4.6

Ann Brunjes

English - Bridgewater State University

4.6
Quality
3.1
Difficulty
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Would Retake
88
Reviews
4.6
Quality
3.1
Difficulty
4.7
Helpful
4.5
Clarity

100%

Would Retake

88

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What Students Say

She has a beautiful energy about her and she is very funny

ENGL580 - 5.0 rating

Brunjes is inspirational

ENGL331 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

96%

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

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Predicted Grade

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Grade Distribution
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Based on 22 reported grades
A-: 7
A: 6
Not sure yet: 4
B+: 3
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Hilarious (10)
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5.0
4.0
ENG
Feb 3, 2003

Tough but an unbelievable teacher-she is great, one of the best

5.0
2.0
ENG
Feb 5, 2003

ONE OF THE BEST

5.0
2.0
EN102
Feb 20, 2003

very smart and she is a very good teacher

5.0
3.0
ENG
Feb 24, 2003

Brunjes and Walker are two of the best in the dept. Brunjes is smart and nice!

5.0
2.0
EN203
Feb 26, 2003

Thoughtful and intelligent professor, who is very sexy :) One of the more understanding professors at this college.

5.0
2.0
EN102
Feb 27, 2003

Very Educated and Very Nice...

5.0
3.0
EN102
Mar 26, 2003

Great teacher, knows a lot about her subject... and has a nice butt

5.0
3.0
MANY
Mar 27, 2003

She is a wonderful person who is very willing to help any student at any time. She is a hard grader, but not unreasonable and I highly recommend taking a class with her.

5.0
3.0
EN
Apr 9, 2003

Excellent teacher, and someone I consider a good friend. Gives good advice, very understanding and someone I have learned a lot from. TAKE HER CLASSES!!!

5.0
3.0
EN102
Apr 10, 2003

Always friendly, always sharp and caring without being a pushover. I only wish I liked American Lit. so I could take more of her!

5.0
3.0
EN102231
Apr 11, 2003

Best English teacher I've had. Very smart, knows what she's talking about. Definitely recommend.

5.0
4.0
AMLIT
Apr 20, 2003

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5.0
3.0
COUPLE
May 2, 2003

She's a very good teacher...one of the few who says hi when she sees me on campus. She's been helpful w/things outside of class too. Her classes are challenging, but if you do what you're asked and work hard you'll do well!

5.0
3.0
AMERLIT
May 5, 2003

She made Puritans seem almost interesting ... she deserves props for that alone. Intelligent, challenging and helpful. Def. the #1 teacher on campus.

5.0
3.0
EN
May 13, 2003

Professor Brunjes is very hardworking and dedicated. She takes great pride in her teaching and loves the subject matter. She's a diffcult grader and there is a lot of work, but as long as you put forth your best effort you'll be fine. She's also very in

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3CLASSES
Jul 5, 2003

She is hard,but fair. If you take the time in her classes, she will take the time with you. She's very outgoing, and very easy to get a hold of if a problem arises. She is just a great woman.

5.0
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EN102
Jul 25, 2003

Such a nice lady...took her my freshman year, she really knows what she's talking about, and she's a ridiculously easy grader. Take her if you can.

5.0
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EN102
Nov 13, 2003

The very best teacher I have had here so far. Extremely helpful and an easy grader. She really makes you think, when you take this class your not just going to learn about writing, You'll also learn how to think freely and put those thoughts onto paper.

5.0
4.0
EN102
Nov 17, 2003

Probably one of the best teachers I've had. very passionate about what she teaches that made me interested in the topic no matter what it was. Seemed like alot of work but she went thru every assignment thouroughly almost making it impossible to fail

5.0
3.0
EN102
Nov 20, 2003

The best teacher I have EVER had. She gives a decent amount of writing assignments, but she will walk you through the assignment, no matter how hard of a time you may have, if you try she will not fail you. She is absolutley the best teacher here.

5.0
3.0
EN102
Nov 22, 2003

awesome teacher, very helpful and willing to bend if you work hard, recommend to all!

5.0
3.0
ENG102
Mar 3, 2004

She is such and amazing women!! Truley a great role model for any type of student..i know she is my role model!! She is just overall...and amazing professor who lovessss what she does!!

