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Good teacher thats somewhat dificult but fun
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young teacher so she can relate to younger students. Fun class and very helpful. Easy to work with she expects you to take it seriously... which i like. youll learn quite a bit without being bored. she a made a 3 hour class manageable.
Wonderful teacher who gives 110% for her students. She's not a mean teacher who wants to trick and fail her students. She's fair. Plus, you don't have to dress up for your presentations.
she is nice and hardworking. she is a great communication teacher. she has helped me a lot! thanks,candice...
Great teacher, keeps the class entertaining. You'll go into groups a lot. Just be careful of your speeches, she can be very critical.
Very good teacher one of the best ive had so far in college. Feels more like a friend than a teacher which is good.
She's stubborn, always thinks she's right and strict with rules.Great activities very fun, but very hard grader on the three required speeches. Interesting.
She's a great teacher. I'm the shy type, and her class made me break out my shell. It's a great class, and highly recommend it.
she is the best teacher you could get for comm i enjoyed being in her class a lot. she seems tough at first but she's not. take her.
she makes class so fun and interesting. if you're willing to work hard (and have a lot of fun) take her for this class. almost everyone stayed in my section the entire semester. one of the best teachers i've had!!!!
She makes learning fun, entertaining and interesting. I enjoy her class very much and will take as many as i can with her
Very nice teacher as long as your attendence isn't to bad. She is also very fair when it comes to grading
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She is an excellent teacher who really helped me grow!!! I alos think she is way hot. Anyone who doesn't like her is lazy and stupid and lacks a sense of humor.
Pretty easy, do your speeches well and review her the exam notes she GIVES you. DO NOT BE LATE, she will fail you for it without hesitation.
she's an excellent teacher. Makes the clases entertaining not boring. She knows what she teachs. Good comments about everything. Helps in every doubt you have.
A very friendly nice professor.
Very nice person. 2 speeches, 1 group presentation. 3 tests. Easy reading. She is very clear and helpfull. If you want an A, SHOW UP ON TIME EVERY DAY, read the book, take notes and work hard. If you want a c, slack off and its yours. Not a hard class.
Made my time never ending,hated going to her class,she does have her favorites,you have to be part of her favorite group in order to get a good grade, she says she is willing to help when you go see her in her office,NOT TRUE not only that but she is rude
she's got very nice legs and is a very good teacher. If you go to her office, she'll help you right away. the only thing is the speeches, she is very strict on the requisites. great class, great body, great teacher
She is a great teacher. Just go to the class, prepare for the presentations and do the exta-credit at the end of the semester, and you will be just fine.
Be there everyday.She can tell how much time you spent on your speeches, so PREPARE for it!She presents herself as a "hard" teacher, but I think she wants to scare away the slacker.Nice teacher.Can be strict, but follow her rules and you'll be f
Great techer. Makes the speeches very painless. The group work is fun. The class is easy if you apply yourself to it.
Depends on what kind of teacher you like. If you want to learn a lot, take her class. She expects you to apply yourself, but makes every class intresting and fun.
At first she appears to be really easy and nice, but she's stricter than she looks. I dont know why so many good reviews, everyone I've talked to whos' had her wasnt too happy. She doesnt care about her students too much.
This is one of the best classes I've taken @ SWC. Tafolla LOVES what she's doing and she makes the students interested in communications. The class is always dynamic and fun!! Plus, she's very nice.
She's a cool teacher. Very interesting she makes every class exciting. Knows what she's talking about. She does grade hard on presentations though. I still love the way she teaches. I was never bored in her class she always had everybody on their toes
i think it was jour 101.. cross section with comm ###. class wasnt hard at all. tests were easy. her brother is hot too.
She's really strict and picky about coming to class on time and stuff like that but the classes are so intresting and she is funny and smart. you will like any class u take with her. p.s. don't talk while she is talking, it makes her mad.
A really great professor! Her teaching methods are very helpful and she is very down to earth. Definately one of the best professors I've had since being at Southwestern.
Shes very cool but yea shes picky about being in class...and all that but not bad at all..
Decently young teacher, deceptively nice. Lectures are very clear and the class is generally easy, but you really need to put in the effort on the speeches. It is very obvious when you half-ass a speech in which she will half-ass your grade.
Great teacher!!!! and i would say that her Comm 103 class was so much fun and so easy. She is very clear during lectures and she really appealed to her students. But she get's in a bad mood tho if u dont do ur work. But overall, the class was great.
great teacher
She was nice, and helpful. She's a bit demanding on her assignments, but she's very cool. Best teacher on campus!! Highly recommended, she's very honest and straight-forward. Fun class!!
I loved this class. She is a very nice person and knows perfectly the subject. But work hard to get a good grade.
Very structured class, there are no suprises. She demands a lot, but not too much. If you read, and pay attention, and do your work you will not have a problem. 2 tests, 2 speeches, 1 group speech. An easy A.
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If you are a slacker, this is not the class you wanna take. She's tough, but you will definately learn and the class is always dynamic and really fun! She knows what she is talking about and obviously wants you to LEARN!!!!
I was fearful of public speaking but at the end of the semester I was confident to speak in any conversation. If you want to become an articulate, a coherent and confident public speaker, don’t miss the opportunity …take her class. She is awesome!!!
