Therese Sabaryn - University of Waterloo

Professor: Therese Sabaryn
Department: Languages
College: University of Waterloo
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: FR250A
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This class has the potential to be really useful since the content includes everyday conversation and topics, but this prof ruins it. She's out of date, condescending and just straight up rude. Hated every second of this class with her. Made students cry during their presentations and is way too harsh.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: FR250A
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
She is great. I know she's strict, but her directions are clear. The only way to mess up is to not listen to her, which I know a lot of people have a hard time doing. I noticed this in class with a lot of students taking her comments personally rather than improving their work. Love her! Strong woman and amazing teacher!
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: FR152
  • 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:
Whoever takes a course with Mme Sabaryn would get to know in the first class that she is a tough teacher. On the other hand, a few weeks into the term, it would be evident that she is super helpful instructor, and at the same time she is so fun to take a course with. In general, she's the best French prof I've ever had.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: FR151
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
She is a hard marker, shows no mercy, does not speak in any English, which is great for some students but really does nit help others. For her office hours it is mandatory that you speak French, otherwise she cant help you. She likes participation and when you do homework. By far he worse prof I have ever had. Completely turned me off of French.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: FR250A
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
She made me cry every single day. I started seeing a counselor. Sure, I remember everything she taught me, but that is because I became afraid to speak a language I once loved. Will never take any courses with her again.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: FR300A
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
She's very tough but if you show an effort she is extremelyhelpful The course is very demanding but has taught me more than any of my other french courses combined. She corrects everything extremely attentively and for that I have a huge appreciation for her. Great course and the perfect professor to be teaching it!
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: FR300A
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Brutal. Openly makes students cry in class. I had a passing in the family towards the end of the term and she made no consideration to the situation. Expected me to be back in class, focused and write all my missed tests/assignments a week after the passing.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: FR250A
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Okay look, she is a GREAT prof. She marks everything, that's how you LEARN. She is from France, so I think she is getting negative reviews because people with a lover level of French knowledge may have difficulties understanding her. Either A)wait until you are in second year or higher or B) speak french before you take her class. Very funny!
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: FR151
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Easily the worst prof I've ever had. She treats her students horribly, and expects them to contribute 101%, without consider their other commitments. Anyone about to take the class, be ready to feel inferior and to dread every moment with her.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: FR250A
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This teacher is extremely strict! Barely received any good criticism. She made me leave feeling horrible about myself and I've studied French since I was 5. I would not recommend taking a class with this teacher!
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: FR151
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
highly competent prof, patient, many students had no interest in the course and were only taking it due to a program requirement, despite dullness of content, she dragged the class though all material and did a solid job. Easy 90+ for those who actually do the work/readings/study, equivalent to gr9fr.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: FR151
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Easily my least favourite professor.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: FR250A
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Therese is from France and speaks quickly. She might be a bit much if you aren't so good at French. If you are in 2nd year and want to improve your spoken French, I HIGHLY recommend her. She will correct you all the time, but it's worth it for what you learn. Attendance and homework are mandatory, but the course was really useful. Give her a chance
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: FR192A
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
If you've only taken high school core french up to grade 12, this class might be a little traumatizing. The actual grammar exercises are easy, but her French is rapidfire, so make sure you're constantly paying attention!
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: FR192
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
-Has a knack for making you feel terrible and embarassed when you don't know something. -Definitely knows her stuff. -Pretty strict. -Test questions are pretty predictable, not a very difficult course.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: FR300A
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Loved her class! I learned SO much for this class and I respect her immensely. VERY knowledgeable. Exceedingly fair in marking. Honest to the point of blunt with comments. Lots of homework. All those who posted mean comments clearly got the mark they deserved and are just bitter.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: FR251
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very good professor...if you are willing to put in the effort. Some have pointed that she rates according to her French level. What do you expect? Writing bad French sentences and get good grades?
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: FR151
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
More like a high school teacher than an actual prof. Didn't appreciate being called out in class to answer questions. Isn't an awful prof, but not the greatest either.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: FR192
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
omg just horrible. she may be a good french teacher for people who ARE french. she marks everything based on her french knowledge and level. DEMANDING, scary, and just cruel. Has favorites..seriously. I was a french major and now im a rec major. THATs HOW BAD SHE IS.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: FR192A
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Good professor is you are at her level. She expects a lot, there is homework, no talking in class. She is very knowledgeable and is nice and supportive when you put in the effort. Can be unreasonable. tough marker.
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