4.7

Alicia Sichan

Psychology - Los Angeles Harbor College

4.7
Quality
1.6
Difficulty
100%
Would Retake
83
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4.7
Quality
1.6
Difficulty
4.7
Helpful
4.7
Clarity

100%

Would Retake

83

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What Students Say

if you don't get an A then you should drop out the college

PSY41 - 5.0 rating

I reallyyy recommend taking her class

PSYCH1 - 4.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

91%

Textbook Required

63%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

86% confidence
Based on 12 grades
Most common grades:
A (6)
A+ (3)
B+ (1)
Grade Distribution
A(9)B(2)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 12 reported grades
A: 6
A+: 3
B+: 1
B: 1
Common Tags
Amazing lectures (6)
Hilarious (5)
Caring (4)
Inspirational (4)
Respected (3)
Gives good feedback (2)
Participation matters (2)
Graded by few things (2)
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Reviews (83)
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PSYCH1
May 22, 2004

reallly good teacher.. shes fun and really clear. taking notes is easy and everything on ur notes is on the test- no surprises! i got a B in her class but could have gotten an A if i studied a lil harder-jus study the (easyy) notes and ur set!

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PSYCH1
Jun 2, 2004

Awsome teacher! VERY easy if you pay attention, come to class, and take good notes. It was a fun class! Final was super easy no one can't fail unless you don't try! It was like a regular chapter test.

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PSYCH1
Aug 1, 2004

Boring, doesn't have command of the class. Too much talking in the background. She isn't up on anything new they talk about in the book.If she doesn't like you or you ask questions she doesn't know she will take and lower your grade. Kiss her butt - sad

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PSY1
Aug 10, 2004

I passed the class with a B. Her test are based on the lecture notes. Very funny. Participation is very much encouraged. Overal she is a great teacher.

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PSYCHOLOGY1
Dec 8, 2004

She's a really nice teacher, easy one too!!! Take her class in the future peeps

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P141
Feb 4, 2005

You cannot fail unless you really want to. She makes Psychology fun and easy. Take a lot of notes and test type are all multiple choice. There is always extra credit (for P41). Also, a report too. Report is very specific and simple. You will learn a lot!

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PSYCH41
May 1, 2005

I loved going to her class. I told her at the end of the class that she teaches very well. I did the extra credit report at the end and took good notes. I liked her videos. She tells you whats on the test so just listen.

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PSYCHOLOGY41
Jun 7, 2005

The tests may be easy but she over loads the class, people have to sit on the floor, and she is not clear on her grading technique. Some students are shy and shouldnt be graded on telling their business to the class.

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PSYCH
Jun 17, 2005

Service learning project!!make sure you do it. I did end up wth a B+ in the class, if i would have done the extra credit i would have gotten an A. I never studied either, i just paid attention in class.

5.0
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PSYCH141
Jul 7, 2005

Easy class if you pay attention and attend class. She's fair and will prepare you for her exams. Take good notes and participate in class, ask questions, she likes that! highly recommend for nursing students.

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PSYCH1
Aug 4, 2005

Excellent teacher! She is very fun and interesting. The class is easy and she tells you what to study for on the tests.

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PSYCH41
Sep 17, 2005

She prepares you for her exams. Understanding about your life situation. You can impress her with attentiveness, participation, and consistent attendance.Fair. I got an A in her class.

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PYSCHOLOGY
Oct 6, 2005

she so freakin awesome, shes the best pyschology teacher ive ever had, and im new to phsychology. shes so sweet and she kept my interest and love thru the whole semester. Great Job Mrs. Sichen if you read this :)

5.0
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PSYCH1AMP41
Oct 28, 2005

One of the best teacher I have had at harbor college.

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PSYCH141
Dec 7, 2005

Very interesting class..she is very nice and funny. She lets you out early. Very cool teacher, everyone should take her for psych.