Perhaps one of the best instructors at SWC. She is clear, helpful, and willing. All that you have to do is put the effort into the class, and she will be more than willing to guide you along. She spells everything out and there are no surprises. One of SWC's BEST instructors!!!
she's very sarcastic, and makes you feel stupid if you hae doubts about anything, she thinks shes funny, but shes not
She's tough and she tells u exactly what she's thinking when she's thinking it. she can be so straight forward it hurts. but i know i am a good public speaker now and that couldn't have happened without her. she is the best speech teacher you can take. i recommend her to any serious student who wants to get better at talking in front of people!
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It looks a good class at the begining, but after the first presentation, you get the idea of how hard the class is going to be. she is a hardass in grading the presentations. She want your outlines and presentation perfect.so be careful.
Some people like her, some people don't. I didn't have any problems with her. Just don't ask her any dumb questions that can easily be found in the syllabus. She's really nice (most of the time) and helpful. Just do the work and don't come to class late.
GREAT TEACHER! Best I've ever had and you will actually learn. Easy A if you stick with it and abide by her rules, but they aren't hard to follow. You are almost guarenteed to be a better communicator and public speaker after you take this class. I strongly recommend taking her! You will not regret it(& you'll regret it if you dont take her class!)
I took her for summer. The class goes by very fast, so organize your time, think hard about your topic, rehearse your speeches beforehand, do the assigned readings, do all the class exercises, and don't let your stage fright get the best of you. You WILL learn in this class if you do all this. Teacher is friendly, articulate, and helpful.
She's a very nice and friendly teacher. She's there to answer your questions, when you need her. She can give you advice on what to do. She demands quite a bit for the presentations, but what do you expect? She's funny and she presents quite a bit of examples. I didn't give it my all, so I only got a B, but try hard, and you'll do good.
Very impressed with teaching style. Took summer course~she requires a lot of work but I felt I had actually gained something when the class was through. If she teaches any other classes I need for my degree, I'll choose her as the professor.
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She was my first teacher at SWC and one of my best. She is some what strict but very informative. Her lectures were clear and I learned so much from this class. Definitly take her for communication!!
nice teacher. she was somewhat strict, but overall, she is a good teacher. do your best on the research paper she gives, and you'll do great
Fantastic!
Ms. Tafolla is strict and expects alot from a student. She takes her time to clarify any misundertsandings and will answer any questions. She doesn't give alot of homework, but when she does their important projects. Her test are easy if you study. Not that hard to earn an A in her class.
If you're interested in writing many dumb papers and taking a communications/english class, than this is for you. Her grading is unfair, she gives projects like crazy, she thinks very highly of herself. She'll embarras you if you're even a little late to your class, her tests are unfair.RUUUUUUN! you don't have to enslave yourselves.!! She's Lame.
tells straight from 1st day that she hates tardiness, even if only 1 min late. other than that class is fun if you like group discussions & projects. test are fairly simple if you pay attention to lectures and at least skim through chapter readings.
Candice is the coolest teacher ever!!! i took the winter mini session class that was only 11 days long and it was the best class ever! you should take her class if you want to learn about communication in a fun way.
she's clear, she's fun, and she is serious about helping you learn. it is not a free ride, you have to work your a$$ off, but it is totally worth it. she taught me how to be a better communicator and that is why i took the class. she's the best.
She's hot and she's the coolest. I'm in her class right now and I enjoy it. She's makes the class fun. JUST DON"T BE LATE!!!
At first I thought this instructor was a female dog! But she gave me a big challenge and I turned out to be a better speaker than ever. FOLLOW ALL INTRUCTIONS FOR EVERY ASSIGNMENT/SPEECH and you will be fine. DO NOT try and do you own thing when it comes to speeches, follow the intructions.
Her class is hard work, but a bit fun. She can be unclear at times, just make sure you ask right away about any confussions 'cause she wont bother telling you things twice. Make sure to not be late or absent! SHE'S VERY PASSIVE AGGRESSIVE, and can be a ****.
Very easy class, if you do what you're told. There are 3 speeches (2 individual and one group presentation) and 3 quizzez. She explains very clearly and makes class fun. Just follow instructions on how to give the presentations and you should be ok. Probably the hardest is clearing fear and anxiety before each speech.
she's a great teacher, but don't get on her bad side. YOU HAVE TO COME TO CLASS ON TIME, SHE IS STRICT ABOUT ATTENDANCE. she will actually drop you. this isn't a class for slackers, but if you plan on doing the work then there's no problem. she'll always help you out if you don't undertand.
At first you may not like her, but you'll realize that passing her class is an accomplishment. She may be sweet, but she also demands strict discipline, especially in your attendance. Her biggest strength is the distance she is willing to go in helping her students better understand the assignment. Overall, not perfect, but then again, who is?
She's demanding and has University-level expectations, that can be scary. But she is an awesome teacher and gives really fun exersises. I liked her and thought class was always interesting. Be on time and particiapte. She likes that. She is smart, clear and honest. Helps a lot during office hours if your confused.
Interpersonal Communication. Great instructor. This is a great class to take for college credit as well as personal reasons. You will learn a lot. BE ON TIME and participate in discussions. KNows her stuff, great teacher and very nice. Just don't be late, turn in assignments on time. Tests were pretty easy if you study a little. Great lady !
