Also teaches poli sci and many more. Sometimes class can get boring, but he's got some awesome stories, and you learn a lot of cool stuff.

Great professor, funny, and has a lot of passion for what he teaches. He gives no homework, and his tests are easy. The only complaint I have about him is the fact that he goes really slow because he likes to explain things and tends to spend too much tim

Mr. Vanneson was one of the best professors I had in school. I had him for my AAS and my BS degree and he was awesome on both levels. We need more profs like him.......

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At first, accent makes him hard to understand, but you get used to it. I like it! Teaches to his tests, so if you show up for class, you can't go wrong. Knows far more than he teaches in class and can answer any manner of question. Sticks to his schedule.

All of his classes are very easy but he puts a lot of passion into his teaching. He thinks college should be a part of a life-long quest for knowledge, I learned so much from Vanneson. He has a unique history and a unique perspective on a lot of different issues.

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awesome teacher. must take

Vanneson is an amazing guy, who has lived an incredible life. He tells stories about his life that are relevant and interesting. He has gotten a degree in just about everything you could think of and obviously is knowledgable. He is a very clear lecturer, and his class is not difficult if you attend and take notes. Tests are right off the lectures.

This was the best class to start with after 10 years of no school. He is very laid back teacher.

He really knows his subject, great instructor!

Easiest classes you could ever take! I tried to take one every quarter because it is a very stress free class.

he's the best teacher at pierce.

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Easy A class, Vanesson's a smart guy and knows what he's talking about but his class is the easiest class I have ever had.

It's Vannesson. What else do you say. He's the easiest teacher at Pierce College. or ever for that matter. On the essay part of the test write whatever but make your periods really big and you'll get full credit...tested it. I put real stupid crap down. A

Has amazing life stories, and sincerely cares about the success of everyone in his class.

This guy knows his stuff but the class was too easy. He did do the job though. I still remeber Dostoyevsky 7 years later!

My GOD all the rumors are true. Do as he instructs and you'll pass with flying colors. That is not to say that his classes are easy. FAR from easy. Hardest thing ever, but he actually teaches so it helps. Best History professor Ever.

If he says know it for the test write it down. Dont buy the book. Just the ID terms.

vanneson is by far one of the BEST teachers at pierce! take as many classes of his as you can:)

Mr. V is the man!!!! he is probably the best teacher ever! If you pay attention and go you can actually learn alot. Plus he is just a cool guy. He is one of my hero's! C'mon, i mean he escaped and fled a comunist country!!! haha he is the coolest!

He is a good teacher, really great guy, I just wasn't really interested in his class. Learning about people isn't really my thing, but for many others that do in enjoy history and religions this class would be great for you!

Ladies and Gentlemen! thats his favorite thing!

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Ladies and the Gentlemen...welcome back to History 260 The Study of Russia and the Soviet Union.... ~i love that!

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I enjoyed the class. Hard to follow material sometimes but interesting man makes it worht taking any one of his classes.

Vanneson is by far one of the best teachers at Pierce!!! The only advice I have is to take really good notes and don't miss class. But seriously- the man is brilliant! ~~~ He's my hero!!! (I plan on taking more of his classes in the future.)

Easiest class I have ever taken. Interesting too. You have the wonderful option of sleeping and doing well on the test, or listening and learning interesting things that have nothing to do with the topic, and doing just as well on the test

Take notes of only the ID terms he covers. He has a habit of going of on tangents and you will fill up a paper on none important things.

an interesting orator with a gift for teaching.

The easiest class you will ever take. Only assignments are tests. The tests are only on the ID terms he gives you and he gives you those definitions directly in class. Absolutely no need for the textbook. I never opened it once and I got a 4.0 in the class. He is entertaining to listen to, esp. about his life story. Take his class for a GPA boost.

If you're looking for an easy teacher so you can get a good grade take Vanneson! I took him for 5 classes and got a good grade every time :)

I loved taking Vanneson. Yes, he is ridiculously easy and rambles. He is one of the most sincere and inspiring people I have ever met. You may not learn everything about history, but I don't know how you could go and not learn. Vanneson is a vital part of the Pierce experience.

Definitely one of my favorite teachers ever.

good teacher with alot of infomation but the classes is way too easy

Any of his are the easiest you will ever take. Don't buy the book, just the id terms. Attendence is not necessary no matter how much he says it is. He doesn't read the essay questions so write whatever you want to and you will get full points. Extremely boring but it is worth the easy 4.0.

