goood guy, very unconventional for an honors prof.

Well read, well spoken professor. Extremely intelligent. Unconventional approach to instruction. Not an easy A, but worth every minute of effort. Your mind will EXPAND!

Probably the best teacher I have ever had!

great guy and very cool to students. Quite a bit of work, but he gives you a break in your final grade if you try hard to keep up. I've never met a student who doesn't like him.

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Very cool, down to earth guy who puts a lot of effort into making sure the students understand what he wants, and has the appearance of a rock star to boot.

Brian is a great teacher! He is interesting and one of the smartest people I've ever met. He knows his material well and makes class fun.

I had Brian for honors writing and I thought that his class was awsome! We had to read a lot of philosophy and a lot of it went right over my head, but Brian's discussions of the material really expanded my thinking. He was very clear about what he wanted in the papers we wrote for the class. I really learned how to write well in his class.

Simply, the best professor that I've ever had. Ever.

If you spend any time at all at the field house gym, you'll see him there. ;) Extremely intelligent, though he seems to get along with certain people/mindsets better than others. If you make an attempt, you will get rewarded for it. At least pretend like you care about all the old philosophers!

Brilliant professor. Made classes fun and interesting. If you want to do well in this class, you should try to consistently participate in discussions.

Brian knows what he's talking about and does everything he can to make sure that his students do as well. His passion for teaching is unmatched in my experience so far. Speak up (even if you're wrong, he'll appreciate it!), pay attention, and let him know that you care about his class and you'll be fine.

Excellent class!!

Loved class and Brian, but it was extremely difficult. Pay attention, participate in class, and write a lot on the online journal and you'll do fine. He is also super liberal and doesn't love LDS people/doctrine.

This is a very non-traditional class. Brian will very likely not assign a textbook. Instead you'll be looking at the writings that a textbook would reference. Participate often and try not to parrot back in your assignments and you'll do fine. Don't get bogged down in writing notes in class either, just go with the flow. It's an excellent class.

Worth doing the readings. Makes class more interesting. Not your usual Honors class - which is a very good thing.

Brian's the best. Recognizes the difficulty of readings but emphasizes making an effort. VERY beneficial to do the HW; you'll have something to say in class and the final is 10pg paper related to readings. Legitimate interest and participation gets the grade, go on the fieldtrips he sets up. He's sexy and the smartest dude I've ever met.

Kubarycz is probably the best teacher I have ever had. Anyone who does not receive an A is an idiot because he states clearly at the beginning of the semester that he grades on participation (saying something once in a while) and [appearing!] to know the content of the reading. Super easy, just talk.

By far the best professor I had at the University.

Highly amusing and pro at leaving the boring out of literature. be creative on the final and your grade goes to the top.

Basically, read the assignments and ask questions and talk and you WILL get an A.

Brian's class was one I always looked forward to. The readings were challenging, but discussions were usually lively. Brian's lecture style is real and engaging, not stuffy and boring. If you like learning and broadening your horizons, take his class!

One of the best teachers I have ever had. I took 2 semesters of IT with him and had a blast. I also got an A in both classes. Do the readings, participate, write a decent and original paper and you should be fine.

Brian is one of the most unique and interesting professors I've ever had. He definitely is not a traditional professor - but that's not a bad thing. He's knows what he's talking about, and his class lectures are incredibly interesting and you can learn a lot from him. A large part of your grade is participation - make sure you talk in class.

Brian is a genius. All you have to do to get a decent grade is show that you care even a little bit about what he has to say, and express your thoughts about it. And he will give you an A. Super easy and an extremely awesome class. He knows so much about everything.

He's great at teaching and every class is interesting. It made me like the humanities. He also gets to know his students well. But if you're a science major, be wary--his views on us are offensive at best. If you're reading this, we aren't all passionless. Most of us aren't. =[

He's a good professor. He is very honest with his students about what he expects of them. Be sure to talk in class, you get out of it what you put into it.

This is a great class if you are willing to put in the effort to read the materials and actively think about it. Brian is very knowledgeable about what he lectures on and if you have an open mind you will learn things in his classes that you won't find in any other class. A lot of students don't do the readings and don't get much out of the class.

People either absolutely love Brian or absolutely hate him. His lectures kept me engaged, and I liked his creative interpretations of our readings. He doesn't give a lot of feedback, and he can't stand science majors. Taking his class was a growing experience for me.

Kubarycz is unlike any professor you've ever had before, but in a good way. He's extremely intelligent, and he conducts his classes like a jazz solo. Participation in class discussion is absolutely essential for a good grade. Kubarycz doesn't hate science majors, he just realizes that science isn't the answer to every interesting question out there

He truly is brilliant. He's engaged in the conversation and has interesting takes on thing. However, his teaching style is very untraditional. If you don't talk, you won't get a good grade. Simple as that. No textbook, but large amounts of online readings. As long as you attend class, read, and participate, you should be fine!