ONE OF THE BEST TEACHERS I'VE HAD! COMM. COULD BE VERY SCARY SPECIALLY IF ENGLISH IS YOUR SECOND LANGUAGE...BUT SHE HELPED ME A LOT...AND THANKS TO HER I LOST MY FEAR OF PUBLIC SPEAKING....HER CLASS IS AWASOME! TAKE HER!
Just finished her class and it was HARD! She is super smart, super strict and super SEXY. I loved the class, found her a little intimidating but would do it all over again. Take her, especially if you are a guy!!
good teacher
Swesome professor! She has high expectations and doesn't lower them. She is energetic, exciting and very passionate about her job. I totally enjoyed her class and would do it over again. She doesn't hesitate to drop you if you can't respect her rules - like showing up on time, and attending class.
Mrs. Taffolla is the BEST TEACHER EVER!! Very Dynamic and Fun class.. she likes to work in groups so you actually get to meet the people in your class.. take her class totally recommend it!!!!!!! Work hard though.. and be creative in speeches!!
Great teacher ! She made comm. easy and interesting to learn, she is energetic and very helpful, she gives extra cred. for good attendance there is very little note taking, and there are only 2 speeches throughout the semester
Every once in a while you meet a professor that really inspires you to succeed. Candice is one of those professors. I took her class in the summer and it was intense yet very fun. She is very clear on the requirements and lays it all out on the first day. Follow her rules, be respectful, participate and you will have a GREAT experience.
if you get annoyed easily, i would not take this class, she does a few things that might drive you to suicide. if speaking in front of a class scares you to death, this is not the class for you
Very nice and helpful. Cares about the subject, and makes it interesting. Need to read the text to do well in the class.
Comm 103 I enjoyed her class a lot. The first day she seems intimidating but as the class continues she is anything but. If you plan on getting by without attending class, then don't take her, she's strict on attendance. Hardly need the book, got a B in the class without it, just need to take notes and you will be fine
she is a good teacher, you WILL learn, she is very clear on what she expects and the class is very easy if you do the work, ATTENDANCE IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IN THIS CLASS, shes overall good, take her after your first class so you wont be late
hard A! if you really REALLY want to learn, take her
She isn't hard, she just wants you to follow instructions. If you have no interest in learning, why are you in college? She is really organized & direct about requirements. I went to office hours a lot and she helped me so much. She's professional instead of friendly, but really knows her stuff and wants you to have fun learning! Great class!
It's true, If you want to learn ...take This professor. Shes is really professional and strict. If your more chill about attendance then stay clear from this class.ITS A REAL ISSUE FOR HER
Great teacher who is strict but if you do what you are supposed to she is very nice. make sure to get there on time, but class is actually pretty fun , lots of activities no book needed just take notes and as long as you follow the syllabus you will do good. I got an A because there is no real homework other than speech prep.
she is very strict, i think she should ease up a bit on the attendance policy we are adults. but great teacher you will learn in her class. very helpful
She is a strict professor but I enjoyed her class a lot. If you're the type of student that takes each class seriously, then this is definitely the class for you. She gives you a plan for the whole semester so nothing is ever spontaneous. I think she is a great professor.
This lady is really strict is your a good speaker then you will do fine and also a good study person because the test are hard. I felt like i learned a lot but sometimes she favored the guys more than the ladies.
I am one of the ladies and she treated me well...I did good in the class but I had to work REALLY hard. NOT an easy A. Totally worth it though, I learned a lot and had a lot of fun. She is interesting in every class. A lot of energy for a professor.
I was dreading this class before I took it and I ended up with an A. I took her over the summer and she was really nice. The speeches are easy to pass, just follow the structure she gives you. The tests are not hard. She allows you to use a note card as a cheat sheet. And she is always willing to answer questions over email. Highly recomended.
I just took this class for summer, and it was great. I feel like time went by so quickly. May seem overloading at first but she goes beyond any professor I know with assisting students. She's highly energetic and kind, but respectfully strict on attendance. HIGHLY recommend :)
GREAT PROF!! I was scared to take this class, but she made it so fun & easy! Explains exactly what you have to do step by step. As long as you follow, you'll pass! Tests are easy & surprisingly so were the speechs! Strict when it comes to attendance, but if you show up every day you get E.C.! (bumped me up from a B to an A!) overall sweet lady :)
She is pretty brutal but also really clear. You always know EXACTLY what she wants from you. Whether you do it or not is up to you. I would recommend this class to any serious student.
Pretty easy class. Be there on time or a little early if possible. She's super strict about attendance and will call you out in front of the class to try to embarass you. You can tell when she favors a student and when she doesn't....so don't be on her bad side, or else it will be a miserable semester.
She makes herself very clear. Extremely strict when about attendance. If you are a late person don't take her class. Let's you out of class 5 minutes earlier. Very strict about respect. Good but hard class.
I had an doctors appointment on the day of a midterm or test and i was in my bed coughing and spitting blood after a surgery, i come in the next class with a doctors note and she tells me too bad you should of came earlier when It was during test,syllabus no where does it say anything about bringing a doctors note as soon as possible.
do your work and come to class on time because she is strict on attendance and if you happen to be late just take a seat closest to you, other than that its a fun feeling learning enviornment
Notes are understandable, tests are easy(if you actually study), class is actually fun. Her curriculum is really interesting just don't be late she will give you the "evil look" overall great teacher... class is easy !
