Donna Sewell - Valdosta State University

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Donna Sewell - Valdosta State University

Professor: Donna Sewell

Department: English

College: Valdosta State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: ENGL1101
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Hardest class I have ever taken, it was a high school duel enrollment thing I did with Valdosta State and Valwood. It was ridiculously hard, but I'll be if I can say that I'm definitely WAYYY better at writing now than I was before I took her classes.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: ENGL2080
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I love Dr. Sewell. She is tough with grades, but it is not impossible to make an A in her class. Attendance is important & rewarded, but points are not deducted for missing class. The tests are fairly easy if you pay atttention & study your notes. She gives many opportunities to make up work if it is missed. I would definitely take her class again.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: ENGL1101
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Sewell is probably the best professor I have ever had. She is tough, there's no getting around that, but she genuinely cares about her students and their understanding of the material. She is more than willing to work with students outside of class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: ENGL1101
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I actually took Sewell for both freshman English classes. She is a fantastic teacher, but there's much work in this class to be successful. Go to class, do ALL of the assignments (even small participation grades), and listen to her feedback, and you'll make an A or B. She is an amazing person and she really knows her stuff.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: ENGL1102
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Sewell is an amazing professor. She is willing to meet with you as many times as you need so you can get a good grade in her class. She isn't the easiest professor but I learned more from her than I have in any other English class. Expect a lot of homework but the homework (if actually done) will help your final grade. All around a great class!

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: ENG1101
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

if you want an A DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS. she's a good teacher and you learn a lot, but on most assignments the highest you can make is an 85. which she will tell you when going over the syllabus

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: ENGL1101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

It's next to impossible to get an A in her class, and according to her it will become even harder in the future. You can't pass with a D, so you will eithor get a B/C or fail. She reminds me of Napolean. She bragged about no one making an A on the first essay and only 2 on the next. Determined to be the most intellegent in the room at all cost.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: ENGL1101
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Sewell is a great teacher. However, if you do not have a solid understanding of grammar you will struggle in her class. ALWAYS go to class, and take advantage of her out of class meeting times (very helpful). Also, do as many extra entries as you can because extra entries raise your grade. Dr. Sewell's class made me a more proficient writer.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: ENGL1101
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:

I loved Dr. Sewell. She gives a good bit of work, but as long as you do it all you will pass. Attendance is extremely mandatory. The essays are pretty hard and she will catch anything and everything you do wrong, but in the end it all really helps you out to become a better writer.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: ENGL1101
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:

She is a really tough grader on essays (the class average was usually a C/D on the four essays we did). Attendance is a NECESSITY... She is always willing to help though. I recommend meeting with her to proofread your essay every time and keep up with your journal. Overall she was an awesome professor.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: ENGL1102
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is rigid, not in a way that is encouraging or inspiring. If you want a teacher that is objective and not influenced by those who simply agree with her, she's not for you. She has clear personal biases that get in the way of her teaching.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: ENGL1102
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Sewell has been my favorite professor at Valdosta State. Her lectures are very enjoyable. She makes you work for your grade, but she is ALWAYS willing to help and loves for people to do well! TAKE HER CLASS! you won't regret it.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: ENGL1102
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Sewell is awesome. Lots of writing in her class, had about 6 essays. The only grades are essays and journal. The journal is an easy A as long as you keep up with it. Overall I highly enjoyed her class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: ENGL1101
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:

Great Professor! Always willing to do her part to make sure you understand the material. However if your looking for an easy "A" you may want to try another Professor, a lot of writing involved to get an A. Also attendance is required!

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: ENGL1102
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 is laid back and respects her students. She hates when people are rude. If you need help with your writing, she will meet with you multiple times to work things out. She is down-to-earth and easy to get along with. Your essays will be much better after her class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: ENGL2060
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:

good teacher, but hard

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: ENG1101
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:

DR. Sewell is a fantastic teacher. She is very tough in essays format, but will help you out in any way that she can. She is vey good at what she does and just donw to earth. You would not have known thashe has her doctarate degree. Very humble and easy to talk to

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: ENG1101
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:

DR. Sewell is a fantastic teacher. She is very tough in essays formay, but will help you out in any way that she can. She is vey good at what she does and just donw to earth. You would not have known thashe has her doctarate degree. Very humble and easy to talk to

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: ENGL2000
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She does assign a lot of writing, but she is one of the best teachers I've had at Valdosta State. She really cares about what she teaches and is willing to work with you to make sure you know what is going on. Overall I really enjoyed this class. I was never bored. She doesn't require a textbook.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: ENGL2060
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 is tough, but willing to spend time improving your writing skills. The class was intriguing and well organized. I loved it (and her teaching)!

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