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Alexander Willie UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 11/14/2024	Taking UNIV100 was genuinely one of the most rewarding parts of my semester. From the first day, it was clear that Willie genuinely loves teaching and is fully invested in helping students thrive. He encouraged us to stay engaged, reassuring us that as long as we actively participated, we wouldn’t need to stress about grades. I left each class with a deeper understanding of Limited Enrollment Programs (LEPs) and crucial insights for navigating college, especially since our class was full of Letters and Sciences students aiming for engineering (specifically computer science mainly.) Beyond just teaching, he was also our advisor which was amazing. His guidance and support made the transition into college much smoother, and he’s truly someone who’s there for you beyond the classroom. I strongly recommend this class to anyone looking for a helpful, welcoming environment to start their college journey. Not only was it incredibly helpful, but it’s also a great way to make friends. I loved it so much that I’m planning to return as a TA next fall!
Alexander Willie UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 11/13/2024	great professor! This class was so fun and engaging. Everyone was talkative and we all ended up being good friends. I do not regret taking this class because I learned so much.
Alexander Willie UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 11/13/2024	He is the best! I recommend him to everyone.
Sahiba Bansal UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 11/12/2024	Sahiba is the BEST UNIV100 professor she is so sweet and kind and does an amazing job. Someone give this lady a raise 😎🆒
Gloria Chin Quee UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 10/28/2024	Super nice professor! You can tell she genuinely cares about her students and teaches this class for the reason to teach about campus resources and college adjustment tips. Assignments are super easy and she grades very fairly. I assume in any UNIV100 class this would be the case but if you have the option I definitely recommend taking it with her.
Kimberly Bethke UNIV100 Expecting a B+ Anonymous 10/23/2024	she is a great prof and really cares about her students
Eric Johnson UNIV100 Expecting an A Anonymous 10/23/2024	Super nice guy. Class is very simple and his goal is really just to help you learn about who you are and what you want to do during your time at UMD!
Phylicia Nance UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 10/16/2024	Made the course very easy, some of the papers were a bit harder than they needed to be for UNIV but its fine. Not bad not amazing
Amanda Dennis UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 08/05/2024	She seems like she actually cares about her students
Thomas Steen UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 07/14/2024	Tom is a family man. Very simple--loves good weather and holidays. His lectures are once a week but can be a little boring and drag on a bit. However, in his words: "this is an easy GPA boost and you get to go home and tell your family you have 4.0 by Thanksgiving." The reason why I give him 5 stars is because he knows his stuff. He is very kind and professional. I had a many questions and his guidance put my 4-yr plan on the path of least resistance. He is an expert in his field. There is also one very interesting class where you learn a lot about yourself and classmates.
Renee Stokes UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 02/07/2024	Really nice and understanding professor
Foster McDaniel UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 02/01/2024	Participation and attendance are weighted VERY heavily and if you miss even one class it could bring you down a whole letter grade. As other reviews say, it's really awkward when no one answers a question because Foster will just stare at you for MINUTES if no one answers but it's honestly kind of funny. They have a way of being funny without trying so if you take him you'll definitely be entertained.
Gregory Shaffer UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 02/01/2024	Best UNIV100 professor, wants the best for his students and doesn't assign any work or take all of the class time.
Ginny Hutcheson UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 01/29/2024	Super easy class and a super nice teacher. I thought the class was extremely unnecessary though. We should just be able to do work.
Lori Kader UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 01/25/2024	Tbh UNIV100 is a pretty inconsequential class so I don't think your choice of professor will make much of a difference but Lori Kader is a great choice! She shows that she cares about her students every time we have class. Some examples are always asking us about how our classes are going, listening to our concerns, and letting kids leave if they don't feel great. She's definitely knowledgable in the subjects covered in UNIV and is happy to answer questions. She works primarily in the PSYC department so she's a great connection to have if you plan to major in psyc. Some of my classmates mentioned that they were distracted by her lisp however you get used to it quickly and it does not affect her ability to lead and teach the class.
Gene Ferrick UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous_2018 01/22/2024	Gene (he likes us to call him by his name) is one of the best resources and people to know at UMD. UNIV100 was a pretty chill class, where we just sat in a circle and talked about stuff and the week. We also had short journals (they were fun for me, tbh) and small assignments every week to explore and try different activities on campus. Depending on our input, Gene would give us feedback on what we could do better if we were struggling with something and gave us tips for campus resources. Since he's one of the seniors at UMD (30+ years!), he practically knows everyone on campus, so if you ever need help with something, he can always refer you to someone if he might not be able to directly help. Gene is a great guy and genuinely wants you to do well moving forward in your academic journey. Would definitely recommend if you need to take UNIV100.
Neil Dhingra UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 01/19/2024	Good Professor for UNIV 100, easy course and he grades easily. He does try to be relatable, overall good professor for UNIV 100.
Susan Johnston UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 01/04/2024	The class is super easy and she is a very friendly understanding person. Attend class, there is basically no homework, easy A.
Ariel Brathwaite UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 01/04/2024	Easy grader, super nice teacher, and no complaints whatsoever.
Victoria Shay UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 12/28/2023	Easiest course ever with super nice teacher
Sarah Wilson UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 12/22/2023	I dreaded the 2-hour chunk in my schedule, but I don't regret taking this class because Sarah was really nice! There are mandatory assignments, but they're all super easy, and sometimes she lets you leave class early. After the class ended she invited us to one last meetup in the Labyrinth and bought us Insomnia cookies.
Ariel Brathwaite UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 12/20/2023	She's very nice! She even gave us a class just to study because we all said we were stressed out. There was a lot of busywork, but I think that's just the nature of the class.
Alana Ebert-zavos UNIV100 Anonymous 12/19/2023	Very chill person
Foster McDaniel UNIV100 Expecting an A Anonymous 12/19/2023	They are a nice professor and I really enjoyed the class but attendance is mandatory. If it weren't for extra credit I would have a B+ they are strict on attendance and you can't make those points back so make sure you come to class. But overall nice person would take again but I would come to all the classes.
Amanda Dennis UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 12/18/2023	She is incredibly nice and understanding. Gives out very little work and she super chill.
Steven Young UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 12/18/2023	Easy class with a decent amount of busy work. Take him if you want a free a as long as you do the work and participate in class. Only problem was that he can be a little strange in lecture and loud. You would sometimes see spit coming out of his mouth as he talks.
Tori Shay UNIV100 Anonymous 12/17/2023	Best UNIV100 professor. Always go to her for anything. Barely gives work. Very insightful.
Shiloh Ortiz UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 12/15/2023	I loved have Shiloh as my UNIV100 instructor. The class itself is dull but Shiloh tried to make the most of it. He is an amazing person and gives great advice or directs you to where you can get great advice.
Kamrie Risku UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 12/15/2023	Awesome UNIV100 instructor. She had a very bright personality and always made our class so fun and hilarious even if it was just once a week. Kam very much knew the vibe and is very relatable and forgiving! #FC27 😔✊
Foster McDaniel UNIV100 Expecting a B Anonymous 12/13/2023	DONT TAKE HIM FOR UNIV!!! Each class was long and boring! Instead of moving on, he would stand in silence until someone raised their hand to give random examples - even if it meant waiting in awkward silence for MINUTES. A lot of univ professors let their class out early, but it seemed like Foster intentionally drawled out class to make it meet the 1 hour 15 min mark. He also scheduled the course to last the ENTIRE semester when a lot of univ courses end by early Nov (when he had no topics to teach he still scheduled class and let the class choose the topic - as if that's a better option than just not having class). He seems like a nice fun guy but definitely not when it comes to grading. He keeps track of attendance and takes off 5 points for each class missed and he is harsh on grading assignments for no reason considering this is univ.
Steven Young UNIV100 Expecting an A+ tchin1 12/10/2023	Course: Really easy course, the material is pretty boring but actually helpful if you ever wonder how something works or need to find something within UMD. Attendance is mandatory. Really easy A as long as you have common sense. Breakdown: - Assignments (18), 100%, all very easy, some quizzes, some activities for exploration, just complete them and do well and you’re good. Professor: Talks pretty loud, so the first class takes most people by surprise. Really nice guy, loves when people participate and contribute to the conversation at hand. My class was from 3:30-5:20, but the latest we ever stayed in class was until 4:30 PM, most times it was only 45 minutes. Really prioritizes mental health and the well-being of his students. Would recommend him to anyone!