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PSYCHOLOGY1
Grade: A+
Dec 8, 2005

EXCELLENT TEACHER! THIS CLASS IS AN EASY A,THERE IS NO HOMEWORK JUST A LITTLE READING,THE TEACHER REVIEWS TEST AND LETS U USE NOTES FRONT AND BACK! THIS TEACHER IS GREAT AND VERY UNDERSTANDING!

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PSYCH41
Dec 9, 2005

This was one of the best teachers i have ever had. She gives you a clear understanding of the material and gives examples. Just study the notes, which arent much and you'll get and A in the class. She gives extra credit and reviews before the test. Take Mrs. Sichan, she is funny and nice. The class is never boring.

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PSYCH41
Feb 7, 2006

she is very easy and clear and very helpful

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PSYCH141
Aug 4, 2006

Best teacher ever?? quite possibly. Very clear, very helpful, great sense of humor and great attitude. Also a pleasure to be in her class.

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PSYCH001
Aug 22, 2006

she's kewl. =)

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PSYCH1
Aug 28, 2006

excellent professor. Very helpful and the tests are right out of the lecture.

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PSCH112
Dec 12, 2006

Very smart lady. She's an incrdeble teacher, and she makes the subject entertaining. I only wish she taught math and english as well. The tests are easy, and she is very generous in grading her writing assignments. She's full of life and energy. From a scale of 1-10 she gets a 12!

5.0
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PSYCH41
Dec 13, 2006

she made Psychology fun!... its one of those classes where you dont wanna miss a day; she's FUN, interesting, FULL OF LIFE. she very informative!

5.0
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PSY1
Dec 22, 2006

GREAT PROFESSOR!!! SHE MADE CLASS FUN! U DIDN'T EVEN WANNA MISS A CLASS WITH HER! LETS U USE A PAGE OF NOTES FOR TEST! SO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IT SINCE NO PROFESSORS DO THAT!

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PYSCH41
Jan 27, 2007

VERY GOOD CLASS! Learned so much, NEVER BORING. Interesting topics. It's easy as long as you attend her class. I studied the night before all the time, and received an A in the class. Easy A folks. Take Miss Sichan! She da man...

5.0
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PSYCHA
Jan 28, 2007

Great teacher. Funny, and is down to earth. Makes class fun, and this will reflect on your grade positively.

5.0
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PSYCH041
May 13, 2007

easy a

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PSYCH41
Dec 18, 2007

great professor! i loved her class! read over her notes before the test & you'll be just fine. got an A in the class.

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PSCH141
Dec 31, 2007

Great teacher! She is fun and interesting. Highly recommend!

5.0
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PSYCH1676
Feb 3, 2008

I LOVED THIS CLASS!!! SHE IS A TERRIFIC TEACHER! TRUELY ENTERTAINING AS WELL AS INF0RMATIVE. VERY ANIMATED IN HER LECTURES WHICH KEEPS YOU INTERESTED. TAKE NOTES AND YOU WILL BE FINE.

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PSYCH41
Mar 13, 2008

Super cool. She is funny and interesting. She made class fun. Take her!

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PSYCH41
Jun 5, 2008

Great teacher. She is very clear and makes the class fun and intresting. I bought the book but did not use it.

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PSYCH001
Sep 2, 2008

she is a great teacher!!!! i loved her class i actually wanted to go to class. took her in summer n it was not stressful at all. easy class dont need to study she lets she lets you have a page of study notes(lecs)

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PYSCH41
Oct 30, 2008

contrary, offers bias lecture better agree w/her, it could affect your grade. wish it was more about the book and not her opinion.

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PSYCH41
Feb 15, 2009

Great teacher, you'll learn a lot in her class. But she favors people, a biased grader. Take Steele instead.

2.0
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PSYCH41
Feb 15, 2009

BS teacher. She always thinks shes right & she misses class more than a hibernating bear.

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PSYCH41
Mar 26, 2009

If you are going to take any Psych classes at the college stick to Steele and Sichan. They know what they are doing and I have had both. They are really great and need to teach more at the college. The best two professors ever.

