the only one to get an A, though a few people did get an A-. Based on what I've heard about other WRIT140 professors, Jay is the most helpful and invested. TAKE HIS CLASS

Jay makes funny jokes. I won't lie: WRIT-140 is difficult but you can get an A if you work hard and adapt. He is ALWAYS available for extra help and spends a lot of time writing detailed comments on papers. His comments teach you to be more cogent and dive deeper into your writing. Talk to Jay if you are struggling. He really is a great teacher!

I was very apprehensive coming into this course because of the reputation it has around campus. However, Jay's style of teaching made the class more than bearable, but truly enjoyable. As for the person whose writing style "digressed", I couldn't disagree more. My writing and research abilities have increased greatly and I truly owe it to Jay.

In the four years I spent at USC, Jay Fisher was one of the most memorable professors I had, and one of the most helpful. Jay has a unique passion for his students. He truly cares for them and wants to see them succeed. He also has an unusual understanding of the college experience and is able to mentor his students both academically and personally

Lots of professors are smart, but Jay is that one in a dozen who has the knowledge to teach effectively & enthusiastically. A year after taking WRIT 140, I still refer back to my notes & the skills Jay taught us whenever I have a writing task-- be it a cover letter for a job or a term paper. Most encouraging & witty prof I've had. Take his class!

Jay leads an fun and interesting class, and you can tell he wants his students to be passionate about their writing. It took me a while to understand what he was looking for in my essays, but once I understood what he wanted, my writing really started to reflect what the assignments were looking for. Awesome and genuinely caring guy.

Jay is a really great professor and a really great guy. I learned a lot from him and he was the first professor I became familiar enough with to ask for a letter of rec. I highly recommend taking a class with him. It may seem difficult, but it will definitely be worth it.

Jay is a goofball that took me some getting used to, but once I did I noticed what a compassionate and understanding individual he is. He's got a great sense of humor and connects well with even the most introverted of his students. Most importantly, he's intelligent, and if you take his edits and insights seriously your writing will improve.

amazing teacher!!! jay was awesome like no other!!! i hate writing, and i suck at it, but jay stimulated my interest. i worked my butt off, going to the writing center all the time and always asking for his feedback, and i ended up with A-. he's also good to have conversations with and will be more than just a teacher after the class

Jay is a blast to have in class. If you're a freshman then be relieved because he will become a prof you can go to for anything. Don't mistake his jovial attitude though, Jay sure knows how to write. If you listen to his suggestions your writing will improve tenfold in one semester. A lot of work but the payoff and relationship with Jay is worth it

The kindest and most helpful professor I have had at USC! This class isn't a cake walk, but don't worry! Jay is very invested in the success of his students. With his guidance and a little effort, you are sure to come out of this class for the better. Two years later, Jay is still willing to help me out with recs and advice! A great class!

Jay is super nice, and one of the the chillest professor I've had. His suggestions and constructive criticism was very helpful in improving my writing and the class was very interesting.

Beyond being an awesome and interactive professor, Jay is a great guy. Prior to this class, I hated writing and did not see the point it. After taking this class and constantly working with Jay, I was able to see that writing papers teaches you so much more about subject and helps you uncover deeper meanings about subjects. My most memorable class.

Professor FIsher is one of the few professors that I can personally say you will enjoy learning from. He will evolve your writing skills ,and you'll have a good time in class. Fisher develops a personal relationship with his students, and is a great person to stay in touch with down the road. I highly suggest taking him if you can.

Jay is absolutely awesome. If a writing 140 section is available that he teaches, TAKE IT!

She is the best! Cool and funny...and all her writing topics are actually interesting!

Awesome class! You will have to work but Jay gives you the tools to succeed and is willing to help. The class is interesting and I definitely left a better writer.

I had heard rumors about Writ 130/140 but he even took the time to address all our concerns on the very first day. He is very approachable and the best professor I've had at SC thus far. I had a wonderful time in his class, which was both entertaining and informative. He grades fairly, you'll get as much as you put into this class.

Professor Jay was extremely helpful! Honestly, if you're going to take writing 140 and think it's easy think again! This class is not a piece of cake, but Jay is always accessible and easy to get in contact with via phone and email for conferences. His class requires time and in depth research but is well worth it in the end!

Couldn't have asked for a better writing 140 professor! He is honestly committed to improving your writing skills, and is willing to help you in any way possible. He also has a great sense of humor which keeps class light and fun. A challenging class but final grades were surprisingly good for everyone. Would highly recommend him for writ 140

Overall great professor and really cool person to have a conversation with. Loves teaching and tries to bring as much fun to his lectures as possible. Fair grader. Very helpful during office hours. I definitely recommend taking WRIT class with him.