5.0
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EN331
Apr 4, 2004

You can't ask for much more. She has more energy than most of her students, a good sense of humor about the material and herself, and is one of the smartest people I know. Hell, she basically convinced me to become an English major! One of the best.

1.0
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LITTO1800
Apr 7, 2004

Horrible. Went to ask for help and shot me down. Dropped the class. Never will I take her again. I don't know how her ratings are good because everyone I talk to says she is wicked hard.

5.0
2.0
EN102
Apr 13, 2004

great

5.0
2.0
WRITING2
Apr 14, 2004

I found her to be very pleasent. A fair amount of work, but not difficlut by any sense. willing to help you too

5.0
2.0
EN102
Apr 22, 2004

Professor Brunjes is the coolest writing professor I have had and she doesnt give too much work, when you think about it. If you love or hate to write, this class is just what youre looking for because she respects your writing style soooo much!!!! YEAH!!

4.0
3.0
EN102
Apr 22, 2004

She is nice as a person but if you are a republican don't take her class cause all you get fed is liberal sh**, and she never gives the other side of the story...but if you are a liberal you will love her.

4.0
3.0
EN102
Apr 22, 2004

Shes nice - but she has a down side...she is very up beat but kinda dorky annoying. she gives alot of work..unbarable at times and you have to do all of it inorder to recieve a decent grade.

5.0
2.0
EN102
May 7, 2004

I loved this class! Brunjes was a great teacher, she made it fun and interestting! It was a great experience bc it also made you really think.

5.0
3.0
EN102
Jun 17, 2004

I lean toward Rebulican and thought she was great. Gives a fair look at everything. Very Helpful and knowledgable. Will do her best to help you outside class also. Fair Grader, do the work(which is not that hard) and you will do fine. Great Lady

3.0
3.0
LIT
Aug 27, 2004

Brunjes is cool. She is fun and just get on her good side and all will be fine. DO the work!

5.0
3.0
102231309
Nov 16, 2004

To the person who had all 1s...college IS hard. And if she shot you down for extra help it means that you sucked pure and simple, like noclasswork etc...trust in brunjes

5.0
3.0
WRITINGII
Nov 16, 2004

She is wonderful! Her class can be difficult if you don't put the work in...however, she wants you to succeed and is very understanding when you ned her to be....HIGHLY RECOMMEND...she always keeps things interesting

5.0
3.0
WRITINGII
Nov 22, 2004

very nice and helpful

1.0
5.0
MIDLEVEN
Feb 3, 2005

She is horrible....

5.0
3.0
WRITINGII
Apr 25, 2005

Is fun and interesting, and you can tell she enjoys what she's doing. Gives helpful feedback on papers, and really encourages students to give do their best. all in all a great teacher :)

1.0
5.0
LITERATURE
May 10, 2005

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5.0
2.0
ENG102
May 11, 2005

Best woman ever, seriously. If you need to take Writing, this is the woman. She's very funny, nice, and understanding. There is a lot of reading and it's tough reading, but it really helps you learn and develop. So if you're lookin for a great professor, she's the one.

5.0
4.0
EN102
Jun 13, 2005

Without a doubt, best professor on campus!

5.0
4.0
MANY
Sep 3, 2005

Brunjes was the most amazing professor I had during my college career. I worked VERY hard for her, because I really enjoyed the classes. She made me think in new ways, and was always there to help.

4.0
5.0
LIT
Oct 26, 2005

She's cool! Answer questions, get involved in discussions and do your papers...and all is well!

5.0
1.0
WRITINGLIT
Nov 9, 2005

She's not out to fail anyone, she is easy to understand, very lively, funny, interesting to listen to and extremely helpful. She likes you to participate and you MUST bring in your assignments... otherwise bad things will happen to your grade. But if you are good bringing in assignments on time, have no fear. She is an outstanding teacher, try her.

5.0
2.0
ENG203
Jan 12, 2006

Out of all the professors I've had, I would say that she "cares" the most about students and has your best interest at heart. Very refreshing.

5.0
4.0
ENGLISH
Feb 17, 2006

I like her!

