The writing center works because it has a focus on community. What this means is that it allows the people that come in to be tutored to be surrounded by like-minded individuals. By having a sense of community the writing center becomes an approachable place in that the students don't feel intimidated by their tutors or by their fellow students being tutored. It also helps to have tutors who are their peers so that they feel as though they can relate to us. The relationship between the audience, community, and the peer tutor is focused on being approachable. The job of the peer tutor is to create a community where the student can feel like they can return.