4.4

Andrew Winston

Psychology - University of Guelph

4.4
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4.4
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Makes course very very interesting

PSYC1200 - 5.0 rating

I chose Psych because of him

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PSYC1200
Oct 22, 2001

Makes course very very interesting!

5.0
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PSY1100
Oct 25, 2001

No Comments

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PSYC1200
Dec 4, 2001

What a sweetheart!

5.0
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PSY10040
Feb 5, 2002

My favourite prof. I chose Psych because of him. He loves his job.

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PSYC120
Feb 5, 2002

His explanation of Freud was hilarious. Very helpful.

5.0
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PSYC1200
Feb 8, 2002

best proff ever you'll love him and psychology after taking his class

5.0
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PSY490
Feb 10, 2002

History of psych has the potential 2B boring, but he will make you love it!

5.0
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PSYC1200
Mar 19, 2002

No Comments

5.0
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PSYC1200
Mar 20, 2002

good lecturer-love the hip glasses & trench coat

5.0
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PSYC1200
Mar 21, 2002

He is SO excited about Psychology

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PSYCH
Mar 30, 2002

one of Guelph's best!

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PSYCH
Apr 2, 2002

He was so excited about what he tought that he made you love the class too!!!

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PSYC1200
Grade: B+
Apr 4, 2002

No Comments

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PSYC1200
Apr 8, 2002

ok class....he made psyc a little more excitting

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PSY404
Sep 11, 2002

Excellent

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1200
Oct 23, 2002

No Comments

5.0
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PSYC4370
Oct 24, 2002

No Comments

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PSYC1200
Oct 25, 2002

Dr. Winston Rocks my world, something about a man who loves psych that's sexy

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PSYC1200
Grade: A-
Oct 25, 2002

His passion for psyc and teaching is so infectous!!! Greatest prof, ever!!

5.0
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PSYC1200
Dec 7, 2002

Oh Arthur.... how we adore you......

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PSYCH1200
Dec 18, 2002

Intelligent, articulate. But not even he could make 1200 interesting.

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PSYC1200
Jan 21, 2003

No Comments

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PSYC1200
Jan 31, 2003

Absolutely wonderful. His passion for his job is so inspiring.

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PSYCH
Mar 16, 2003

Did Winston just rate himself 20 times?!! Hot - NOT! Brutal teacher. These following ratings are just a sick joke.

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PSYC1200
Mar 18, 2003

completely interesting lectures coming from pretty boring material. i didn't like him at first but he got very cool very quickly.

3.0
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PSYC1200
Mar 19, 2003

Cocky, very not hot, drops names like third period French

5.0
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PSYCH1200
Apr 15, 2003

Amazing teacher... one of the better psych profs

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PSYC1200
Aug 22, 2003

Made my first ever psych class amazing, not only did his lecture keep me awake cause he had humor but everything he talked about was made real

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PSYC1200
Sep 23, 2003

awesome prof...one of my favourite psych classes...he actually liked to teach the first years and wasn't just interested in telling us his opinions on all the theories!! plus he's cute to boot!

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PSYC1200
Oct 8, 2003

Good teaching style. Tries to make psychology exciting even when the material is dry. Very professional.

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1100
Oct 28, 2003

Looking back, Winston ran the most interesting class I took in first year. Smart guy who marks fair.

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PSYCH1200
Nov 13, 2003

I hated this guys boring classes, I hardly ever went to class. The exams werent hard, though they were abstract, dont know why people rated him so highly. In most course questions are based on the lectures too, bad luck for you when lectures are boring.

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PSYC4370
Nov 19, 2003

Not the most exciting course, but he made classes entertaining. Material was well explained and evaluation was fair.

5.0
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PSYCH1200
Nov 20, 2003

very dynamic teaching style. no pun intended. very enjoyable first yr class.

5.0
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PSYC1200
Nov 27, 2003

very passionate about his work, psych wasn't my favourite course, but interesting due to Winston's energy.

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PSYC1200
Dec 1, 2003

Winston, is the man! He gets very excited about psychology. He is very cute....RIGHT. haha he always said that, it was funny. I liked him.

4.0
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PSYC1200
Dec 7, 2003

Probably the best professor I've ever had. Passionate, practical, modern, GREAT!

5.0
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PSYC1200
Dec 8, 2003

Excellent prof! Winston made this class very interesting and inspired me to change my major to a joint one including psyc. MC do make you think though, so be prepared and dont slack off in reading, there is A LOT!