5.0
3.0
AMERICANLIT
Jul 17, 2006

Professor Brunjes is very devoted to her students. She was always there to answer questions or to give constructive feedback on a paper. She is tough but fair and very kind. I learned a lot from her about writing and interpreting literature. Though I had her as a teacher several years back, I can safely say that she is the best English Professor at

5.0
3.0
ENGL309
Jan 3, 2008

Awesome teacher & person. Her classes are often based entirely on small&large group discussions, but she made it easy for everyone. Shes funny too. Tough grader, but extremely fair and definitely willing to help. Four 2pg papers, one 10pg paper, mini 1 question quizzes for participation credit, final is easy summary type questions, Blackboard used

5.0
3.0
ENGLI000
Apr 1, 2008

Energetic teacher who knows how to keep the topic fascinating. Clear teaching. Clear expectations. ALWAYS willing to help. Not easy but so stimulating that she makes it worthwhile to trek to class after a long day. Funny and irreverent in a good way. Cares about the individual. Amazing human being.

5.0
4.0
ENGL309
Apr 21, 2009

Great teacher, LOTS of reading, very helpful and very passionate. Do the reading and listen in class and you'll pass. Speak up and she will remember you. Wonderful woman some what tough class if you slack.

3.0
5.0
ENGL309
May 6, 2009

She def is nice and helpful, gives advice on papers and group projects, but class is soooo boring. It felt more like a history class, only got interesting towards end of the semester. Reading is a must, random quizzes (we ask the questions). She tries to squeeze a ton into every class, lots of note-taking. Not too bad but still my least fave class!

3.0
4.0
ENGL309
May 8, 2009

I can see why people like her, but I found her to be extremely nit-picky when it came to grading. If you don't say exactly... and I mean EXACTLY what she wants to hear, you won't get anything above a B. Lots of Puritanism and religious readings. Class was very dull, dry, and boring. The final was ridiculous. Highly recommend that you AVOID.

5.0
4.0
ENGL309
Dec 23, 2010

Best prof I've ever had at BSU. Clear, helpful, funny-just read your assignments & you'll be fine. Would take her for every class if i could.

5.0
3.0
ENG309
Mar 16, 2012

Dr. Brunjes is brilliant, helpful, and easy going. Highly recommended!

5.0
3.0
ENGL309
May 1, 2013

Dr. Brunjes is by far the best professor in the English department. Her knowledge and intelligence knows no bounds and she is EXTREMELY helpful. The only downfall is she gets super excited about the material discussed in class and falls behind on the schedule. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

5.0
3.0
ENGL309
Apr 23, 2014

Brunjes is one of the best professors on campus. She expects a lot of close readings and small writings, but her grading is fair. One mid-term, one final, and one research paper, but incredibly helpful with all and extremely clear with her expectations. Her passion and enthusiasm keeps the class lively. Would definitely take again!

4.0
3.0
ENGLISH234
May 8, 2014

LOVE HER! She is the most amazing professor at BSU in my opinion. She's a huge procrastinator which I think is great because she's understanding of things being turned in late. She really cares about student progress and about every student getting a good grade.

5.0
2.0
00318040
Grade: A
Nov 12, 2014

Professor Brunjes is by far my favorite professor!! Her class was fun and super easy she is so funny and so understanding. She helps you with everything and you can go to her about anything. I do not have her now but she still helps me out ! On the last day of class she let us out early and no one wanted to leave. She is that great!! TAKE HER!

5.0
4.0
ENGL331
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 14, 2014

Dr. Brunjes is inspirational. There is nothing about American Lit that she does not know. She expects a lot out of her students but it is well worth it. She values everyone's opinion and gets excited about class discussion. I would take every class with her if I could.

5.0
3.0
ENG331
Grade: A-
Dec 14, 2014

Professor Brunjes is amazing! She totally gets her students and works hard for them. If you lack confidence she'll help you succeed and live up to your potential! It's not an easy class but it is incredibly fulfilling! The whole class is clear and understandable there are no mysteries. By far the best professor I have ever had!

5.0
2.0
ENGL234
Grade: A-
Dec 22, 2014

One of the sweetest professors I have ever taken. She is very passionate about the subject. The work load is not too bad but make sure to keep up with her readings!

3.0
4.0
496
Dec 24, 2014

She was a nice lady, but as a professor. She was tough! She was very nit picky and wanted papers a specific way. She can be rude in her comments on papers at times, but she truely cares and wantsher student's to pass. Lots of papers -10 in total-and a presenation. The reading was dry and lots of it, be ready to work your butt off!

