April Veness - University of Delaware

Professor: April Veness
Department: Geography
College: University of Delaware
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: GEOG102
  • Grade Received: B-
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
This class requires consistent attendance and attentiveness. There are many, many articles and maps assigned as required reading from all corners of the internet. If you take this class, keep up with reading and ORGANIZE YOUR MATERIALS. Failing to combine notes from lectures and required readings into one document will kill you come exam time.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: GEOG102
  • Grade Received: C
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I showed up to every class, took TONS of notes, studied for everything, and did all of her horrible homework assignments and only got a B. Her lectures are extremely long and filled with information and there's even more extra reading to do on your own time. Lectures are interesting and she definitely taught me a lot but AVOID THIS CLASS IF YOU CAN
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: GEOG102
  • Grade Received: C+
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
For a simple breadth requirement course, its practically like a graduate level course. Answers for tests and quizzes are very vague and highly debatable. I would not recommend this course based on the level of reading involved. So many files. Plus the grading criteria is not defined at all. Sometimes lectures spiral into tangents that arent useful.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: GEO102
  • Grade Received: C+
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Veness is a nice enough lady, as long as you don't have a direct conversation with her. Not only is it nearly impossible to have one-on-one meetings, but when you don't know the information she's incredibly condescending. Tests are impossible and not about what the lectures were on, which took up the entire class period. Would avoid at all costs.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: GEO102
  • Grade Received: B-
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Class is extremely hard. She throws so much information out at one time, and very quickly. She has you memorize an insane amount of maps and information for 15 point quizzes.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: GEOG102
  • Grade Received: B-
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Class is really boring and the exams are really hard. I showed up to every class and only got a B-. Too much material thrown at you at one time.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: GEOG102
  • Grade Received: C+
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Tests are extremely tough and specific, especially if you don't have a background in geography. She gives about 45 maps to memorize that are difficult to interpret. Her syllabus is crazy long and not at all helpful. You have to go to every class and write down everything she says. She still uses a projector and goes on tangents. Avoid if possible!
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: GEOG102
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I would avoid, just because her lectures are boring as hell. Gives 3 exams, which are extremely tough. Sakai exercises also take quite a bit of time.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: GEOG102
  • 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:
Always speaks about a curve that she plans on implementing at the end of the semester and NEVER followed through with it…makes you memorize maps that she barely covers in class..TA is amazing I would've failed if it weren't for him
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: GEOG102
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
She uses a overhead projector still and is very hard to follow. She gives a 30 page syllabus with links and articles that is very unclear, but used often. Her tests are very hard and she expects you to know a ridiculous amount of information, but she is very smart and passionate about the topics. GO to the TA's review sessions. Not an easy A
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: GEO102
  • 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:
A very good professor, and the course isn't that difficult if you have done all the readings she requires.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: GEOG102
  • 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:
I was very scared to take this class after reading the comments but it ended up being my favorite class this semester! Veness is very knowledgeable and while she does often dart from topic to topic, it's easy to discern what it important from what is rambling. Overall she is very fair and the class is extremely interesting.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: GEOG102
  • 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:
She repeats a lot of words and is also very hard to tolerate. She talks as if we're stupid. I went to about half the classes and still passed, so it's easy if you have a solid background in geography. Avoid her if possible.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: GEOG310
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Class was hard but interesting. She is a tough grader and isn't too clear with what she expects in her papers. Overall, learned a lot but a lot of reading and papers.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: GEOG102
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I would strongly recommend that you avoid this professor.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: GEOG310
  • 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:
Veness is a great professor, regardless of these comments. She really cares about her students. I've taken 102 and 310 with her and I truly admire her. She is NOT, in any way, an easy A, but her classes ARE very interesting and thought provoking. Take for group B or C requirements. This class is a LOT of reading and writing, nothing else.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: GEOG102
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I took Human Geography with her. She's alright; she's super nice but her lectures are repetitive and a bit unorganized. There's no textbook but lots of online readings. Attendance isn't mandatory but the assignments are based on the lectures. 4 Sakai exercises, 2 quizzes, a midterm, and a final. Not recommended if you're looking for an easy A.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: GEOG310
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This class is A LOT of reading and writing. I don't know how it doesn't count as a writing requirement. 5 papers, 3 of them are research papers 7+ pages. Not to mention she assigns them like a week before they're due so there's not much time to think about them. Gotta read 2 books and do discussions on them plus alot of articles. Grades easy though
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: GEOG102
  • 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:
Veness is a great professor, I don't know why everyone is being so harsh on her. Out of bitter spite I guess. Don't let these horrible comments sway you from her class. GEOG102 w/ her is a great breadth req to take. Its really interesting and she teaches it really well. Just study the maps and write down what she says in class and you'll do fine.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: GEO102
  • 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:
Do not take this class! She is a terrible professor. I never missed a class and always took notes and studied and I am barely passing. She rambles in class and is very unclear about the material we need to know. She also talks down to us, and is constantly criticizing us. Everyone I know is failing. Avoid at all costs!
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