Excellent teacher but the term paper will kill you and all you love.

Excellent prof. Dont start late on the final

Challenging, but you'll learn so much. Supportive. Give her your best and you'll be rewarded for it.

the best class i've ever taken, even though i ended up with a B-.

Her class was the best I've taken, and I'm not even a Pre-Med concentrator. The material was fascinating, and I put great faith in her knowledge and expertise. Don't procrastinate on the papers, especially the term paper. I got an A (it is possible!)

The best course I've taken at W&M. A great seminar by a professor who seems to know everything about everyhting (but in a good way!). Hyped to be an impossible course, the only big thing is a term paper which isnt that bad b/c she breaks up the work oni

Not a bad instructor... she's a little weird. Also a **** liberal, but most college students will not notice this.

Very clear, very helpful, a great addition to the teaching staff. :-)

This professor has an encyclopedia in her head. She is incredibly smart, and if you take her class, you will really learn from it. I have designed my own major from inspiration from the freshman seminar she taught. Helpful and straightforward.

easy in class, but grades papers hard as mess!

Interesting, not THAT much reading (c'mon guys...), not too hard on students or writing...all in all, pretty easy class where you learn a lot.

I loved her class. You learn a lot and it's really interesting. It's a little hard and lots of readings. If you work enough on the final paper, and she knows it, you'll be more than fine. she takes attendance in class, so try not to miss many classes.

She is an absolute genius, you cannot stump her with a question. Assigns a lot of reading and not all of it is interesting. If you do your work and go to class, you can actually get an A.

VERY interesting class. I loved the readings and everything she taught us. Just make sure to work very hard on your papers, she grades them tough as mess and by her own writing standards.

Excellent teacher that goes out of her way to help students. Readings were interesting, and she always started interesting discussion about current events. Your grade will depend on a 15-20 page paper. Definitely start the paper the day it is assigned!

This was a good seminar and it was well taught. But don't ****her off, it will haunt you for the rest of the semester. Learn her standard for grading papers because it doesnt conforn to one used my any other human. Dont write what you know, white what she tells you she wants to hear.

you dont need to do the reading, just pay attention to the discussion and then do h/w. she is awesome though, class is interesting and she knows everything. very interesting class. it was my8 fav. class this semester

Bev was great. Segmented grading (outline, rough draft, etc.) before all big papers and class discussion in every class. Can get a little tedious at times, but overall great class with great teacher. Learned a WHOLE lot this semester. Will definitely help pre-med's/bio majors.

Dr. Sher knows everything. You CANNOT stump her with a question, from the most specific biochemistry to the broadest social questions. She is a great professor. Every serious pre-med should take this!

I love this woman. She is a freaking encyclopedia. She knows everything. All that work is a pain in the ass at the time. She DESTROYS your papers. English majors party while you write your 50 page papers. After the class, you're like wow I'm really smart now. And if you work your little butt off it is possible that you can actually get an A. I did.

It's true what they say. She is an encyclopedia and she know's pretty much anything. Even things that havn't happened yet - she knows about them. Great Professor.

She is very helpful in and out of class. Will go out of her way to help you. You really have to work hard to earn your grade. The final research paper is where you should put all the effort in this class.

Dr. Sher is simply amazing. She's definitely one of the smartest people I've ever met and of the best professors I think I'll ever have. The class is challenging but very interesing. You get what you put into it. Assignments include readings, presentations, and a 15-page research paper. She's incredibly willing to help with anything.

EASILY my favorite class this was the freshman seminar "emerging diseases." If you are at all interested in diseases or biology or ANYTHING of the sort... take this class. Sher is one of the most knowledgable professors I have encountered and does an excellent job with in class discussion. There are 2 big papers, including a 20 page term paper.

Dr. Sher is ridiculously smart. She is fair and always around to help, she's excellent during office hours! Answers questions clearly and coherently 99% of the time. Lots of reading but but if you're efficient about it, it's no big deal. Grades rough drafts very hard, but if you follow her suggestions you can earn an A without too much pain.

Great professor. Knows her stuff better than most others. The class was always interesting however things had a tendency to become very political. She doesn't hide the fact that she's a liberal and thus, many conversations have a somewhat liberal tinge. Make no mistake though, this class is awesome and a must-take.

This woman is an encyclopedia. Great professor, learned a lot from the course. Not an easy course though , reading- and writing- intensive.

This class really isn't that hard... you just need to read before every class. Professor Sher is amazingly helpful, and is willing to work with you every step of the way. Definitely liberal-minded, but so are 99% of W&M professors, so that's easily forgiven. A must-take class for pre-meds!!!

She really cares about her students, often prioritizing us over her Bio major advisees. One presentation, one big research paper, 14 short article summaries graded on completion. She does her best to help you on the paper. Participation is graded, but easy to do if you do the reading. Overall my favorite class I've taken at WM so far! Got an A!

