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Lot of memorizaiton, if you can't handle it don't take the class.
Not friendly, somewhat rude, difficult to understand. Avoid this professor, if you can.
My perception of this professor: condescending, unhelpful, enjoys feeling superior in the classroom. Take advice of former students to avoid Dr. Kim. When will CSUSB let another professor teach this req'd course?
oFFICE IS ALWAYS CLOSED. wHEN YOU KNOCK, he opens an inch and pretty much pushes you away. lectures are a memorized spech and when you get to his office and past the door, he'll give you the same lecture...verbatim. AVOID!
The worst teacher ever, unless you don't work and can spend all the time studying for his test. Refuses to help students..... AVOID AT ALL COST
When will someone at CSUSB take care of the students. This Professor makes me want to demand a refund. He is RUDE, RUDE, RUDE. I don't care about what he thinks he knows, I just want to learn.
The worst of the worst!!!!!!!!!! Yeah, he knows the statistics, but he is a horrible man who seems to have a vendetta against students, especially Americans.
I dont know what to tell you, this is the worst prof ever. Just dont take his class. This is going to kill you. NO KIDDING!!!!!!!!!!!
A very rude person, hates americans and unless you have a CONSIDERABLE finance background, forget this class. You cannot learn anything from this man, he is like a robot and won't answer questions. For you sanity don't take this class!
He is rude, difficult to understand and almost never at his office hours. You will study so much it is unbelievable but I can say I learned more in his clas than any other finance class.
a disaster!
Keep your head on straight in this class. This guy won't cut you any slack but it's not overly difficult. If I can do well in this class anybody can. But there's definately no freebees here.
We covered 20 chapters of heavy duty finance in 10 weeks. We had to memorize 5-10 new formulas every two weeks. His tests are impossible.
terrible teacher. He has a superiority complex. avoid at all costs.
This teacher actually made me contemplate changing my major. His test are difficult, he has a thick accent, and he is extremely rude. His grading is needlessly strict, and he is pretty much useless when you need help. He lets you recontract lost points on a test, but he forgot to pass them back. Not a good teacher, won't ever take him again.
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This was my last quarter and considered extending my degree another quarter to avoid finishing! His grading is so difficult and, although he gives chances to make up lost points, you can know the subject quite well and still do poorly on his tests. It feels unfair and frustrating! Avoid at all cost!
Many people complain him but I love his way.
Dr. Kim is a difficult professor, but if you want to learn finance, he will do an excellent job of teaching you. He realizes his material is difficult and curves his grading scale accordingly. He truly cares about teaching his students, seeing as he postponed his own father's funeral as to not miss a class before the final. Highly recommended!
i love this guy. he really teaches that hard work is will pay off. he does give you an easy way out, but at the end of the day, you really learn something and that's important.
Totally Unaproachable for assistance (unless you like to be put down), prejudice,mean and hipocrically stereotypical.
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Tough but fair. Expects a lot from his students. Be sure to come to class prepaired.
He knows his material, but difficulty in communication (Korean-English speaking accent) made learning harder than it needed to be.
Finance 653 is the exact same thing as finance 435. This guy uses the same notes and same lectures. I have my B.S. in finance from this school and I thought the MBA program was going to be worth it but it is the same stuff. I got your B.S. or B.A. in finance from this school don't go back for your MBA because they are going to teach you same stuff.
Knowledgeabal and smart in Finance. Answers all the questions patiently. Treats his students as his own son and makes them study and learn hard so they can be the winners in the real world.
The exams are easy IF you dedicate yourself to mastering the homework. Calculations are similar to HW. He gives out packets with notes, HW solutions, and exam review. I took two easy capstones along with this class, so I had a lot of free time to study. I got an A in his class. Only take this class if you're willing to study. Cramming won't work.
Kim is a good teacher. Although he comes off as intimidating his class is not that bad. 360 points possible and an A is 300. He lets you redo tests for ten points. He gives you a study guide so you know what will be on the test. Take his class, dont be scared. Exams only have about 5-6 questions.
He is extremely hard to understand. His english is horrible. I wonder why he doesnt let anyone into his office, does he live in there? He takes attendance at the beggining and end of class. He goes too fast in explanation, and doesn't work the problems out completely. He skips steps and leaves you wondering what just happend.Avoid this teacher!!