Let me just say I love this Professor! If you're afraid of public speaking, take this course!
Mrs. Taffolla is the best teacher i've had while attending southwestern college. Ive been there for two yrs now and she is the best. I had to take it for gen.ed. She was so real and used examples that i could understand. Exams are easy if you study. She gives study guides a week o two ahead of the exam for you to study off of. Go to every class!!!
She seemes really nice when you first start the class, and overall she is but she had a real sarcastic attitude, and never fails to critize your presentations. shes an easy teacher but super rude and impatient.
Best teacher I ever had. She changed my life. She is hard but she works hard for you too. I will take her again. Be on time and try.
Candice is a great professor. She helps you if you go to her office hours. She really wants people to learn. Great professor
She's really friendly, always has a smile on her face, if you go to her office she will help you and if you email her she'll tell you your grade she always seem to have high heels on or different pairs of shoes i would recommend her and all you really have to do is take notes i barely used my book and passed with a "B"
she is an AMAZING teacher. always has a smile on her face and I had her for both Oral Comm and Interpersonal Comm. the only problem is the attendance. BE THERE or suffer the consequences. (first hand experience)
She is hot and smart=winning combo. Not an easy teacher but she she is very clear about her requirements. Take this class if u want to learn something. REALLY strict on attendance and participation.
I am currently enrolled in her COMM 174 class and I must say that she is an awesome teacher on many levels. She genuinely cares about what she teaches and she wants everyone to do well in her class as well as in the outside world. Very clear and precise with her words and explanations. Only advice is BE ON TIME AND DO NOT MISS HER CLASSES! Easy A!
She is a good professor, she explains very clear with no complications, and be prepared to be recorded on your speeches!, one advice, BE ON TIME, she doesn't like interruptions in her class, also do not get to close to her, she has something with her personal space, she offers extra credit, that's how I got an A.
Awesome teacher! You learn so much in her class and she is always willing to help you. Definitely recomend her!
Easily the BEST teacher I have ever had. She is awesome! Take this class if you want to be a better person!
BEST TEACHER, teaches you to be a better communicator !!! :) class is well organized and work is do able and not hard. I passed with an A ! And DON'T BE TARDY !!!! Be on time !
This is a good class for life. There is a lot of interaction with your other students. My relationships are better. Thanks Miss Candice!
Candice is really strict on attendance. She also cares for the students and is willing to help. That said, don't be late or max out any absences because it will hurt your grade.
Candice is such a lovely teacher, she expects you to come to class, be on time, don't use your phone in class and do all of your work. Her class was amazing, I learned so much about myself and how to better communicate. She is also very beautiful, and passionate about her students and cares about them personally! LOVED THE CLASS!
BEST TEACHER EVER. She is the nicest teacher I have ever had and she will go out of her way to help you out. I hated speeches and when I gave mine she totally made me feel comfortable. Lectures are very straight forward and assignments are not hard at all. She is just really strict with being tardy. You actually learn a lot(:
Awesome teacher very nice and strict on attendance/tardies. Only 5 major assignments (3groups) fairly easy! She loves her class, engaging, not boring!
She was amazing! Her personality made class and the subject matter so much fun and really interesting to learn! She was able to make everyone get to know each other and work with each other in class. She explained everything really well in her powerpoints. She made coming to school in the summer soooo fun! I miss her class dearly!
Very interesting class. Learned new concepts every week. Lectures are straightforward, mostly from the text. Fun and interactive class, got to know everyone in the class (: The class mostly consisted of group activities and only 1 narrative speech. Teacher is very friendly and laid-back and would also like to note that I love her style of clothing.
I was not looking foward to communications. But it actually wasnt as bad as i expected with this professor. You must speak publicly 3 times, which was honestly not that bad. If you are dreading communications, your best bet is her.
Very easy and assignments are easy points
I was going into this class just to get credit and had no interest in this subject. however, Candice really changed my perspective about this course. She's super sweet, positive, and helpful! the assignments arent too stressful either! however she has a strict attendance policy, it didn't bother me too much though. and your book is a must!
This is a better class than I thought it would be. She is a hard grader but the class is about life and things that matter, I learned a lot. I recommend for students who want to learn. Participate and show up ON TIME!
Candice is an angel of a human being. She is hands down the BEST professor to take for Communications at SWC. She made me sure that I picked the right major. Her class is very enjoyable and it is very easy to learn from her. But, do NOT skip class or arrive late. Do the assignments which are not hard at ALL, and you WILL pass. Love this professor!
best comm. prof! one individual speech (while sitting in a row with other students so not too bad) and one group presentation. the rest of your grade depends on the debate (easy participation points), midterm, and final (which are easy if you complete the study guide. take her!
Best prof for comm hands down!
I absolutely love Candice. She is the best communication teacher for 174. I would not take anyone else. I would take the class all over again. It ducks that I don't have any more communication classes to take because I have her as a teacher again. The fairest professors with the best personality in the classroom
Direct and straight to the point, no tricks. Kept me interested in learning. Participation is a MUST. A great teacher over all!
Seriously the best! I am currently taking her for comm 103 and her class is so much fun! She is always smiling and super polite. Communication is such an interesting topic and I believe everyone should take it, especially with Candice. You'll love her! She uses real-life examples during lecture so you fully understand her concepts.
