Entertaining lectures, hard tests, picky on essays & presentations

Classes aren't cake walks but if you do well, you know you've learned something

Good teacher.

Great personality, but the wording on tests....icky.

Tests are hard, but she makes the classes interesting, which can be difficult

Great enthusiasm and knowledge, but I must say she is a little crazy

She's a lot of fun, she has a TON of energy, and those 3 hour classes just flew!

Very, Very, weird. Full of energy and enthusiasum to the point its scarry! But knows psyc. and is very clear in her teaching methods. (multiple choice exams are very difficult)

Kolaric is awesome! She is my favorite teacher! She makes the class very interesting and fun! Theres never a boring moment!

Excellent teacher. Her tests are hard, just make sure you understand the material. The first one is the hardest. But if you pay attention in class you can do well without much reading. Everything she says is pertains to the test.

explained course material in a discussion manner, made classes very fun, tons of class involvement :) nice teacher.

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Best teacher ever...my favorite for sure. She is helpful and you she explains exactly what will be covered on her tests.

Strange teacher, tries to get you to remember stuff by being nutty. Likes cats.

she is the best psyc prof ever, she makes you laugh...and is extremly difficult on testing though, but she tries to make sure you know what to study

A great teacher, made the material easier to remember. Very energetic. Tests were tough, but fair.

Giselle has a passion for teaching and psychology. Her enthusiasm is contageous, her material is interesting and entertaining, and she is a very socialable and aproachable. I would recommend Kolaric to all, and have on many occasions :)

She's awesome, her upbeat attitude makes it easy to pay attention and remember things... an interesting course with alot of material, but she makes it worth taking.

Very outgoing, makes showing up for class interesting

She is really fun and bouncy. She makes the class a lot of fun especially really early in the morning. She is good because her fun way of teaching makes it easier to remember stuff from class.

she's really hard, but she makes all the work worth it.

great teacher, very energetic. made the class fun and interesting. exams tough but fair.

Lectures are awesome - she really knows her stuff and teaches well. Exams are brutal - you can never study enough!

Awesome teacher but very stressful. Memorize everything because her exams are brutal.

Makes a lot of informations really interesting and fun. She is a great person and an amazing teacher. However, her exams are the hardest exams ever made. 100 Multiple choice and they suck they are so hard.4 Tests for the semester. So, Great teacher, horribly awful, brutal, hard exams. Not worth it

Giselle is extremely helpful and kind. She's approachable, organized, and makes the classes interesting. It was always fun to attend class. Her 4 tests during the semester were very tough, but fair. If your up for a challenge with one of the top 3 prof's, get into her class! She awesome!

Animated and energetic lectures, unbelieveably difficult exams. BRUTAL exams, very tough multiple choice, 4 exams-25% each, each 100 multiple choice. HARD!!!!!

Nice person. Exams are pretty easy. I came out with a B+ without trying and with only studying one night before each exam. way easier than my engineering exams.

intersting teacher, makes lecture interesting. i would go in her class again.

She makes the class fun and interesting. You need a sense of humor to survive in her class.

The best teacher ever. Lectures are super interesting and fun. Exams are a little tough, but read the text and take good notes in class and you'll be fine. I wish I could take every class with Kolaric. Funnest class I've ever taken.

Hillarious teacher...great and interesting lectures...3 midterms and 1 final...a bit too much testing...very hard exams...tricky questions with more than one answer...other than hard tests she is an awesome teacher

For her, I think this class was just practice for a stand -up comedy night. She's energetic, approachable, and kind. I recommend this prof, but make sure you read the text before exams.

awesome teacher, hilarious, good notes in lecture but make sure you read the text book thoroughly too, really tough exams is all the grade is based on

Giselle is a very amusing prof! She made psychology fun to learn with her high energy and enthuiastic personality. Her exams aren't hard if you read the text and come to class and take good notes. The exams aren't cumilative either, so it really helps a lot.

Best prof i've had yet, lectures were interesting and entertaining. Giselle made the material interesting and the three hour long lectures bearable. i wish she was teaching psyc 121 this semester!

I spent a lot of the semester trying to figure out who the heck she reminded me of...you know who it was? MS. FRIZZLE from the Magic School Bus! She's crazy and enthusiastic. Very difficult tests though, and jam-packed lectures. Not for the faint of heart...

Read the textbook. She's great, very funny and very interesting/informative lectures...but you really cant miss them or you're screwed. 4 exams, 25% each. Pretty tricky, read text, go to lecture, and take good notes and you'll be fine. She's very fun and enthusiastic. She'll at least make you laugh.

Great class. Lectures are interesting but are jam-packed with info. Kolaric is full of energy and has a great sense of humor which keeps your attention.... at least for the first couple hours. The only downside are the exams with are brutal, but hey, its university.

