Glenda Quarnstrom - Grand Valley State University

Professor: Glenda Quarnstrom
Department: Political Science
College: Grand Valley State University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: PLS212
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very knowledgeable teacher who is very enthusiastic about the topics covered. Challenged us to argue her viewpoint if we didn't agree which is nice. Super helpful for the tests and made herself very available if you needed extra help. Enjoyable class
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: PLS211
  • 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:
Even if you're interested in the class and really want to know more about politics and international relations, this class could get you lost. She rambled on about her own things and it was impossible to study fully. Study the essays, and you'll do fine on those but everything else I had no clue on how to study to get what she wants. I didn't enjoy
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: PLS102
  • 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:
Great class, I really learned a lot. I didn't think that I really liked politics before, but she really got me interested. Some people complained, but it's a pretty easy class if you actually go and study for exams. There's only three exams and she gives you the essays ahead of time (use that to your advantage!). Definitely recommended
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: ASIAN227
  • 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 experience learned much
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: PLS102
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
She def. knows what she is talking about. This class does take some work to earn a good grade, but very do able. Attendance is not required but highly recommened. Essay questions in advance, 3 exams, 1 paper, 2 small assingments. Remember def. word for word. Good class, would take her again for another class.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: PLS102
  • 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:
She is actually very impartial regardless of her political beliefs. Don't listen to the angry comment below. The class is very easy to understand, but not incredibly exciting (I don't think PLS is that interesting in general.) I received great grades on all my assignments and the research paper without much effort.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: PLS102
  • 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:
Even if you are interested in the field of PLS, stay away from this class! I'm going into Admin., so this is a required class, but we're 3 weeks in, and I'm probably going to drop or try my hardest to switch to another teacher. Quarnstrom forgets it's a 100 level class, not a Master's course! Very confusing to listen to and tests are ridiculous!
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: PLS102
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
not a good class at all. Really boring and tests were hard. If you dont like writing essays, dont take this class.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: PLS102
  • 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:
She's an amusing woman. The class was not very difficult, contrary to what others might say. She gave the essay questions for the tests in advance, offered lots of opportunities for extra credit and was really enthusiastic about the topics discussed. You have to study the vocab. If you know nothing about politics going in, you'll probably struggle.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: PLS102
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Could not stand this woman. Awful class taught by an awful professor. Talks in circles about nothing and is unclear about expectations. Hard grader. Avoid if possible. I hate Glenda Quarnstrom.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: PLS102
  • 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:
she is very helpful and reccommends coming to her office hours, however i think she forgets that it's a 102 class, and no one is half as interested in it as she is, tests are hard, im hoping to get at least a C.. so i wouldnt reccommend
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: PLS102
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Her mind is indeed a jumbled mess. She'll get angry if you dont know the answer to a question, and iif you disagree with her on something. She goes on tangents in class, sometimes about china, other times about something not even related to class, and we don't cover a lot of material that winds up on tests. Not that great of a professor
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: PLS102
  • 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:
She is kind of crazy. She knows what she's talking about in her head--unfortunately it comes out of her mouth as a jumbled mess. She skips around a lot and grades really hard!!
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: PLS102
  • 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:
Prof Quarnstrom is insannneeee... shes is never clear about anything, and goes off on tangents in class, so we never even cover some of the info thats on the test... if your in her class.. DROP!
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: PLS103
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Class is really easy. I went to class, never paid attention, studied what the study guide, pre-wrote the essays and I got an A. Seemed like she thinks everyone in class is dumb, but thats because it was a 102 gen ed class and most students obviously don't want to be there. She's a lot nicer in higher level classes where students express interest.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: PLS102
  • 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:
I really enjoyed this class. Dr. Quarnstrom is really helpful to the point where she will tell you the exam essay ahead of time and then read them in advance and tell you what to change or add. Attendance not required but suggested and may effect grade if u never go. I definitly suggest taking her class!!
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: PLS101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Her mind is a jumbled mess. She jumps from topic to topic and gets very mad if your opinions are different than hers. I remember I went to see her for help on an essay and she told me (two days befor the exam) that she didn't know what she wanted yet and once she reads what other people put she'll decide if she liked what I said or not. She sucks
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: PLS102
  • 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:
Dr. Quarnstrom is a very good professor. I highly suggest pre-writing all the essays for the exams she is willing to read them and tell you what to add. This class was not difficult, she likes participation. As far as her politics go, she is pretty moderate in class, not leaning too far one way or the other. I would definitely recommend.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: PLS102
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Takes way too long to grade the exams, said they would be done soon and took 2 weeks or more.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: PLS102
  • 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:
She gets annoyed with class for "not participating" but never really gives you a chance to answer. The class is not too tough, just read the book. Also, she lets you prewrite the essays for her tests. You can't bring them to the test, however you can take them to her beforehand and she will tell you what you need to add/take out to get the point
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