Marissa Sariol-Clough UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 12/09/2023	Yeah, I had her for my UNIV100 class, which I know, is not even a real class and has little say over what actual work we have to do. What others have said is pretty much accurate in my experience, she does have a bit of an attitude at times, isn't always the clearest about assignment expectations, and does treat her students like children at times (I believe she normally teaches elementary students so I don't think it is on purpose). Overall, she has some flaws but she is an acceptable instructor for such a basic (and required) course.
Thomas Steen UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 12/08/2023	You're guaranteed to get an A+ if you go to class. He's an amazing professor, he makes the class interesting along with the TA. I recommend taking this class wit him because he'll help you have a better understanding of the university and all the resources available.
Foster McDaniel UNIV100 Expecting an A- Anonymous 12/08/2023	Foster was a personable, funny, and understanding professor. I wasn't a fan of how heavily participation was rated in this class. It is only 1 credit, a class about umd, but I ended with a low A partly because I didn't show up to one class without emailing to get excused. Unfortunately, this class was painfully boring, and I dreaded going. Loved Foster's as a Professor, but hated the class.
Jeany Cadet UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 12/07/2023	UNIV100 is a great course to be able to meet other people and learn about the traditions and resources given at UMD honestly. I honestly thought it would be boring at first, but then I thought differently because it actually made me feel more comfortable and confident with what is going on around campus. Professor Cadet is a friendly teacher and has a sense of humor that can bright up the room. She is open to answering questions and the information she gives is interesting, including the guest presenters she brings in to class. Don't stress about this course, it'll be an easy A. Have fun with it, but I'd say I enjoy having this professor teaching my class.
Lauren Neimeyer UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 12/06/2023	Very sweet and caring professor. Very accommodating as well. I once emailed her before class saying I'd be late, then that I wouldn't, and then that I wouldn't even be in the class at all, and she was super nice and presented me with the opportunity to get participation credit for the day. Take her for UNIV100.
Clay Smith UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 12/04/2023	Clay was a great teacher for UNIV. He is very understanding, fun, kind, and personable. He is very approachable and will always listen to any problems. He cares about your overall academic success as a student and is just a good guy. He goes above and beyond for his classes to ensure we have guest speakers from campus resources to help educate us on what UMD offers. He's open to all students, even if they are not his students. He is also a G and threw us a pizza party for the last day of class. If you are a CMNS major. I would take Clay for UNIV100.
Alana Ebert-zavos UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 11/30/2023	Love this teacher! She's really chill and genuinely cares for her students.
TC Lloyd UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 11/29/2023	Hands down the best professor in UMD. She’s super understanding and one of the sweetest humans ever. Her classes are fun and engaging and I had a great time in her class. I highly recommend her class if anyone’s taking UNIV100. We had a pizza party at the end and she lets us go early sometimes. All in all, she was an amazing professor
Ariel Brathwaite UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 11/29/2023	Amazing teacher! No complaints.
Alyssa Orlando UNIV100 Expecting an A Anonymous 11/28/2023	best ta ever. she seriously is so kind and willing to help whenever you need it. she was always so easy to reach out to, and always available. she has a gift for teaching!!!!
Erin Thomson UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 11/16/2023	One of the nicest professors, a little quirky but she's hilarous. Super easy class.
Neil Dhingra UNIV100 Expecting an A Anonymous 11/07/2023	Good teacher, very understanding and accommodating. Tries his best to be relatable and funny.
Keanu Jordan-Stovall UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 09/14/2023	Very nice professor. Was also my academic advisor but he doesn't work here anymore.
Thomas Steen UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 08/23/2023	He guarantees an A+ if you go to class and do the homework, which is very minimal. Super kind and understanding, and a great advisor. Definitely recommend!
Alyssa Orlando UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 07/23/2023	She slays so bad!!!!! She is so talented at being a TA!
Jonathan David Molnar UNIV100 Expecting an A Anonymous 06/15/2023	One of the best professors at UMD. He gave me the ins and outs of the campus and helped me find my passion for learning.
Stephanie Olson UNIV100 Expecting an A Anonymous 05/09/2023	I was in Freshmen Connection Fall of 2022, so this class was mandatory, but I enjoyed my time in this class. Stephanie created a positive and inclusive environment for the students. Stephanie was very friendly and kind, and extremely understanding. The work was minimal; it was 5 journals total for the whole semester. We did a lot of fun activities; it was never a hassle to attend.
Andrew Cardillo UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 04/30/2023	Literally the best TA ive ever had. If you see him as a ta, TAKE THE CLASS! Hes so nice, funny, and considerate, I love him sm
Tori Shay UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 04/11/2023	She is a great instructor. She won't give you much work, she is very lenient, and a great person to ask any questions to. She's so knowledgeable about the campus and is not a harsh grader.
Jaden Mikoulinskii UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 02/09/2023	Amazing teacher! I can't imagine anyone better for teaching this class. She makes class fun, she's very understanding, her class is laid out in a straightforward manor that's easy to follow. When talking about more difficult topics in class, she handles it respectfully and seriously. She was my favorite teacher of the semester. If you can get her class, do.
Catherine Donohoe UNIV100 Expecting an A Anonymous 01/23/2023	Catherine and her TA Lily are both very sweet, caring, and genuine people but compared to other UNIV100 classes my class had significantly more work than others. They were also very harsh graders to the point where my lowest class was this one for a short while which is insane for a 1 credit class. They are very picky with their rubrics, even when I was at home sick and missed class they took off so many points on one of my assignments (which I wasn't given instructions for). Catherine was very forceful too and made the class very awkward to be in. I understand that we need to talk and interact with each other but some of the conversations felt so weird. She also would make us start 10 minutes before class actually started, so don't show up early. On the last day, she made us do a stupid skit which was so uncomfortable for everyone. I did genuinely learn a lot of resources and stuff from this class but specifically, her section was so much more work and so picky compared to my friend's sections.
Joshua Poston UNIV100 Expecting an A Anonymous 01/11/2023	Would not recommend taking him because his workload is quite higher than almost all other UNIV100 courses and the assignments and his grading can be unclear. He works at STAMP and does give you a lot of useful information about the university. Pros: - Decently easy course overall - Most of the work is at the beginning of the semester - He works at STAMP and can give you a lot of useful information about the university - Leaves insightful comments on your papers Cons: - Tries his best to keep everyone involved in class but the tension in the room is so thick you could cut it with a knife - His workload is quite higher than almost all other UNIV100 courses - The assignments and his grading can be unclear - Difficult to approach - There are a lot of papers
Drew Barker UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 01/11/2023	Super nice professor! Just don't use your phone during class. Really understanding if you miss class and chill grader.
Drew Barker UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 01/03/2023	Barker would sometimes get overwhelmingly obnoxious over topics in this course about how to get through college during your freshman year. Very strict about phones or being on your laptop while he's rambling, and will press you about attendance or if your late.. he'll also encourage you to wear a mask but do not take offense to that. If you just complete all your assignments and pay him no mind then you'll be fine. He does have a participation grade he adds at the end of the semester so you should be good if you say something here and there. He probably would want you to say something every single class to receive a 100% but it is not worth it..
Kendyl Oliver UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 12/24/2022	Very nice and chill instructor. You basically get no work and is the easiest A you’ll get. Kendyl is fast to reply to emails and is super understanding
Stephanie Bent UNIV100 Expecting an A Anonymous 12/24/2022	Great person to have for UNIV100, very understanding with absences and students' well beings That being said, try not to miss any classes like I did early on since part of your grade is based on attendance She'll take off late points if assignments are outrageously late but generally the TAs will give you 100% even if you're a few days late
Thomas Steen UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 12/19/2022	You will A+ just go to class.
Kimberly Bethke UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 12/18/2022	Ms. Bethke is a fine teacher. She loves to talk and tell stories about being an advisor, but the class is not hard and she gives enough time to do assignments. She is incredibly unorganized but it doesn't really matter as the class is so simple with so few assignments. I can't imagine you can go wrong with any UNIV100 section and Kim is no exception
Sharon Vanwright UNIV100 Expecting a B- BRUTUS 12/15/2022	Great teacher and very understanding. If you are having an issue just email her.
Tracy Kennedy UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 12/13/2022	so so easy. its univ100 so makes sense. its so pointless where its usually boring but hey, gpa boost and easy stuff. super nice and accommodating.
