He is very understanding and nice. His lectures are clear and exams are easy. Exams are based on home work assignments.

GREAT PORFESSOR A CLASS WORTH GETTING UP FOR. I COULS NOT UNTIL SATURDAY THAT WAS WHEN I TOOK AND WILL TAKE HIM FOR HIS 232 THIS FALL.TAKE THIS CLASS!!!!!!!

I took this professor for both history 231 and 232 he is great. Very understanding and very helpful. He makes the class fun by joking around with the history that you learn in his class. GREAT PROFESSOR TAKE HIM.

Great professor , very understanding

This professor is very brilliant. He knows his material and he is very skilled in presenting it. What I admired best was Mr. Bilenkis unique way of presenting the material...he lectures and expects the students to take the necessary notes.

Ridiculous!He quizzes & harshly grades you on material before he lectures on it.Not fair.Regular quizzes w/at least 2 essay questions that contain 3 essay questions.He know his stuff & lectures well.I do not recommend!

Okay all I can say is that he knows his stuff. He's also very lenient and understanding. My friend and I brought in a term paper about a week (me) 2 weeks (friend) late and all he really did was shave a few points and let it be.

This professor is very good. He is not easy but yet not hard. He explains exactly whats going to be on the tests before he gives them and they usually are essay format....

Makes history exciting. Take this professor!

HE IS A HARD GRADER. EVERYTHING IS IN ESSAY FORM.A LIL BORING BUT A VERY CHARMING MAN AND UNDERSTANDING PERSON.TAKE HIM IF YOU LIKE CHALLENGES.

His lectures on what the essys will be on.The homeowrk he gives he doesnt check but thats your studynotes for essays he gives in class-their straight from there.If u take him Sat take 12:30-3 b/c you can leave early he doesnt care. One 7 page paper on a boring topic.He grades easily.Take him!!!

He has some mixed ratings but he really is a great prof. I am not generally interested in history but Prof. B made the subject matter interesting and gave it a personal feeling. He seems so interested that you become intersted. Since the class is on Saturday morning i guess he's fighting an uphill battle as far as bordome goes. Take his class.

His lectures are boring. I think he grades to hard. I wouldnt suggest anyone take him. His class is too hard.

HISTORY 231-This is the man to take if you are interested in learning a little something about history. This man knows history like you know how to sleep. His test are all essay questions, which are very fair. There are no surprises on his test. He tells you what you are expected to know and tests you on that. I highly recommend him. A+

Let me tell you one thing your first grade will be your last grade but overall he is a cool dude, he just doesn't look at the work students do, you'll get the same grade over and over again no matter how hard you try

he knows his stuff and if you have enjoy history you should like the class and it a easy class , for me, its base on the hang out.

He is an average professor who is easy. If you don't like professors that talk for the entire class time, RUN !!!. He knows his history, but lectures can sometimes be boring. Otherwise, his exams are based exactly on the hand-out assignments he gives. But be careful, his quizzes are really essay's. If U can deal with the above just to pass easily, go ahead.

He makes you buy 2 bks and the readings are required in order to pass his class. He gives 5 quizzes(essays) and 1 final exam and paper to do for the entire semester. If you don't like reading a lot - I mean ALOT - then this class is not for you. He lectures the whole period nonstop. He is a nice guy but can be very boring. He is a fair grader.

He is a good teacher. Lectures are informative. Much reading but great primary sources for objectivism. Never exceeded B+ buthe provided written feedback on all work and challenges one to perfect essays. However one hour for two perfect essays is somewhat impossible. You will learn a good deal of history.

He is a great history professor. He knows all the material in depth and can elaborate on the why behind alot of the conflicts we see in history that the text does not necessarily discuss.He is always open for in class discussion. His exams are straightforward but he doesn't want the exact wording from the text you can elaborate which is great!