Reading for almost every class, 5 books for the semester. In class, we would discuss the readings and current health-related news. You're given much choice for the subjects of the 2 papers. Even though Dr. Sher is liberal, she doesn't require her students to be! Take this class if you have an interest and are willing to do the work.

Awesome class, especially for premeds (she is the premed advisor). Very interesting, although a LOT of work. Basically about an hour or two of reading for each day of class, plus a book review, article presentation, and major final paper. Dr. Sher knows the answer to just about everything. A good grade is easy as long as you work hard.

I'd be happy if I remembered even a third of what Dr Sher said in class. She knows so much about her field and wants to pass that knowledge to her students. The class requires a decent amount of work on a regular basis, and the two papers will take a lot of effort to reach her high standards. Overall though, the class and professor are top notch.

Professor Sher is simply unparalleled in her ability to engage. As a student in her freshman seminar on emerging diseases I could not wait to come to class. The books she uses are all interesting and her authority and experience in the subject matter only adds to make the class more engaging.

Brilliant and wonderful person. At first she seemed completely matter-of-factly, but then I started getting to class a few minutes early to talk to her about whatever. Spend a TON of time on your term paper and write it over the course of a week. Don't be intimidated by the "pre-med class" thing. It's wayy less work and reading than other seminars.

Most rewarding class I have ever taken. Dr. Sher makes the material very interesting. I learned so much from this class and really enjoyed it. A lot of work, but definitely worth it. Professor Sher is excellent.

Bev Sher is Perfect! Greatest class you can take. Pretty difficult, but If you keep up with the work you will do fine. Extremely helpful in office hours. I don't think you could wish up a better professor...

Professor Sher is wonderful. I loved my freshman seminar. Lots of work, but she's extremely helpful... Answers emails promptly and gives examples of what's expected. If you do the work, you'll have a great understanding of emerging diseases. Also, no need to have taken AP Bio in high school... I took regular Bio in 10th grade and was just fine!

I absolutely loved this class!! Dr. Sher is an amazing professor.

This class is one of the most interesting ones I've ever taken. Dr. Sher knows literally everything. You will learn more SO much. But don't take this class. Grade is based on 2 papers you write, not on knowledge learned. For a freshman seminar worth 4 credits, it's not worth risking a low grade. She's amazing, but Sher grades EXTREME hard

It is possible to get an A in this class, but you have to work for it. There is assigned reading every night and you have to prepare "discussion points" for every class. Dr. Sher is extremely knowledgeable and the class is always interesting. Overall, I'm glad I took this class.

Dr. Sher is an amazing professor. Extremely knowledgeable and always willing to help, her class is one every student should take if given the chance. Discussion points are and readings are time consuming but usually interesting. The term paper is the major assignment in this class. An A is definitely possible if you put in the time/effort.

You'll never learn so much in one class. She requires you to put in a lot of work but she also puts in work. The feedback she gives her students is extremely detailed and helpful and although you might have to pull some all nighters, you won't regret taking this class.

Bev Sher is one of the sweetest, kindest, most intelligent, most insightful, most HELPFUL Professors at this school. If you work hard and genuinely want to learn, she will go above and beyond for you. She cares about her students and she knows how to help you succeed. Take her class and don't let that be the end of your relationship with Bev!!!

I took this class a year ago. Honestly, I remember barely anything about it because so much info was packed into one semester. A ton of reading and a few papers that she'll edit to death, but you'll probably be happy with your grade in the end.

A no-nonsense class structure, seminar style. You are expected to do a fair amount of background research but the class is extremely interesting.

Dr. Sher is the best. She is really sweet and so knowledgable about the topics. The class is really interesting, but a lot of work. There are very few grades, but her expectations are very clear.

She is very kind and definitely available to her students. Although there is reading to do for almost every class, the homework is not hard. There are two major writing assignments but she breaks it down into manageable pieces. Super interesting class, with great discussions!

Dr. Sher has been the best professor I've had at the College (that is considering I'm only a freshman). Over the summer when I had Pre-Med questions, she was more than willing to answer any questions, and was very prompt in answering them. I was blessed and got into Emerging Diseases, and she's a great teacher. I highly recommend anyone take her

Dr. Sher is an amazing teacher. Taking Emerging Diseases with her was one of my best choices in my 1st semester here. Her class is not easy, but if you want to be in a Health-Related career, this class is a must! The books you read are really interesting, and she's really good with leading discussion. Favorite class this fall.

Dr. Sher is an absolutely incredible professor. She will go above and beyond to help you with any writing assignments assigned throughout the semester. She is extremely knowledgable and able to answer any questions you have. If you're pre-med or interested in any health related career, this class is the one to take. Lots of work, but worth it.