Fun teacher with a lot to say. He does ramble off-topic quite a bit, but it makes class interesting. His tests are fair, though it's always good to study notes. He does not use the textbook much, though he does use the atlas alot. Take this class for an easy "A", but be prepared to sit through off-topic stuff.

Excellent in field of history, geo-politics, geography; lectures and tests from lecture notes/ID terms, but strongly suggests reading of textbook to broaden knowledge base. One of the finest instructors on campus; vested in success of student; always available for question/discussion after class and during office hours.

WOW, Mr. Vanneson is an awesome instructor. I have to agree his classes are extremely easy. He is truly passionate about his students. My favorite part is "good evening, ladies and gentlemen".

Best history teacher in the world. Love this man.

ABSOLUTLEY LOVE THIS MAN. HE MAKES HISTORY THE MIST FASCINATING TOPIC. HE IS TRULY PASSIONATE ABOUT HIS JOB AND SHOWS IT EVERY SINGLE DAY. CLASS ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY AS HE DOES NOT ASSIGN HOMEWORK OR BOOK READINGS. JUST LISTEN TO HIS LECTURES. HE IS GREAT.

Vanneson is a great teacher and has been very interesting to listen to. His tests are fairly easy but still require a good amount of study time. I highly recommend Chris Vanneson

This man knows his stuff. There is not a question he can't answer. He is a pleasure to listen too. They now have a statue in his honor at the college.

Great professor, extremely nice :) has a Bulgarian accent so he can be sometimes hard to understand but all in all his class is defiantly worthwhile.

Vanneson = Awesome. He knows his stuff and breaths History instead of air. He is one of the greatest and most optomistic professors I have taken a class from. Just don't mention Communism.

This man is a genius. He loves history and loves teaching. He's also really funny, alot of the times unintentionally. Even though his classes are really easy, if you show up and take notes you will learn a ton. Taking one of his classes is a must if you go to Pierce.

Mr. Vanneson is such a good teacher. He's really easy too. You don't need the textbook for the class, just the ID terms. He tells you exactly what's going to be on the test but make sure you study up on some of the smaller details as well. He begins each quarter with his life story, and trust me, you will admire this man. :D

He knows his stuff but this class is very easy but also very interesting. If you sit in on the lectures and take notes or even copy someone else's notes you will be just fine. He is an amazing teacher.

Amazing teacher His classes are definetly good to take if oyu need a gpa boost,they are easy but i also learned more in that class than most other classes i take. He tends to ramble but its always amazing what he knows off the top of his head. A great thing about Vanneson is that he wants everyone to succeed and tries his hardest to help.

What a stud! No need for a book here, he teaches straight from the brain.

Awesome, AWESOME teacher. Although attendance is mandatory, tests are incredibly easy, and he gives you multiple opportunities for extra credit. If material is on a test, he will tell you. "Know it! Know it! Know it!"

Vanneson might be the most interesting professor you'll ever have. He has a deep passion for the geography he taught and was always able to supplement the material with personal stories or interesting facts. IF you showed up every day, took quality notes and took the test study day seriously, the class was enjoyable and an easy A. Winter '08.

He is an amazing man. He may possibly be my favorite teacher a Pierce Puyallup. I learned so much and enjoyed it.

Absolutely Excellent teacher. A must-have for your time at Pierce.

He is by far my most favorite teacher, he makes an already interesting subject to study. his tests are fun to take and he also makes sure you know what you need to know for the test.

Over the time I spent at pierce, I took 5 of Vanneson's classes. Every single one was as interesting as the last and even though I heard his "life in a nutshell" 5 times as well I was Still just as interested, he has an amazing story. You must take a class from Mr.Vanneson or you will miss out on a great opportunity. The man knows EVERYTHING.

Professor Vanneson, is by far THEE best professor I have ever had! He is so interesting, and knows his stuff! He is very approachable, and loves to help! He is flexible with attendance, and no book work. If you are a BOOK/HANDS ON learner this is NOT the class for you. He is ALL LECTURE! :) "TAKE NOTES"

BEST TEACHER EVER. Easy 4.0 if you take the notes and listen in class. He gives plenty of really easy Extra Credit oppurtunities, he's funny, understanding, and you'll love him if you take him! Plus he has a facebook and twitter page, since he is so popular ;)

This is one of the smartest men I have ever met. Chris Vanneson is an amazing teacher, and a great person in general. He is from Bulgaria. He is very intelligent.