This is the best teacher I have had at SWC. She is really strict about attendance but going to class is worth it! I had so much fun and learned so much. Just don't be late!
Amazing class, it was a class that involved a lot of personal stuff but i felt totally at ease. I also thought it was amazing she took the time to learn each students name.
Attendance is a must! She hates when students show up late. Participation is also a must. She lets you use a note card with notes during test so if you review your lecture notes and read the chapters it should be a easy A. We have a total of 3 presentations, 2 individually and the last one as a group. She doesn't play around, but very nice.
I loved taking this class it was so much fun. She lays down the rules and sticks by them. Don't miss class PERIOD. She has no simpathy for tardiness and rewards people that come to every class on time. Has office hours. Doesn't like to repeat herself. Straight forward. She made the class enjoyable and I would definitely take her again.
She is very organized and clear. Don't be late to her class that's her pet peeve. As long as you take good notes + what she says you will pass with flying colors. Only harder project to get a good grade is the group project. Don't be afraid to email she responds rather quickly. Put in work you will get an A.
Really listen to what she says while she lectures, and copy the notes and examples, You will do fine!
Serious teacher. Does not like tardiness at all. Grading is clear.
She was a strict and a fair professor. Participation counted a lot. Very clear in grading. She was one of the best professors I've had.
This class is definitely an attainable 'A', but that comes with her extremely high expectations in all the work she assigns & in her students as well. She follows and sticks to the syllabus like it's the Bible. And by far, she the strictest teacher I have EVER had. If you are an outspoken student, she will absolutely love you, if not, good luck!
I enjoyed this class so much althought one of my fears is speaking in front of the class. I enjoyed my presentations, she is strict in a motivating way which will help you in life :)
She is a great professor who cares for her students. She is a tough grader and is very strict on attendance and expects everyone to be on time. Her lectures are amazing, plenty of group projects. If your shy you will definitely learn how to feel comfortable speaking in front of a class
Too much work . Boring she tries to be cool she's awful. Hard hw assignments. Hard tests she goes by the book. won't recommend her. Not an easy class
First of all. Not an easy course, actually expect to read the book since she bases her exams from the readings. The presentation are also quite challenging, since she expects you to actually put effort and hard work and not just talk nonsense. If you want a challenge go with her, if not don't even think of it.
She is a tough grader. She is very old school, does not use backboard. she knows her stuff and cares for her student, but this is not an easy class.
I took this class during the winter intersession to get some credits out the way, definitely a lot of work but understandable since it was a shorter time to complete a semester long course. She's a straight forward teacher, doesn't tolerate phones or poor attendance. 10/10 recommend her as I learned so much from her. Be prepared to open up.
Take her, but expect to do work.
This was the most involved class I have ever taken, she tolerates nothing so beware if you like to be late or be on your phone. Her assignments were RIDICULOUSLY heavy, she is very organized which is good but her work load seemed way too involved for the class that it was. She only works with paper which was annoying.
Participate, do homework, read the textbook, study for your test. Just like any class--work for your grade. Wouldn't say "easy A" because you can't get by just by showing up. I enjoyed this class very much! Took it during winter session (4weeks) and our class got very close. It is a comm class so expect to speak up and speak out!
Candice is such a great professor. She is very organized and has a kindred spirit. She is also very passionate and is more than willing to help her students. She encourages daily participation, attendance, visits to office hrs. Grading criteria is very straight forward. Her class is great as an interdisciplinary course. Must take, highly recommend!
AMAZING Professor! Very energetic, very organized and amusing instructor. Her lectures are interesting and life-related. If you want an A you MUST participate and show every class. She has no tolerance for tardiness or for using your phone in class. Her exams aren't hard. It is not an easy class, but it is worthy! I Definitely recommend her!
At first I wasn't sure of Candice but after a 2 weeks of her class I really learned to love her and I think the entire class ended up doing the same. Her projects really connect to personal life. Ended up taking a lot from this class and being able to use it in my personal relationships! 2 exams, extra credit, make it to class, she will drop you!
She is by far the best comm professor in Southwestern, she cares for your success is open to talk to you anytime. She is super clear about the class expectations and rubrics. It is a public speaking class so you will present by yourself and in groups, don't worry just make sure to practice. You will love the class.
Shes an amazing professor. Her grading is tough butshe gives you everything you will need in the syllalbus on the first day of class. She tells you what she expects and if you fall short you will be doct points on any assignment. But she is an awesome lady and she really cares about her students. If you do the work and care at all youll pass!!!
Professor Candice is pretty clear and concise as to what she wants and expects from students. However she has to deal with the laziness of students that makes her job harder and makes her seem strict, when in all actuality she just wants maximum effort. Prof. Candice is knowledgable, caring and her teaching style and spirit are unique. Love her!
Her lectures are good. This class is mostly group presentations. She also gives out study guides and allows you to bring one note card to the exams.
Im gonna be honest, Candice does have high expectations. But in addition to that she gives you the tools to pass and is more than willing to work with you to help with speech fears and the like. She's honest about her own speech fears and if this is your first comm class I definitely recommend her. 3 speeches, 1 informative, 1 persuasive, 1 group.
