He is soooooo great! He knows what he is talking about, knows how to handle students and at the end of the course- we went out as a class for pizza and ...he is the best! Well worth taking him, best best chem teacher!

A great professor! you will learn alot from him and YES you get to eat pizza and drink soda after class for fun. he knows his material and knows how to teach them properly. explains clearly of the subject matter. moderator for the science department. cool filipino! hehe like me! =)

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This professor is the best I have this semester. His explaination and understanding of the content is quite clear and he comes up with the most amusing tangents to keep the class's attention. So far it seems if your willing to put forth the little effort required to succeed in this class you can come out with a fair grade from Dr. Kalaw.

The best professor ever!!! Very helpful, great sense of humor, very clear.

Very Good Teacher, hard Exams But always help with extras credit, also Uses Curves method, take him u won;t regret it ( organic 1 and 2).

Had Dr. Kalaw for both Organic Chem I & II. His class is challenging, but the lectures are very fun & interesting. Plus he gives lots of extra credits and assignments to help you get a a good grade. Personality wise- friendly, funny, caring, thoughful, understanding- Overall an awesome Professor!!!!

Dr. Kalaw is a wonderful teacher. Very kind-hearted, personable, & genuinely wants his students to excel--in his class, life, career aspirations. Granted, Organic Chemistry requires independent learning; Dr. Kalaw helps us learn through applying real-life examples & making sure lab assignments reinforces lecture materials. Labs were really cool!!

Dr. Kalaw is an awesome teacher. He genuinely wants his students to excel--in his class, in life, in career aspirations. Provides opportunities for us to learn outside the classrm & promotes us being well-rounded students. Lectures were a bit hard to follow, but labs were cool! Will require lots of studying & independent learning. Not an easy class

Dr. Kalaw was a good teacher. He helped me understand the material well.

Dr. Kalaw is a wonderful professor--very personable & cares about the students' success. The material itself is a bit difficult, but he explains it well, and covers EVERYTHING you will need to know for the PCAT, MCAT, DAT, etc. He encourages hard work, and always has office hours. BEST sense of humor around. I'm taking 207 specifically with him!

excellent teacher - have to study for his tests - keeps class exciting and entertaining - more than willing to help - definitley take him if you can

I like this teacher because he is thorough, explanatory and has a lot of experience on the subject. He holds you accountable for your actions.

Dr. Kalaw is the best proffesor I've had throughout my college experience. He has the perfect blend of challenging course work with a sprinkle of fun on everything. The man knows his chemistry and will make sure you know it too.

great teacher!

I like the way dr. kalaw teaches because he teaches the material in a way a student can understand and be able to grasp the concept. He is also easy to talk to during office hours. Futhermore, he challenges his student to become better by making them think.

Really great teacher to learn from. He's well-versed in this field since he has his PhD in BioChem. Plus, he gives pizza days frequently!!! Fun teacher.

great professor!!! even when i got c in his class, because of my fault. really, one of the best teachers in college!

Very intelligent, very caring, very involved teacher. He makes learning fun and dynamic. I took orgo 1&2 with him and didn't nod off once! Which is amazing for a tired over-worked me.

This professor was very helpful, he made the class fun; whenever we started getting tired, he had a way of cracking jokes.

He is an extremely good teacher. He makes learning fun and interesting. Trust me, you will not fall asleep in class =) He makes sure his students do good in the class. I definitely recommend this teacher.

Dr. Kalaw is a great professor!Very knowledgeable of chemistry. He makes his lectures understandable. He is patient and really makes sure you understand the material. He is funny during 4-hr lectures so that keeps us awake. He motivates us to work hard, move on and get our degrees. I highly recommend him. I will take his class again.

Excellent professor! He is a master of chemistry and biochemistry. He knows how to teach it. He can anticipate students questions and answer them very well. Very encouraging and approachable. Highly recommended!!!!!!

I have never enjoyed chemistry the way I did last summer. Dr. Kalaw's lectures in Organic Chemistry were so dynamic I never slept a bit. The materials covered were challenging. I like the group discussions and board work. I will take his class again.

I have never enjoyed chemistry the way I did last ssemester. Dr. Kalaw's lectures in Biohemistry were so dynamic I never slept a bit. The materials covered were very challenging. I like the group discussions and board work. I will take his class again.