Sharon Vanwright UNIV100 Expecting a C+ Anonymous 12/12/2022	DO NOT TAKE HER. UNIV 100 is supposed to be an easy class, given that it is one credit. However she makes this class a bigger deal than it is. I was had situations where I could not do assignments and she only gave me 50% on them knowing my situation. I am taking a comp sci class and an econ class and those teachers were more lenient than she was. Like it is an orientation class yet she makes big deal over it. The class is useless and the she thinks that her is legit. Get another teacher for UNIV 100. Literally every other teacher that I heard teach UNIV takes late assignments.
Bryan Pointer UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 12/12/2022	BRIAN IS AMAZING! UNIV100 specifically is a very entry level course, it teaches you a lot about the university resources. The course at times can feel tedious, but Brian makes in enjoyable. He is so nice and he really cares about his students. He is always open for a good time and he makes a really fun and inclusive environment in class. The course consists of reflections on yourself, your journey, and activities you are required to go to. If you ever need anything, Brian will always be there to help. He even helped me with things going on in my life outside of SPHL. He really is a great professor and I would 100% recommend him to anyone. If you are in SPHL and are able to take his section, do it! He is a great resource to have during your time at the university and you wont regret it! :)
Susan Johnston UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 12/11/2022	Very understanding and enthusiastic person. Just show up to class and you will get an A.
Alana Ebert-zavos UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 12/09/2022	The nicest human being ever. I plan on choosing her as an advisor for the Smith School.
Joel Solorzano UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 12/08/2022	All we had to do was attend presentations. It was as easy an A as you can get. The other UNIV100 professors supposedly gave assignments and papers. Joel Solorzano did not. He is the GOAT
Madeline Reich UNIV100 Expecting an A Anonymous 12/07/2022	Solid, very nice and helpful, friendly. Has a 'grading system' that requires you to do extra work to get an A, but it's not difficult. Do the assignments on time and show up to class on time and you're fine, if you're forced to take UNIV then it's easy. Just make sure you look at the assignments a week in advance, trying to do them the morning they are due is difficult.
Stephanie Olson UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 12/06/2022	I loveddddd this class so much! I the environment was so welcoming and I really connected with the other students in the class. The workload was minimal, which was nice, and all the resources provided to us were extremely valuable. She was always so kind and you could tell she really cared about each individual student.
Kathryn Lawless UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 12/05/2022	amazing TA!! she responds fast to emails and is open to helping me at all times of the day. due to her kindness, she made the transition from high school to college a lot easier. i hope to have her in other classes in the future.
Tracy Kennedy UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 12/01/2022	A pretty easy class just some of the assignments were kind of dumb but nice lady. The only thing that made it confusing was she used the same CANVAS for her SPH section as well as her FC section
Thomas Steen UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 11/30/2022	Guaranteed A+ if you just show up and participate. Super helpful and a great advisor as well.
Gregory Shaffer UNIV100 Anonymous 11/30/2022	Probably the best UNIV100 teacher. He makes it interesting without piling on tons of work, and he's also a pretty nice dude. Plus sometimes we did games and stuff. 10/10.
Lori Kader UNIV100 Expecting an A Anonymous 11/29/2022	She's so sweet and I don't get why these reviews are low. You just have to pay attention to the lectures, do the simple assignments, and you get an easy A. She gives out snacks and is honestly a good break class that still helps freshman out. A bit boring lectures but easy 1 credit class.
Stephanie Olson UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 11/25/2022	Created an excellent learning environment with fun and engaging activities. Going to class was never a hassle and homework was minimal. Very flexible and understanding of student experiences and issues.
Alyssa Orlando UNIV100 Expecting an A Anonymous 11/08/2022	Amazing TA! She always responds fast to my emails and is open to helping me all times of the day. Due to her kindness, she made the transition from high school to college a lot easier. I hope to have her in other classes in the future.
Heather Buchanan UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 10/20/2022	Best UNIV teacher ever. Heather is so nice and is always offering help, advice, and opportunities for cool things. She switched the location of class to make it easier for students and let us choose our final project. The class is also really informal and chill, I was really comfortable talking because there was absolutely no judgment.
Tori Shay UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 10/10/2022	Gives you one freebee absense, is super chill. Easy grader and super understanding that Univ100 isn't a priority to students.
Gregory Shaffer UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 01/17/2022	Greg is one of the main reasons I came to UMD. He really cares about students and makes an effort to get to know them. The course content is pretty boring, but he tries really hard to make it interesting. Good class to get to know other students and make a connection with a faculty member.
Marcella Stranieri UNIV100 Anonymous 01/12/2022	Aside from the course itself, Stranieri is a fun professor. She does give you genuine advice that will benefit you as a student, and does her best to make the class worth taking. You will frequently receive visitors who will open to you some promising opportunities to start your year off strong. The workload with very light and she does her best to answer your emails and help you in any way. If you are required to take this course, I would recommend her.
La'Mon Johnson UNIV100 Expecting an A Anonymous 01/11/2022	La'Mon is a great guy and you can tell he really empathizes with his student's struggles just coming into college. The class itself is super easy busy work. My advice for this class is to make sure you participate somehow at least once every class. He's always watching for participation and grades that at the end of the semester. Also make sure your papers as close to the maximum length as possible since he'll probably take off points if you're too far off.
Logan Dechter UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 01/11/2022	Idk if he's teaching again, but if he is, take him for UNIV, please!!! He was super sweet, and all we had 1 500 word assignment per week on incredibly simple topics. Attendance was mandatory tho
Jamie Stednitz UNIV100 Expecting an A Anonymous 01/07/2022	Was nice, knowledgeable, and showed she cared about the students who took her class. Not much else to say.
Lynn Truong UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 01/05/2022	BEST PROFESSOR EVER! Assignments are easy, she's very interactive, and she's one of the nicest professors I've ever met. She always tells you to go to class, and those who went to her last class were given an AWESOME reward (you will see if you have her). Easy A, just go to class and do the work.
Mariah Bauer UNIV100 Expecting an A- Anonymous 12/28/2021	This professor is amazing. Has a heart of gold and truly cares about her students. Yes, this is a FC class that you should be able to pass easily, but why not take it with a professor who truly cares about what she is doing and genuinely wants to help?!
Tori Shay UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 12/21/2021	Tori is super cool and understanding. She understands that UNIV100 is not really a priority in students' academics but is very helpful and resourceful when it comes to general questions about courses and scheduling and all that. She's super cool, definitely participate in the class and you'll be fine.
Lori Kader UNIV100 Anonymous 12/20/2021	She is a nice person, but takes UNIV100 way too seriously, when it is a useless 1 credit class.
Marchelle Payne-Gassaway UNIV100 Anonymous 12/17/2021	This professor made me so angry throughout the entire semester. I had a 0% in the class for 3/4 of the semester because I had surgery and didn't go to class even though she was sent my doctors note and told me my absence was excused. She NEVER responds to emails and won't put a single grade in until December so you never know what your grade in the class is until too late. The class itself is SUPER easy and the content was literally no problem but this professor really infuriated me with her lack of communication and her zero desire to update elms.
Moya Malcolm UNIV100 Expecting an A Anonymous 12/14/2021	Really kind teacher who just wants to see her students succeed academically and throughout other matters of life. Super understanding, and if you have the choice to take her you should.
Veronica Perrigan UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 12/14/2021	One of the best UNIV100 teachers out there. She actually tries to get good guest speakers and even buys Chick-Fil-a and Dairy Icecream for the class after the scavenger hunt in Stamp.
Lenaya Stewart UNIV100 Expecting an A- Anonymous 12/13/2021	Explained all the resources for the class and was easy. Grades too harshly for it being a UNIV100 class and it can really affect your grade since there isn't much to be put into the gradebook
Tracy Kennedy UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 12/10/2021	Very nice lady, UNIV100 is a very laid-back course, just do your assignments (which are not difficult) and participate a bit in class and you'll be more than fine. Tracy was also extremely lenient with grading and let us out early on several occasions. Great choice for UNIV100.
Evelyn Covington UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 12/09/2021	I love this professor. She was so nice and understood that we had lives outside of UNIV. Assignments were easy and were just 1-2 pages double spaced. Classes were 2 hours but ended a month before the semester ended. Great GPA booster. Get this professor if you can she's literally so chill and we just called her by her first name. Cannot recommend enough.
