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Reviews (108)
he likes to send e mail a lot
He repeats a lot so it makes me easier to remember what we have done. and the test was easy. I want to take his class again.
his class is easy. not many hws and only 2 exams. he likes to repeat and repeat, but it makes me easier to learn. very helpful professor
he is really really bad ....
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Very difficult to understand, exams are very difficult, do not cover all materials in detail
HE'S A LITTLE BIT STRICT, BUT HIS LECTURE IS EASY TO UNDERSTAND. A FEW H/W, ALSO EASY.
Great Professor. A little hard, but a great professor.!
don't take his class. It is very difficult to understand his pronunciation.If he asked question in the class, don't answer. because he expects no one could get it right. Even you answer, he just rejects it.a lot of classmates get "C+"
his english is very bad
i'd him 4 Mic-Eco. I'd A in exams & HW. but i mesed up final getin B.He told al exams gona b hard in bgining.i gt A-4final grade. Exams r always confusing and hard. He asks for the knwldg.35 Mchoise que. 5smll HWs. take him if u gud in graphing & undrstndng thm. There's NO essay in exam or HW, which is good. Stil hard in grading as exams are HARD
This professor is the worst, he is so hard to understand and he constantly uses the term pizza to explain something, pizza must be his favorite food LOL. His exams are tricky and confusing honestly you are just better off reading the book and learning on your own.
Pizza lmao.. Prof. Park is way too negative and does not believe in his students. He is very hard to understand & repeats himself a lot.His exams are very hard, he teaches diagrams/charts and his tests are conceptual(imaginary).
He is a great professor. Easy A for microeconomics class compared to Kone and Arroyo.
Dont take him!!! He is a horrible professor?He should go back to Korea to teach, because he base his teaching on his education in Korea!!!DUDE get a LIFE!!!!!!!!!!
It'll take a short time to get used to his accent, but he is a very good prof. I learned a lot in his Micro & Macroeconomics class. The exams & hw's are fair. You read the required text, you review his notes, you get an A. There is a reason why we're college students, we have to do some of the work too-like read text & study. So don't complain!
His homeworks and exams are fair. It is true that he has an accent but if you concentrate listening to him, you will understand what he is saying. do the homeworks because he collects them at the start of the class. if you listen to his lectures on how to compute problems, pretty much you will know how to solve his exams.
if you really want to leran something- do not take his class, because it does not work as he says "just read the book and you pass the test" IT IS NOT TRUE!!!
This has to be one of the worst professors I have taken. Despite the fact that I earned an A- this professor is unwilling to help you with any questions you might have. When you ask him a question his response is to read the book. His homeworks are fair but his exams can be tricky at times. I would recommend not taking him at all.
He has got to be the WORST professor EVER. I dont mind the fact that he has an accent but when u have full time work and go to school after that and u dont understand ANYTHING he says its frustrating. His exams have NOTHING to do with the notes he gives in the class. He gave me a B- in his class and is not helpful or easy to help students.
He sucks, don't waste ur time, as you will learn nothing at all. He needs to go back to learn english, cause he dont speaka the language. If I wanted to learn korean I would take korean not Econ. he is too retarded to even check this site. GET A CLUB PARK!!!
he is the worst, dont waste ur time.
Stop!!!! do not take his class! You will have to memorize the text to pass. God man its a community college not Harvard stop being so uptight! His english is****ndous!! Why would they hire someone to teach such a complicated subject when his language pronunciation is so bad. I had to fight myself to stay awake.
Do not take this professor. His english is absolutely horrible. I had to ask the students next to repeat what he said. I have no idea why they have this horrible professor there. I think its because no on complains. He is just not helpful at all. He teaches the material if you don't understand it, well that's your problem. That's his attitude.
Do not worry about other students rate. He is good teacher, very understandable. He has an accent but if you used to it, it is nothing. And just attend his class and understand his lecture, easy to get high score.