Vanneson has lots of stories and could talk forever about all aspects of history. He loves what he does. Also he was very flexible with me when I needed to take his final a couple days early and he had no problem with that. He teaches you exactly what will be on the exams as well.

This teacher relly cares. Not only does he want you to learn everything there is to know about History he has so much carasma it makes you want to learn more!

This guy is BRILLIANT! Very well educated individual. The amount of knowledge this guy has is astounding. Class was great, he really has a lot of passion, makes the class interesting. Really cares about students success, tells you exactly what you need to know to succeed on tests. Pierce is blessed to have a man like CHRISTOPHER VANNESON! TAKE HIM!

Excellent professor, one of the best Pierce College has to offer.

I have taken 3 of his classes and I wish I could take more. He is one of the best teachers I have ever had. Very enthusiastic and a great person.

Awesome teacher. Very interested in what he teaches.

Very easy teacher. Lectures are long, but he covers everything on his tests.

Great guy. Teaches by lecturing, so take notes. no book needed. no homework, ever. You take three tests and the lowest score gets thrown out.

Fantastic professor! Easy class, but you will still learn a TON! DON'T BUY THE BOOK and take good notes.

I would recommend taking him for any and all classes you can. You only need to purchase his list of ID terms for ~$2 and show up to the class. Easy high grade.

I took two history classes with him summer quarter, classes were long and I felt bad nodding off in class, but being in the same room for 5 hours listening to history is hard for anyone. Great teacher DONT BUY THE BOOK, just the ID terms in the book store and you will be fine 4.0 in both classes.

As a professor, he's easy and laid back. However, its really easy to get bored because he has the tendency to go off on a bunch of rabbit trails when hes talking. But other than that, he's totally awesome and i can't wait to take another class with him! TIP: try not to identify yourself to him, be inconspicuous otherwise he grades you a bit harder.

He is awesome I love this teacher he is truely a great man, he is very helpful and understanding and is allways willing to work with his students

I HATE History! But I learned a lot in his class. I nodded off a couple times because he's quite repetive, but this was still a great history class. Didn't need a textbook. Would definitely take his class again.

Great class! He is such a cool teacher and is super fun. Don't buy the textbook. You never once use it. Very personable. Just take good notes on his lectures and you are good!

Good teacher. Class is only lectures. Tests are super easy.

Great guy but if you hate note avoid his class but if you want to be amazed take his class he is incredibly intelligent and seems to know everything about history. He seriously made me feel like a little kid sitting in grandpas lap listening to all his cool stories. Truly an incredible man and teacher. I Highly recommend him.

DONT QEUSTION THIS MANS GREATNESS First day="lifestory in a nutshell" favpart "I had a friend whoee father was the chief of the commonist Balgerain police, he hold me I was a list to soon be killed... next day I was half way across the border." Starts his class. with hello to alot of people. Freakishly smart & love the stories, lecture style.

This man is fantastic! He is so passionate about his work it encourages us students to learn. His accent makes it a bit hard to understand sometimes, but his class is worth it. Do not buy the text book. We never opened it. Take notes on everything he says and you will do great.

Definely need to be in class everyday. Great Teacher and extremely intelligent. Has a thick bulgarian accent and heritage and humor. Don't bother getting the textbook because you'll NEVER use it. I'm not just saying this! All you need to know for the tests is the stuff he covers in class (hence attendance!). Easy class. Very Fair. Very interting!!

If you are going to be at Pierce, and you've never heard of Vanneson... Well, just take one of his classes and you won't be disappointed. You too can join the massive fanbase he has. The man's a legend. The best part, you ask? It's for very good reason.

Vanneson's powerful Bulgarian voice and unique wit will forever be stuck in your heart. He is an incredibly learned man with so much to share with the world. TAKE HIS CLASSES.

He was by far the best professor I've had at Pierce and more than likely ever will.

First history class at Pierce so didn't know what to expect. It was really boring but a good class. Take good notes. Can get off topic for a while. I bought the book because I'm one of those people who have to get A's on everything. Read some chapters but he goes over EVERYTHING. Book is really unnecessary.

Free A. Take him for all your Social Sciences.

Great Teacher I recommend him fully!

TAKE VANNESON! This man is a legend, the whole school knows his name and loves him. I've taken 5+ classes with him and I keep coming back. You never need a book, never need to do anything - study a little before the test and you're good! There are lots of easy extra credit points to rack up if you don't ace them anyway.