Iceney Williams UNIV100 Anonymous 12/08/2021	As an advisor, she knows her stuff and is always happy to give feedback. As a professor, she can come off as aggressive when talking to people sometimes (especially if she has to repeat something). Specifically, I remember a student was confused about a university policy regarding registration. She spoke condescendingly towards the student and was borderline berating him on why he didn't understand it. Thankfully, we had a really nice TA who made the class bearable and occasionally fun.
Sharon Vanwright UNIV100 Anonymous 12/03/2021	Awesome professor! Would recommend. She's very understanding with grades and assignments.
Moya Malcolm UNIV100 Anonymous 11/30/2021	A kind person who truly cares about all her students. She is extremely understanding and only wants to see you succeed.
Mary Bell UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 11/16/2021	She's a super sweet lady. She paid for my class to take us bowling on the last day of class and often brought candy for us in class. If you had any questions about UMD or your schedule she was happy to help. Super easy class, just show up and turn in your assignments (completion grade) and you will get a 100. Highly recommend taking any class of hers, though if she doesn't fit your schedule any UNIV100 teacher is fine.
Steven Young UNIV100 Expecting an A- Anonymous 11/15/2021	Great teacher, very straightforward with his work. The only reason I have an A- and not an A or A+ is bc I missed a few assignments, but that was my fault. He is an easy professor and you won't regret taking him. As I said, just do the work on time and participate in class and you will be fine.
Kimberly Bethke UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 11/08/2021	Plan on listening to her talk forever and ever.
Tori Shay UNIV100 Expecting an A+ soymilk 10/11/2021	Great and open person, very supportive of her students. UNIV100 in general should be an easy A for anyone, but Tori is there to help you. Treat her like a friend and she'll treat you like a friend. Always open to helping anyone with academic advising.
Jonathan Bakly UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 08/01/2021	Jonathan was super nice! He reminded us when journals were due and he told us about events that were happening. Even after we finished the semester he made sure to check on us.
Sarah Wilson UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 04/05/2021	Great professor. Knows how to make conversations fun and engaging and a very easy grader. You cannot go wrong by taking her class.
Sarah Wilson UNIV100 Expecting an A Anonymous 01/27/2021	Best professor to ever have for univ100. I always looked forward to going to her class.
Thomas Steen UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 01/17/2021	Pretty much gives you an A+ as long as you show up and do the work. Really helpful teacher!
Yenti Sunarto UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 01/11/2021	Very nice instructor. She did a great job in an online semester and gave tons of great information. However, I don't recommend the class if you're well prepared about the requirements of your major and how to get by in UMD. It was a lot of redundant information.
Steven Young UNIV100 Expecting an A- Anonymous 12/18/2020	Not bad at all. Really nice guy and very considerate. The work may feel like its a 3 credit class but it gives you some good information on how to navigate the school resources. You wont regret taking him
Lindsey Winter UNIV100 Expecting an A Anonymous 12/15/2020	I had her for UNIV 100 and ended up with a 95. Some of the assignments were busy work but that's just the nature of the course nothing in particular that she did. The assignments do require effort and you can't bs them. Take her for a semi-easy A. She's nice and responds to emails quickly.
Jimmy McClellan UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 12/09/2020	Super awesome teacher. Very engaging and I can tell he really loves teaching his UNIV100 class. He also really loves caring for his students and does his best to get people actively thinking. Easy class overall, low workload.
Anne Baum UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 12/09/2020	So nice and helpful with any questions you have about UMD. Definitely take her, workload is light too
Anne Baum UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 12/04/2020	Such a nice lady. Workload isn't bad at all and she is so helpful with any question you could possibly have about UMD. Definitely take her if you can
Lauren Neimeyer UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 12/04/2020	An amazing and super sweet professor. Very considerate with students, and extremely understanding. If you ever need an extension, don't hesitate to ask, she will do anything to help!
Felicia Low UNIV100 Expecting a B Anonymous 11/24/2020	DO NOT take UNIV100 from Mrs. Low! She is awful with explaining things and very vague in her directions. In addition, she said I would receive full participation points and still took off points with no explanation. Under my impression, she is very dishonest and unfair.
Isaiah Willett UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 03/09/2020	Cool dude, lots of fun.
Marchelle Payne-Gassaway UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 02/12/2020	Although this class was super easy, Mrs. Payne-Gassaway was bad at showing up at the correct time, bad at responding to emails, and difficult to get in contact with overall. The class Elms paged was not update from the previous semester, so dates of assignments became confusing (nor did she explain what the upcoming assignments were until they were due). Classes were long and boring, but she gives credit to anything, even if turned in late.
Veronica Perrigan UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 01/29/2020	UNIV100 doesn't really matter but take it with her if you can because she seems to be one of the easier UNIV100 professors. For example, there was a scavenger hunt activity that all UNIV100 sections do and some people told me they had to run all over campus and find people but for our class, we just had to go around stamp and find locations. Also, she buys chick fil a for the class a couple of times in the semester. It doesn't really matter who you take UNIV100 with but if you can, take it with Perrigan.
Felicia Low UNIV100 Expecting a B Anonymous 12/18/2019	Easy class but if you turn something in late its 5 points off which hurts your grade since most assignments are under 20 points. Just make sure you turn everything in on time and you will get an A.
Hilary Sazama UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 12/06/2019	Shes amazing! always looking out for the best of her students! Class was easy and hilary is a great person! 10/10 recommend
Thomas Gleason UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 11/16/2019	Great & friendly, also had him for PHYS170. rlly cares about his students
Steve Leonard UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 05/17/2019	excellent
Lori Kader UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 01/29/2019	To be fair, I'm really only giving a low rating because of the class. She brings food most classes and she's really nice and seems caring, but her "lectures" are pretty much her telling the class life story. As long as you do all the assignments on time and show up to most classes, you'll do fine. But good luck trying not to die of boredom in class. In terms of UNIV100's course difficulty, I would give it a 1/5, because it is a really easy course, where all you need to do is show up and do a few short, simple assignments for an A.
Raymond Nardella UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 12/27/2018	Huge joke. Easy A.
Jamie Fry UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 12/19/2018	Having Professor Fry as a teacher was honestly one of the luckiest things. She knows a lot about the University and especially Freshman Connection if you are in that so having her as a professor is a great thing.
Kristin LaRiviere UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 12/17/2018	Kristen is an unbelievable UNIV100 instructor. She is energetic and engaged, and you can really tell that she cares about her class. She really understands student life, and is full of great tips and advise. Just do the weekly assignments (they're not hard at all) and speak up in class and it's very easy to get an A+.
Itay Balely UNIV100 Expecting an A Anonymous 12/07/2018	Really supportive and helped the transition into college be seamless.
Amanda Baker UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 12/04/2018	She was very unprofessional and didn't understand that some students needed time to adjust to the new website assigned to the course. She graded incredibly hard for a course that is designed as a transition to college. She's a Resident Director so technically she isn't a professor and it shows in the way she runs and directs class.
Deborah Lake UNIV100 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 05/21/2018	UNIV100 is an easy class and she makes less boring and more fun! It seems like a lot of work in the beginning but its not!
TC Lloyd UNIV100 Expecting an A Anonymous 01/26/2018	TC is the most chill professor I've ever had. She get's straight to the point, her lectures are concise, and is really easy to talk to. Often got to leave her class early, sometimes even 30 minutes into class. Work is limited to just a couple short journals and a group presentation.
Rosalyn Anderson-Howell UNIV100 Expecting an A Bryce Eikenberg 12/14/2011	Extremely nice lady, she's there to help. She's also my BSOS advisor and she's very helpful there too. However, for a 1 credit class, there is wayyyyy to much work. Also it's kind of ironic because we had to do these time management projects that completely wasted like 5 hours of my time. Anyways, you'll have no problem with her, and class can be fun. I made a lot of friends in class.
Kimberly Bethke UNIV100 Expecting an A Anonymous 12/17/2010	Kim is funny and doesn't want to grade all the bs work as much as you don't want to do it. Basically in every class you sit down, listen to a guest speaker's presentation, and sometimes reflect. The final project? Anything you want on something we did in the class. The last class? A pizza party. 'Nuff said.
Kimberly Bethke UNIV100 Expecting an A Anonymous 11/24/2010	She is awesome. take her univ. other ones are annoying and boring with a lot of useless work but her class is so much fun.
Gregory Shaffer UNIV100 Expecting an A Anonymous 11/08/2010	He's sooooo dreamy. Sometimes it stinks having to take this class because I can't stop staring.
Christopher Vogel UNIV100 Expecting an A Anonymous 12/10/2008	LOVE HIM! HES VERY fLEXIBLE
Tracy Zeeger UNIV100 Anonymous 05/28/2008	An uptight person who thinks shes a teacher. She takes her job way too seriously and you can tell from the GPA for her UNIV100 class. It is among the lowest of everyone who taught the class. Really useless person. What's funny is that she actually thinks she's making a difference.