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PSYCH1
Apr 12, 2009

THIS LADY COMPLETELY CHANGED WHAT I WANTED TO DO IN LIFE. SHE IS WONDERFUL AND ANYONE WHO ATTENDS HARBOR COLLEGE SHOULD DEFINITELY TAKE EITHER PSYCHOLOGY 1 OR PSYCHOLOGY 41 FROM MRS. SICHAN{{IT RHYMES WITH KITCHEN]}.

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PSYCH41
Jun 16, 2009

A GOOD PROFESSOR. VERY CLEAR IN DISCUSSING THE TOPICS, BUBBLY, FULL OF JOKES, AND A VERY NICE PROFESSOR. I LEARNED A LOT IN HER PSYCH. 41 CLASS. BRAVO MS. SICHAN!!!=)

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PSYCH41
Aug 30, 2009

She is a great teacher, knows her subject very well. She is also very understanding and approachable. I wish I took her for psych 1. Always reviews before the test so you know exactly what to expect.

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PSYCH41
Dec 4, 2009

Highly recommended.

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PSYCH41
Jan 3, 2010

TAKE HER!!! If you show up to class and take notes you'll get a guaranteed A, her lectures are exactly whats on the exams and she even breaks down exactly whats going to be on the exam the lecture before the exam, don't need to buy book, quite frankly the easiest course i've taken and i've taken basketball.. I Love This Lady learned a lot...

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PSYCHPSYC
May 7, 2010

GREAT!GREAT! Highly recommend this wonderful,humorous lady. I looked forward to her class. It was so much fun and interesting. I have never experienced such an awesome down to earth,funny teacher. She is the Best!

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PSYCH0120
May 13, 2010

great professor! test are easy if you pay attention to the lectures. attendance is required though! hardly use the book.no hw! and no final! just a regular test

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PSYCH41
Jun 7, 2010

Ms. Sichan s a WONDERFUL lady. If you like psychology, take her class. You're gonna love it more. She is very funny and nice. Notes are easy to comprehend. Videos are interesting. *Everything on the notes will be on the tests. I don't understand how anyone can fail her class.

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HIST041
Oct 8, 2010

This teacher is awesome! Shes funny, informative and makes physcology fun to learn. I highly recomend people to take her class.

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PSYCH41
Dec 16, 2010

Mrs. Sichan is an absolutely wonderful teacher! She's passionate, involved, and HILARIOUS! I took her Saturday class, and never missed one, she makes you want to show up. Makes her test crystal clear on what she's lectured and specifically points out what to read through in the book. I wish there were more professors like her!

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PSYCH41
Jan 6, 2011

Professor Sichan is one of the best teachers i have had in college! She is extremely helpful, clear in lectures, and gives a little extra credit. Just go to class and bring the book to take notes and you will do good in the course. I really sugesst to take her classes! wish i would have taken her for all my PSYCH classes

5.0
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PSYCH7008
Jan 11, 2011

REAAAAALLLYT ENJOYABLE CLASS WITH THE BEST TEACHER! THANK YOU MRS SICHAN KEEP HAVING YOUR SMILY FACE AT ALL TIMES

5.0
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PSYCH7008
Jan 11, 2011

THE BEST TEACHER OF HARBOR COLLEGE!of psychology 41

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PSYCH7008
Jun 9, 2011

SUCH A GOOD TEACHER! just copy her notes onto one sheet of paper for her study sheet she lets you use for the test and you can definitely get an A!

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PSYCH001
Aug 31, 2011

She is the best teacher at harbor college, wasn't really interested in the subject before hand.. but after taking her class i changed my major to psychology. SHE IS AMAZINGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!! Easy A because she interacts so well with the class and she is really funny..

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PSYCH141
Nov 6, 2011

She is the best teacher ever! Compares lecture with real life, and she tells us what's on the test. She will give her own opinion but always says what the correct answer would be on the test. She's very funny, and keeps the class interested always. Honestly the most fun, upbeat, kind and understanding teacher i have ever had the pleasure to meet :]

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PSYCH41
Nov 14, 2011

She is honestly one of the best professors I've ever had. She's so upbeat and she makes me want to come to class. I took her Saturday class and it wasn't even difficult in the slightest. She tells you what's on the test and you gotta be an idiot not to pass her class. I wish she taught more Psych classes! I'd love to take another class with her! :)

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PSYCH1
Nov 27, 2011

She is the best teacher by far!! Harbor needs more like her!