5.0
4.0
ENGL331
Jan 25, 2015

Dr. Brunjes is an amazing professor. Discussions are engaging and exciting and she is incredibly respectful and encouraging. She will make you work for your grade, she is a tough but fair grader. She is by far the most helpful professor I've ever had. If you need help or want feedback, she'll make time for you right away.

5.0
3.0
ENGL234
Grade: B+
Nov 21, 2015

She's honestly awesome. Takes time to get to know her students and helps them to the best of her ability. She really helped me gain a lot more confidence in myself. I would definitely take her again.

4.0
3.0
ENGL332
Grade: A-
Dec 12, 2015

So Brunjes is an amazing professors but the material wasn't my cup of tea. Expect to do a lot of reading in this class. She is a very very smart professor who is very engaged and passionate about her subject, and she is very helpful as well.

5.0
4.0
EN331
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 16, 2016
Would take again

There is NOT enough I can say about Brunjes!! I am currently in her class and she makes me SO excited to learn about the pieces of literature. Truly an inspiring woman. TAKE. HER. you will NOT regret it i promise regardless of the class!!

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
ENGL309
Dec 3, 2016
Would take again

One of the nicest professors in the English Department! The class material was a bit boring, and she is a bit of a tough grader, but she is always willing to help her students succeed.

Get ready to read
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENGL203
Feb 6, 2017
Would take again

God I love this woman! She is hilarious and I actually enjoy paying attention to her lectures. She makes every lesson interactive and super interesting. Such a great person, I don't regret taking her at all. TAKE HER CLASS!!

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
EN102
Apr 18, 2017
Would take again

SUCH A WONDERFUL TEACHER. so caring and genuinely wants students to do well. very understanding when it comes to extensions and i can't recommend her enough. TAKE HER CLASS

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
4.0
ENGL496
Grade: A
Apr 21, 2017
Would take again

I cannot say enough good things about this woman. She genuinely cares for her students and wants you to do well. She is always understanding about late assignments, with good reason, if told ahead of time. She is HILARIOUS and appreciates students that work hard. This is my third class with her and she is still my favorite professor.

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENGL203
Apr 27, 2017
Would take again

Amazing. Funny. Intelligent. Caring. Respectful. Engages you in class and loves her students

EXTRA CREDIT
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENGL580
Grade: A
May 5, 2017
Would take again

She has a beautiful energy about her and she is very funny. Brunjes has that gift that she is very bubbly and approachable, but sets a very serious, professional tone that you do your best work. It's clear she's been teaching for awhile because she's good at what she does and has a special talent that does not go unnoticed, a real gem.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Get ready to read
5.0
4.0
ENG331
Dec 3, 2017
Would take again

Brunjes is THE BEST! She is funny, brilliant and passionate. I swear she is magical because she is so intuitive. I learned so much about American literature in her 19th Century class. I can't say enough good things about her. She is tender but tough. Demands respect simply by giving it. All professors (and humans in general) should me more like Ann

Gives good feedback
Respected
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
EN331
Dec 12, 2017
Would take again

Brunjes is an understanding and intelligent person - she's happy to work with students so that they really understand the class and get their assignments done. She's flexible about deadlines if you're struggling, and always happy to help you grapple with more difficult concepts. She's been a blessing this semester and I hope to take more with her!

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Would take again
5.0
3.0
ENG203
Grade: A+
Jan 28, 2018
Would take again

Brunjes is the best professor I have EVER had. She is completely understanding, communicative, and flexible. You can tell that she genuinely cares about her students and their success. She has an amazing command of her content area, and is one of my favorite professors at BSU.

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENGL309
Grade: A-
May 15, 2019
Would take again

If you are considering taking Brunjes class I cannot recommend her enough. Ive taken her for several English classes of all levels. She is so caring about her students, Ive never met a professor who genuinely bends over backwards to help students. Im telling you this woman created a whole online class for me. Please take her, cherish her!!!!

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
4.0
ENGL234
Oct 23, 2019
Would take again

Really an amazing teacher!