Alexander Willie
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
11/14/2024

Taking UNIV100 was genuinely one of the most rewarding parts of my semester. From the first day, it was clear that Willie genuinely loves teaching and is fully invested in helping students thrive. He encouraged us to stay engaged, reassuring us that as long as we actively participated, we wouldn’t need to stress about grades. I left each class with a deeper understanding of Limited Enrollment Programs (LEPs) and crucial insights for navigating college, especially since our class was full of Letters and Sciences students aiming for engineering (specifically computer science mainly.) Beyond just teaching, he was also our advisor which was amazing. His guidance and support made the transition into college much smoother, and he’s truly someone who’s there for you beyond the classroom. I strongly recommend this class to anyone looking for a helpful, welcoming environment to start their college journey. Not only was it incredibly helpful, but it’s also a great way to make friends. I loved it so much that I’m planning to return as a TA next fall!

Alexander Willie
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
11/13/2024

great professor! This class was so fun and engaging. Everyone was talkative and we all ended up being good friends. I do not regret taking this class because I learned so much.

Alexander Willie
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
11/13/2024

He is the best! I recommend him to everyone.

Sahiba Bansal
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
11/12/2024

Sahiba is the BEST UNIV100 professor she is so sweet and kind and does an amazing job. Someone give this lady a raise 😎🆒

Gloria Chin Quee
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
10/28/2024

Super nice professor! You can tell she genuinely cares about her students and teaches this class for the reason to teach about campus resources and college adjustment tips. Assignments are super easy and she grades very fairly. I assume in any UNIV100 class this would be the case but if you have the option I definitely recommend taking it with her.

Kimberly Bethke
UNIV100

Expecting a B+
Anonymous
10/23/2024

she is a great prof and really cares about her students

Eric Johnson
UNIV100

Expecting an A
Anonymous
10/23/2024

Super nice guy. Class is very simple and his goal is really just to help you learn about who you are and what you want to do during your time at UMD!

Phylicia Nance
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
10/16/2024

Made the course very easy, some of the papers were a bit harder than they needed to be for UNIV but its fine. Not bad not amazing

Amanda Dennis
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
08/05/2024

She seems like she actually cares about her students

Thomas Steen
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
07/14/2024

Tom is a family man. Very simple--loves good weather and holidays. His lectures are once a week but can be a little boring and drag on a bit. However, in his words: "this is an easy GPA boost and you get to go home and tell your family you have 4.0 by Thanksgiving." The reason why I give him 5 stars is because he knows his stuff. He is very kind and professional. I had a many questions and his guidance put my 4-yr plan on the path of least resistance. He is an expert in his field. There is also one very interesting class where you learn a lot about yourself and classmates.

Renee Stokes
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
02/07/2024

Really nice and understanding professor

Foster McDaniel
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
02/01/2024

Participation and attendance are weighted VERY heavily and if you miss even one class it could bring you down a whole letter grade. As other reviews say, it's really awkward when no one answers a question because Foster will just stare at you for MINUTES if no one answers but it's honestly kind of funny. They have a way of being funny without trying so if you take him you'll definitely be entertained.

Gregory Shaffer
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
02/01/2024

Best UNIV100 professor, wants the best for his students and doesn't assign any work or take all of the class time.

Ginny Hutcheson
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
01/29/2024

Super easy class and a super nice teacher. I thought the class was extremely unnecessary though. We should just be able to do work.

Lori Kader
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
01/25/2024

Tbh UNIV100 is a pretty inconsequential class so I don't think your choice of professor will make much of a difference but Lori Kader is a great choice! She shows that she cares about her students every time we have class. Some examples are always asking us about how our classes are going, listening to our concerns, and letting kids leave if they don't feel great. She's definitely knowledgable in the subjects covered in UNIV and is happy to answer questions. She works primarily in the PSYC department so she's a great connection to have if you plan to major in psyc. Some of my classmates mentioned that they were distracted by her lisp however you get used to it quickly and it does not affect her ability to lead and teach the class.

Gene Ferrick
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous_2018
01/22/2024

Gene (he likes us to call him by his name) is one of the best resources and people to know at UMD. UNIV100 was a pretty chill class, where we just sat in a circle and talked about stuff and the week. We also had short journals (they were fun for me, tbh) and small assignments every week to explore and try different activities on campus. Depending on our input, Gene would give us feedback on what we could do better if we were struggling with something and gave us tips for campus resources. Since he's one of the seniors at UMD (30+ years!), he practically knows everyone on campus, so if you ever need help with something, he can always refer you to someone if he might not be able to directly help. Gene is a great guy and genuinely wants you to do well moving forward in your academic journey. Would definitely recommend if you need to take UNIV100.

Neil Dhingra
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
01/19/2024

Good Professor for UNIV 100, easy course and he grades easily. He does try to be relatable, overall good professor for UNIV 100.

Susan Johnston
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
01/04/2024

The class is super easy and she is a very friendly understanding person. Attend class, there is basically no homework, easy A.

Ariel Brathwaite
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
01/04/2024

Easy grader, super nice teacher, and no complaints whatsoever.

Victoria Shay
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
12/28/2023

Easiest course ever with super nice teacher

Sarah Wilson
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
12/22/2023

I dreaded the 2-hour chunk in my schedule, but I don't regret taking this class because Sarah was really nice! There are mandatory assignments, but they're all super easy, and sometimes she lets you leave class early. After the class ended she invited us to one last meetup in the Labyrinth and bought us Insomnia cookies.

Ariel Brathwaite
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
12/20/2023

She's very nice! She even gave us a class just to study because we all said we were stressed out. There was a lot of busywork, but I think that's just the nature of the class.

Alana Ebert-zavos
UNIV100

Anonymous
12/19/2023

Very chill person

Foster McDaniel
UNIV100

Expecting an A
Anonymous
12/19/2023

They are a nice professor and I really enjoyed the class but attendance is mandatory. If it weren't for extra credit I would have a B+ they are strict on attendance and you can't make those points back so make sure you come to class. But overall nice person would take again but I would come to all the classes.

Amanda Dennis
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
12/18/2023

She is incredibly nice and understanding. Gives out very little work and she super chill.

Steven Young
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
12/18/2023

Easy class with a decent amount of busy work. Take him if you want a free a as long as you do the work and participate in class. Only problem was that he can be a little strange in lecture and loud. You would sometimes see spit coming out of his mouth as he talks.

Tori Shay
UNIV100

Anonymous
12/17/2023

Best UNIV100 professor. Always go to her for anything. Barely gives work. Very insightful.

Shiloh Ortiz
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
12/15/2023

I loved have Shiloh as my UNIV100 instructor. The class itself is dull but Shiloh tried to make the most of it. He is an amazing person and gives great advice or directs you to where you can get great advice.

Kamrie Risku
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
12/15/2023

Awesome UNIV100 instructor. She had a very bright personality and always made our class so fun and hilarious even if it was just once a week. Kam very much knew the vibe and is very relatable and forgiving! #FC27 😔✊

Foster McDaniel
UNIV100

Expecting a B
Anonymous
12/13/2023

DONT TAKE HIM FOR UNIV!!! Each class was long and boring! Instead of moving on, he would stand in silence until someone raised their hand to give random examples - even if it meant waiting in awkward silence for MINUTES. A lot of univ professors let their class out early, but it seemed like Foster intentionally drawled out class to make it meet the 1 hour 15 min mark. He also scheduled the course to last the ENTIRE semester when a lot of univ courses end by early Nov (when he had no topics to teach he still scheduled class and let the class choose the topic - as if that's a better option than just not having class). He seems like a nice fun guy but definitely not when it comes to grading. He keeps track of attendance and takes off 5 points for each class missed and he is harsh on grading assignments for no reason considering this is univ.

Steven Young
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
tchin1
12/10/2023

Course: Really easy course, the material is pretty boring but actually helpful if you ever wonder how something works or need to find something within UMD. Attendance is mandatory. Really easy A as long as you have common sense. Breakdown: - Assignments (18), 100%, all very easy, some quizzes, some activities for exploration, just complete them and do well and you’re good. Professor: Talks pretty loud, so the first class takes most people by surprise. Really nice guy, loves when people participate and contribute to the conversation at hand. My class was from 3:30-5:20, but the latest we ever stayed in class was until 4:30 PM, most times it was only 45 minutes. Really prioritizes mental health and the well-being of his students. Would recommend him to anyone!