Candice is by far the best professor Ive ever had. Shes very straight to the point, organized and theres never any gray area. Shes makes you work hard for your grade, but shes fair. It was truly a privilege to be a part of her class!
Candice is an amazing professor! The first day she tells you all you need to know as far as what is expected from you, all assignments and when they are due, you wont get full participation if you aren't an active listener . I looked forward to her class.. her lectures are very current and fun to listen to. I made an A by following each rubric .
Took her last semester for interpersonal comm, by far my favorite class, you do one solo presentation the rest are group, but the one solo presentation really brings you out if your comfort zone by sharing very personal things about yourself. AFTER THAT PRESENTATION YOU AND THE ENTIRE CLASS WILL FEEL LIKE A BIG FAMILY! best teacher/ class! TRUST!
Professor talks about being respectful but gossips about other students. Completely lacks the action and knowledge of maturity and professionalism. She says to not worry about things, but marks off points anyways. But the overall class is an easy pass if you do your work properly. But overall this professor is not what people make her out to be.
I took her class in Intersession and it was amazing! Perfect class to start the new year. So much useful content that I use all the time. She's such an amazing person who's kindhearted, understanding, and super Dynamic! You can tell she's passionate and good with her job. I highly recommend taking her class during intersession you bond w/ everyone!
Candice is a great teacher and is very engaging, I was not bored for a single lecture. I'm not a fan of her attitude on absences, being late, etc; but I get it just wish she would pull back on the attitude a little. (I was never late or absent). Offers decent feedback but is very picky so read the rubrics thoroughly, you'll be fine.
Candice is a tough grader but her class is good. I liked learning in her class. Shes really picky on a lot of things, especially attendance. If youre late to class shell stop talking and glare at you until you take your seat. I didnt like her approach in handling this stuff. She will say your business in front of the class and call you out.
I loved her! This class is hard! But Mrs. Candice makes it worth it. She is a serious teacher and I learned serious lessons. Highly recommended (A LOT OF WRITING!)
I liked her at first and then I thought she was way too hard and picky. But then I ended up appreciating her. She is just really organized and prepared and expects the same in return which is pretty hard but I really learned. Caring proffesor.
She is a AMAZING Professor, but her requirement is too much, but she does this to push student to strive for their grade, she gives random E.C, Lectures are super interesting and fun, She hates it when your late to her class, and the test are easy, she lets you use notes, but get ready to work hard for your speeches.
Prof. Candice is one of the best instructors here at SWC. Yes, she's a tough grader on HW, group and individual projects. As long as you follow her rubric to the heart you'll do fine, just ask or stop by at her office she's willing to help. She gives extra credit in class and for attending ALL her classes. The textbook is required to pass and takes
I was in a class that had to go online because of the corona virus. I miss the class a lot. Her class was fun and interesting. When we went online she was really clear and helpful but still strict about things being turned in on time. Grades fast with lots of feedback. Wish I could have finished in person instead of online.
Class doesn't meet on zoom. 3 presentations consist of you just recording yourself talking to your camera and turning that in. 2 papers and exams which are the midterm and final, therefore it is important that you watch the lecture videos she posts and take notes off the textbook. Participation is done through freewites & discussion board in canvas
She is a great teacher and so nice, but really intimidating at first. Very easy to talk to once you get comfortable with her. Always was able to help us whenever he had personal matters. She is a strict grader, but will always tell you what she's exactly looking for in assignments. She is VERY serious when it comes to grading. Actually teaches!
Great instructor with insightful lectures, but IMO she struggles in "teaching" by that I mean if you make a small error on an assignment or discussion she will hammer down on you for it as opposed to guiding you in the right direction. She gives you the resources to be successful, use them and make sure you are always paying attention to detail
This class was hard! She was soooo picky but I learned a lot and now I can do MLA for my English classes. Lectures are awesome and she is nice during office hours (some teacher arent). Favorite class all semester!
Best class EVER! Loved the subject and the professor!
I loved this class!! Candice is very serious about grading so you have to follow all the instructions but she is clear. Just follow directions. I applied all the lectures to my life. She grades really fast and gives great feedback. Really nice during office hours! Highly recommended.
Proff TS is really nice and gives great feedback. Your grade is highly dependent on like 5, 50 point assignments and a midterm/final. The papers/speeches were easy, midterm in my opinion was easy (I got 98%) but she says average grade is C. Just study n itll be be easy. Havent taken final yet, but the study guide is clear like the midterm.
She was the worst teacher I have ever had in college. She was very rude and not understanding at all about peoples are home life situations. Many people dropped the class midway through the semester. I only stuck through because I needed the class to transfer. DO NOT TAKE HER.
I thought this class was awesome! I was dreading public speaking but for this class you just have three speeches and they are all pretty easy. The lectures were interesting and clear, lots of hints for the exams! Candice grades seriously but rubrics are clear and she is really nice when asking for help. Responses to emails and grades fast!
Great teacher! This is a class about interpersonal communication and you are expected to record yourself a few times. You can watch her lectures at your own time, but take notes following the study guide. In that way you will easily pass the 2 long exams.. Short assignments for participation, watch out your citations! she is very observant there.
She needs to work on giving clear directions on assignments. She'll write a paragraph on a direction of an assignment, which could easily be boiled down to a few sentences. This could help students so that they don't have to keep re-doing assignments. Easy class, but teacher needs some work in "teaching".