I am in my third year of Pharmacy School at UIC. I completed Organic Chemistry at Wright with Dr. Kalaw. Dr. Kalaw not only taught excellent chemistry, but he motivated me to pursue my ultimate goal. He is a great professor! He prepared me well for the PharmD program.

Dr. Kalaw translated the language of organic chemistry into english for me. He is very approachable and made chemistry very comprehensible. I would strongly suggest his class to anyone who wants to work in the medical field or just wants to understand chemistry and its real world applications.

He really made organic chemistry fun. Previous science teachers have made my science classes unbearable, but the experience I had this summer was much different from what I am used to. Definitely take him. You may be suprised how much you can like chemistry :-)

He really made organic chemistry fun. Previous science teachers have made my science classes unbearable, but the experience I had this summer was much different from what I am used to. Definitely take him. You may be suprised how much you can like chemistry.

Take him in the summer, he would be much easier! Great professor overall, he knows the material very well, and he knows how to make you swallow the material properly and easily. He test you nothing else but his notes. Make sure you read EVERYTHING in his notes before test,you will definitely get an A!! He's super funny and smart too!Love him!!!

Dr. Kalaw is a great teacher! He was my teacher in Organic Chem I. He really cares about his students and very reasonable. He makes sure that you to learn the material in order to pass the course. He does not like absenteeism. He is funny and approachable. I will take his class again.

He is very understanding and has great sense of humor. He sure knows his stuff and very passionate about chemistry. I took him for Orgo II and Bio-Chem. He is the kind of professor who is willing to support you in all way possible to be successful. All you need to do is show interest. Exams and quizzes are reasonable if you study.

Dr. Kalaw is a great professor and an expert in the field of chemistry and biochemistry. His lectures are clear and contain the core concepts necessary for exams and admissions tests. I took a PCAT test in Jul 2012 and got 93% in a chemistry section--all thanks to Dr. Kalaw.He is fair, very helpful and has an individual approach to each student!!!

Dr. Kalaw is definitely my favorite chemistry teacher. Although lectures are long, it goes by fast because he makes it fun. As expected, to get an A, be a serious student and study hard. He goes through the problem step-by-step and challenges us as well. The labs are easy to mess up on so take your time and plan things out.

One of the best professors in Chemistry!!! He makes sure you learn the materials in class. Down to earth professor. I took his Organic Chem. last Fall 2012. He really helped me get into Pharmacy school. I recommend him highly to students.

Great professor! He cares about his students learning.Highly recommended!

I cross-registered from U of Michigan last summer. This prof is awesome! He is smart and knows how to make his students learn. Take him.

WE love this professor. Very knowledgeable, caring, and interested in our success! I took his classes in Chem. 201, 205, and 207 and I got 98 in my PCAT! On my way to Pharmacy school now. Way too cool!

awesome professor! i took orgo 1 this summer. i learned a lot. he wants his students to succeed. gave extra credits for class participation. will take him in orgo 2 (chem 207)

Dr. Kalaw is an excellent professor. I took him last summer. If you dont like to study, do not take him. Students must have their own notes during lectures. Do not sleep during lectures, he knows! He really cares about his students and want him to succeed. I recommend him highly!

The greatest professor Wright College has! He is extremely helpful and always willing to explain the material. His exams are very long and extremely hard but all the hard work is well worth it. Would recommend him to anyone!

Look this class isn't easy, but you probably don't expect it to be. Dr Kalaw is an excellent teacher. He goes through everything and typically emphasizes on the parts students have trouble with. Sometimes he rushes through material when we get behind. His test are long, like 3-4 hrs, but there is a lot of material. For organic take Dr. Kalaw.

Amazing professor who makes the most difficult subject in undergraduate education tolerable. Very tough class, but if you're taking it, you know it's supposed to be. Having Dr. Kalaw teach it to you is your best chance at success. He also was my pre-med advisor and wrote a letter of recommendation for me. I am now in medical school and doing well

First, Dr Kalaw is a great professor and he is willing to assist students in any way possible including making sure you understand his materials and writing you great recommendation letters when you need them for graduate school applications. Took Orgo 2 and Bio-chem with him and I learned the basics I needed to succeed at a graduate level!