He may know his material but plan on picking up smoking cigarettes. He has this lingering odor of cigarette that stays with him through the whole class lecture. I recommend going out of your way to find a different professor to take whatever course Kim is instructing.
WORST TEACHER EVER, I'm smart and never get "C's", I got an "D" and now have to take it again... If you like working 7 days a week for one class, take it... Everyone in the class is doing bad and he thinks its the class...
DON'T TAKE HIM! Wait another quarter if you have to, it would be worth it to wait rather than have this class frustrate you and drop your GPA. He's a horrible teacher. Extremely hard to understand and his grading system is impossible to figure out. Just don't do it!
His grading policy is not impossible at all. He has a very very very fair grading scale. Yes at times he is hard to understand and comes off quite rude sometimes. Spends too much time micromanaging attendance. He goes over all HW questions on the board and gives you a helpful packet before each set of chapters. Makes you earn your grade.
Excellent professor, uses a hand-out for each chapter that condenses the information in the book. The hand-out is extremely useful. God bless him for taking role. It is his class and he sets the tone unlike the other scatter-brained instructors I had.
This professor is so control freak and he doesn't know how to deliver his lecture. He is very hard to understand.
Absolute worst professor I have ever come across. Is unwilling to help you outside of class. Very difficult to understand. Does not explain himself clearly - runs through material too quick! AVOID AT ALL COSTS. WISH I WOULD HAVE. I'm an A student and got a C- so now I have to take it again with a professor that knows what he's doing.
Very good teacher. A little hard to understand although his helpfulness makes up for the problem. Gives you everything (in packets) that you will need to know on the test. With good study habits it is an easy A.
He was difficult to understand, packet was not clear at all. He was not helpful in office hours. His class in general was WHAK!
Very Hard teacher. He gives you a study guide with all the answers to the HW and how to do it.. That is very helpful. You must show up to class to pass. Study Study Study!
Dr. Kim has many requirements for the class. Avoid his class if possible.
Don't take his class or you'll be sorry.....
I really liked his class. for finance major students if you want to learn his class is great to start out.material is already hard to start with, so do study. But he offers extra credits and 75% over all grade is an "A".
I'm sure this professor is intelligent and you can tell he enjoys his job...but holy cow he is a terrible professor. He is rude and doesn't explain things well. If you have a question it has to be a direct question regarding the text and not a general question or he refuses to answer it. 78%=A, so that's gotta tell you something...
WELL, HE WASN'T THAT HELPFULL.I EARNED AN A IN HIS CLASS BECAUSE I HAD TO TEACH MYSELF. I DON'T MIND READING OR STUDYING, BUT IT ABSOLUTELY PISSES ME OFF TO SEE TEACHERS MAKE A SUBJECT MUCH MORE COMPLICATED. HE MADE STUDENTS FEEL VERY STUPID. IF YOU DO TAKE HIS CLASS, MAKE SURE YOU DO THE STUDY GUIDE AND HW QUESTIONS. THOSE WERE MY BEST FRIENDS.
He is rude! and test are hard, they dont go with his lecture. Warning!
Taking professor right now and with the first test alone even with studying got a low grade.Not helpful at all, magic words from him to you "if you don't get it the first time, you will never get it." Horrible wish I would have gotten Richie. DROP if you can.
He is one of the worst professors I have ever had. He is very rude. He throws the paper to students and refuses our questions if we try to ask after or before the class. He requires us toooooo much meaningless memorizing for each exam. I guess he thinks we are only taking his class. Avoid his class if it is possible. More than 20% students fail!!
If you want to be frustrated, take Dr. Kim. If you want to be yelled at, take Dr. Kim. If you want to be belittled, take Dr. Kim. If you want to be stressed out, take Dr. Kim. If you want to hate the next 10 weeks of school, take Dr. Kim. He is one of the most unreasonable, unrealistic, unrelenting, and unhelpful instructors I have taken at CSUSB.
I have great respect for Dr. Kim. He takes pride in teaching, and will take ownership in explaining a topic. Students must take ownership of asking questions. Make no mistake, you will earn your grade. This prepares you for the real world. You will understand finance or not pass. Bottom line: if you want a free lunch, don't take his course.
