The best class I have ever taken! Drew is hilarious and taught me so much about our US History. He made the class a blast. He expects you to study if you want to pass. The class was so interesting you really wanted to learn. I highly recommend this instructor! I use to hate US History classes before, Now I am thinking about making it my major.

Awesome guy. He teaches at Chico State, too. Class was extremely well organized, making it much easier to get a good grade if you wanted to. You'll learn a lot and a lot you wouldn't learn everywhere. It seems he pieces most of his lecture material together himself. He's hilarious and he's willing to pretty much give you the answers on tests.

Take this class!!!! It was amazing! He's a great teacher

funny guy. Def take this class, its easy but interesting and you learn alot.

down to earth and keeps your intrest and attention from beginning to end

Bad ass teacher!

Powerpoints were engaging and easy to understand. He provided the general gist of historical events which made the class more engaging. Daily (open) quizzes seemed to be arbitrarily graded, so watch out there. Included music of the time period which made class more fun. Overall, great class. Received an A.

I was dreading taking a History course this semester, but Drew made this class fun and interesting. I found myself laughing every day at all the commentary he provided during his lecture. I would recommend him to anyone. No text book, but there is some reading on black board. Tests are relatively easy. Attendance is definitely mandatory!

Great teacher. I would take this class again just because it was a great time. And I love history and how he teaches it. One of the few classes I look FWD to going to.

Two thumbs way up!!

This guy is AWSOME!!!! Coolest teacher EVER!!!! He's really chill. You can call him "dude", and he'll respond, and he's hillareous! I didn't go one day in that class without laughing. He should be a comedian! He's funny, but also gets the job done, and he's really passionate. I was just mad, 'cuz we fell behind a little, but it was worth it!

he will tell you not to buy the book on the 1st day of class. U must attend or he will drop u. TAKE NOTES, or you won't learn anything! he dose make the notes available on college website, but dont rely on them they are VAGUE. MUST Be good with writing or u will fail. 4 units, 4 tests, 4 papers, 30 daily quizes (thats how he takes roll) good luck!

He's a really cool teacher just hard at grading!I understand his lectures. you just have to pay attention to what he says and be a good note taker! :)

Drew is great! I loved this class. He's the only teacher that has ever made me interested in US history, it's always been my worst subject. I found him to be quite helpful and I liked his teaching style. TAKE NOTES and show up everyday is all the advice i can give. Good instructor, I learned a lot.

I thought Drew was a great instructor. He made history exciting; it was like hearing a story every class. There is a decent amount of writing but the school has writing requirements for classes like this and it helps you prepare for the tests. No textbook, but primary source readings are interesting and relevant. I would recommend him to a friend.

Great guy. No textbook. Writing assignments are easy if you go to his office hours for help. All exams are online (except the final). If you go to office hours you can view your wrong answers. He loves history - that's for sure. Highly recommend the class.

Awesome. Highly recommended. Drew was very helpful. Visits to office hours made my grade go up from a low C to a high B. The writing assignment are like a portfolio of work. You get to choose things for him to grade and he chooses some things to grade. The class was easy as long as you listen, ask questions and visit office if you need help.

Drew is one of the best teachers I've ever had! Everyone is saying the writing assignments are hard, which they are if you don't pay attention. In class he clearly states what he wants on the assignment and gives examples. His lectures are really helpful for someone like me who dislikes history, he makes it fun! I would totally recommend him 100%

Drew's a good teacher. His class is very straightforward, and he lets you know exactly what he expects from you. There is no homework, but there is one paper due for each test (4 total) The papers themselves are not difficult, but he is VERY specific in what he is looking for. Ask for help before you turn it in! Lectures are interesting.

Fun teacher. I would take his class again.