She is picky about requirements but just follow the rubrics and you will ace this class. Topics are relatable and easy to write about. Great lectures really help with the homework and tests. Class is organized and easy to follow. Recommended!
This class was so much better than I expected it to be. Took it online during Covid. Lecture are amazingI made my boyfriend listen to them with me and we agree she should have a podcast. Candice is so nice and helps with all questions. She grades so fast with a lot of feedback so its easy to improve. Hard grader but he rubrics are very clear!
Not sure why everyone says she is so hard??? Just finished a summer class with Candice and had 105%. Instructions are clear. Just follow the rubrics and you will do fine! Great lectures and she give a lot of helpful feedback. Will let you fix mistakes if you turn in early. Just do the work and you will love this class. Organized and helpful.
I took comm174 with Candice during the summer session and thoroughly enjoyed the info covered in the class. Lots of prerecorded lectures and participation assignments. Be prepared to be vulnerable, she thrives off of it. And pay careful attention to citations and the syllabus! Shes a tough grader.
This is a great class! Really well organized and clear. A lot of recorded lectures that are very helpful for the class and life! I didnt even think I would like this class. She is a tough grader but you just have to follow the rubrics. Picky about MLA format (she could chill on that, its not English!). I would recommend this class to anyone!
This is the best class I have taken at SWC. There is a lot of required work and she is a tough grader but she gives a lot of detailed instructions and rubrics. Grades fast with a lot of feedback. You have to work for it but its worth it! Great recorded lectures and she is nice in office hours. Just try! She is very fair and will respond to email.
She did not give enough direction and was difficult to communicate with.
I loved taking this class with Candice. Amazing professor, she is very specific and thorough but she has the best intentions. She gives useful feedback, and her lectures are easy to understand because she provides many examples & makes it known that if you have any questions you are welcomed to ask.
I was nervous about coming back to in-person classes after COVID, but this class have become one of my favorite classes and Candice has become my favorite professor. The class is graded by 3 speeches, easy if you follow the guidelines and she is so sweet about nerves. There are three major tests but she prepares you well and lets you bring notes.
She has a lot of assignments that are just for participation, but after the midterm she starts asking you to write research papers that are graded and they aren't fun like the rest of the class was
On the surface, she's "nice", but she's not cordial at all. If you have 89.95% in the class, she will NOT give you that A- grade, you're getting a B. She's by the book and lives by it, not having no curve or anything. The class itself isn't hard, it's her grading that's harsh. Takes NO late assignments and won't work with you to better your grade.
I took this class as my first back in person since COVID. It was the best class I have ever taken. Candice creates a safe and fun space. The class was so close that we all cried saying goodbye on the last day of class. She is serious but full of heart and really helpful during office hours. Take her if you are a serious student!
A tough but fair class. Content is better than expected and Candice will make you step up your student game. Recommended to anyone who likes learning and growing.
This class was not what I expected! 3 recorded speeches, optional zoom, two tests, two essays. Lots of weekly participation on Canvas that is really interesting. Brush up on MLA skills! She is picky but very clear. Lectures are awesome!
Candice is amazing! She is really clear with directions and grades fast. Gives a lot of good feedback and wants to help. I felt like she was talking just to me and I was sad when the class was over. Learned so much!
She is a very tough grader if you do not follow the rubric she provides to you. She states she knows you guys have other classes but still gives up 2 speeches to create the final weeks of the semester.
Strict teacher.
Candice is awesome!! I loved this class so much. It totally changed my life. She has clear rubrics and gives a LOT of feedback. Highly recommended!
Doesn't care about what goes on in your life. She'll shove so much work onto you even if you have other classes because her class is more "important". Changes dates without telling students, causing panic amoung all of us. Literally failed both of my papers over one in text citation.
I loved this class! All topics are relatable and Professor Candice is nice and helpful. Lectures are really interesting. I struggled at the beginning because there are presentations, but then ended up with this being my favorite class. Take her!
This class was my favorite all semester. Every day I looked forward to what topics we would discuss. Assignments are challenging but not hard if you follow the rubrics. I learned so much! Definitely a class for life, not just college!
I took an 8:30 am interpersonal communication class and it was by far my favorite class of the day. I am not a morning person at all but this class was a great way to start my school day. I recommend writing down the lecture material as it may differ from what you find online on google. She's a tough grader but she gives wonderful feedback!!
I just finished a summer school class with professor candice and I loved it! It was at night for over 3 hours and I never dreaded it. Super nice, lots of extra credit, fun work with the other students. It was my favorite class! Highly recommended. Take good notes, follow the rubrics. Easy A.
I *just* finished this class and actually cried when I left. Our whole class was so close and Miss Candice made it such a fun and safe space. You have to give 3 speeches, one with a group. They are pretty easy. Tests are hard but you can use notes. Material is great! Use it every single day in my real life. A+
Candice is a really good teacher. Every class was interesting. She is nice. All PowerPoints are on Canvas. 3 speeches, 2 tests, one easy paper. Participation is her #1 thing and she will drop you for missing too much class or being late all the time but going to class is worth it and you will learn. LOTS of interaction is other students.