Unhelpful, rude do not recommend
Avoid Kim at all costs! The worst finance teacher I ever had. He is very rude, disrespectful, arrogant and uninteresting. His class is extremely difficult and He is not helpful. He will not be in his office hours at the designated times. He will run out of class asap so that no one can ask questions. If you want your G.P.A to suffer take Him.
wow, the other RMP postings have this guy nailed to the tee, he is by far the worst professor or teacher I have ever had at any level. You have no idea what is being discussed in class and no idea what will be on his test or when the tests rally get handed out. He really has no business being a college instructor, avoid this man at all cost.
hard to understand and communicate,
I thought I would at least get a low B in the class because I attended nearly every class and received B's and C's on the quizzes, but I ended up bombing the final. Don't take him for HUM because he taught it like a finance & history class. His tests were unpredictable in format and content.
Unpredictable class. I attended every class on time and I got C's and D's on all his quizzes. He hives you a big study packet and he finds minute details in which if you do not memorize his packet, you will get grades like me. Luckily, I ,iraculously got an A on his difficult final and Aced the class. This was tougher than my stats class!!!!
Professor Kims course was an easy A if you come to class and do your homework. He is disrespectful and will not answer questions. His test are take home but he will not tell you when they are handed out
Instructor uses a textbook that he wrote containing numerous grammar errors. The textbook is written in sentence fragments and bullet point style. He will then test students on subjects that the book does not thoroughly cover and external research is conflicting. Focuses on attendance more than content. Avoid this incompetent pedagogy.
Professor Kim is an awesome professor. yes ,he is very strict or odd is many students eyes but you can learn some really useful experience and knowledge from him. he is very serious in teaching although I really hate his attendance policy.
Well Professor Kim must have changed since most of these reviews were written. I took him for Spring in Fin 433 and yes you have to study about 5-7 hours per exam but that's it. His tests were out of 110 and I got over 100 on each one. Try to understand the concepts, have a decent math background, and you'll do fine. Got an A
He looks strict but nice. teaches life as well as contents of the class.
This was one of the hardest class I've ever taken. The material itself is not hard, but his grading is RIDICULOUS. You literally have to memorize everything on his study guide. And he only ends up asking you 6 short answer questions. If you plan to take this class be prepared to MEMORIZE every concept taught.
I like Professor Kim, his teacing is useful, you can learned a lot in the class. there are 30 points of extra credit that are easily earned. many students in my class will get A. I will take his fin 435 in summer.
Very hard, difficult to get A. 4 exams and Professor Kim is so strict.
Dr. Kim will make you earn the grade. The assignments for his class don't have clear direction. He's like just do something and turn it in. He does prepare you for the real world and I learned a lot from his course. The material is dry but he makes it digestable. If you have trouble with accents, he may not be the teacher for you. Overall, decent.
Dr Kim will push you, as any good teacher should. If you want a class to sleep in or applying minimal effort. This is not that class. You will learn, and earn the grade you receive. I have taken a few courses with Dr Kim. I was not afraid to ask questions. He was always willing to helpexplain. Strict, but would you let the whimsical manage your $?
Dr. Kim is probably the worst professor I've had in my whole college experience. I took him during the summer and more than 70% of the class failed the course and only half stayed until finals week without dropping. does not know how to teach what he knows and gets impatient with students who ask to go over material again. I had to teach myself...
Professor Kim is the hardest professor I have ever had. His class is very stressful. Grade is based on 3 tests, which consist of 6-8 questions. Honestly if I could go back in time I would not take his class. Balancing school and work is difficult and if you are struggling to stay afloat, do not take this class. Do not make my mistake!!!
He lectures from his handout. He takes attendance and you have to be there the ENTIRE class. Attendance is 30% of your grade so just show up and you'll be fine. Some quizzes are easy some aren't. You just are never sure what will be on it. I failed a couple quizzes and the final and still got a B+ in the class because of attendance. Easy but boring
If you are wanting an easy A, have a bad attitude and or very busy (working and being a student) then this class may not be for you. Looking back; This class will prepare you for the real world. You may find out what I mean after you graduate. has an accent but I found it to be okay.
His class will probably be better off in a semester system, but it is too much to digest in a short quarter system. He assumes everyone has already had previous exposure to this material and does not realize not everyone has a business background. He needs to understand the learning curve for students varies.
At first, he acted seriously and cold towards us. Then one day, a friend of mine slipped on the floor, so he decided to give us a session of "how to fall down safely". lol He also gave us many life advices and trust me, he's really caring to his students. But you will immediately get caught if you cheat in the exam, be aware of that.