He is very hard to understand at first, but after awhile I did get used to his accent. Here's a tip: make use of the text book and read, it'll help with understanding the lectures. Overall interesting topic but would have rather taken the class with another professor.
He speaks horrible english! you cant hardly understand him! his tests are extremely hard! he asked us to buy a 200$ text book(mandatory) but we never ever used it in class or after.
His has a HORRIBLE accent-BUT he is still understandable. Honestly, I hated him as a teacher but he CAN teach despite the language barrier. His tests are EXTREMELY difficult. You can read the text but memorizing won't do any good here, you REALLY have to understand the material or you'll fail miserably. It's real work, not community college work.
Your never going to learn a dam thing ever because you wont understand a word that comes out his mouth. DROP HIS CLASS ASAP!
It's so difficult to understand his lecture. You 'll be a self-learner at all if you take course with him. drop his class right away.
I had prof Park for my Micro class, i think he was really nice and helpful even though we had several quizzes, but i think it was a better way to force me to study, i liked it. However, the homework was fair and easy, just do it! but the homework was also graded in final grade, but don't worry, it was pretty easy. Recommend!!!!!!
Its kind of funny when I look at what other students wrote for him. because Prof.Park is a very good teacher.(Not that hard at all) The prof. is well-prepared and comprehensive. he always comes 10min earlier to write a note on the board so students can understand although he has a accent. if you really want to learn as a business student,Recommend
He is the best professor. His explanation is really clear and points out exactly what is really important. He didn't rely on the textbook too much but you make sure to read chapters you should cover.Plus, his English doesn't affect your learning at all. Don't worry.
plz dont take his class,ufff i never seen in my life some one teaching like that
i wish i could drop this class.just wanna say my bad
I have had this professor for Spring 11. He knows his subject well. However, sometimes, his English prevents him from explaining one thing in a different way. It's an easy A if you do the HW, and prepared very well for his easy multiple choice and two short essay questions.
come on! guys! this prof. is not that bad. if u say so, either you dropped the class so never know, or you dont study. In this school, I've never seen this prepared class. His english is not perfect but enough to explain and make you understand. I didnt spend much extra time to study. if you concentrate in class, pretty much enough!
He is one of the best professors in lagcc.all you have to do is study his notes before every test and you'll definitely get an A.
His English sometimes made me laugh! But he's well prepared to class and explains the subject very clear! Pay attention in class and study the notes, you'll get a good grade! I even want to minor Economic for my BA degree after taking his class!!
Study and you'll get a grade
He is a very good professor, he is well prepered for every single class, however his tests are very hard.
He is so helpful. He is the best Professor I have ever met. If you take notes of he wrote on the white board, review the notes and read a book, you will definitely get A.
Prof.Park has very good organized notes which really helps students to study. I took his Macro and this time I am retaking his Micro. If you really want to know economics, u should take his class. Study&memorize the notes. u will at least get A-
he is very nice and very good professor, sometimes has the sense of humor, i took sse103and sse104 both for his class. he is very organized in lecture notes, and let us know what we need to prepare for next class, very good professor
he gave multiple choices exams
not helpfull at all and even dont like to help the students
This was the worst college experience that one could have paid cash or financial aid Cheol-Soo Park is EXCELLENT with hsi knowledge of Microeconomics BUT His ENGLISH Diction and Pronunciation Skills and his Ability to actually TEACH transfer the knowlege of the Subject Matter to the student was Horrendus-Dreadful.
If you want to pass, you have to be ready for the quiz and test. Do not try to lay back on his class. You will miss out key info. try to understand his notes and then read the textbook to understand the full concept.Only recommended if you like to study and read the book. If are the person who like to study at the last moment, might want to rethink
Most difficult professor Ive ever encountered, first 3 weeks consisted of speach's about how everyone was going to Fail, I wish I recorded it. You can come to every class, do every HW, and average B's on his exam's and still get an F, (btw this was my 2nd time taking him) You've been warned..