Our 1st exam was online and he wants to make sure you don't cheat so he gave us 50 questions with 25minutes to complete it. I thought the test was some what easy but you have to read really fast to get through all of it. Also he was a high school English teacher so he seems to act highly of himself and grades very hard on essays. Regret taking him

Not your typical teacher.. However I learned more in his history 8 class than my entire school carrer. He teaches THE REAL HISTORY.. Not the history we have all been lead to believe. He does get off track sometimes.. But his passion is history.. And you can tell. His other history course isn't on my ED plan.. But I'm going to pay for it myself.

There sure are alot of haters on here. Drew warned us that the class and writing was difficult on the first day. He also told us to ask for help. I failed the first writing assignment. On all the other writing assignments I asked for help and he worked wih me and I got B's. I assume most of the haters never asked for help. Their fault, not his.

I can see where people think his assignments are hard, but that's college. After I got a 'D' on the rough draft, I asked for help on the other writing assignments and never got less than a 'B.' Drew was easy to work with and I learned more about U.S. History than I ever have before. I liked the class so much, I plan on taking History 8 with him.

One of the best teachers I've had in a long time, I wish he taught more classes. Hes a tough grader but is willing to work with you. Super funny guy, and very enthusiastic about his subject. A lot of people fail, but a lot of people don't put in 100%. He wants you to pass. Excited everyday to go to class and you don't have to buy a book!

His lectures or some of the most interesting lectures Ive taken. His communication with students is a little bizarre, because Ive tried to speak to him face to face a few times and he is a little reserved. Grading is super tough, you have to awnser questions on the writing assignment as spefic as possible, makes it difficult to get a good grade.

He is a really funny teacher and gives very good lectures which make the tests easier, but if you don't do his papers EXACTLY the way he wants, you will fail. so just ask for help from the beginning cuz odds are you will fail them.

Drew is a tough grader, having said that he lets you know that at the beginning of the course and provides you all the tools you need to be successful. Participation matters so dont miss very many classes.

The professor is great. He explains at the beginning of the year, the expected reading and writing levels. His teaching is undisguisable from the best.

Very interesting and comical teaching style. Is very knowledgeable on the subject and gives good insight, but he is a very hard grader. This class is basically an English class and a History class rolled into one. Start your homework early and work on it everyday. Would recommend if you want a challenge.

Drew doesn't lecture in class on everything that's on the tests, but that's true for most college professors. All of his assignments are ONLINE, so if you don't have access to computers or are terrible at online assignments, consider a different professor. Get to class on time or you forfeit your Quick Write (10 pts) for the day, which adds up.

Now at Chico State I realize that students coming out of high school are not quite prepared for college. This is a college course and Drew wants to prepare his students for the future. The reviews on here reflect the inability of young people to adapt to college courses. Connect with Drew so he can help you be successful in his and future classes.

This class was tough! Traulsen is tough. That being said, if you want to learn a lot about history, go into this world being able to have an informed conversation about history, be pushed to be a better writer and be pushed to defend your opinions - then take this class and this prof. If you want an easy A and a light load, this is not for you.

Drew is definitely one of the toughest professors I've had, but I can say that I learned a lot from his class. He is a very tough grader, but if you pay attention to his grading criteria and follow them exactly you'll do well. Take advantage of whatever extra credit he offers, you might need it later on.

The writing assignments are challenging but he's more than willing to work with students and he's clear about what's expected. He's passionate about the subject so his lectures are very engaging.

This class is difficult but do-able. Submit your writing assignments for corrections for extra credit, show up to class, and you will have no issue in this class.

Personally, I loved having Drew Traulsen. His lectures made me feel interested in history for the first time ever. I found myself laughing and paying attention when he taught! In my opinion he was hilarious and fun. He is an extremely tough grader which I think he should be easier on students considering its a 3-unit class.

Very solid instructor. Funny guy, good sense of humor. Lectures are very reviting, he made the material interesting and easy to learn. Very tough grader, don't expect to get full marks for much of anything. But he does allow you to turn in your papers early for review so you know what to improve on before they are graded.