Dr. Sher's Journal Club is a great way to become familiar with current research, and get to know Dr. Sher a little bit better. Involves reading an article each week and listening to someone present information about it and lead discussion (different student each week). Good class for someone who likes research (and Dr. Sher) and has extra time!

One of (if not the) smartest people I have ever met. Dr. Sher can answer any questions on any topics. She is an excellent professor and while she grades harshly, she is clear about requirements, gives great feedback, and is available to help you do well if you are willing to put in the effort. Lots of readings and hard work, but my favourite class

Great COLL class for pre-meds, lots of reading but I learned a lot.

By far the hardest coll150 class WM offers, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. You really get out of the class what you put into it. I found it extremely fulfilling, and I learned so much. Dr. Sher is so accessible outside of class, and she breaks all the big projects down so they don't seem so daunting- she is incredible and supportive, would recommend!

Dr. Sher is an amazing professor with a huge amount of knowledge in her field, and others. I took her COLL 100 class Atoms to Cells, and it was probably the best way I could have started college. The class reading is interesting and actually worth reading, and Dr. Sher cares more about her students engaging in discussion than memorizing the book.

She's a great professor that grades really hard but is very accessible outside of class. I am not a pre-med major but the class was super interesting. It is a ton of work so plan accordingly if you want to take this class.

Emerging Diseases was the reason I decided to stay at William & Mary. It was a very involved class - reading almost every class period and large research papers - expect to spend a lot of time on this course. However, she breaks everything down and is very accessible outside of class for help. Clearly knows her stuff and can lecture well!

Dr. Sher is so smart. She will always be able to answer any questions you have. The material is super interesting as well, although there is a good deal of reading.

A sweet professor. The focus of CHEM 100 was to improve live presentation skills with topical focus on biology, and I am not a science major and was still able to succeed. You have to read novels about biology but it's really about participation. You can get an A with little to no sweat if you just work and collaborate with peers.

Dr. Sher's Emerging Diseases class was a really interesting class, but just be prepared for the piles of work. She's really nice and accessible, but there is a ton of work and she's a pretty tough grader (but you will become a better writer!). If you're really interested in the topic, go for it! Just don't expect it to be easy, because it won't...

Dr. Sher is easily the best professor I have ever had. Though she can be a really tough grader, she makes her expectations extremely clear and is always more than happy to meet with you outside of class. Emerging Diseases is infamous for having an insane amount of assignments, but if you show that you are putting in effort, you will do well :)

I took emerging diseases online in the spring of 2021, and despite everything being online, the class was engaging and so insightful. While there is a lot of work for the course, Dr. Sher plans everything out and super available outside of class. Amazing class, if you have the chance to take it do it, Dr. Sher is the best professor.

Dr. Sher is incredibly passionate and educated on the material she teaches. The class itself requires A LOT of reading and writing, but if your pre med or on any pre health track I highly recommend this course because you will learn a ton. It definitely is dense material, but she makes it so interesting and is a super engaging professor.

I took emerging diseases in Fall 2020, and it is still my favorite class that I've ever taken. There was a lot of reading, but every assigned reading was so interesting that I didn't mind it. This class also helped build my relationship with Dr. Sher, which has been extremely helpful with letters of recommendation and advice.

Dr. Sher is an AMAZING person and she rly cares about her students. Be warned: this class has an unbelievable amt of work including a 6p book review and 10-15p term paper. u also must pay for 6ish books as required readings and print discussion points every class. This is not a class that is forgiving on procrastination. Start those papers early!

Sher was amazing and really likes Emerging Diseases. The readings were long but you can skim them and get good discussion points. The term paper was a lot of work, but Sher was there to help. She knows what she's doing and is very understanding if you are sick or need to miss class.

As an aspiring premed, this class was extremely valuable. Dr. Sher is always prepared for a great class discussion and is accessible outside of class. Although she is a very tough grader, she gives helpful feedback, especially for the 2 major papers and presentation! There's lots of reading, but I have never worked so hard and learned so much!

Class discussion is usually really interesting. The course requires discussion points prepared before class based on assigned reading. We read about 6 books through the semester, plus a book for a paper of our choice. Although the discussion points are an easy grade, she is a tough grader on papers. She gives great feedback though

Emerging Diseases was the most work I have ever done for a class, but definitely worth it in my opinion. Dr. Sher gives really clear feedback on papers and is very willing to work with you outside of class for any assignment. I'm so glad I was able to take this class and I can't recommend it enough!!!

Dr. Sher is amazing! Emerging Diseases is extremely interesting and provides valuable information to anyone, not just pre-meds. This class has a lot of work, but if you put in the effort and go to her office hours, it is likely you will do well. Dr. Sher is very understanding and wants to help you succeed. Take this class if you can!