4.0
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PSYCH1200
Dec 18, 2003

good prof, energetic, nice guy. (i didnt go much)

5.0
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PSYC1200
Jan 4, 2004

I love him.

5.0
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PSYC1200
Jan 5, 2004

Great prof. He had a lot of energy and was passionate about what he was talking about. Midterm and exam were really fair.

5.0
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PSYC1200
Feb 6, 2004

what a great prof! he made the material interesting and understandable.

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1200
Feb 24, 2004

Amazing Prof!!! Makes Psych so much fun!!!

5.0
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PSYC1200
Feb 24, 2004

Great prof, definitely one of my favourites so far. Very energetic and excited about the material he's teaching, and explains things well and makes them interesting. Exams are very fair as well.

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1200
Feb 29, 2004

AMAZING prof! By far my favourite at Guelph so far.

5.0
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PSYC1200
Mar 10, 2004

gotta love it when your prof rips up a couple of girls talking in class in front of 600 people

5.0
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PSYC1200
Mar 11, 2004

After being at UoG for 4 years, he is by far my fav prof. His lectures were energetic and interesting, he definately had a passion for what he was teaching, and it showed. He used realistic examples and definately was not hard to follow.

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PSYC1200
Mar 16, 2004

This professor is incredible! You will learn so much from him. The exams are moderately tough but his lectures are so interesting that you'll actually want to go to them all... (Which always improves your grade.) I got an 85!

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1200
Mar 18, 2004

arrogant, and a lot of show but I've had lots better profs

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PSYC1200
Mar 31, 2004

speaks clearly, interesting lectures, strong stance against racism

5.0
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PSYC1200
Apr 6, 2004

Awesome prof! All you wanted to know about neo-nazis and more!

5.0
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PSYCH1200
Apr 8, 2004

fair prof - energetic, enthused, intrested in topics, smart - arrogant! i didn't like him on a personal level, but noone can complain about his teaching methods. good job, winston! p.s. his first name's andrew

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PSYC1200
Apr 11, 2004

Very humble and humourous, Winston kept my attention and increased my enthusiasm for psychology. It is nmot a very demanding course, but was fun nonetheless. He has tenure and isn't afraid of being critical of the University.

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PSYC1200
Apr 27, 2004

Prof. Winston is AWESOME! SO funny and full of energy, and he tells great stories in class. My favourite involves him breaking open a pop machine with a two by four 'cause it ate his last dime...Everyone should take his Psych class! You'll love it!!!

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1200
Apr 28, 2004

O.K. prof. But his biggest fan is him.

5.0
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PSYCH1200
Jul 11, 2004

Extremely inspiring professor! His lectures were interesting and thought provoking.

5.0
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PSYC1200
Aug 6, 2004

Prof.Winston was an AMAZING Prof. He really made psychology interesting and his lectures did go more in depth. His assignments were not limiting... One of my favourite professors.

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PSYCHIST
Sep 13, 2004

History of psych sounds like it is going to be boring, but Dr. Winston made it super interesting! He's an excellent professor, approachable, funny, witty!

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PSYC1200
Oct 25, 2004

Fun teacher, really enthusiastic. Exams are a bit tough.

3.0
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PSYCH1200
Nov 25, 2004

I didn't like him. He was boring, arrogant, and he's really too obsessed with neo-nazis and anti-racism. His midterm questions were worded strangely, which made it hard, you seemed to be expected to spout out his opinions, and you had to read this really long and incredibly boring essay by him.

5.0
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PSYC1200
Dec 2, 2004

I loved this course! Prof. Winston made it so interesting! Especially with the little videos he shows, very helpful. It was a very well-taught course, though if you don't come to lectures and don't read the textbook carefully you're screwed for exams. It was my favourite course this year.

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PSYCH1200
Dec 5, 2004

I LOVE WINSTON!! Best teacher at Guelph. His exams are tricky, but if you do the readings and pay attention in lecture, you're good to go. GO WINSTON GO:D

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PSYCHISTORY
Dec 12, 2004

This prof gave me so much reading to do that it actually discouraged me from trying to do it. His biggest fan is himself. His lectures are useless. I hope he has a very horrible Christmas, because he has wrecked my average.

5.0
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PSYC1200
Dec 14, 2004

Great Prof. THe lectures are interesting and fun to go to. The midterm was hard, but you can do really well if you study. The final was easier. He wants his students to ask him questions about anything. THis was a great course!