He has not only humorous knowledge but also life experiences. He understands students, he loves his students and willing to help his students.I just want to thank my life for having a chance to be his student. I would enter his class thousand times and times if I have a chance. Prof Kim is a teacher that everyone would love to be his students.
He is super smart. Overall level is difficult and he will push you to study.
GO TO CLASS. He takes attendance every class, big part f your grade. You buy his handout notebook. Lectures are boring! Quizzes are difficult, because you never know what will be on there. Final is only small part of grade.
Tough, but will push all of you lazy pansies
The class is super easy. Hell tells you exactly what to study during his lecture for the quizzes. Attendance is most of your grade, so show up. The tricky part is the final, he gives you no study guide just tells you to read and know the whole book. However, his lectures are great and his stories kept me captivated.
Dr. Kim is amazing. Took FIN 433 with him, which was tough, but he made sure that the material was relevant and clear. Be prepared to work for your grade, which is what should be expected in a college institution.
Keep track of things he says will be on the quizzes! Come to every class and respect him, he will call you out on texting and attendance. Overall interesting class and would take him again.
Love professor Kim! Attendance is important and will pay off for grading. Read everything on the small binder texts. I read quite it a few times to memorize everything for the quizes. I learned so much that applies to life, definitely recommend. Oh a don't have your phone out, don't be rude and sleep in class, and try to engage with him in class!
Most important is respect his rules: no cell phones, sleeping or rudeness because he will call you on it and ask you to leave. The textbook is tailor-made and costs $10, and everything you need is in there. Lecture-heavy, peppered with real-life stories and experience. I got a A by attending every day and fair studying for quizzes.
Attendance is mandatory .Grade is based on attendance , quizzes and the final. Some of the quizzes are hard and some are easy. Everything that will be on the quizzes and he will lecture on is a $10 workbook. . Overall it is a very easy class it's just really boring.
DO the extra credit and study the culture he talks about the day after a quiz. You never really know whats going to be on his quizzes so be alert and don't study the small stuff. Whatever he writes on the board, WRITE DOWN TOO! cause that's whats on his quizzes.
HORRIBLE! Worst professor I have had in all 4 years. Prints out packets and just reads off them. Doesn't actually teach any concepts. Give study guides but they're very broad. He is like a mini dictator. Can't be late, miss class, or use the restroom while in his class. He also has a temper and has yelled at me twice when asking questions.
Professor Kims no nonsense attitude is simply a trick to scare off lazy students. He acts like he is mean, but in reality you can tell he is a kind man who care deeply about his students and their success. Is his class difficult? Absolutely, but hey its a senior level finance class. what do you expect. plus he gives wise life advice for free!!!
Honestly, if you can don't take this professor. He swears his class is the only class we're taking. He takes attendance EVERY class session. Quizzes are pretty tough, never really lets us know what we should study. Not sure if he does it on purpose but can be very rude. Stressed more out for his class than any other course for my major.
Hes straight up RUDE. Half the class was confused 90% of the time. He doesnt like helping us at all. Whenever I would ask a question he would respond with look at the syllabus which never helped. . He does a full lecture on a different culture BEFORE the quiz so we forget what we studied. I didnt enjoy his class at all and stressed so much!
Found this guy hilarious. He has a strict attitude and makes it clear what he expects from students. He WILL call you out if you do things he doesn't like (phone use, sleeping, talking, etc.). His book is a small affordable notebook you buy from the bookstore. Quizes can be tough, but nothing impossible. He is willing to help if you put the effort.
He is hilarious in his own way. If you can not handle class's rules (no phones, no talking, no sleeping), you will find it hard to follow this class. He will ask whether you have any question after a new statement. His flow of thinking is easy to follow and remember. Besides, you'll get more life lessons from his stories. Prof. Kim is the best.
Worst professor in my academic career, including grad school. Regurgitate what publisher printed out for him. No real world examples or how to merge the two if going into the finance industry. He's theory is read, memorize, pass the test and forget. Main purpose of a professor is that your students leave with a solid understanding.
Very boring lectures, strict on rules. Takes attendance every class period. It's an easy class if you have the time to read over everything like a hawk. If not, well, its an aggravating experience cause its kinda vague on what to focus on. Oh, and quizzes are taken at the end of class. Avoid this teacher if you can.