One key thing I think most students didn't get about taking her course was that you NEED to be there for every class. She is super strict about being in class. Even being tardy she will mark you for it. Besides attendance, She is one of my favorite teachers. you do need to have the textbook on hand. Lectures are based on the book.
Honestly best teacher ever, to all the negative comments bye you probably always late (haha) She is a good teacher, just go to class ON TIME (she is strict about it), take notes, and follow the flow. Honestly super easy and would take her class again.
Legit best Professor. Candice is nice and energetic. Class is organized. Is easy to find everything on Canvas but she also has everything in class too. Gives a LOT of extra credit for games and activities. Our class was super fun so I liked going even though it was at 830am. She is strict about attendance FOR REAL but why not go to class?
Nicest teacher I have ever had.
This professor is awful, she takes it so seriously, it doesn't seem like she has a life outside of school. She's not understanding when it comes to you having to miss class. I would absolutely never take her again if I had too, there's definitely better teachers out there for sure.
Best class I have taken! I had candice in a short session so it was kind of intense but the speeches are easy and you can use notes on tests. She always responds to emails and is kind of fun in that awkward goofy way. I loved this ckass. Recommend!
Easy A, fun teacher. Show up on time and bring your book to every class!
Love Candice! Take this class!
Best teacher and best class! My favorite at SWC.
She was very friendly, on the first half of the semester gives a lot of extra credit chances going into the midterm. Her tests are very hard. There is a lot of group work in this class which I am not a personal fan of but if you're into that, this is the class for you. And she is very strict on attendance but makes that very clear in the beginning
Candice is the nicest teacher I ever had at SWC. She makes you come to class but all the classes are interesting and fun. You will make friends in college. Tests are hard but you can bring notes and lots of extra credit!
This was my favorite class ever at SWC! Candice is so nice and so passionate about the subject. I learned a lot of things I still use to THIS DAY! Just go to class and be part of the class. You will love her!
My favorite class at SWC! Candice is nice and the class is awesome. Really strict attendance tbh. Take!
I took this class right when we came back from COVID, so it made things a little harder than they needed to be since it's a communication/ face-to-face class. But Professor Schreiber still did a fantastic job and made the content fascinating. Very funny, nice and caring and willing to work with you if you need help with anything
Candice's class is awesome! Strict attendance, but lectures are engaging. Bring the textbook and use unstuckstudy AI for study prep - really helped me ace the tests. Would definitely take it again.
Loved her and this class! Attendance is mandatory and she's strict on it, but she makes this clear in the beginning. Her lectures are engaging, and she explains things really well, and provides great feedback. I learned sm in this class beyond college/what I needed for general eds!
Attendance is mandatory and she's strict on it but makes this clear in the beginning. Her lectures are super engaging, and I can tell she really cares. Her materials are super organized. I learned so much beyond what I needed for college/my general eds. Definitely take her!
This was my favorite class at SWC and I think everyone should take it! Candice is strict about attendance and makes you participate a lot but she is so nice that you will want to be part of the class. Really good vibes and in my class we all became really close. We even had a party after the final. Just take her and listen and you will love!
Good lectures but my experience with this prof was disappointing. Strict and didn't make an effort to understand when personal lives interfered with class. I always participated, turned in an assignment 1 minute past the deadline and she refused to look at it, moving my grade from a B to a D. Offers no makeup opportunities & is tough at grading.
Grading is based on how well you communicate in front of people. Strict on attendance and grading, take notes and will do well on the midterm+final. Assigns 1 essay and rest involves public speaking. Some teachers dont want to complicate students personal lives and Candice is not one of them. Shes a very tough grader+offers no makeup opportunities
I love her attitude and vibe in the classroom. If you're thinking about taking her class, I highly recommend it, it's super easy! I received a C and could have earned a better grade, but I had a lot going on over the summer. To be honest, I would happily take her class again.
She said day one that she wanted us to be a community and she made it happen. So many of us became friends. I knew everyone's name and we all rooted for each other. I am an older student very nervous to come back and Professor Candice made the experience so wonderful. She will see you! Great class for life!
Mrs. Candice is amazing, I love her. There are two speeches during the semester, one debate, and two exams. She is very clear with the grading, and it is mostly about the content and the way you speak. She is very cool and her class is fantastic. Be early for her class. Participation matters. Extra credit.
Miss Candice changed my life! This class was my favorite at SWC. She makes you come to all classes but all classes are amazing. Take her for sure. Best!
Candice is my girl! This class was so good I don't even understand the bad reviews. She is so clear and fun and cute and awkward and funny. If you don't love this class, maybe college isn't for you? LITERALLY you just have to to come to class and turn your sh*t in. And?
Got an A on all individual work. I emailed her on last day asking what q's I missed on final. She replied snarky w/ "your exam clearly says you missed x amnt of questions, but if you'd like to see which ones, come back next semester b/c we're on break." Then I got a final B grade! Feel like I was reprimanded for trying to see where I could improve.
I loved this class and would take it again if I could. Candice is clear and assignments are easy. Tests are hard but you can bring notes. You will make friends in the class and that was great for me!
Candice was my favorite SWC Professor! She is a little too into teaching this stuff but that is good lol.
I feel like there's better professors out there. If your the type to be late and not really care about a class like this then I would def skip on this professor. I think she def takes her job too seriously. Im personally not scared to public speak and that helped my grade but her test were hard.
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