This professor lectures were boring to me for someone who doesn't enjoy history. A lot of reading is required from the two textbooks All quizzes are essays. You get essay quizzes, a 5 pg paper, and final exam requiring you to write two essays and identify 6 stories from the supplement text. He is a very nice guy. make up quizzes if you miss them

one word-BORING!!!...he could put me to sleep! The gradxe you get on your 1st quiz is the same grade you'll receive all semester. Nice guy, but extremely, extremely boring!

A lot of reading and boring lectures .Though I slept through some classes I learnt a lot .

nice professor. hes a fair grader too..i just wish his exams & quizzes wouldve been in multiple choice format rather than essay. make sure you do the readings cuz thats the only way you gonna pass!

I took him for his 231 loved his style so i took him again. You have 2 text and a lot of reading(sometimes a chapter or more in each book).You have to read or you will be lost. He gives you the questions for each exam, which are essay. Again you have to read, he lectures whole class. A very fair grader oh and a short paper 5-7 pgs.

Great professor, will agree there is a lot to read but then again it's history so of course there are many chapters. I took him on saturdays and I was fully awake there. He has a sneaky sense of humor of which only those who know the subject get. Pretty funny in a silent way.

He is very knowledgeable in the subject, amazing, lectures the whole class, it does get boring, but he's a great professor, funny too, I enjoyed his class, just do the readings, and stay awake...

Professor is funny and tries to make the class as exciting as possible. He gives weekly exams but if you do the reading you'll have no problems. Professor is understanding and one of the best History professors at John Jay - well worth it. I learned alot!

He is as average as a proffessor can get. The classic movie professor that talks for an hour and slips in jokes once in a while. He in okay, a quiz every week rotating from multiple choice to essay. A lot of reading, a basically a chapter a week from who books, but the essay questions are given in advance so ints not that intense.

Professor Belinkis is the best. He is soooo intelligent, funny, and helpful. I sure will take his class again if I could.

I took it for summer and the reading load was quite intense. Sylabus is extremely clear, just follow the assignments and you'll be fine.Professor can go for compromise and seems like he understands the student's life wery well and does not try to make it harder. Just do what you're supposed to do as a student in college - study!

Definition of a professor, 9 chapters 15 weeks (rarely use second book) 4 MC 3 essay quizzes and a 5 page paper. He only does lectures which is boring/interesting upon you. He knows what he is talking about really in debt. Easy A if you do the reading and Syllabus provides all the questions for quizzes so you do the math.

Great proffessor. Definitly one of the best proffesors in John Jay! Crystal clear - after his lectures you only need to skim the textbook for the small details. He gives the questions for the exams. If you will sit and answer them-for the exam read your own answers - you will ace it. Reily book - not so important .use mcgrew hill website!

Good teacher... A lot of reading.. do it and you will get an A. Everything required is laid out crystal clear at the beginning of the semester.

Professor Bilenkis teaches Global History through causes/effects. The class consists of a few quizzes ranging from multiple choice to essays that he gives the questions ahead of time, two short papers, and a final exam. Overall, just do the readings and show effort on your part. He looks like the fellow from the Men's Warehouse commercials.

Prof Bilenkis is an excellent professor! Pretty easy class but boring at times. Every thing is laid out crystal clear on the syllabus including questions that will be on quizzes throughout the semester. Would take him again if I had the chance!

Awesome professor. History may be a boring subject at times but this prof shows his knowledge a great deal. Little multiple choice quizzes and essays throughout the semester. And the final is a great with the given study guide. Easy A with effort.

Fascinating professor who teaches history through causes and effects. While there is a wealth of information you must master for the several essay-based exams, he is a very fair grader and his lectures are engaging. Definitely worth taking for your general education requirement as he makes history extremely relevant.