HARD TO UNDERSTAND HIS ENGLISH, BUT A GOOD PROFESSOR. NEED TO ATTEND ALL HIS CLASSES AND READ ALL HIS NOTES AND THE BOOK IN ORDER TO PASS. HARD CLASS TO TAKE BUT WORTH IT IF YOU REALLY WANT TO LEARN.
Worst professor at Laguardia teaching macro
An amazing professor, His lectures are really clear ,interesting, and tests are fair. it s true that he wants his students to study , and I am totally agree we go to school to learn something not just sit in the class and sleep, guys take his class and u will never regret it .
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Make sure you take clear notes. He makes it a point to tell you that if you don't read the textbook you won't pass.
So hard to understand because of his accent.
He is a pain. U fail if you use your phone.
He is hard to understand. Totally don't recommend, unless u willing to repeat everything he says in your head to understand. His stupid rules of no phones or ebooks. And his annoying lectures about how good he is that's why his students pass, not because we study!!! No, not because you are Asian means you are a smart teacher!
He is great at explaining, he goes step by step and there is no way you will not understand his concepts. BUT you must read the book and study a bit hard, he just wants us to EARN the grade.
Skip class, you won't pass because his class is all about talking notes and studying them for the exams. Read the textbook before and after the class. He intentionally wants to be tough. But I don't mind it because he is organized. Some ratings are unfair. He is a fair grader. Every professor seems to have accents though. His English is quite poor.
I got A- and I earned it. Period. A smattering of suggestions: take note, read the textbook again and again and attend every class. Never think you will be ok just because you got 100 in the first exam. That's cute in his class. No curving grade. You got 89? That's still B+. Got the picture now?
His English is poor, it seems like he memorized the lessons that he teach because when you ask a question about todays economy and the relation of material being teach; he will say it is difficult to explain, when you go to four year college you will learn. He repeats every class before he starts a new chapter of definition, "it is very difficult"
Often says, "this is very difficult" and "you need to study hard." He goes over main points in class, it's up to you to study the material. Does not bother attempting to learn the students' names, simply passes the attendance around. The lessons can seem 'rehearsed' and explanations can be confusing due to lacking English thick accent.
WHY 55 helpfulness? :if you study the note, you dont need his help. WHY 55 clarity? : Three test and homework. no fancy participation or other hidden grading criteria. WHY 55 easiness? : No freaking papers at all! all test question for his note! All 3 TAKE NOTES AND STUDY THEM T-H-R-O-U-G-H-L-Y! cant stress more than this! i got A
Very difficult to understand. Does not let you keep your exams after he grades them. Won't tell you the grade of your final exam. Looking for a personable professor who knows your name? Good luck cuz he isnt that. Lucky if he knew one or two people in class. Writes on the board for the 1st 15 mins without a word to the class. Take Prof Kone instead
Well in my class, everyone seemed to have fun taking his class. All you need to do is copy his notes and participate in class and study the notes thoroughly! He does all that he can do for students to get a better grade . He makes his own handout for his class for the students to understand the graph better and give 10bonus questions in the exams.
Even though Microeconomics is very hard he makes it easy to understand for every student. Pay attention to his explanations and take notes all the exam questions are from the notes.
I think he is a great professor. 3 tests and few quizzes and homeworks. First test pretty easy, but other 2 you need to study. Explains really well and gives own handouts. Would choose him for Micro
He is horrible professor. Its really hard to get an A in microeconomics with him. Its really tough professor.
I got A in all subjects at LaGuardia except this terrible class. He is really tough grader. I got A in Macroeconomics with another professor, but I got B- in microeconomics with this professor. Macroeconomics is harder than microeconomics. Even I got 95% in the first exam, 76% in the second, 82% in the 3rd exam. I did well on quizes
took both SSE103&SSE104. great professor, speaks with accent but anyway he explains very clear and understandable. the best professor for micro and macro at LaGuardia Communtiy College. I really recommend him for your next economics classes
He has a very heavy accent, but with time you will be able to understand him. He is very prepared and I understood clearly every lecture. His exams are multiple choice with 2-3 short essay questions. I am glad that I took him for Macro. If you read his notes, you will be able to take an A. He is the best choice, believe me. Great professor.
