What is voice in writing ?

When I first arrived in the summer bridge program four weeks ago I honestly did not know the meaning of “Voice in writing” as the weeks progressed i began to get a idea in Professor Harmon’s class. He gave us all of the tools necessary to write essays but never gave us a outline. He allowed us to voice our own opinions while doing these things, he never told us what to write about or even research. He allowed everybody to be themselves with their work and pour their thoughts emotions onto the paper while still guiding us on the piece. Although at some points it was challenging , it was also enjoyable because you were able to say what you wanted to and be yourself through your work with out being judged. although we all came from different schools where we all learned different writing techniques it sometimes confused me on how to structure the paper the way he wanted me to, but as the weeks went by I began to understand the meaning of “voice in writing” more and more cause it was just being myself and writing what I felt was right.