One of the best professors I've had at USC. Extremely helpful during office hours. Great conversationalist.

Great professor, easily approachable, and genuinely cares about his students. The class was challenging, but he grades fairly and provides valuable insight in all steps of the writing process. WRIT 130/140 is a lot of work, but his class is probably the most painless and will make you a better writer if you're willing to try. Definitely recommend!

If you choose to take any other teacher's writing section, you're crazy. You have to work hard and apply yourself in his class, but he ALWAYS goes out of his way to help his students. He has a terrific sense of humor and a genuine love and talent for helping his students improve their writing (a lot). I've never had a more influential teacher!!

With his humor, insight, and the respect he displayed toward students, Jay made this class truly enjoyable and thought-provoking. He is ALWAYS willing to help and genuinely wants students to succeed. Whenever I felt stuck, he would help me work through my problems until I was not only content with but excited about my paper. OUTSTANDING professor!!

Jay is an excellent professor and an excellent person. He genuinely cares about each and every student and will work with them to make sure they do their very best. While it can be a bit difficult to figure out exactly what he wants at times, he is always very easy to talk to and approachable when problems come up. He rocks!!

Jay is an incredible professor overall. He truly cares about each and everyone of his students and enhancing their writing abilities in new ways. His humor and great character make him approachable and he is always willing to help as much as possible. If anything, he is THE professor to have for Writing 140 and was an incredible blessing to have.

We all know WRIT 140 sucks (a lot) but Jay made it at least worthwhile. Funny guy, creates a good class dynamic, and is really there to help you learn to write. Grading seems to be relative, as he mostly looks for improvement - so if you suck at writing, its ok. If you join a frat while in his class, he'll also probably help with easing deadlines.

We all know that Writing 140/150 is dreaded by USC freshman and sophomores BUT Jay makes the class fun! His high emphasis on peer reviewing definitely helped me become a better writer. Definitely recommend having him for Writing at USC!

Jay is probably one of the most caring, genuine, and hilarious professors you will ever meet. He has a sparkling sense of humor, is very approachable, and makes himself always available for his students. This class will be challenging, but if you put in your best efforts, this class with Jay will be most definitely worthwhile. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

Writing 150 is a difficult and demanding class no matter who you have as a professor. However, Jay always provided guidance and help throughout the entire writing process. I grew as a writer through his extremely helpful feedback in class and during his one-on-one conferences. He is also very understanding and provides extensions on assignments.

I simply couldn't ask for a better writing professor. WRIT150 is a very demanding class but Jay is so committed to help every single student to improve, which makes the writing process full of fun and fulfilment. He is also humorous, caring, and very approachable. I always felt that I grew to be a better writer after each assignment. RECOMMEND

Jay Fisher is one of the most caring, helpful, and entertaining professors I have had at USC. He is always available to hold a phone conference with me about my writing assignment. During our discussion, he points me in the right direction by making clear suggestions as to how I could make my paper stronger. I strongly recommend him as a professor!

Jay is definitely one of the most entertaining and caring professors I've had at USC. He's always there to help, very approachable, and makes class time fly by. You definitely have to put in the effort to get the grade but it's worth it.

He is so helpful and very caring about each student. If you listen to his feedback you can easily do better throughout the rest of the semester. It's not an easy class per say, but if you put in the work, it definitely pays off.

Jay is one of the best teachers I've had at USC. He makes class interactive and fun, while seriously making sure you learn a lot. All my friends hated their Writing 140150 teachers and did really badly, but I had the opposite experience. Jay makes sure you do well if you've worked hard and is very approachable. STRONGLY recommend this teacher.

Fisher is an outstanding instructor and an even more outstanding individual. His enthusiasm & energy is second to none. I found his course entertaining, instructional, and most importantly, relevant. Although demanding, Prof Fisher is fair, consistent, and highly respected by peers and students alike. TAKE HIS COURSE(S).

If you have to take any writing class, take it with Jay. He is among the best that USC has to offer and you will NOT regret it. If you come into his class thinking you're a poor writer, he'll make you great one. If you come into his class thinking you're a great writer, he'll only make you greater. The journey won't be easy, but totally worth it.

Jay is one of the best teachers USC has to offer. He is incredibly passionate about teaching and will stop at nothing to make sure you have all the tools you need to succeed. Not only is he an outstanding professor, but he also truly cares about his students and will go out of his way to help them in any way he can. Highly, highly recommended.