His classes have nothing to do with the exam. He uses Pizza and boyfriends as examples and for the tests who knows where he gets his questions from. They're definitely not from the book, why buy the book if you're not going to test me based on that?
After taking micro and having such a TERRIBLE professor, this professor was such a DREAM. His lessons are so fun that I actually considered taking up a minor in economics at my 4 year school. He is VERY clear and he makes micro make SENSE. He makes it human for us and is very clear about what will be expected on tests, truly a pleasure taking him!
Prof. Park sometimes uses easy examples to explain his lectures in order to make students understand well. He is fair enough because he calculates the final grade based on the criterion in the syllabus. Great! would like to take his class again.
Probably the most prepared professor I've had in Laguardia. He gives homework to help you understand the concepts. His test are a little tricky but if you follow his lectures and study his handouts you can do well. His grading is very clear and if your goal is A, just try to understand his lectures and open the book every once in a while.
He has really clear and simple lectures. Though he has accent but it can easily be accepted. Listen to the lecture, read the textbook, and do the homework, go over the review he gives before test, you can easily get good grades.
He explains the lecture very simply and clearly, you can understand easily even though concepts are difficult. Just concentrate on the lecture during the class, then you can pass this class for sure. He gives extra credit on every test, and he has clear grading criteria. Now, I'm taking SSE104 with him. He is a good professor.
I took SSE 103 and 104 with him because his lecture is very organized, and he explains it simply. If you want to get A, focus on the lecture, and review all materials he gave before taking tests. Then, you can easily get A.
If you have half a brain you came get atleast a B. With that being said an A is easily achievable. Simply go to all his classes, pay attention to the lecture and study. If your unfamiliar with technicalities of the economy just know theyre all new concepts. He really simplifies things for you.
I took his class recently and I felt happy to took his class. In his class, we have to listen carefully during lecture and concentrate on his hard woking hand outs. Though economic is hard subject but if u really work with him, he will supports fully. So, I thank you Prof. Cheol-Soo Park
microeconomics is difficult simply by the nature of it. It involves many different factors can change the outcome. You must read the textbook and go over the handout that he distributes in class. His slides are just the frame, you still need to read the book to add on to it. This will prepare you for his exams. He 's not easy grader but reasonable
Best professor ever. TBH his test is a little tricky. however, if anyone takes note from his lecture, the exam will be piece of cake. If anyone wants to learn real economics, I would encourage those students to take his class. You won't regret taking his class. Note: Lazy student be aware of taking his class.
Good proffesor, but you come to class everyday and study his handout. Exam are straight forward from the handout but tricky. However, if you pay attention and focus you will be fine. He is very organized. Also he will provide quiz and h/w that 20% of your grade. Overall hes good if you pay attention and work with him. recommended
His lecture is organized and easy to understand .He is caring about every student . He gives extra credit essay question on each test . Easy a ,as long as you study hard
he is a good guy. he is that kind of professor who tries to scare you in the first class, pretend to be a tough grader. just because he wants you to put more effort in study (because he put a lot of effort). but when it comes to the grade. his exams are easy, not a lot hw. many extra credits. the only problem is the accent. but it is acceptable.
A fair professor. Read the book, follow his handouts and do the homework.
Overall he is fine, But not helpful. He is tough Grader. Do not expect that much from this professor.
Videos are hard to understand vocally
Pros: He's very organized. Clear grading criteria. Goes in depth of each topic and gives examples to make it easy to understand. Cons: Heavy accent - it gets easier with time for you to understand him Tricky exams Tough grader Almost no extra credit - no curving Personally I would take him again in person, but probably not online.
All online so he sends like 3 videos 40min each just to cover 1 chapter so this class is time-consuming. He is repetitive, no extra credit, tricky and kinda hard assignments. Tough grader. Videos r key for the assignments tho, I didn't need the book to pass. Just pay attention to the videos and you will be fine. I would take him again but in person
Great Professor, I had him during the pandemic and I liked his teaching method I got higher grades on others classes but macro and micro economics is what I learn the most besides math and acc during my time in lagcc. I would take him again.