He's very passionate about what he teaches! he knows the information in the textbook by heart. Class consist of mostly lectures. quiz every couple weeks. It can get boring with all the lecturing, but everything said is useful information. he gives one paper, a few quizzes, and the final. do the readings, pay attention and you will be fine

Prof. Bilenkis is extremely passionate about history. He is like a walking textbook! Yes, he can be really boring but you will leave the class with a new appreciation for history! Got an A but worked tremendously hard for it. Participate, do all the readings and make sure you study for each quiz and exam. He's the best! :)

This professor is really smart and really nice! I'm surprised to see so many negative comments. No doubt his style of lecturing can put you to sleep (as i have) but if you stay focused you can learn a lot. Lots of (interesting) reading, few tests and one final essay. Thats not bad if you ask me ;)

Get ready to read is an understatement. If reading is not your thing, do not take. If do take it, it will be a lot of work but its not difficult material. Couple of quizzes, a paper and a final. If you put enough time in, you will get an A. If you love history, take the class, he will help you as much as he can.

He is a little sarcastic when he is talking about events in history. History is such a dark subject but he makes it less so without minimizing the reality of what happened. He welcomes questions unlike some instructors. If he does not have the answer, which is a rare occurrence, he will look it up for you. You know what you are getting from day one

A kind and fair professor. Very passionate about what he teaches

lectures are divided into five sections of history that are discussed in the semester. studying the material listed on the syllabus is recommended as it helps you for the test. The questions for the test are on the syllabus. Professor is very knowledgable and will answer questions if asked. Downside: does not use blackboard, no info posted online.

A bit mono tone but he's easy going.

Great teacher. Can be a little boring when he takes a lot of notes. However, he tries to be as engaging and relatable as possible. And don't feel discouraged if you want to ask questions. He has great knowledge of history

he is a very sweet guy. he gives quizzes but the questions are on the syllabus and there's a final paper. he wants you to be detailed in your answers on the quiz so make sure you answer the question fully. he definitely knows what he's talking about in class, great guy. answers all questions to the best of his ability.

This guy is a great professor. He can be a bit boring sometimes but he can make the class entertaining at times. He really, really knows what he is talking about, and he will answer any questions. There are 5 sections of history for the class, and there are 2 essay quizzes, a "midterm", a final, and 1 paper. Not too demanding either.

There are 4 quizzes, midterm, final, and 6 page paper. He is very caring and answers anything you ask him. He is very passionate about history!

If you like history and dry humor take a class with him. If you show interest, the class becomes fun. He is willing to accommodate the pace of the class. If you are unwilling to engage in the conversation (just sit there), he won't force you to participate but the class will drag on. It's difficult to fail regardless.

Professor Bilenkis knows his material very well. He doesnt use blackboard and is old school. He lectures for the entire class and theres a lot of reading materials. Only graded by a few quizzes and a final paper. Its definitely not an easy A especially if you dont like to read, like me. If you enjoy history and reading hes a solid choice.

TAKE HIMMMMM. I took this class fully online during covid 19. Hes extremely helpful. Responds back to his emails. He wants you to read texts and write on the discussion board. There was no final and has one essay which is considered the final.

Prof Bilenkis is smart and interesting. His workload is not too much, just 4 essay question tests, weekly discussion boards, and one research paper as a final. His research paper guidelines can be confusing because this is an asynchronous class so make sure you understand that. Overall, worth taking!!

Very intellectual and pretty chill person. His lectures are pretty boring; it's just him talking about the topic for the entire session, with very little to no student interaction - but you can always participate if you want. Gives alot of time to get work done - just 4 quizzes, discussion board and the final research paper. Provides great feedback

Professor Bilenkis is a lecturer, ngl some days id show up and be zoned out and almost fall asleep because it was an 8am but the work he asked for was very easy and he grades fairly. overall its an easy A if you don't like to participate and learn more by reading his lecture notes and listening to his lectures.

Bilenkis is a great professor. He is very knowledgeable about history and will teach you a lot in his class. He is also very approachable and helpful. His lectures are long and a bit monotonous at times, but you'll still learn a lot from them. The quiz questions can be confusing, but he'll help clarify if needed. Definitely recommend him!