Vernon Vavrina - Marist College

Professor: Vernon Vavrina
Department: Political Science
College: Marist College
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: POSC273
  • 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:
I took 2 online classes with him. Seemed great at first. However, he recommended a $60 PolySci lab that never came in useful. I studied inside out for his exams; he had such detailed questions, that we never covered (I checked), that it was unfair. He's one of those teachers who doesn't care about teaching. Save yourself. Find another professor.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: POL103
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
You get what you put into this class. For some his lectures will be boring. However, i am a political science major and i found them interesting and insightful but i am 25. Just read the book!!!! study the vocabulary in it and you will be fine. I recieve a c because i failed to read all the book and missed some information. show up and read
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: POSC101
  • 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:
He's a cool guy and has a lot of stuff to say, but unfortunately his lectures and tests do not match up. Get what you can from the book and be very meticulous with any essays you write; address opposing points of view, etc. Overall he is a very, very tough grader and you should take advantage of any extra credit opportunities he gives you. NOT EASY
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: POLISCI
  • 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:
has taught me how to think pessimistically about the future of america. has taught me nothing else. the worst teacher i've ever had.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: POSC101
  • 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:
DO NOT LISTEN IN LECTURES OR EVEN TAKE NOTES. JUST OUTLINE THE TEXTBOOK AND YOU MIGHT PASS THE MIDTERM (ALL MULTIPLE CHOICE) AND FINAL (M.C. AGAIN). He just rambles on. Trust me, just read the textbook and don't listen to him at all.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: POSC101
  • 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:
Class is incredibly boring. He's a nice guy but he just talks the entire class and the tests are on the textbook. Everything you need to know you will find in the textbook. Two tests, one paper. Can get a B but difficult to get higher than that unless you're really good at retaining textbook reading. Not the best, not the worst.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: POSC213
  • 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:
Read the books. You do most of your learning and work outside of class.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: POSCCAPP
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Did not learn anything in capping. Should be an independent study. He falls asleep during presentations, asks pointless questions, and gives you the same grade all semester, no matter what you do for work. Talks about nothing in class. Gives tests on material never covered, just says read the book. Awful teacher. Awful
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: POSC273
  • 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. Vavrina is an institution.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: POSC273
  • 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:
The class isn't easy, you have to work and keep up on the reading. But, it's so worthwhile. I learned so much, and he's a really decent guy to boot. I would suggest this class to anyone interested in international affairs. He's also got a great sense of humor.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: POS101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Horrible horrible horrible class. Talks in the most monotone voice about random things. Expects everyone to be a polisci major. Tests are nothing related to his lectures - teach yourself from text. Sits down in one of the student desks whole class and talks. I would have had a 4.0 if I wasn't in his class.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: POSC101
  • 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:
Vavrina is by far the worst teacher I have ever taken at Marist.He is painfully boring; he talks for 1.15 while the class struggles to stay awake. He doesnt teach the textbook, and the entire midterm and final is on it.U have to read the 600pg book on your own time.He has totally turned me off to a subject I was very interested in. Horrible teacher
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: POSC101
  • 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:
Perhaps the most boring class you could take at Marist. Professor comes in everyday and just talks about randomness- doesnt follow cirriculum. Have to read the book in order to pass tests. Fell asleep everyday in class.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: MANY
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I have had Dr. v for many classes and can say pretty much the same about all of them.He is a very sound teacher,invites student input, and recognizes effort. also he's a fair grader. Just don't think you can sit back and do nothing, challenge him--it makes the class fly by. Much respect and many props to Dr.V
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: INTROTOPOSC
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Nice guy, tries hard. I did well in the class, some others didnt. However, I will be declaring poli sci as my major because of this class. Read the book, it helps with his tests (which are multiple choice). Term paper is easy and you can do just about anything you want. If you have an interest in poli sci hes good, but if you dont I would avoid
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: POLISSIDEAS
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
DON'T TAKE HIM!!! the man is HORRIBLE, avoid him at ALL costs!!!!! take shafer or SHIEH!
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: POLISSIDEAS
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
all lecture, political issues can be interesting to talk about...i think he's conservative, agh..midterm is essay, final is essay....READ THE BOOK, cause he won't teach it all.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: POLITICS
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
THIS MAN IS A TOTAL **** AND GRADES HORRIBLY! THE GUY DOESN'T BELIEVE IN GIVING A'S!!! AVOID HIM AT ALL COSTS HE SUCKS!
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: HUMANRIGHTS
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Doesn't encourage student comments that much -- he comes across as being reserved and out of touch, but he knows his stuff. Graduated Georgetown -- so he's got the air of someone who isn't just another professor. He's got the snobbishness about him -- detached, etc. But it's true that he's not that hard to get a good grade with.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: ISSUESANDIDEA
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very fair minded, he won't hold a political position against you. He can be a tough grader, but if you truely learn and know the stuff, you'll do fine.
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