He's a tough grader & his exams are TRICKY. Often I found that I didn't understand what was being asked on the exams. TBH, I was looking forward to learning about macroeconomics but this class made me hate it. Boring af lectures. Textbook is supplemental--the exams will be based on lectures. Decent professor, but strict. No extra credit.
If you really want to learn, take him. remember he will not show you any mercy. exams are not super difficult, but he is a tough grader. He never recommend office hours. if you have any question, he will ask you to email. so it is really difficult to understand a topic. ratemyprofessors rating is really matter. So consider the rating.
I like him, you got to write a summary of every video lecture that he sends, very easy by the way. and we got 4 exams, make sure you watch every video that he sends the exams come from it. Tough grader, even I answered the same in different words he marked me wrong, which was not fair.
Take the class only if you already know about Macroeconomics and just need a little of refreshment, but if you have no clue just don't risk your knowledge! When asking about specification you'll get the answer to go and look up on the lectures he sent which you can easily fall asleep! The lectures are long and not so detailed.
It is really hard to understand the professor as he speaks which wouldn't be a problem if we were actively engaged in a classroom discussion or via zoom. But he decided to have all communication via email and videos (remote). He also is a hard grader which is puzzling as he puts minimal effort into our understanding of the subject matter.
Worst professor. Extremely hard to understand him in the first place.On top off that he does not let students communicate wtf. Its like a CIA meeting.Dont even know any of my class mates.Also he posts the lectures note 24 hr before the exam and removes it in few hour wtf.I know Laguardia is crap but these types of professors should be replaced.
Took an in-person class. Follow the syllabus it will help you. Do all your reading and take notes before the lecture. Gives PowerPoints that you need to print before class and his lecture is based on this information, they are a great tool to study for an exam. There's no HW. Gives quizzes in almost every class related to the lesson.
Open book exam and quiz. No cumulative final exam.Mandatory attendance. Put 1-2 hour of effort before exam making notes for exam and you will definitely get A- at the least. Microecon courses are memorization heavy and use middle school math (except MIT OCW, UC Berkeley and similar schools which use Calculus ), so open book is a plus point.
Based on the reviews, I thought this professor was a bad one, but his class is just simple. You can bring a textbook during exams and even use the professor's printouts. His accent may throw people off but he is a great professor and allowed me to re-take an exam. Just rent the textbook as that's helpful. Overall a good professor.
Truly the worst professor I have ever taken a class with. His lectures are extremely boring, he rambles on and on for hours and he does not know how to engage with students. Runs through the material like water and gives a quiz at the end of the class expecting you to know the stuff. I don't know why they swapped Professor Kaushik out for this guy
Professor Park's class is challenging, but engaging. His lectures are clear and organized, with helpful handouts. Use unstuck study and stay on top of the material - you'll learn a lot and likely earn a good grade.
He explained economic concepts very clearly. His PowerPoint slides were more than enough for the tests, so I stopped reading the textbook. The tests were not cumulative and were easy if you understood the slides since all questions came from them. He also gave extra credit for detailed responses.
He explained economic concepts clearly, and his PowerPoint slides were enough for the tests. Quizzes followed each lecture, so paying attention was important. The tests were not cumulative, and all questions came from the slides. He also gave extra credit for detailed responses.
The worst professor i have ever taken. When he talks he either talks low or his accent throws me off. He uses weird examples and doesnt help out students. Dont take his class
I find this professor super professional and helpful. He replies email, gives extra credit which is really helpful.
Talks like he has a mouth full at all times and doesn't project. I understand equal opportunity but LaGuardia should be ashamed of themselves for hiring a professor that at bare minimum can't even speak clearly.
please do not take his class. he will make sure you fail. I was lucky enough to get a B
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
88%
Textbook Required
69%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B+
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7678
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