I found the class to be a bit extensive, mainly because you are required to know the info. In the little booklet he uses for the class. Although You save money by buying the book he uses, be ready to memorize the material.
AVOID THIS CLASS. I took this class as a last minute choice. He has free-response quizzes that are unpredictable. He offers no help and is extremely rude. He takes attendance at the beginning of every class. He does nothing but read out of his handout book and share his personal experiences. Impossible to pass with a good grade.
Learning in the handout is enough to get excellent.
Cheetsheat is provided for test. Just need to follow strict rule and you will get good grade.
Excellent teacher! He has his own handout that helps students follow the lessons easily!
He may be a little bit strict, but definitely his strictness is good for you and your future. He takes attendance seriously, but participation is not one of the grading aspects. His lecture is clear and helpful. He teaches what exactly in the exam. He also gives credit if you do your homework or check your examination.
He is THE BEST lecturer i have ever had
He is like a father that want you to become a better person, and he always provide the best for his student. It seems hard to study in his class but actually it's so easy if you want to study for real. The test is easy, it's all in the textbook
Ive gone to school for along time and this is my first time rating a professor to hopeful prevent someone from making the mistake of taking this prof. He prints out handouts from the chapters and just reads them. Exams are the worst and he doesnt care if you understand the material he just wants the work done his way. Please dont take him.
Avoid this class as if your bachelors degree depends on it. Worst professor ever. Avoid this class at all costs and take it with a more effective instructor. He may have a doctorate degree, but he is no educator. I used to think highly of CSUSB faculty... not anymore.
Professor Kim makes you earn your grade. He may be strict & the material you have to study for exams may be ALOT but this is a college level course. You actually have to study & you have to study weeks in advanced to feel prepared. Read the handouts and practice problems over & over. If you have a question PLEASE VISIT HIS OFFICE HOURS HE WILL HELP
I am a straight A student but ended up getting a B in this class. It is as boring as hell. The professor is very old-school style. He also scares people a lot for being very rude. Test is unbelievably crazy. Avoid him as much as you can!
worst professor ever, avoid at all cost. final was bs and hes the rudest professor you will ever meet.
He is the worst professor I have ever met at CSUSB. Do not take him if you can.
What is the worst thing I have ever had in my university ? Being a student of Dong Man Kim
Dong man Kim is the worst professor I have taken. You are only graded on 3 exams and the exams are hard. He wants you to answer the questions the exact same way from the examples. Best advice: DO NOT TAKE!!
I just dropped from his summer school FIN 3001 course as I wrote this. Very strict professor and his explanations for the material was very vague and speaks from the handout he assigns at the beginning. I would highly recommend taking this course with another professor.
I took this course in the summer. It was a difficult class but he made sure we understood the material. I missed most classes since I had a health condition and he was very understanding. I appreciate him and his help!
Although Dr. Kim is strict on teaching , you can learn real knowledge from him. He also cares about students, and he always pushes you to study. I took 3 classes of Dr. Kim, I got 2A and 1B+. If you can study hard, please take his class.
Worst Professor on campus! AVOID AT ALL COST
The worst professor at CSUSB. If you are doing Finance, please avoid him!
I just took this course for the winter semester - 1 of the course that I would recommend studying. Dong Man Kim is a strict teacher - but also very lovely, he just wants us to be good students in an old-fashioned way (like your grandpa teaching you)
This professor only grades on tests. He teaches off lectures that are opposite of what's on the tests. He doesn't care to help you if you are struggling.
AWFUL!!!! So much information covered, when you get to the exam, which is the only thing you are graded on, you are like a deer in headlights. Rude, is not teaching you, though he would argue he does. How is he a professor at this school? I took him knowing his rating, so its my own fault for not taking the warning. Warning- AVOID HIM!!!!!
I was supposed to be done this summer with my BA with a concentration in Finance. FIN 4330 was my last class before going into my MSF in Fall, well not anymore until next Fall. 3 lockdown browser exams, lecture only, no homework, no practice, the quiz require pure memorization of the chapters, the problems given during the timed exams are harder.
Professor Kim expects you to put in the work for his class. He really wants you to succeed, but he has to see you putting in the effort. This class is very hard and you should study weeks before his exams. His exams are extremely hard but if you memorize how to solve the problems then you should be fine. He offers plenty of extra credit help.