He means to be confusing, because he's just trying to make his students think and adapt to an environment they haven't been in before. Keep in mind that all he wants is a reaction from you, and there is no right reaction. He assigns lots of readings, my advice is focus on the ones that interest you. Some people love him, some hate him.

He's one of the most interesting people I've ever met and his lectures are usually really interesting so the long classes fly by. Most of the class is discussing the readings, which you should at least skim even if you don't understand them. I cannot stress enough how important discussion participation is, contribute anything you think is relevant.

Wow he is a dedicated professor! Brian lives and breathes what he teaches. I have never had such engaging classroom discussions, especially about text written 2000 years ago! His class is very difficult because you HAVE to do the readings and participate, but if you put in the work he will make sure you get a lot out of it.

Brian is the best professor that I have had in my young college career. His lectures and discussions are very informative and educational, while also being interesting. I had him in a three-hour class and it honestly felt shorter and more fun than my shorter classes. Highly recommend.

Brian is basically the best professor I've had so far as a student. His class was challenging, but he works really well with you and he's all around a cool guy. He's super dedicated and you can go to him with any issues. I completely recommend taking his class.

Brian loves to talk. He lectures for extended periods of time with no breaks. However, his lectures are interesting; he is able to relate the class texts to his students' lives in an interesting fashion. He is a very intriguing person and I learned a lot in his class. There are very few assignments in his class, so be sure to put effort into each.

Brian is unlike any professor Ive had, in the best way possible. It was a tough class, but I learned a lot talking about ideas and points of view Id never considered. Participation is key, he wants to see that you care and want to improve.

Brian is interesting- I think people either hate or love him. If you resonate with him, he'll leave you feeling introspective and part of something larger. Those who don't vibe with him may find him grandiose and his lectures are pretentious. But, if you keep an open mind and heart, you'll love his class-- it might even change you for the better.

Make sure you talk in the class, this is the most important thing to do.

I really enjoyed this class. Although, he only graded on a few things- namely participation and your final- it wasn't that hard. So long as you showed up, and read the texts and had something to say, you'll be fine. Lectures were funny. 10/10 would recommend

I enjoy this professor a lot but I know a lot of students that did not like him. The assignments are one 2 pg essay, midterm group paper, 10pg final. How to get an A: -write on his blog at least once a week (you'll understand if you take the class) -Talk at least once per class -Send him your papers for him to check and comment on

Best professor I ever had. He really knows how to think, he really knows how to engage students' minds through unique reading assignments, meaningful discussion, and creative activities. He really helped me take exciting risks with my writing. I ended up taking several classes from him.

Every class is just a discussion on some readings he assigns, but it often diverts into different conversations. The readings are difficult but you can find something to contribute to the class discussion, even if it's just a personal experience. He really cares about participation, so just try to say something once every class and you'll be okay.

It is supremely important that you participate in class. Complete the readings, try to answer questions in class, and ask for feedback during the assignments. The few assignments are relatively straightforward, however the 10 page final essay can seem daunting. Be prepared for class to get super weird and super awkward.

Brian Kubarycz is unconventional. If you are conventional you will most likely have a difficult time in his class. He's challenging. You can literally feel new brain cells growing. Participate and speak up in class. Do the readings beforehand. If he understands your personality by the end of the course, you will probably get an A.

Brian's class will challenge you, but he will also push you to grow and to think critically about what you are doing/what you were reading. His class does get frustrating at times, as sometimes it does not match the course description and sometimes it is hard to get a word in during discussions. This class was truly a college experience.

Although I have so far little experience with other professors at the U (I have just finished my first semester here), he is my favorite professor BY FAR!!! He does everything right: Outstanding (Dare I say Magical) Lectures Gives Considerate and Incredibly Thoughtful Feedback Easy Expectations Super Fun (Optional) Field Trips 10/10 Life Changing

He has been THE most impactful instructor I have ever had He has helped me form a self-identity He was made to teach honors courses It is not required to attend or to do the readings however you should do both Ideas coming from the readings rather than the facts He fosters community that is interested in the world I WANT to take more of his classes

This guy is crazy but in the best way possible. He'll bring up weird topics but always does it respectfully and in an engaging manner. I loved this class and learned a lot of random things I did not know before, and for that, I wil always be grateful. There is a lot of readings for this class, but they are all interesting. 10/10 would take again.

Professor Kubarycz's class is unconventional but engaging. Prepare to be challenged and have your thinking expanded. Complete the readings, participate actively, and leverage tools like unstuckstudy for study prep - it'll pay off with an A.