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PSYCH1
Nov 30, 2011

Sichan is by far the best professor I've ever had. She gives out tests every 2/3 weeks, but you get to use a cheat sheet for all of them! She even tells you what is going to be on the test, ahead of time. Only had to do one research paper (3 pages long, that's it!) Class discussion was really fun, and exciting. Easy & fun class!

3.0
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PSY41
Dec 9, 2011

Remember to take Steele or Sichan for Psychology. Best Professors at LAHC!

5.0
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PSYCH041
Dec 18, 2011

What a wonderful teacher. Just when I thought community teachers were all horrible, I met this teacher. Took her for Saturday class and it was not hard to wake up for her class. I learned so much and had such a wonderful experience. It has been a pleasure to be in her class.

5.0
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PSYCH041
Dec 24, 2011

Best Teacher I've Had! So sweet, you never leave a class without learning something new. Gave extra credit, shes the nicest lady!Lets you know wut to study for tests, papers are easy. :)

5.0
1.0
PSY41
Dec 27, 2011

Best teacher I've ever had. I signed up for her saturday class and despite it being on the weekend, I attended every lecture. Her classes were very interesting and she made the class go by very quickly. AWESOME TEACHER!!!

5.0
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PSYCH41
May 13, 2012

Best personality

5.0
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PSYCH001
May 30, 2012

she is a wonderful teacher! you could go with or without the book. she does a few in class things with it. she lectures exactly whats on the test. she makes class very interesting and makes you want to go. show up, participate and take notes and your set to easily pass.

5.0
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PSY01
Jun 7, 2012

Best psychology professor, Her class was so fun and interesting that i did not want to miss a day.

5.0
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PSYCH01
Jun 13, 2012

SHE IS REALLY A GREAT PROFESSOR! her class was so fun and not boring... She makes her lectures interesting.. I love the way she laughs and teaches!:) She lets you use one page chichi during exams! just take notes and attend her lectures.. I never missed her lectures.. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

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PSY41
Jun 29, 2012

if you don't get an A then you should drop out the college.

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PSYCH41
Oct 23, 2012

She is a great Prof. Did not want to miss a day of this class. Made my Saturday class go by so fast. Follow her notes and read the sections she stresses on and you will do fine.

5.0
1.0
PSYCH46
Dec 4, 2012

EXCELLENT TEACHER!! She is passionate about what she teaches. Extremely easy class, exams are easy if you study for them, she practically spoon feeds you the info that is on the test. Class was always engaging and entertaining. Enjoyed this class very much.

5.0
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PSYCH41
Dec 28, 2012

She is the best, Exams are easy, Heavy use of textbook, She also gives notes and attendance is mandatory, Leaving early or coming in late all the time is not an option. However, if she teaches 2 lasses, you can attend the either one/write exams and not lose points of attendance

5.0
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PSYCH41
Feb 7, 2013

Her made going to Saturday class fun. She is amazing. Her tests are easy because she tells you everything you need to know. There are somethings that you need to look for in the book, so the book is a must. You have one paper and it's extremely easy. Like I said before, she is an amazing teacher. I totally recommend taking her.

5.0
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PSY101
Feb 28, 2013

Sichen is awesome! she's funny and kind! I always look forward to her classes! Love her!

4.0
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PSYCH41
Jun 4, 2013

I wished more professors were like her, very structured! Easy and interesting class I learned a lot about myself and things I should work on.

4.0
2.0
PSYCH1
Grade: A
Jan 17, 2015

Very down-to-earth and explained material so it was easy to comprehend and remember. Provided us with a study guide and allowed a cheat sheet for all tests including the final. Gave us adequate time to copy her lecture slides, but she won't give them to you if you missed the class. I reallyyy recommend taking her class.