Marissa Sariol-Clough
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
12/09/2023

Yeah, I had her for my UNIV100 class, which I know, is not even a real class and has little say over what actual work we have to do. What others have said is pretty much accurate in my experience, she does have a bit of an attitude at times, isn't always the clearest about assignment expectations, and does treat her students like children at times (I believe she normally teaches elementary students so I don't think it is on purpose). Overall, she has some flaws but she is an acceptable instructor for such a basic (and required) course.

Thomas Steen
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
12/08/2023

You're guaranteed to get an A+ if you go to class. He's an amazing professor, he makes the class interesting along with the TA. I recommend taking this class wit him because he'll help you have a better understanding of the university and all the resources available.

Foster McDaniel
UNIV100

Expecting an A-
Anonymous
12/08/2023

Foster was a personable, funny, and understanding professor. I wasn't a fan of how heavily participation was rated in this class. It is only 1 credit, a class about umd, but I ended with a low A partly because I didn't show up to one class without emailing to get excused. Unfortunately, this class was painfully boring, and I dreaded going. Loved Foster's as a Professor, but hated the class.

Jeany Cadet
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
12/07/2023

UNIV100 is a great course to be able to meet other people and learn about the traditions and resources given at UMD honestly. I honestly thought it would be boring at first, but then I thought differently because it actually made me feel more comfortable and confident with what is going on around campus. Professor Cadet is a friendly teacher and has a sense of humor that can bright up the room. She is open to answering questions and the information she gives is interesting, including the guest presenters she brings in to class. Don't stress about this course, it'll be an easy A. Have fun with it, but I'd say I enjoy having this professor teaching my class.

Lauren Neimeyer
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
12/06/2023

Very sweet and caring professor. Very accommodating as well. I once emailed her before class saying I'd be late, then that I wouldn't, and then that I wouldn't even be in the class at all, and she was super nice and presented me with the opportunity to get participation credit for the day. Take her for UNIV100.

Clay Smith
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
12/04/2023

Clay was a great teacher for UNIV. He is very understanding, fun, kind, and personable. He is very approachable and will always listen to any problems. He cares about your overall academic success as a student and is just a good guy. He goes above and beyond for his classes to ensure we have guest speakers from campus resources to help educate us on what UMD offers. He's open to all students, even if they are not his students. He is also a G and threw us a pizza party for the last day of class. If you are a CMNS major. I would take Clay for UNIV100.

Alana Ebert-zavos
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
11/30/2023

Love this teacher! She's really chill and genuinely cares for her students.

TC Lloyd
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
11/29/2023

Hands down the best professor in UMD. She’s super understanding and one of the sweetest humans ever. Her classes are fun and engaging and I had a great time in her class. I highly recommend her class if anyone’s taking UNIV100. We had a pizza party at the end and she lets us go early sometimes. All in all, she was an amazing professor

Ariel Brathwaite
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
11/29/2023

Amazing teacher! No complaints.

Alyssa Orlando
UNIV100

Expecting an A
Anonymous
11/28/2023

best ta ever. she seriously is so kind and willing to help whenever you need it. she was always so easy to reach out to, and always available. she has a gift for teaching!!!!

Erin Thomson
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
11/16/2023

One of the nicest professors, a little quirky but she's hilarous. Super easy class.

Neil Dhingra
UNIV100

Expecting an A
Anonymous
11/07/2023

Good teacher, very understanding and accommodating. Tries his best to be relatable and funny.

Keanu Jordan-Stovall
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
09/14/2023

Very nice professor. Was also my academic advisor but he doesn't work here anymore.

Thomas Steen
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
08/23/2023

He guarantees an A+ if you go to class and do the homework, which is very minimal. Super kind and understanding, and a great advisor. Definitely recommend!

Alyssa Orlando
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
07/23/2023

She slays so bad!!!!! She is so talented at being a TA!

Jonathan David Molnar
UNIV100

Expecting an A
Anonymous
06/15/2023

One of the best professors at UMD. He gave me the ins and outs of the campus and helped me find my passion for learning.

Stephanie Olson
UNIV100

Expecting an A
Anonymous
05/09/2023

I was in Freshmen Connection Fall of 2022, so this class was mandatory, but I enjoyed my time in this class. Stephanie created a positive and inclusive environment for the students. Stephanie was very friendly and kind, and extremely understanding. The work was minimal; it was 5 journals total for the whole semester. We did a lot of fun activities; it was never a hassle to attend.

Andrew Cardillo
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
04/30/2023

Literally the best TA ive ever had. If you see him as a ta, TAKE THE CLASS! Hes so nice, funny, and considerate, I love him sm

Tori Shay
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
04/11/2023

She is a great instructor. She won't give you much work, she is very lenient, and a great person to ask any questions to. She's so knowledgeable about the campus and is not a harsh grader.

Jaden Mikoulinskii
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
02/09/2023

Amazing teacher! I can't imagine anyone better for teaching this class. She makes class fun, she's very understanding, her class is laid out in a straightforward manor that's easy to follow. When talking about more difficult topics in class, she handles it respectfully and seriously. She was my favorite teacher of the semester. If you can get her class, do.

Catherine Donohoe
UNIV100

Expecting an A
Anonymous
01/23/2023

Catherine and her TA Lily are both very sweet, caring, and genuine people but compared to other UNIV100 classes my class had significantly more work than others. They were also very harsh graders to the point where my lowest class was this one for a short while which is insane for a 1 credit class. They are very picky with their rubrics, even when I was at home sick and missed class they took off so many points on one of my assignments (which I wasn't given instructions for). Catherine was very forceful too and made the class very awkward to be in. I understand that we need to talk and interact with each other but some of the conversations felt so weird. She also would make us start 10 minutes before class actually started, so don't show up early. On the last day, she made us do a stupid skit which was so uncomfortable for everyone. I did genuinely learn a lot of resources and stuff from this class but specifically, her section was so much more work and so picky compared to my friend's sections.

Joshua Poston
UNIV100

Expecting an A
Anonymous
01/11/2023

Would not recommend taking him because his workload is quite higher than almost all other UNIV100 courses and the assignments and his grading can be unclear. He works at STAMP and does give you a lot of useful information about the university. Pros: - Decently easy course overall - Most of the work is at the beginning of the semester - He works at STAMP and can give you a lot of useful information about the university - Leaves insightful comments on your papers Cons: - Tries his best to keep everyone involved in class but the tension in the room is so thick you could cut it with a knife - His workload is quite higher than almost all other UNIV100 courses - The assignments and his grading can be unclear - Difficult to approach - There are a lot of papers

Drew Barker
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
01/11/2023

Super nice professor! Just don't use your phone during class. Really understanding if you miss class and chill grader.

Drew Barker
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
01/03/2023

Barker would sometimes get overwhelmingly obnoxious over topics in this course about how to get through college during your freshman year. Very strict about phones or being on your laptop while he's rambling, and will press you about attendance or if your late.. he'll also encourage you to wear a mask but do not take offense to that. If you just complete all your assignments and pay him no mind then you'll be fine. He does have a participation grade he adds at the end of the semester so you should be good if you say something here and there. He probably would want you to say something every single class to receive a 100% but it is not worth it..

Kendyl Oliver
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
12/24/2022

Very nice and chill instructor. You basically get no work and is the easiest A you’ll get. Kendyl is fast to reply to emails and is super understanding

Stephanie Bent
UNIV100

Expecting an A
Anonymous
12/24/2022

Great person to have for UNIV100, very understanding with absences and students' well beings That being said, try not to miss any classes like I did early on since part of your grade is based on attendance She'll take off late points if assignments are outrageously late but generally the TAs will give you 100% even if you're a few days late

Thomas Steen
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
12/19/2022

You will A+ just go to class.

Kimberly Bethke
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
12/18/2022

Ms. Bethke is a fine teacher. She loves to talk and tell stories about being an advisor, but the class is not hard and she gives enough time to do assignments. She is incredibly unorganized but it doesn't really matter as the class is so simple with so few assignments. I can't imagine you can go wrong with any UNIV100 section and Kim is no exception

Sharon Vanwright
UNIV100

Expecting a B-
BRUTUS
12/15/2022

Great teacher and very understanding. If you are having an issue just email her.

Tracy Kennedy
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
12/13/2022

so so easy. its univ100 so makes sense. its so pointless where its usually boring but hey, gpa boost and easy stuff. super nice and accommodating.

Sharon Vanwright
UNIV100

Expecting a C+
Anonymous
12/12/2022

DO NOT TAKE HER. UNIV 100 is supposed to be an easy class, given that it is one credit. However she makes this class a bigger deal than it is. I was had situations where I could not do assignments and she only gave me 50% on them knowing my situation. I am taking a comp sci class and an econ class and those teachers were more lenient than she was. Like it is an orientation class yet she makes big deal over it. The class is useless and the she thinks that her is legit. Get another teacher for UNIV 100. Literally every other teacher that I heard teach UNIV takes late assignments.