Toughness made me better in class
HORRIBLE HORRIBLE. I highly recommend students to choose a different professor. Very long complicated lecture and the professor will be extremely rude and calls you out in front of your classmates if you were not sure of your answer to any questions. 3 lockdown browser tests. It depends on his mood if he wants to answer a test related questions
He will make sure to make the test very complicated for everyone. DO NOT TAKE ANY CLASS WITH HIM. His lectures can be difficult to understand and he can be very disrespectful if you asked a question if something was not clear. I have seen many students that did not graduate because of him. CSUSB should change him ASAP.
Professor Kim is the worst teacher. I took this class online and during zoom lectures cameras must be on, and if we move out of the frame for a split second, he will call you out. His old school mentality of strict teaching is outdated. I needed this class for my major and he was the only one teaching it. Do not take this professor save your money.
Easily the worst teacher/professor I've ever had. He made every lecture incredibly boring, we had to show up to every class, and he was the most strict grader. Answered questions aggressively and average grades on exams were about 50%. He only curved at the end of the course when the majority of the class emailed the dean saying how horrible he is
Hard to understand lectures at times, goes through the handout at a very quick pace, handouts filled with practice problems so I guess you are just supposed to know how to do it automatically, only 3 exams that determine your grade in the class. Opt for a different professor if you don't want to be stressed out all semester. horrible professor
If you don't study don't take this class. If you want to pass you must study a lot. Grading heavily based on three exams. Non-negotiable for his class: Show up on time, no electronics, no interruptions. He is firm because he wants his students ready for the real world. He cares and also teaches serious life advice. He curves at the end of semester.
Professor Kim is the worst teacher. His lecture is extremely boring. Everyone in the class needs to listen to him carefully and watch him with enthusiasm. But how? It is a pain to watch him. BTW, he tests a lot of definitions in the exams. You do not learn much from the class but you can pass easily by memorizing all the definitions.
Attendance is Mandatory in this class. It is important you show up on time as late attendance can negatively impact your grade. This course is lecture heavy, your best bet is to find lectures online that align with the material. There is rarely homework, this course is weighted on exams. The language barrier can cause miscommunication in this class
Stay away from him at all costs. He should have a beware sign outside his office.
Professor Kim's class is challenging, but using resources like the free textbook and unstuck study for study prep can really help. Attendance is strict, so stay engaged to succeed.
He is good teacher
If he is the only one available for you, just wait next semester for a different professor. If you waited too long to take this course and you're graduating, good luck cause you need it. Lacks human empathy. Two homework but they're long. 3 exams 110 points. Definition, memorization, and calculations. Bad handwriting? You got to fix that. Good luck
At first glance, Dr. Kim seems like a harsh professor, but he truly cares about his students and the material he teaches. Pay attention, and you'll pass.
Teacher Kim explains things very clearly and comprehensively, and he has a strict no-cheating policy for tests and exams. Some students think he's too strict, but I believe this approach motivates them to study harder and take their learning more seriously."
Professor knows what he does and knows it well, no doubt, but he is not for everyone and I do not recommend him at all. Lacks motivation to really help students other than what he explains on his lectures. If you take him, be ready to be handed out large packets and to pay attention for long periods of time.
This is a very difficult class. Extremely tough grader and if you don't write out answers the way he does, even if it's the right answer, you will get it wrong. He knows what he's talking about he's just way too strict. Also, don't expect to be able to reach out to other students to study, he doesn't allow you to get in touch with them.
If you have to take this class I suggest that you try to get any other professor. He is extremely difficult, unfair, and they way he structures his class is so unnecessary. In the begging of the year 15 people dropped the class after the first day and I wish I did too.
Grading felt arbitrary, not tied to clear criteria. I was marked wrong even when my answers matched his handouts; when I asked, he shut it down. Lectures unclear, handouts sloppy, heavy accent made comprehension hard. 30 started kids started in the class, only 4 finished. I learned by self-study, not his teaching. Highest grade in class was a C.
The only way you're stuck in his class is if you owe him some massive debt from a past life like maybe you borrowed his buffalo 300 years ago and never returned it. Because otherwise, why would I be here paying it back with a bC?
If you're not forced into this circus, do yourself a favor and stay far, far away
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