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Inspirational
5.0
4.0
EN203
Grade: B+
Dec 21, 2019
Would take again

I adore this woman. She is so caring and understanding if you put the effort in. I wish that I could have Prof Brunjes for every class

Accessible outside class
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENG203
Grade: A-
Dec 1, 2021
Would take again

Professor Brunjes is so caring and the sweetest lady! She truly cares how her students are doing in her class and offers the option to zoom in if you are not feeling well, which not many other professors do. I definitely recommend taking her class if you can! She also brings in treats for a class 'party' during the poetry slam and final paper class

Gives good feedback
Respected
Inspirational
5.0
1.0
ENGLISH234
Grade: A-
Apr 20, 2022
Would take again

Brunjes is amazing! She is so caring and really supports her students. She is so great because she views her students as people and understands that basic human function comes first before school and assignments. If you're someone with anxiety, this class is great because she is super easy to talk to and very approachable!

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
ENGL309
Nov 3, 2022
Would take again

Professor Brunjes is one of my favourite professors and I am happy I got to take her two semesters in a row. She is so understanding & allows extensions & late work (within reason). Reading is required, but she doesn't take points off for not participating. If you take her, you'll love her. I hate american lit but she made me enjoy it for credit.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
ENG203
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 1, 2022
Would take again

I loved having Brunjes! Very funny and very understanding. My one gripe with his is the feedback she leaves on papers and proposals can be kind of vague, and her handwriting, though pretty, is difficult to read so that gave me even more trouble trying to figure out what she wanted to comment.

Get ready to read
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENGL404
Grade: A
Dec 6, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Brunjes is a wonderful professor. She is not only hilarious and caring, but she is intelligent in her field. She is interested in what her students have to say and helps her students reach their fullest potential. The readings are tough but not unbearable, and the workload as a whole is not bad compared to other upper-level classes. Take her!

Get ready to read
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENG331
Grade: B+
Dec 7, 2022
Would take again

I love Brunjes, it you're thinking of taking her class DO IT! She connects with each of her students and is very passionate about the material. Her lectures keep you engaged even if it isn't the most interesting material! Amazing professor, and amazing experience with her.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
ENG309
Grade: A+
Dec 29, 2022
Would take again

Professor Brunjes is an absolute angel. She cares about her students and it shows in the relationships she builds with them. If you have a chance to take her do it.

Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
4.0
AMERICANLIT
Grade: A
Apr 13, 2023
Would take again

I cant stress enough how incredible Brunjes is, as a professor & person. This women supported, cared and encouraged me in all aspects of school and life. I found myself in her class during a health scare. She did everything to support me and continuously maintains effort to stay in touch about my well-being. Her class is challenging, yet worth it!

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENGL234
Grade: A
May 18, 2023
Would take again

Well, wasn't this just the loveliest class ever! I miss it already. I loved the material we read for this class - so bona fide American! - and Dr. Brunjes has the most amazing lectures and discussion questions to really dig into the works! But you've gotta do the reading and listen to her feedback. Only then will you get the most out of this class.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENGL234
Grade: A-
Jun 15, 2023
Would take again

Professor Brunjes is easily one of my favorite professors at BSU! This class was my second time having her - I loved having her for ENGL203 so much I wanted to take her again! She is extremely considerate of her students and is easily reachable by email. She made every lesson interesting, even the more mundane topics I usually wouldn't care about!

Inspirational
Hilarious
Accessible outside class
5.0
4.0
ENGL234
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 16, 2024
Would take again

She is a very understanding and respected professor. She is more than happy to give extensions as long as you communicate it with her. She wants what's best for her students and wants you to leave her class with a good grade. I definitely recommend her.

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
Caring
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

96%

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 18 grades
Most common grades:
A- (7)
A (6)
Not sure yet (4)
Grade Distribution
A(8)B(0)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(10)
Based on 22 reported grades
A-: 7
A: 6
Not sure yet: 4
B+: 3
Common Tags
Caring (15)
Inspirational (11)
Hilarious (10)
Gives good feedback (9)
Get ready to read (8)
Respected (4)
Accessible outside class (4)
Amazing lectures (4)
Rating Trend

Improving

+0.33 avg change
Nov
Dec
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May
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Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

102231309

5.0

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ENG

5.0

(3)

EN203

5.0

(2)

MANY

5.0

(2)

EN

5.0

(2)
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