Bryan Pointer
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
12/12/2022

BRIAN IS AMAZING! UNIV100 specifically is a very entry level course, it teaches you a lot about the university resources. The course at times can feel tedious, but Brian makes in enjoyable. He is so nice and he really cares about his students. He is always open for a good time and he makes a really fun and inclusive environment in class. The course consists of reflections on yourself, your journey, and activities you are required to go to. If you ever need anything, Brian will always be there to help. He even helped me with things going on in my life outside of SPHL. He really is a great professor and I would 100% recommend him to anyone. If you are in SPHL and are able to take his section, do it! He is a great resource to have during your time at the university and you wont regret it! :)

Susan Johnston
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
12/11/2022

Very understanding and enthusiastic person. Just show up to class and you will get an A.

Alana Ebert-zavos
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
12/09/2022

The nicest human being ever. I plan on choosing her as an advisor for the Smith School.

Joel Solorzano
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
12/08/2022

All we had to do was attend presentations. It was as easy an A as you can get. The other UNIV100 professors supposedly gave assignments and papers. Joel Solorzano did not. He is the GOAT

Madeline Reich
UNIV100

Expecting an A
Anonymous
12/07/2022

Solid, very nice and helpful, friendly. Has a 'grading system' that requires you to do extra work to get an A, but it's not difficult. Do the assignments on time and show up to class on time and you're fine, if you're forced to take UNIV then it's easy. Just make sure you look at the assignments a week in advance, trying to do them the morning they are due is difficult.

Stephanie Olson
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
12/06/2022

I loveddddd this class so much! I the environment was so welcoming and I really connected with the other students in the class. The workload was minimal, which was nice, and all the resources provided to us were extremely valuable. She was always so kind and you could tell she really cared about each individual student.

Kathryn Lawless
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
12/05/2022

amazing TA!! she responds fast to emails and is open to helping me at all times of the day. due to her kindness, she made the transition from high school to college a lot easier. i hope to have her in other classes in the future.

Tracy Kennedy
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
12/01/2022

A pretty easy class just some of the assignments were kind of dumb but nice lady. The only thing that made it confusing was she used the same CANVAS for her SPH section as well as her FC section

Thomas Steen
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
11/30/2022

Guaranteed A+ if you just show up and participate. Super helpful and a great advisor as well.

Gregory Shaffer
UNIV100

Anonymous
11/30/2022

Probably the best UNIV100 teacher. He makes it interesting without piling on tons of work, and he's also a pretty nice dude. Plus sometimes we did games and stuff. 10/10.

Lori Kader
UNIV100

Expecting an A
Anonymous
11/29/2022

She's so sweet and I don't get why these reviews are low. You just have to pay attention to the lectures, do the simple assignments, and you get an easy A. She gives out snacks and is honestly a good break class that still helps freshman out. A bit boring lectures but easy 1 credit class.

Stephanie Olson
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
11/25/2022

Created an excellent learning environment with fun and engaging activities. Going to class was never a hassle and homework was minimal. Very flexible and understanding of student experiences and issues.

Alyssa Orlando
UNIV100

Expecting an A
Anonymous
11/08/2022

Amazing TA! She always responds fast to my emails and is open to helping me all times of the day. Due to her kindness, she made the transition from high school to college a lot easier. I hope to have her in other classes in the future.

Heather Buchanan
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
10/20/2022

Best UNIV teacher ever. Heather is so nice and is always offering help, advice, and opportunities for cool things. She switched the location of class to make it easier for students and let us choose our final project. The class is also really informal and chill, I was really comfortable talking because there was absolutely no judgment.

Tori Shay
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
10/10/2022

Gives you one freebee absense, is super chill. Easy grader and super understanding that Univ100 isn't a priority to students.

Gregory Shaffer
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
01/17/2022

Greg is one of the main reasons I came to UMD. He really cares about students and makes an effort to get to know them. The course content is pretty boring, but he tries really hard to make it interesting. Good class to get to know other students and make a connection with a faculty member.

Marcella Stranieri
UNIV100

Anonymous
01/12/2022

Aside from the course itself, Stranieri is a fun professor. She does give you genuine advice that will benefit you as a student, and does her best to make the class worth taking. You will frequently receive visitors who will open to you some promising opportunities to start your year off strong. The workload with very light and she does her best to answer your emails and help you in any way. If you are required to take this course, I would recommend her.

La'Mon Johnson
UNIV100

Expecting an A
Anonymous
01/11/2022

La'Mon is a great guy and you can tell he really empathizes with his student's struggles just coming into college. The class itself is super easy busy work. My advice for this class is to make sure you participate somehow at least once every class. He's always watching for participation and grades that at the end of the semester. Also make sure your papers as close to the maximum length as possible since he'll probably take off points if you're too far off.

Logan Dechter
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
01/11/2022

Idk if he's teaching again, but if he is, take him for UNIV, please!!! He was super sweet, and all we had 1 500 word assignment per week on incredibly simple topics. Attendance was mandatory tho

Jamie Stednitz
UNIV100

Expecting an A
Anonymous
01/07/2022

Was nice, knowledgeable, and showed she cared about the students who took her class. Not much else to say.

Lynn Truong
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
01/05/2022

BEST PROFESSOR EVER! Assignments are easy, she's very interactive, and she's one of the nicest professors I've ever met. She always tells you to go to class, and those who went to her last class were given an AWESOME reward (you will see if you have her). Easy A, just go to class and do the work.

Mariah Bauer
UNIV100

Expecting an A-
Anonymous
12/28/2021

This professor is amazing. Has a heart of gold and truly cares about her students. Yes, this is a FC class that you should be able to pass easily, but why not take it with a professor who truly cares about what she is doing and genuinely wants to help?!

Tori Shay
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
12/21/2021

Tori is super cool and understanding. She understands that UNIV100 is not really a priority in students' academics but is very helpful and resourceful when it comes to general questions about courses and scheduling and all that. She's super cool, definitely participate in the class and you'll be fine.

Lori Kader
UNIV100

Anonymous
12/20/2021

She is a nice person, but takes UNIV100 way too seriously, when it is a useless 1 credit class.

Marchelle Payne-Gassaway
UNIV100

Anonymous
12/17/2021

This professor made me so angry throughout the entire semester. I had a 0% in the class for 3/4 of the semester because I had surgery and didn't go to class even though she was sent my doctors note and told me my absence was excused. She NEVER responds to emails and won't put a single grade in until December so you never know what your grade in the class is until too late. The class itself is SUPER easy and the content was literally no problem but this professor really infuriated me with her lack of communication and her zero desire to update elms.

Moya Malcolm
UNIV100

Expecting an A
Anonymous
12/14/2021

Really kind teacher who just wants to see her students succeed academically and throughout other matters of life. Super understanding, and if you have the choice to take her you should.

Veronica Perrigan
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
12/14/2021

One of the best UNIV100 teachers out there. She actually tries to get good guest speakers and even buys Chick-Fil-a and Dairy Icecream for the class after the scavenger hunt in Stamp.

Lenaya Stewart
UNIV100

Expecting an A-
Anonymous
12/13/2021

Explained all the resources for the class and was easy. Grades too harshly for it being a UNIV100 class and it can really affect your grade since there isn't much to be put into the gradebook

Tracy Kennedy
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
12/10/2021

Very nice lady, UNIV100 is a very laid-back course, just do your assignments (which are not difficult) and participate a bit in class and you'll be more than fine. Tracy was also extremely lenient with grading and let us out early on several occasions. Great choice for UNIV100.

Evelyn Covington
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
12/09/2021

I love this professor. She was so nice and understood that we had lives outside of UNIV. Assignments were easy and were just 1-2 pages double spaced. Classes were 2 hours but ended a month before the semester ended. Great GPA booster. Get this professor if you can she's literally so chill and we just called her by her first name. Cannot recommend enough.

Iceney Williams
UNIV100

Anonymous
12/08/2021

As an advisor, she knows her stuff and is always happy to give feedback. As a professor, she can come off as aggressive when talking to people sometimes (especially if she has to repeat something). Specifically, I remember a student was confused about a university policy regarding registration. She spoke condescendingly towards the student and was borderline berating him on why he didn't understand it. Thankfully, we had a really nice TA who made the class bearable and occasionally fun.