I'M CURRENTLY A MEDICAL STUDENT AND GOING TO APPLY THE RESIDENCY IN NEXT YEAR. WITHOUT DOCTOR KALAW I CAN NEVER FIND INTEREST IN SCIENCE. HE IS AMAZING AND I AM SURE HE WILL MAKES EVERYONE THINK CHEMISTRY JUST LIKE A PIECE OF CAKE. DR. KALAW IS ONE OF PROFESSOR I HAVE EVER SEEN.

I am currently a medical student and doing clinical at Jackson's Hospital in Chicago. Without Dr. Kalaw I would never be able to find interest in Science. He is amazing and I am sure he will makes all the formulas in chemistry look like a piece of cake. It all begins with his chemistry classes. Thank you Dr. Kalaw

All I can say is he takes his time to explain the chemistry concepts and consistent in attitude and dealings with students. Last but not least I want to say is you will get free pizza sometime in his class.

very great professor

I'm currently a senior at a 4-yr college. Dr Kalaw is not just a smart professor, he's the type who goes extra miles to ensure that students understand the material. He has students' interest at heart. His office is open and he's always willing to help. He challenges, encourages, and guides you in the right career path. He's a great mentor!

Great professor and mentor. He was my teacher in orgo I that I needed to go to PhD program in Physical Therapy. His passion and commitment for chemistry is very infectious. He cares that we learn the class material. Oh yes, he is knowledgeable and funny that makes you stay in class for long hours. Take him! But you must do your part -study.

Difficult grader? Absolutely NO! If the answer is even close to the right one its still wrong, sry. Great teacher, super funny and relaxed. Serious when he has to. Clear on what he expects. Long exams, but I love them!

HE is very clear teacher. He explains very well but sometimes he is on a rush. His lectures are fun and attention is needed. His exams are really long but if you keep studying all the semester you will absolutely succeed. I definitely recommend Dr. Kalaw!!!

Dr Kalaw is not a difficult professor, OChem is an abstract subject, therefore no matter who teaches it, it's conceptually challenging. Dr Kalaw does everything to make it easier to understand. He's very clear about the grading scale and the work expected. Take him if you want to understand the material and do well in grad school.

Dr. Kalaw is an amazing professor. His lectures are clear and he encourages participation. Because ochem can be very challenging, Dr. Kalaw is always willing to answer questions in class and his office is all open to students. He acknowledges your hard work, exposes you to scientific conferences, and encourages and guides you in your career path.

Benito cares about his students, the lectures are very clear. A dedicated professor that prepared the class for the exit exam, the reason why his tests are seemingly impossible; you have to be fast. He is funny in his lectures too, always trying to make analogies with the younger crowd. I hate Chemistry but, Benito made it alright. 1010

Very helpful, wants to make sure you learn the material, funny, cares about students.

Before taking this class, I was absolutely terrified of getting back into chemistry. However, Dr. Kalaw managed to change my entire opinion on chemistry. I am excited to take future chemistry classes with him. While the tests are a bit challenging, I found thag the more I practiced the easier the material got. Take his class! Very entertaining!

Great class! Loved it from beginning to end!

He is a tough professor, but stick with him and you'll be okay. He seems complicated because he over-prepares students for the tests. His tests ARE long, and can be difficult, but if you use the material he gives you, it'll be okay. He is always willing to help those in need, and makes funny jokes that can help long lectures seem more digestible.

He is a tough grader, but the material is hard. He is intimidating because the MATERIAL is intimidating. He is a great professor with good intentions. If he sees that you want to learn, that you need help, he will take his time to help you learn. It's tough material. He is a great professor to get you through the class.

Great Professor. Always willing to help. Never skip class. Materials are hard and you won't learn it on your own. He explains material clearly during lecture so never miss class. There are lots of group study which counts for a grade. Tests are tough because they are long, but materials are all taught in class. Get organized!!

Dr. Kalaw is one of the best professor's I've had. I learned a lot from his class. He prepares you for undergrad and beyond. He is not easy, he won't give you grades if you are lazy. If you don't study for his class or do the group studies he gives don't expect to get a A or B. Practice is key in Dr. Kalaw's class. He is tough but its worth it.

I used to hate chemistry before taking this class. I red reviews and chose Dr. Kalaw. It was the best choice. He is not only very clear, but guides you perfectly in your career path. Hard to pass the class? Absolutely NOT.... You will miserably fail in big Universities!!! Some people have no idea what studying means and just want a piece of paper..