Dr. Sher is a very knowledgeable person. I learned a lot in emerging diseases despite the emotional hardship the class caused me. Lots of reading, and papers were graded harshly (although her feedback was very helpful). I would take this class again because I learned a lot, but this class made me feel like I had so much more work than my friends.

Dr. Sher slays so hard. Easily one of the most knowledge person I know. Seems like an intimidating prof but is actually super nice and supportive. Emerging Diseases is definitely not an easy class and you will hear people complain but imo it is very worth taking. The readings and papers can be a lot of work but Dr. Sher gives lots of good feedback.

Dr. Sher is the best professor I have had by far! I was nervous to take ED because I am not on a pre-med track, but she made me feel welcome in the class! She greatly values all of her students and wants you to succeed. My biggest advice for the class is to not procrastinate and to get a printer, for you have to print out notes for every class!

I love Dr. Sher!!! I was initially intimidated by ED but I gained a lot of knowledge from the class and Dr. Sher. Readings were typically very dense and long but interesting. As long as you put in the work and take advantage of the resources, you're set! This class was definitely more time consuming than other C150s, but definitely worth it!

Dr. Sher is absolutely wonderful and this class singlehandedly helped me realize what I want to do with my life.

This course was super interesting and each topic discussed in class was explained fully through group discussion. This class had a huge workload with lots of reading and writing. Prof. Sher was a tough grader on the long papers but she gives clear and beneficial feedback. She is accessible outside of class and she is very caring.

The class was very interesting as we learn about a lot of stuff that are super useful if you are pre-health. Lots of reading, don't be afraid to take this class, I got C+ on my papers and still ended with a B+. Don't write your papers the day it is due.

If you wanna take an easy STEM class, here you go. Dr. Sher is such a nice person, and knows how to make you think. I'm a STEM person so this class made me feel right at home. There is some reading you have to do, and you do 2 projects. Overall, great class. The only downside is that this was an 8 am, and attendance was taken

Professor Sher is one of the nicest professors I have had at W&M. The class is difficult, but she genuinely wants every one of her students to succeed. If you have any interest in public health or medicine, I highly recommend this class!

This class is definitely one of the harder coll 100s offered but it was really interesting and taught me a lot of valuable skills. There's readings and discussion points due at the beginning of class which were a bit dense but also really interesting and useful. Dr. Sher is a really great professor and cares a lot about her field and her students

Definitely not the easiest COLL 100, there's a lot of reading/you have to write detailed discussion points/questions (a lot of scientific critical thinking). Her fermi problems are fun, but sometimes confusing, they really get you to think (prior math knowledge is sometimes expected). There are 2 projects, not hard. Dr. Sher is a really great prof!

Dr. Sher is very knowledgeable and every class is incredibly interesting. CHEM 150 may be the hardest 150 with daily readings and two papers that she grades harshly, but office hours are very useful to clarify the assignments. It is possible to get multiple Cs and finish with an A-, but don't procrastinate. I would mainly recommend for Pre-Meds.

I loved this class! There were readings before each class that could be pretty long but discussions points are graded on completion. There was a lot of group work and 2 presentations, but everything was graded easy.

Professor Sher is truly an awesome person, and VERY knowledgeable. Her COLL 100 was really fun and very insightful! I've heard the CHEM150 is very difficult due to the amount of reading and harsh grading, but that she is still and continues to be an awesome professor as well as advisor and person in general. Highly recommend.

Professor Sher is awesome, I truly feel like I learned so much in this class without it being overly difficult.

Dr. Sher cares about her students and genuinely wants each one to succeed. Go to office hours if you need help. Daily readings, but you can skim them and get good enough discussion points. Manage your time. Taking this class has inspired me in so many different ways, and may be one of the best decisions I've ever made. Dr. Sher is amazing!

Professor Sher will work you so hard, but only because she wants to see you succeed. Daily homework takes a very long time, and the papers are tough, but it was all productive work, making me grow as a result. If you are up for the challenge, 100% take it, it was so worth it.

Emerging Diseases was one of the hardest and most rewarding classes I've taken here. I've never learned more in such a short time. This class will have you READING, so know yourself, but this is college, and honestly, it sets you up really well. Almost entirely pre-meds, but this really can be a class for anyone - I could not recommend it enough!!

Despite not being a premed, this class was extremely interesting and made me more confident in my critical thinking skills. There is no room for procrastination in this class, so prepare in advance for the readings. Participation is vital. She's extremely caring and wants the best for her students. With that being said, Dr. Sher is a QUEEN

Dr. Sher is amazing! She has high expectations, and the class can be a lot of work, but she helps you every step of the way. We had 2 books that we read and wrote discussion questions before every class, 2 projects, and a short quiz every Thursday. You will put in the work, but the class is super interesting and Dr. Sher is the best.