5.0
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PSYCH1200
Dec 28, 2004

READ THE TEXT before the midterm and the exam! 80% of his questions are straight out of the textbook...can't get much easier than that.He's a good prof, but i thought he'd be boring at the beginning of the semester

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HISTORYOFPSYC
Jan 14, 2005

This man is arrogant & a hypocrite. He makes little comments that put others down & then talks about the perils of national socialism & racism. If he realized that the fundamental problem w. racism is people thinking that they are above others, he might not sound like such an ass. otherwise, he's ok

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PSYC1200
Jan 18, 2005

Really interesting to listen to. Go to class cause the slides don't say it all. The subject matter is interesting and Winston makes it seem like there isn't such a big class. Ask questions. Generally great prof.

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PSYCH
Jan 20, 2005

worst professor ever..there lectures were so boring

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PSYCH1200
Jan 22, 2005

He's such an awesome prof! Granted that his exams are a bit tricky, however if you go to the lectures and do the readings, you'll be fine. I needed help with the essay in this class and he helped me out so much! So nice and friendly!He's really amazing.

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PSYCH1200
Apr 5, 2005

He is honestly the best prof I have had so far. He's interesting, encourages us to ask questions on anything, his midterms aren't that bad if you skim through the text and GO TO CLASS. Whoever doesn't like him is bitter that they didn't do well in his class.

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PSYC1200
Jul 31, 2005

I thought he'd be a bore but Dr. Winston was a great prof and gave great lectures. I always looked forward to his class. The reading was dry, but a necessity.

4.0
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PSYC1200
Sep 29, 2005

i thought he would be a totally bad psyc prof like the the teacher i had in highschool. he isn't so bad. he's really friendly. he loves questions, even if they may be trivial ones. he's rather tricky sometimes, but generally you do fine if you do the readings and go to lectures.

4.0
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PSYC1200
Oct 15, 2005

he's ok......he's kind of full of himself. His lectures are relatively engaging, he gets really into them which is nice. He posts his notes too which is helpful.

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PSYC1200
Grade: A
Oct 22, 2005

I really didn't connect with this guy

5.0
3.0
PSYC1200
Nov 10, 2005

Dr Winston is an incredibly engaging individual - definately an excellent intro-psyc teacher. and hes a very sweet man, my guess is he was attractivein his day;)

5.0
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PSYC1200
Nov 22, 2005

I'm amazed at how well he can lecture a class of 350. Very engaging and interesting. He gives a very good overview for this introductory psyc class.

5.0
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PSYC1200
Dec 2, 2005

He's just the best...made the course so clear and interesting

5.0
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PSYC1200
Dec 6, 2005

I took this class 4 years ago and still remember him teaching. His character and morality shine through with each lecture. He is a great man and Guelph Students are lucky to take his courses. (PLUS He's HOT)

5.0
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PSY1200
Dec 15, 2005

His tests are hard, but he is just an AMAZING prof! Lectures are interesting, and clear.

5.0
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PSYC1200
Jan 12, 2006

SO INTERESTING. He turns very dry material into something you actually want to listen to. He'll even spontaneously jump on to a table to illustrate his points. Unfortunately his exams are tricky, and he doesnt cover alot of what you need to know in class.

4.0
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PSYC1200
Jan 22, 2006

Good Prof, hard tests!

5.0
3.0
PSYC1200
Jan 31, 2006

Great prof, hilarious. Smokin hot!

5.0
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PSYC1200
Feb 27, 2006

Prof is excellent, he keeps your attention by being very dynamic and active in his teachings. He is fun to watch as he cannot stand in one place while he is teaching for more than 3 seconds. He also uses the table in his examples. However, exams can be difficult.

5.0
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PSYC1200
Mar 24, 2006

FABULOUS PROFESSOR!! MY favourite class. Tests/Exams were easy...you just have to read the text book!! His teaching was interesting, and very easy to listen to. He truly did JUMP onto the table at the front of the lecture hall to show us what he was talking about. If you have him, you're seriously lucky.

4.0
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PSYC
Apr 28, 2006

not that interesting. the class was 50mins and i could hardly go. but the exams were easy.

5.0
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PSYC1200
Oct 13, 2006

Very knowledgeble. I liked how this prof how a lot of personal work in his background so he could really thoroughly clarify concepts. Very interesting course, I wish he taught 1100!

5.0
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PSYC4370
Oct 20, 2006

I was totally dreading Hist of Psych and Winston made my favourite psych class by far. He is a FASCINATING man and throws in so many great psych stories. Exams were a ton of work, but I worked my ass of and did well so they're fair. Favourite psych prof by far, this guy is so great.