Jay is one of those rare teachers who can relate with his students on pop culture references at the peer-level, yet also demand of them accountability, conscientiousness, and constantly improving efforts. He called me out on my chronic procrastination, radically improved the way I write, and offered general life mentorship. TAKE HIS CLASS..

Jay is one of a kind. I have never dealt with such a clever yet demanding professor. By the end of the course I had improved my writing skills AND and simultaneously enjoyed going to class (mandatory anyway). Jay was always there to help out and give feedback and his use of peer review among other nontraditional learning techniques helped ! TAKE!!!

If you were to do one thing right in your 4 years at SC, it would be to take Dr. Jays class. I 100% became a better writer thanks to his persistent and helpful critiques. He is always willing to let you call meet with him to discuss your paper. If you want to actually get something out of the dreaded 150 req, (albeit with extensive effort) take J

Jay was the best teacher I've EVER had! He is hilarious and made writing 150-a dreaded course by most-so rewarding! Expect to work hard-in the words of J you will be "pledging his frat"-but it's COMPLETELY worth it because he continuously pushes you to do better(always avail to callmeet for help!!) and he truly wants his students to succeed!

I would absolutely recommend taking Jay Fisher for Writing 150 at USC. Jay has a knack of finding weaknesses in his students' writing abilities and turns them into strengths. There are a few papers in this course, but the prompts make writing enjoyable. You will have to work for your grade, but this is the professor to take! I would take again.

Jay is so cool! He's very keen on keeping a casual setting in the classroom, really encourages peer editing and working in groups. He has high standards but as long as you show improvement throughout the semester, you'll get a good grade! He really wants you to do well and will really work around your schedule to help with papers.

Jay is hands down the best professor you will have. Jay's effort as a professor is unmatched. If you work hard you will benefit greatly. I could have taken an easier professor and get a better grade but I would have taken away much less. If there is one class at USC you take for the experience it is this one. He is a great mentor and friend 2 have

Jay is just an all around great guy. No one is particularly found of the writing classes at USC but Jay makes them a lot more enjoyable. He has high standards and definitely expects you to show improvement over the semester but he's incredibly funny, helpful, approachable, and a great resource to have. I highly recommend taking him if possible

My favorite teacher at SC. It was one of the most challenging courses but my writing significantly improved over the semester. I still can count on him for feedback on papers for other classes. He also wrote an awesome/detailed letter of recommendation for graduate school for me.

Jay is an incredible teacher. He makes an effort to connect with each student and keep everyone engaged in the class. Jay's teaching style is supportive and relaxed, but also challenging and engaging. He will make you a better writer and you'll have fun at the same time. Take his class!!!

Jay is fun and lighthearted, but do not be deceived by his jovial persona. Behind the veil, Jay is a competent and cogent writer who will not cut you any slack. His writing class was among the most enjoyable courses I enrolled in at USC, with a good blend between work and play. I left the class fulfilled not only as a student, but also a human.

You have to be participative in Jay's classroom, but I assure you he will reward you for this. And what's more importantly, show him you're making progress!!! He didn't give me an A but he's a fair grader. He's an inspiring instructor thought, and he's always there for you.

Jay is one of the best professors I've ever had! Before taking his class, I knew I could write a decent essay; however, after taking his course, I became a stronger writer. Although this course was challenging, he was ALWAYS willing to help his students. I couldn't have asked for a better writing professor! 10/10, would take again.

Jay was one of the best writing professors I've had! The class is a good balance between working hard to improve your writing but also enjoying and having fun in the class. He gives really good feedback and is very knowledgeable, so listen to his notes and pay attention. He gets to know his students and I'd definitely take him again!

Jay's class was great because it genuinely improved students' writing skills. The course was structured as a workshop, with plenty of guidance but also plenty of self-critique, and it allowed students to progress immensely over the course of the semester. Jay is always available for conferences and ready to offer feedback. Highly recommend!

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: Professor J.T. Fisher would prefer if you greeted him with Jay. He is an +A in my book and I'm not being bias because he rewarded my work with a high grade but because he is helpful, nice, quick to respond, funny, interesting and any other positive attribute you can remember from you most helpful/best high school teacher.

Jay truly cares and is always there to support his students and give us honest feedback. It's incredible and a privilege to have a professor that is invested in your growth and future success. Not only is he devoted to each of his students and makes it easy to build a personal relationship with him, he also runs his class with flair and humor.

Jay is one of those professors that just gets what it means to be a professor. He takes the time to really help his students both during his class and beyond. He is clear and reasonable on his expectations for the coursework. His feedback really puts you on track for each assignment. His humor and positive attitude makes the class worth attending

Jay is one of the best professors I've had at USC. He actually cares about his students takes interest in their progress. He is very clear in what he expects and gives amazing feedback on your work. He is always willing to have additional conversations if you need extra guidance, plus his classes are extremely entertaining.

