Leslie Mechem - Skidmore College

Professor: Leslie Mechem
Department: Classics
College: Skidmore College
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: AH251
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
great professor, she definitely makes you work for it but you'll learn a ton. Her readings seem like a lot but skipping one or two won't kill you. She's a harsh grader but her feedback is reasonable and will help you improve in other classes as well.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: CC200
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Mech is truly the heart of the Classics department. I took maybe 7-8 classes with her as a Classics Major at Skidmore. The lowest grade I received from her was a B+ in my first semester and the highest was an A+ in my last. She helped me grow so much as a student, and I deeply respect her and her teaching. Super fair and approachable. I miss her!!
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: CC220
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
She is an amazing professor. I take a class with her every semester, and recommend her to fellow classmates. However, you will not like it if you do not read or participate in class. She is really easy going and tells you what she expects from you up front.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: CL200
  • Grade Received: B-
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
So. Much. Reading. Shes nice, but has a weird sense of humor and grades VERY harshly.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: SSP100
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Had her for my freshman seminar and I've decided not to major in classics just to avoid her. Didn't provide clear grading guidelines, not very approachable as an advisor, wasn't very helpful if you tried to get held or feedback for papers. Would not take again.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: CC365
  • 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:
Very difficult teacher, expects a lot of work, but she's very knowledgeable and funny and you will learn the most by asking questions. May seem like too much work (she gives a lot), but it is for your own benefit. If you work hard, you will have an incredible learning experience.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: HIST101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Likes things done one way and will mark you down if she doesn't agree--really tough grader no matter how hard you work. Class discussions consisted of regurgitating information from the readings. Nice lady outside of class, but not very helpful.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: HIST101
  • 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:
Absolutely useless. Had nothing intereswting or scholarly to share. It was embarassing how little this professor knew about the subject she was teaching. She asked the same simple question every day and it did not even apply to the class.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: CL220
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Really interesting professor. Extremely hard grader - don't take her class unless you're really willing to work for it. She has favorites but is really helpful to anyone who asks. Keep in mind though, prepare to work your a** off.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: CC220
  • 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:
Mechem has one way of interpreting the texts -- and if you don't agree with her, she marks you down. If you like sucking up to professors, take this class...she'll love you.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: CC220
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
She is a wonderful teacher and I learned so much. Mechem is always helpful and one of the nicest professors I've ever had. But she is a very difficult grader. She expects a lot from her students on papers and cumulative exams. Don't go into her classes thinking they'll be easy A s.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: CC200
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Really helpful. Tough on essays, but easy tests.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: GREEK
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Great! She's like a second mom.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: CLASSICS
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
knowledgeable and intelligent, she's what you'd expect from a small liberals arts college professor...demanding, but will give you a helping hand every step of the way...genuinely concerned
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: CL200
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
don't take the HF add-on for this class! dear god that sucked!
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: CL220
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
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