3.0
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PSYC1200
Nov 8, 2006

Lots of people love him, but he drove me crazy. I thought he was really full of himself. Tests are pretty easy if you read the textbook.

5.0
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PSYC1200
Dec 9, 2006

Lectures are very interesting and help for exams. His teaching is so nice and easy going that I loved it. Best professor in this semester.

5.0
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PSYC1200
Dec 12, 2006

I LOVED professor winston! He was by far my favourite professor that I have had so far. He made me want to learn more about psychology, and made class interesting. I loved his side notes about Rushton (take the class and you will know what I am talking about) He is the most enthusiastic professor I have had, and I loved his lecture style!

5.0
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PSYCH1200
Jan 8, 2007

He's a great prof! You do need to know your stuff and pay attention. The text is very helpful and is used a lot in his lectures. Overall great guy! I would personally love to have another class with him later on.

5.0
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PSYC4370
Jan 20, 2007

Had Winston for intro psyc and he was an amazing prof, his teaching style really helps you to be interested, enjoy class, to learn and to do well. I then had him for History of Psyc (4th year) At first i thought it would be boring but his teaching made it AMAZING. My favourite class for the entire 4 years! His teaching was even better than in Intro

5.0
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PSYC1200
Mar 13, 2007

He made lectures so fun and interesting. Lots of energy. Lots of test material was from the textbook. Such a great teacher... I hope to have another class of his again!

5.0
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PSYC1200
Apr 21, 2007

for social psych, winston and desmarais are the best forsure at guelph

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PSYC1200
Sep 26, 2007

Best professor ever. I love how he says, "ok, bye" at the end of his lectures, it's so cool. He is very handsome as well. Aging like a fine wine. Explains everything crystal clear. Definetly one of the most articulate people I've ever met.

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PSYCH1200
Oct 30, 2007

My favourite prof so far. I took psych as an elective and i didn't even think I'd like it but Winston made it fun! He's so cool. He makes everything really interesting, and I love how he plays music before classes! Rock on Winston, rock on! :D

5.0
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PSYCH1200
Oct 30, 2007

I enjoyed being in Winston's class from the first day I had it! You can really tell he loves to teach this course and he is full of energy. I like how he incorporates video clips and isn't afraid to make a joke here and there. As for the midterm, you are responsible for reading a fair bit of the text book on your own but he does make this clear bef

3.0
3.0
PSYC1200
Nov 27, 2007

He's an enthusiastic teacher.

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PSYCH1200
Jan 10, 2008

This man is amazing!!! He is so excited about what he does and it shows during lecture...lecture is never boring. He explains everything very clearly...my fav prof of the semester!

5.0
3.0
PSYC1200
Feb 11, 2008

Greatest prof. so good.

5.0
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PSYCH1200
Mar 3, 2008

attendance is mandatory because this prof is amazing!! he plays music as people take their seats and is super into what he's talking about! LOVED this prof!!

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PSYC1200
Mar 26, 2008

Winston is the most brilliant professor I've ever had. I actually love that he's not afraid to be a hard ass on papers. Lots of reading, definitely take this man's class before he retires.

5.0
5.0
PSYC1200
Mar 26, 2008

What I respect most about this man (other than his absolute passion for the history of psychology) is that he is not afraid to blatantly criticize his colleagues (namely Prof. Rushton @ Western). Not afraid to stand up for what he believes in-- got to respect that. PLUS, he's super cute when he gets passionate about the lecture-- INCREDIBLE prof!

5.0
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PSYC1200
Mar 11, 2010

Best social science prof I ever had!!!!!

5.0
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PSYC1200
Jan 10, 2011

Winston is by far the greatest prof ill ever have. Im so sad he retired and none of the future freshman will get to be in a class of his. I emailed him for his playlist at the end of the semester and he sent it. Genuinely an awesome, respectable man. Diamond in the ruff.

5.0
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ASCI4020
Apr 4, 2017
Would take again

Amazing professor!

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Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

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59% confidence
Based on 3 grades
Most common grades:
B+ (1)
A- (1)
A (1)
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Based on 3 reported grades
B+: 1
A-: 1
A: 1
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Respected (1)
Get ready to read (1)
Participation matters (1)
Rating Trend

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-0.01 avg change
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Feb
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Mar
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Last 6 months
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1100

5.0

(1)

PSY1100

5.0

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PSY10040

5.0

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PSYC120

5.0

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5.0

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