A excellent teacher. Very interesting and funny. Tests are easy if you attend lectures and take good notes. Also, make sure you read the text!

Kolaric is great if you need to take social statistics! Extremely helpful and really pushes you to do your best. Her tests are fair and she'll keep you entertained with her kwirkyness!! Highly recommended!

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It is easy to comprehend what is being taught.

Loved the class. She is very entertaining and takes care to make sure you get as much information out of the class as possible. Make sure you show up to class and take detailed notes. Read the text!

Giselle is an incredible teacher. She makes classes fun and super interesting. Tests are challenging, but definately not impossible. You have to work to get a good grade in her class. Don't miss a class. You will miss too much if you do.

LOVE GISELLE! she is by far the funniest teacher and a great person. Very approachable and helpful. If you pay attention and read the text the test are super easy. I wish other teachers gave all multiple choice! She made me want to come to class and listen to her lectures :D

She is only the funniest prof alive. It was impressive that she could keep me interested for the whole 3 hours. Test are all multiple choice and non-cumulative, easy interesting course. GREAT PROF! Wish I still went to TRU so I could take a course with her again. Study hard and you will be rewarded

Kolaric is very helpful if you are pro active about your learning! She is a little impatient, but a really good teacher in class. The textbook was very well written, and the examples were clear. She missed a few classes, so we didn't complete all of the material we were supposed to but the exams were adjusted accordingly. Overall a good class!

Absolutely hilarious! So easy to pay attention for long periods of time. Learned so much without even realizing it! Test is 100 m/c but they're not hard questions if you vaguely know the material. Totally would take her class again

Wonderful, enthusiastic prof. Makes the material easy to learn if you take initiative.Be sure to read the text. She likes details.

She's a good teacher, but make sure you independently read the textbook, as exam material comes from both the text and lectures. She misses classes often, especially 210 ones. Make sure you read the studies done in the textbook because thats where most of her exam questions come from.

She is an amazing prof she makes Psyc so interesting. She has a very god personalty which makes you wanna attend her class. Her tests are soooooooo hard though she chooses very small details to be a question. So study everything!

She is a very good prof. She makes psyc very interesting and easily to stay focused as she is so interested in the subject, making you want to be interested too. You have to study for her tests because they are a bit hard, but mypsyc lab helps a tonne! Make sure u take good notes she tests on the textbook stuff but as well as everything she says!

Interesting class, she's really funny. Read the textbook for the exam, and pay attention to details! The class is extremely fun with her.

I had a 3 hour class with here every Friday but I actually looked forward to it. She was super funny and kept everyone interested. She is very relatable and I highly recommend her class! Just make sure you pay attention to the little facts she says, I promise they're on the exams.

Giselle is FANTASTIC. Her lectures are crystal clear and she offers help all the time. She is also very funny which of course makes classes more fun. I'm not sure about her upper level classes, but the tests in this one were super easy. I felt very comfortable in this class, I would highly recommend Giselle!

Really good lectures, was never bored. Kolaric kept it interesting and was always engaging. All tests were multiple choice and you just need to read the text book and take really good notes to maintain a good grade.

Super interesting class, extremely enthusiastic. Tests are hard. Average was always in 60s, not impossible. Questions based on text, and notes taken in class.

Giselle made astronomy interesting to me! The class was at a good pace, and the notes were easy to follow. She didn't talk about the textbook much in class, but still required you to know a lot form it for tests.

Gisele is fantastic - she is by far one of the most intelligent professors at TRU. I've taken 3 courses with her and I wish I could take more. You have to attend, and you need to read the textbook, all of it. She's really into small details but you learn so much in her classes!

Giselle is fantastic! She managed to make Psych 2100 enjoyable. Her sense of humor keeps you engaged in lectures and she is excellent at making sure every student understands the material as she lectures. If anyone is lost she will provide further explanation until you get it. If you pay attention and study hard you will look forward to her class!

I adore Giselle as a teacher! You can really tell that she loves what she teaches and she's hilarious! However, her tests are all multiple choice and I found it hard to do well on. She includes all of the textbook material, even what isn't covered in class, and loves small details! Not a GPA booster but definitely a fun class!

Loved her class. Made 3 hours go by quickly. Has a great sense of humour, but does expect a lot on her multiple choice tests.

Giselle is hilarious, I loved being in her class, but if you don't pay attention to every detail she says you won't do well on tests. You need to make sure you understand more than just the basic concepts, so read the textbook! Also make sure you write down EVERYTHING she says, because she will most likely have it on the test!

Gisele is hilarous and super interesting to listen to. I've never been more entertained. I highly recommend taking as many courses with her as you can

Giselle is an amazing, if eccentric, character. She really gets you involved and interested in her lectures-she's hilarious and supportive. Reading the text is A MUST. Don't readDON'T PASS. Skip classWON'T PASS. Grade is based on 4 exams. She often gets sick and at least 1 class will be cancelled. PAY ATTENTION - but with her that's easy.