First off, chem 201 was not meant to be an easy class, so if you're not willing to put in some work, good luck. Dr. Kalaw was charismatic, concise, and very helpful . Im handing you the keys; Study hard for exams, don't miss group studies, don't miss labs, and you will be golden. Stick with the class and work hard and you shouldn't have a problem.

Dr. Kalaw is not easy and certainly don't expect to pass the class if you don't study or practice. Is it worth it? Absolutely. Dr. Kalaw gives great examples to understand the hardest concepts. He is the best professor I've ever had. He also cares for his students, he is a great listener.

I took Dr. Kalaw for both gen and organic Chem. He is good at explaining his materials and gives great examples for students to understand any particular concept. His exams might be long and tough but he prepares for undergrad and beyond. He has been the only professor I've seen so far that understand and cares for his students a lot. Amazing guy.

Dr Kalaw is a very good professor. I am marveled by some of these reviews. if you do not pass DR Kalaw's class, you are not putting any effort at all. Dr Kalaw givens so many extra credit on both exams and quizzes. it is hard not to pass his class. Yes, his exams are long but nothing that you should not know. Read his notes. Review his quizzes.

Dr. Kalaw really knows the subject matter & uses great humor to get concepts across! There is always extra credit & curved grading along with dropping the lowest test score. Showing up to class & doing practice problems on your own is what will get your through this class. If you have poor study habits than go back to high school this is college!

If you don't want to study and get an easy A, sure you will not pass this class. He is so passionate about chemistry and willing to help anytime. Does he give long exams? Yes! And people who complain about long and difficult exams will miserably fail in big universities. He advises excellently about your future path career, so I strongly recommend.

Expect to study if you haven't had Chemistry. Some of the exams are long, but he give a TON of extra credit! He is very wise, makes Chemistry fun and is hilarious. He also advises excellently about your future path career, and is extremely fair with all of the students. Choose "the blue pill" (Matrix) and partake in class to earn yourself an A.

I feel most educators can present the basics of a first sem. science course like CH 201. Where prof. Kalaw really shines is in all the extras he brings. His knowledge of both the academic and professional world allows him to provide great college and career advice--very inspirational too. His humor makes lecture a joy. He will help you EARN an A!

He is all over the place when he teaches but you get used to that. Expect group work, class examples, and quiz problems to be on the exams! He tries to relate what he teaches to real life cases which helps. I found him to be a good prof but if you do not study on your own you will not pass. Read chapters before exams! STUDY EVERY SINGLE DAY! Funny.

I TOOK Dr Kalaw for Chem 201 and he is the BEST! I always look forward to coming into his class. He is very nice and very helpful as long as he also see you working hard to pass his class. His test are hard so you have to pay attention to his lectures because his lectures are everything. Lab works matters too. attendance is important.

The class seemed like a nightmare at first but if you bare with him till midterm he will help you IF you try hard. His lectures are all over the place. You HAVE to study on your own! I didn't use the book at all, i found lectures on Youtube. Gives extra credit and is really helpfull before exams. LONG tests, but some questions he takes from the HW

Great professor! Helpful. Gives extra credits for extra work. He prepares students very well. You need to study and you will do great!

I would definitely take his class again. He is really funny and good teacher. He makes the class fun and easy. Group studies and quizzes are really important.

Great lectures. Gives a lot of extra credits and really caring about his students.

Awesome person and teacher. Really loving and caring. Willing to help and work with you if you are being reasonable. Definitely loved his class and would take another class with him.

I had him for organic I. He is really funny. Not an easy teacher but if you try hard, he will help you unconditionally. He is really nice and helpful when you actually try and do your part.

Dr. Kalaw explains complex concepts with diligence and patience in layman terms, correlates it to present day issues in the field of medical science, while occasionally infusing interesting personal stories. Make sure you attend class, go through his recommended list of practice problems, participated in class and join a study group.

I like him. He is caring and he want s you to learn. If you study, you will do well. He knows his chemistry. He will help you get admitted to the program you want to finish. I just got admitted to the UIC College of Pharmacy. He recommended me. He is cool?

Awesome teacher. Very caring and lovely. He is so funny, he makes the class and topic fun and enjoyable. I don't regret taking him at all.