Vanneson is the best history teacher at pierce. His class is super easy..GPA booster!He is also very interesting and I learned a LOT in his class. Lets be honest his accent his is bad ass lol

Great teacher. I struggle with history but the way he taught made learning it easier. Take good notes, he teaches by lecture. He repeats what he says like 3 times, which helps with taking notes. This was my first history class at Pierce and I wouldn't want to take it with any other professor. He's very smart and knows what he's talking about.

Vanneson is a living legend. He is the best one can take at Pierce College. His accent makes you question your own. Vanneson reads today's paper, tomorrow. He lives vicariously through himself. He has won the lifetime achievement award, twice. He is the best teacher you will take at Pierce College. Stay eager to learn my friends

DO NOT BUY the text book, just buy the list of terms from the bookstore. He repeats everything about 3 times to make sure everyone gets the notes down. He tells us all the notes by memory and is really passionate about it. He gives examples about things in the news. The tests are SUPER easy. No homework. Lecture style. take this teacher!!!!

Take his class.

Vanneson is reknown and awesome. Nuff said. Really easy courses, no books required. Entirely based off listening and note taking. He rambles a lot and gives a lot of information on your subject, his tests and exams are super easy. It's an easy A+. He has a thick accent which I enjoy, and makes things interesting. A true polymath and a smart man.

Dude is a god. Literally.

This is the 3rd class I've taken by him. DO NOT buy the book, take notes if you want, there are 3 tests (drops one of them that you do the worst on) & a final that IS NOT cumulative. If an answer on the test sounds familiar, its correct. He is very passionate, knows EVERYTHING from memory, and shares his life story the whole first week of class.

Mr. Vanneson is very passionate and caring about his students. The class is fun and tests are multiple-choice. There's no hw!!! Overall awesome class! This is my second time taking a course taught by Mr. Vanneson.

Best history teacher you will ever take. If you have the chance, take his class and thank him everyday for being the kind soul that he is.

Best teacher at Pierce ! His tests are all mulitple choice with two short essay questions (and he drops your lowest score). HIs lectures are amazing and he knows EVERYTHING by memory! DO NOT BUY THE TEXTBOOK. If you take notes on the ID terms he talks about you will pass the tests easily. I would take him for all of my Histoey classes! He's amazing

Inspirational and sensational! Excellent teacher! But only if you like lectures. His lectures are amazing but there is absolutely no participation. The class is filled with students who sleep and giggle and text the whole time because they know it's an easy A. Very smart and kind. Extra credit too!

Awesome teacher. Class is pretty boring and long most of the time but if you take notes you should easily pass the 4 tests he gives you through the entire semester. No homework what so ever!

The best professor you will ever have at Pierce

Vanneson is the best professor I've had a Pierce. I skipped class a lot and still ended up with an A. Don't buy the textbook, he goes over everything. Gives a lot of extra credit and is all around a super cool guy.

Professor Vanneson is a very intelligent man! I have taken several classes with him because I truly enjoy listening to all his knowledge and experiences. His multiple choice and essay question test are not difficult if you have learned the material. Don't miss out take his class if you get the chance.

Great professor, more good things to say than there are characters. I plan to take as many of his classes as possible.

Incredible class, one of the only people who can probably tell you the history of the entire world without one bit of notes! Makes history come alive and relates it well to present day events.

Mr. vanneson is my all time favorite teacher at pierce. I have taken two classes with him. Ints 164 and history of japan!! best teacher ever. He makes the lectures so interesting that is not hard to remember, and the test are easy if you study his key terms guide. If you have the chance to take him, do it!!

Such a great professor! Amazing grading and students respect him a lot! If I was to take him again, I totally would!

Vanneson is an awesome teacher. Sure his lectures can be tedious but he knows just about everything. And he remembers his students!

I really liked this class besides the fact that the lectures sometimes became overbearingly long. He knows his stuff for sure. You show up and he gives key terms and those will be on the test. He goes up to the very last seconds of class time, so try not to skip or you will miss a lot of information.

Vanneson is a great professor. He's very kind and doesn't expect much of his students. Lectures are really long but he recites them from memory and it's impressive. I haven't even touched the textbook because he's extremely clear on what will be on tests. He also assigns many extra credit opportunities. I would definitely take him again.

An incredible professor. All of his lectures are captivating, and they all run up to the edge of class time. Easily the best professor I've had at Pierce. Grades very fairly and always makes sure to review material for understanding. His knowledge of the subject is truly all-encompassing. Overall, a fantastic professor.