Sharon Vanwright
UNIV100

Anonymous
12/03/2021

Awesome professor! Would recommend. She's very understanding with grades and assignments.

Moya Malcolm
UNIV100

Anonymous
11/30/2021

A kind person who truly cares about all her students. She is extremely understanding and only wants to see you succeed.

Mary Bell
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
11/16/2021

She's a super sweet lady. She paid for my class to take us bowling on the last day of class and often brought candy for us in class. If you had any questions about UMD or your schedule she was happy to help. Super easy class, just show up and turn in your assignments (completion grade) and you will get a 100. Highly recommend taking any class of hers, though if she doesn't fit your schedule any UNIV100 teacher is fine.

Steven Young
UNIV100

Expecting an A-
Anonymous
11/15/2021

Great teacher, very straightforward with his work. The only reason I have an A- and not an A or A+ is bc I missed a few assignments, but that was my fault. He is an easy professor and you won't regret taking him. As I said, just do the work on time and participate in class and you will be fine.

Kimberly Bethke
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
11/08/2021

Plan on listening to her talk forever and ever.

Tori Shay
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
soymilk
10/11/2021

Great and open person, very supportive of her students. UNIV100 in general should be an easy A for anyone, but Tori is there to help you. Treat her like a friend and she'll treat you like a friend. Always open to helping anyone with academic advising.

Jonathan Bakly
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
08/01/2021

Jonathan was super nice! He reminded us when journals were due and he told us about events that were happening. Even after we finished the semester he made sure to check on us.

Sarah Wilson
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
04/05/2021

Great professor. Knows how to make conversations fun and engaging and a very easy grader. You cannot go wrong by taking her class.

Sarah Wilson
UNIV100

Expecting an A
Anonymous
01/27/2021

Best professor to ever have for univ100. I always looked forward to going to her class.

Thomas Steen
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
01/17/2021

Pretty much gives you an A+ as long as you show up and do the work. Really helpful teacher!

Yenti Sunarto
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
01/11/2021

Very nice instructor. She did a great job in an online semester and gave tons of great information. However, I don't recommend the class if you're well prepared about the requirements of your major and how to get by in UMD. It was a lot of redundant information.

Steven Young
UNIV100

Expecting an A-
Anonymous
12/18/2020

Not bad at all. Really nice guy and very considerate. The work may feel like its a 3 credit class but it gives you some good information on how to navigate the school resources. You wont regret taking him

Lindsey Winter
UNIV100

Expecting an A
Anonymous
12/15/2020

I had her for UNIV 100 and ended up with a 95. Some of the assignments were busy work but that's just the nature of the course nothing in particular that she did. The assignments do require effort and you can't bs them. Take her for a semi-easy A. She's nice and responds to emails quickly.

Jimmy McClellan
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
12/09/2020

Super awesome teacher. Very engaging and I can tell he really loves teaching his UNIV100 class. He also really loves caring for his students and does his best to get people actively thinking. Easy class overall, low workload.

Anne Baum
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
12/09/2020

So nice and helpful with any questions you have about UMD. Definitely take her, workload is light too

Anne Baum
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
12/04/2020

Such a nice lady. Workload isn't bad at all and she is so helpful with any question you could possibly have about UMD. Definitely take her if you can

Lauren Neimeyer
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
12/04/2020

An amazing and super sweet professor. Very considerate with students, and extremely understanding. If you ever need an extension, don't hesitate to ask, she will do anything to help!

Felicia Low
UNIV100

Expecting a B
Anonymous
11/24/2020

DO NOT take UNIV100 from Mrs. Low! She is awful with explaining things and very vague in her directions. In addition, she said I would receive full participation points and still took off points with no explanation. Under my impression, she is very dishonest and unfair.

Isaiah Willett
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
03/09/2020

Cool dude, lots of fun.

Marchelle Payne-Gassaway
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
02/12/2020

Although this class was super easy, Mrs. Payne-Gassaway was bad at showing up at the correct time, bad at responding to emails, and difficult to get in contact with overall. The class Elms paged was not update from the previous semester, so dates of assignments became confusing (nor did she explain what the upcoming assignments were until they were due). Classes were long and boring, but she gives credit to anything, even if turned in late.

Veronica Perrigan
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
01/29/2020

UNIV100 doesn't really matter but take it with her if you can because she seems to be one of the easier UNIV100 professors. For example, there was a scavenger hunt activity that all UNIV100 sections do and some people told me they had to run all over campus and find people but for our class, we just had to go around stamp and find locations. Also, she buys chick fil a for the class a couple of times in the semester. It doesn't really matter who you take UNIV100 with but if you can, take it with Perrigan.

Felicia Low
UNIV100

Expecting a B
Anonymous
12/18/2019

Easy class but if you turn something in late its 5 points off which hurts your grade since most assignments are under 20 points. Just make sure you turn everything in on time and you will get an A.

Hilary Sazama
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
12/06/2019

Shes amazing! always looking out for the best of her students! Class was easy and hilary is a great person! 10/10 recommend

Thomas Gleason
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
11/16/2019

Great & friendly, also had him for PHYS170. rlly cares about his students

Steve Leonard
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
05/17/2019

excellent

Lori Kader
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
01/29/2019

To be fair, I'm really only giving a low rating because of the class. She brings food most classes and she's really nice and seems caring, but her "lectures" are pretty much her telling the class life story. As long as you do all the assignments on time and show up to most classes, you'll do fine. But good luck trying not to die of boredom in class. In terms of UNIV100's course difficulty, I would give it a 1/5, because it is a really easy course, where all you need to do is show up and do a few short, simple assignments for an A.

Raymond Nardella
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
12/27/2018

Huge joke. Easy A.

Jamie Fry
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
12/19/2018

Having Professor Fry as a teacher was honestly one of the luckiest things. She knows a lot about the University and especially Freshman Connection if you are in that so having her as a professor is a great thing.

Kristin LaRiviere
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
12/17/2018

Kristen is an unbelievable UNIV100 instructor. She is energetic and engaged, and you can really tell that she cares about her class. She really understands student life, and is full of great tips and advise. Just do the weekly assignments (they're not hard at all) and speak up in class and it's very easy to get an A+.

Itay Balely
UNIV100

Expecting an A
Anonymous
12/07/2018

Really supportive and helped the transition into college be seamless.

Amanda Baker
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
12/04/2018

She was very unprofessional and didn't understand that some students needed time to adjust to the new website assigned to the course. She graded incredibly hard for a course that is designed as a transition to college. She's a Resident Director so technically she isn't a professor and it shows in the way she runs and directs class.

Deborah Lake
UNIV100

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
05/21/2018

UNIV100 is an easy class and she makes less boring and more fun! It seems like a lot of work in the beginning but its not!

TC Lloyd
UNIV100

Expecting an A
Anonymous
01/26/2018

TC is the most chill professor I've ever had. She get's straight to the point, her lectures are concise, and is really easy to talk to. Often got to leave her class early, sometimes even 30 minutes into class. Work is limited to just a couple short journals and a group presentation.

Rosalyn Anderson-Howell
UNIV100

Expecting an A
Bryce Eikenberg
12/14/2011

Extremely nice lady, she's there to help. She's also my BSOS advisor and she's very helpful there too. However, for a 1 credit class, there is wayyyyy to much work. Also it's kind of ironic because we had to do these time management projects that completely wasted like 5 hours of my time. Anyways, you'll have no problem with her, and class can be fun. I made a lot of friends in class.

Kimberly Bethke
UNIV100

Expecting an A
Anonymous
12/17/2010

Kim is funny and doesn't want to grade all the bs work as much as you don't want to do it. Basically in every class you sit down, listen to a guest speaker's presentation, and sometimes reflect. The final project? Anything you want on something we did in the class. The last class? A pizza party. 'Nuff said.

Kimberly Bethke
UNIV100

Expecting an A
Anonymous
11/24/2010

She is awesome. take her univ. other ones are annoying and boring with a lot of useless work but her class is so much fun.

Gregory Shaffer
UNIV100

Expecting an A
Anonymous
11/08/2010

He's sooooo dreamy. Sometimes it stinks having to take this class because I can't stop staring.

Christopher Vogel
UNIV100

Expecting an A
Anonymous
12/10/2008

LOVE HIM! HES VERY fLEXIBLE

Tracy Zeeger
UNIV100

Anonymous
05/28/2008

An uptight person who thinks shes a teacher. She takes her job way too seriously and you can tell from the GPA for her UNIV100 class. It is among the lowest of everyone who taught the class. Really useless person. What's funny is that she actually thinks she's making a difference.

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