Prof Fisher (or Jay) is one of the best professors I've met in USC. He genuinely gets to know his students and makes everyone comfortable participating in the classroom. Also, he would give you his number and encourage you to contact him if you have problems with the writing assignments, even outside of your scheduled time of appointment!

Jay is one of the best professors I have ever had. He continuously pushes us to improve through his detailed and insightful feedback. He truly cares about students and is able to build rapport with each student. I looked forward to class, thanks to Jay's wit and his enthusiasm to help us become better writers and better people.

Jay Todd is the only reason I stayed in my 150 topic. He's the man.

I took a class with Jay in Spring 2013. Jay is not just a funny guy but most of all, he's helpful and caring. Even though English was my third language and I struggled with writing quite a bit initially, he always made sure that I improved substantially after every draft. Take him, and you'll never regret it. He's the man. One of the best!

Jay is a great writing professor! He's a hard grader at first, which is rough for someone like me who already considered them a good writer, but if you follow his methods and what you teaches in class, you will genuinely emerge a better writer. He is also super helpful with any writing needs you might have outside of the class, even a year later!

Jay is hands down an amazing individual and professor- class is enjoyable, he has a great sense of humor, and makes himself available for help outside of class. Jay's teaching helps develop your ability to learn and think critically. If you have the opportunity to take Jay, DO IT. You will walk out a better writer and person!

This is one of the best classes that I have taken. Professor Fisher has a great approach where class engagement is key, making class the material a lot easier to comprehend. The class setting was very welcoming because of this approach. Professor Fisher is great at meeting with his students as well. He is accessible and really wants you to learn!

Having Jay as a professor is an experience that you do not want to miss out on. While the mood in his classes is certainly kept light, he always makes sure to get down to business. You will come out of his course a cogent and more confident writer. He is very generous with being available to his students.

Jay has the great ability to engage students, involving them in their own learning while maintaining a relaxed and often very funny atmosphere. Taking his class definitely improved my writing skills, helping me to become a more focused writer and produce a more convincing argument. Definitely recommend his class to anyone!

I can easily say that Jay was the best professor I've had at USC. Writing is definitely not my strongest subject, but Jay continuously took the time to sit down and really help me throughout the entire semester. He genuinely cares about his students and is willing to do whatever it takes to help them learn and become a better writer. He's the best!

This professor is awesome! He connects well with his students and genuinely cares about helping them. This class was definitely the best class I have ever taken!

BEST PROFESSOR AT USC, hilarious, likes to keep in touch, and will make you a better writer even if you think you're already good. Makes writing classes at USC which usually suck your favorite class of the semester.

Jay is awesome. One of the best profs I've had. He really takes time to work with you and give feedback on your work, for his class or even for other essays you're working on. Even after some years, I keep referring back to notes from his class that help me with my writing process. He's chill and likes to keep in touch, great all around!

Best teacher I have had at USC yet. Very hilarious and kind. He does not believe in technology so be prepared for a lot of printing and handwriting. He does not assign a lot of homework so his class is very manageable. While he is harsh on grading, he is accessible outside of class to help you out as much as possible. Great guy!

JT is an amazing professor. He's super accessible outside of class and he genuinely cares about his students. He'll throw a lot of 1980s references at you (he's the definition of quirky). The assignments are interesting and very manageable. More than anything he wants his students to succeed so TAKE HIS CLASS, you won't regret it I swear!

Writ 150 is made to sound a lot more difficult than it actually is. Like many of you probably reading this right now, you're scrolling through web registration googling your professors to see which writ 150 course to take, so I'll make this easy for you- take it with JT. He made this class engaging and entertaining, and assigned helpful readings

Professor Fisher is very supportive of my writing. He is very patient to clarify every grammar mistake in my commentary and explains the reasons for the correction. He helped me to understand the subtle differences of word choices and also asked me questions about my intention of writing, which is very inspiring for me. I highly recommend him.

Jay Fisher is a legend. He cares deeply about the progress of each and every one of his students - he will make you work for it, but thats because he wants to see you achieve your maximum potential. Plus, class is always an absolute ball when you have Jay at the helm. Witty, caring, hilarious, brilliant, and always willing to go the extra mile.

Jay's been instrumental in my development as a writer from our very first discussion. His insights are the perfect ratio of tough love and inspiration, which is the exact mixture you should look for in in a professor. He doesn't hold your hand either: he guides you, but leaves it up to you to find your own voice.