Giselle is so passionate about psychology. If you are only taking this for credit I wouldn't reccomend it, because you have to study hard to get good grades; however, if you like psychology, she is guaranteed to make you LOVE it. Her lectures are so interesting; she is one of the few profs I am willing to take a 3 hour class with DONT SKIP LECTURE

An amazing prof.

Loved her. She made the material interesting, relevant, and fun to learn about. Her tests were difficult, but fair. Couldn't have asked for a better proffessor.

Giselle's class made my day every day. She has a wicked good sense of humor and is incredibly passionate about psychology. If you actively participate in class and read the textbook outside of class you'll be golden.

Giselle is very intense and in your face, makes the class whiz by. Without the textbook you will not do very well in this class. Other then that she's entertain and a very honest prof.

Giselle is absolutely my favourite prof EVER. I switched my major after having her. She is definitely a strong personality and very in your face. But if you like no BS people, she's your prof. Extremely helpful and never wastes your time. DO NOT SKIP CLASS dear god you will fail. But her classes are worth going to anyway. And the tests are EASY.

She was fantastic!! I really enjoyed her lectures. Considering I skip so many classes, she made me actually want to go to class, which is saying something!

Giselle is quite funny , no bs and in your face . Her lectures can be quite heavy and require reading the textbook chapter . You do seriously need to go to class but she makes it worth it . Very interesting prof , honest and hilarious . Very Knowledgable of PSYCH would recommend.

Her lectures are hilarious and really engaging. She gives one test per chapter and there is no mid terms or final exams. She doesn't go directly from the textbook for her lectures so if you miss a lecture, make sure someone you know can give you notes.

Entertaining, even for a stats class

Giselle is an amazing prof! She is very passionate about psychology and she makes the class very interesting. Also she is highly educated and knows what she is talking about!!! AMAZING PROF

Giselle is quite the character to say the least, I enjoyed her class to say the least, very entertaining. You must pay attention to detail, she doesn't do a midterm and large exams, just a bunch of 40 question multiple choice tests worth 12.5% each.

Giselle is a very good teacher. She is hard on the students and is very precise in marking her tests. Many of the students i know really don't like her mainly because they don't understand the material. She has quite a defensive and loud personality but she's great at teaching you what you need to know

Took PSYC 2100 and PSYC 2220 with her. Giselle is very passionate about what she does, and she always makes an effort to help as long as you put in a solid effort. Her stats class is hard, but if you put in the work you'll be fine.

Giselle is an amazing prof. She makes sure her students understand the material and is a genuinely interesting person. Make sure you write down every example she gives -- these are often on the tests. If you read the textbook material and look over the notes you take in class, you're sure to do well!! Would take another class of hers in a heartbeat

Giselles a really cool and funny teacher, and she keeps her lectures really interesting with her own examples that she's found. There's just 8 unit tests which are multiple choice and theres no final. She definetly has a strong personality but she's super awesome.

Giselle is very knowledgeable about psych and her classes were far from boring. Attending class is crucial as she will take examples straight from her lecture and apply them to the tests. All exams are multiple choice, no final exam. Dear god don't let your cell phone ring during class or she will kick you out. All in all an interesting course.

Giselle was the best prof I've had a TRU. She is so passionate and knowledgeable about psychology. She can answer questions all day. She HATES cell phones, she doesn't have time to waste, so pay attention! 8 tests MC very difficult but if you know your stuff you'll do fine. She hilarious and has the best lectures. NEVER SKIP! not like youd want to.

Giselle is very high energy and her examples make it a lot easier to retain and remember the information. Her tests rely 50/50 on text materials and in class lectures.

She's a tough teacher but if you work for it you'll pass. Tests every 2 weeks so DO NOT SKIP CLASS. Her notes aren't on moodle. She does give you a sheet but you have to elaborate on it or you wont get it.

Giselle is the best prof I have ever had! She makes every class enjoyable and respects her students. Tests are 50% on what she lectures and 50% on the textbook material so you cannot miss class! She is so passionate about psych which makes it interesting to learn. I would recommend her to anyone.

The best prof anyone can ask for! She will make you enjoy, love and increase your appreciation for the subject.

Giselle really cares about getting important info to her students in as clear a way as possible. I was so afraid to take the required stats course but Giselle made me actually understand it! If you just listen closely to what she says in class and do all the homework she gives, you will do fine. Cant say enough about her. AMAZING!!!

Giselle is great! loved 2100 with her she explains the material well and makes it understandable. There is no text and this is also partially why attendance should be a priority cause otherwise you're lost

Giselle was kind and engaged with students, which made the class enjoyable and informative. I appreciated their approachability and willingness to help, and would definitely take another course with them.