Susan Ryan - California University of Pennsylvania

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Susan Ryan - California University of Pennsylvania

Professor: Susan Ryan

Department: Geography

College: California University of Pennsylvania

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: ELE301
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Honestly there could have been no professor for this class, and I would have ended up with the same grade. No clear directions, disorganized, unhelpful, and rude. Waste of money!

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: GEO102
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

While she seemed like a good professor before class started she is EXTREMELY power hungry. I was in a 1 credit class and she expected us to be working 6 hours a week! That is more than 3 credit classes! She had all of the information laid out and when I would email her a question she made you feel stupid by just telling you to read better.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: GEO383
Grade Received: WD
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Took a class with her over the summer and dropped it. She makes you feel stupid and Incompetent of doing the required work.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: GEO383
Grade Received: WD
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I took this class up until the last week and dropped it. Dr. Ryan makes you feel completely stupid and incompetent when you ask a question . If you are confused and try emailing her, shell do nothing but confuse you even more. I do not recommend her to anybody.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: GEO383
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

She doesn't really give help, if you ask a question about the assignment she makes you feel stupid for even asking in the first place. I DON'T RECOMMEND HER!!!

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: GEO426
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I havent had the best experience with this professor. When reaching out to her she makes you incompetent and a bother. She is very specific with her work and isnt willing to accept anything below her critical standards. Feedback minimal and doesnt go into detail. Tests not bad, but be prepared for harsh critiques & comments. BEWARE!!!!

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: TOURI102
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I've only had her for a few weeks, but she is very sarcastic and talks to us like we're children! I don't know whats so funny but she is always laughing too! Odd, but we'll see how she is the rest of the semester.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: GEO110
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

She was actually a half decent teacher. Enjoyed her classes

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: GEO150
Grade Received: D
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Very straight forward teacher. Must complete all work on time with no buffer.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: GEO100
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Lectures are very boring. Tests are extremely hard and gives no extra credit. Read the textbook and pay attention or you will fail.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: GEO183
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Shes an ok teacher. She definitely seems to like to hear herself talk. Lectures can be long but she keeps them interesting.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: GEO150
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

The grades are based on test and quizzes only. There is no extra credit and attendance does not matter. There are two test and two quizzes. The only good thing is the test and quizzes are taken online.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: GEO155
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

If you want to be intellectually challenged then take her classes. Non-majors just looking for easy credits beware, she is not an easy A. You will learn a lot. Don't worry about being ridiculed, I have never seen her be rude to anyone before like some posts say.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: TOURISMCLASSES
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Ryan is my favorite teacher at Cal. I have never had a problem with her, as long as you are attentive, ask questions and go to class; you will pass with flying colors. All of her classes are online and are easy if you pay attention in class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: DARKTOURISM
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Likes to riducule you if you ask a question in class. Generally rude to students. Dark tourism is the stupidest class I have ever taken. I attended almost every class and I still can't tell you what the aspects of Dark Tourism are. 10 page essay for a subject that isn't anything except something I swear she made up. Not taking another class of hers

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: GEO150
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dr. Ryan is very knowledgeable about her field but the way she presents the material is boring and makes going to class a struggle. She can kind of come off as rude often, as well. Also, don't buy the book! It's expensive and never used!

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: MAJOR
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Professor Ryan had a great influence on my academic career and I found her to be an outstanding Professor. However, as a professional in the industry I feel her networking skills are weak in keeping in touch with alumni.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: GEO150
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Without a doubt you will learn and get your money's worth with Dr. Ryan! Other Professors in this Dept do the minimum to get by (and cancel classes a lot...like Dr. Mueller does!) Dr. Ryan actually teaches and you learn. If you show up, do the work, put in the effort, then you will be rewarded. Awesome and highly recommended.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: GEO351
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dr. Ryan is a great teached. Although sometimes I got frustrated with some of her classes, she really does push every student to be the best. She is always willing to meet with you if you need help, even outside of her office hours. Dr. Ryan is not only a great teacher, but a very nice lady who knows how to put some humor in a classroom.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: GEO351
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

You can tell Dr Ryan really cares about students sucess. I like how she hands out detailed assignment sheets so you know what she wants. She treats people like adults and not children which I respect. She is also very interested in the sucess of the major and is really good at what she does. Attend regularly and do the work and an A should be easy

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