I want to start out my rating with a question: DO I EVEN NEED TO RATE HIM??? He is spectacular, inspirational and made this class super fun. Below it calls him a "god." A god of history overall would be the ultimate title for this spectacular teacher. IF you attend class, don't buy the book even if he says so. But if you want to skip, but it.

Awesome guy; all the material he talks about is from the book, but the book is completely unnecessary if you show up and pay attention to his lectures. I took notes, got the ID terms, and did well. If there is a question on a test that was not covered, he will be fair and re-grade the question so your grade isn't affected. He is a great teacher.

Vanneson is an amazing history teacher! He is so passionate about what he teaches and it makes learning the material easier. No matter what he say's don't buy the book because I promise you won't need it. Just buy the acket of terms and take good notes and you'll pass. Easy class I love it!

He is such a nice guy, he really cares about his students a wants to give As. He lectures but he tells you everything you know for the test and repeats important points so take notes. You do not need the textbook. There are three tests and he drops the lowest one so its not a big deal to miss one. The final is simple but mandatory

Vanneson is a great professor. He cares for his students. You will do better in the class by being in class and doing notes, since there isn't a textbook, only a list of terms. Tests were easy if notes were taken

Vanneson was amazing. His lectures are long but he is really knowledgably about everything he teaches. His tests are soooo easy. P.S. follow his twitter page

Vanneson is an awesome professor. He's really funny and his classes are super easy. 3 tests and a final, all exactly the same format. 20 multiple choice questions and 2 essay questions (7-10 sentences) and he tells you what they're on beforehand. Attendance is not mandatory even though he says it is, and don't buy the textbook. Would take again x10

One of the best professors I have ever had. Please take him if you can. You take 3 tests and he drops your lowest score and than 1 final. All you have to do is take good notes(and study them) and he even tells you exactly what you need to know for each test. But show up, the class is all lectures.

One of the best history professors I've ever had. Just take good notes and you'll pass with an easy A. He drops your lowest score at the end of the quarter, but I didn't even need to, ended up with a 4.0. He's also a really cool guy and a lot of facts he's told us during class has stood with me.

Really enjoyed taking this class, Vanneson is funny and relatively easy to follow. Attendance is worth 10% and he drops your lowest test grade. I would highly recommend taking this class. I barely touched the book all quarter.

I LOVED HIM. TAKE HIM IF YOU CAN. EASY 4.0. The only thing I hated was waking up really early. But overall loved it. Super easy. Literally tell you what is on the test.

I was in his INTS164 class. He lectures during the entire class, and you MUST take notes. Books were not used. If you are absent from class, have at least 2 people to get that day's notes from. He gives 3 tests and 1 final. No homework ever unless. you're typing an extra credit essay. I highly recommend him for a history instructor!

Amazing and totally worth the 50 minuets of lectures. If youre there every day you can easily make a 4.0 and he knows what hes taking about and has a great sense of humor. 10/10 would take his class again.

The first day of class is always boy favorite day, you get to hear the history of his life. I've taken 4 of his courses because he is a superb lecturer and awesome human. 10/10

He's one of the best professor's I've ever had. He's clear on what he wants for tests and he always goes over what's on it the day before. Loved his class.

The entire class is lecture. He does not use Canvas and the only grades you recieve are tests, but they are easy.

3 tests 1 final, easy dub in this class baby raising my GPA like theres no tomorrow, yessss sirrrrr!

Took great intro to political science class. Take him. Easy to pass, great speaker, makes it enjoyable.

Simple to understand, and easy to pass his class.

Favorite teacher here. Its not a walk in the park but his class are always awesome. He is a very good speaker

He was a very caring and helpful teacher! His class is based off of four tests so try not to miss any, otherwise you have to write a 10-12 page research paper in place of the test.

One of the best teachers at Pierce College. He reviews the material from the day before briefly at the start of every class, which I found to be very helpful. You can tell that he is very passionate about his work and cares about his students. I 100% recommend this Professor to anyone.

Must use active listening skills to take notes

Prof. Vanneson is the absolute sweetest! His lectures are really fun to listen to because of his enthusiasm and extensive knowledge on the subjects he's teaching. He's retiring after 30 years of instruction ar Pierce by the end of summer 2020, so if you need a history class, I would hurry and seize the moment before this opportunity slips you by.

Just rating because he was such an amazing professor and so funny, but he has retired now. He made history really fun, though I do not feel like I retained a lot of the info since there was only 4 exams. He always said we needed the textbook but we did not! He showed videos in class and would tell us stories sometimes!