His lectures sometimes seem to be all over the place but the material for this class was not too bad and he does explain it for you if you ask. Sometimes hes hard to understand but gives a lot of extra credit towards the end of the semester.

The most intelligent and hilarious professor I've ever had. He explains material thoroughly, but you still need to study. Read the material/slides, take notes, and make and honest effort to learn/understand material (it's Chemistry- you can't just memorize like in Bio). Quizes/exams are fair, and comprised of lecture and practice problem material.

If you do not want to study, do not take this professor. He is committed to student learning and progress. He has recommended and sent many students to pharmacy, dental, PA, and medicine. I am one of those successful students. I am a pharmacist now and he helped and guided me throughout my career. I owe him my life and better future.

Dr. Benito Kalaw is obviously an expert in this field, and it was great to be able to learn from him. Also, he's a very dynamic and attention-grabbing lecturer, and also very responsive to student questions and comments in class. I will definitely take his class again!

Dr. Kalaw is an excellent professor. The material is difficult but he makes it easy to comprehend and gives plenty of examples to help you understand. He is very accessible outside of class as well.

I took organic chemistry part I with this professor and absolutely enjoyed it. He knows the subject very well and answers all the questions you have. Prof. Kalaw is also very fair when it comes to giving you a final grade. If you don't understand anything in the beginning of the semester just make sure to put in some hard work and show it!

Prof. Kalaw is a very interesting man! He is very knowledgeable and has an excellent idea of what he is teaching. At times he does seem to veer off topic, but sometimes those are the best conversations. You can tell that he had some trouble adjusting to online learning, but overall did a great job. Prof. Kalaw is a fun and wholehearted guy.

Dr. Kalaw is very stagnant in his ways, so you really need to abide by his preferences. He really values participation and attendance. ONLY likes to be referred to as "Professor" or "Dr." Kalaw. Lots of homework, group studies and quizzes. Orgo was made a little easier cause of his cheesy jokes. I definitely would take him again.

Dr. Kalaw is a good and sensible professor. If you put in the work then he will respect that and your grade will reflect that as well. He offers office hours twice a week and responds to emails promptly. Overall, I would take him again if I had the chance. He was fun and made chemistry concepts very simple.

Dr. Kalaw is an amazing professor. I had the pleasure to be in his Chemistry 201 and 205 course. There is a lot of work and a lot of hours to put forth learning the material, especially in organic chemistry, but if you put in the work he WILL take notice and help you succeed in your future scientific goals.

Great professor! With that said, you DO need to attend class, come prepared, and pay attention in order to succeed in his class. He is an amazing teacher, and is able to break down the material into digestible content; he shares jokes/antics so it's easier to pay attention as well as understand the material.

Dr. Kalaw is extremely knowledgable and wants his students to succeed. Do not hesitate to approach him; he is a tough grader but also very fair. If you want to do well, you must attend all lectures. Just make sure to put in the work and you will do just fine. Dr. Kalaw made learning chemistry easier and I am glad I took this class with him.

Dr. Kalaw really inspired me to continue with Chemistry, if you take his class I am sure you will be inspired too. With that said, the class is HARD, but not impossible. Dr. Kalaw recognizes effort and will work with you if you are struggling. So don't skip class, pay attention and participate. His lecture made so many concepts so much clearer!

I probably would not have passed organic chemistry if it werent for Dr Kaklaw! He also wrote me a great letter of reccomendation for my graduate school program!! Definitely reccommend!

I really liked Kalaw as a professor, he was always available for help and taught his lessons clearly. I 10/10 would recommend taking his class.

I am trying to obtain my Doctor of Pharmacy so I chose Wright to take Chem 205 and Chem 207 because Dr. KalawI heard many good things from his students who are successsful at UIC, Midwestern, Roosevelt, and Wisconsin. He will definitely make your learn! Do the work, pay attention, and be responsible!

Dr. Kalaw is the good kind of old-school: his class is meant to challenge students, but he is willing to give students who work hard extra credit. Long lectures, but he is engaged and shares about himself, too. I learned many new ways of seeing the world through his class. He has true passion for life and science; a great teacher.

Kalaw was honestly a super fun and good prof. I took him in spring of 22 for orgo 1. The class is hard, long, and challenging but kalaw made it fun and provided you with all the resources you need. My best advice is to participate and ask questions. Kalaw easily recognizes when you participate and respect him. Show up and do your work and ur fine.