5.0
2.0
PSYCH1
Grade: A+
Aug 29, 2016
Would take again

Professor Sichan is definitely one of the best professor I've ever had and I am so glad I took her psychology class. Her lectures were always so interesting and there was not a single day I felt bored in class. She's definitely worth your time to learn about psychology.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSY01
Grade: A
Dec 6, 2016
Would take again

By far my favorite professor. Come to class, take notes, and try to participate and you will do well. Entertaining and interesting lectures. Allows "cheat sheet" for all tests including the final. Highly recommend enrolling in her class

Participation matters
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
PSY01
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2016
Would take again

Prof. Sichan is the best Psych!!! I always looked forward going to her class. She truly knows what she talks about in class. She's very passionate about this subject. She's the best!! Her lectures are very interesting!! I love her! I'm gonna be taking her again for Psych41 next semester!! And I can't wait

Gives good feedback
Respected
Participation matters
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2.0
PSYCH001
Grade: A
Dec 23, 2016
Would take again

This was the first psychology class that I took and it made me want to study psychology even more. Her lectures are very interesting and she makes them fun. There is only only paper, and about 5 tests. Cheat sheets are allowed for the test.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSY41
Grade: A
Jun 5, 2017
Would take again

Her lectures are great, interesting, and easy to understand. She's really sweet and if you have questions she is easy to talk to. The book is needed mostly for study. She lets you have a cheat sheet for the exams.

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSYCH001
Grade: B+
Jun 7, 2017
Would take again

She's one of the best professors i've ever had! Her lectures are amazing, you wont get bored in class. She lets you bring a cheat sheet so all the tests are easy

Inspirational
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
PSY01
Grade: B
Jan 24, 2019
Would take again

such a sweet teacher. I really enjoyed the way she taught and made everything so interesting and fun to learn. I would definitely recommend to her. No homework, one paper towards the end of semester and our final was just like our other tests she had throughout the semester. you will pass her class she lets you use a page of notes for tests.

Respected
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
PSYCH041
Grade: A
Jun 8, 2019
Would take again

Her lectures are amazing, you wont get bored in class. She allows a cheat sheet for test.

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
4.0
PSYCH001
Grade: A+
Jun 12, 2019
Would take again

Ms. Sichan is one the best lecturers I have ever taken, but her Tests can be quite difficult. She makes heavy use of trick questions, and unless you can pickup on her pattern you will have a very rough time. She does allow for a Cheat Sheet, so make use of that. 25% Attendance, 25% Essay (on treating Phobias), 50% Tests (5 Tests, 10% each).

Graded by few things
Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
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3.0
PSY101
Grade: B-
Nov 10, 2019
Would take again

She makes lots of jokes, she has only 3 tests and 1 essay. The tests are 10% of the grade while the essay is 70%. Her class is easy but you have to go home and read the book to pass the class, the lecturers cover 35% of the test will have. Although there isn't a lot of reading if you read when you go home and it doesn't pile on you.

Graded by few things
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
PSYCH001
Nov 12, 2019
Would take again

Im at currently taking her for psych001 and I honestly love this class. Her lectures are really easy and she gives 1 page of cheat notes for test

Amazing lectures
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

91%

Textbook Required

63%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

86% confidence
Based on 12 grades
Most common grades:
A (6)
A+ (3)
B+ (1)
Grade Distribution
A(9)B(2)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 12 reported grades
A: 6
A+: 3
B+: 1
B: 1
Common Tags
Amazing lectures (6)
Hilarious (5)
Caring (4)
Inspirational (4)
Respected (3)
Gives good feedback (2)
Participation matters (2)
Graded by few things (2)
Rating Trend

Improving

+0.21 avg change
Aug
Dec
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Jun
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Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

PSY1

5.0

(2)

PSYCHOLOGY1

5.0

(2)

P141

5.0

(1)

PSYCH

5.0

(1)

PSYCH141

5.0

(4)
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PYSCHOLOGY

3.0

PSYCH0120

3.0

HIST041

3.0

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2.5

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2.3

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