She's a very challenging professor, the workload is heavy, but if you're interested in the topic, it's worth it at the end.

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One of the most incredible teachers that has ever touched my life. Be careful not to take her personality the wrong way, she comes across strong (because she is). One of the most influential women of the decade. She helps students transfer their feelings and realizations into words of meaning.

She scares many suburban white kids by being straight forward about racism. She doesnt let it go ignored. She can come off rude but she is very helpful if you meet her outside of class. Dont let her scare you. She really wants her students to learn and make a difference.

One of the most remarkable women ever. People should be lining up at the door to take advantage of the great privilege it is to have her at DePaul. Don't forget how ignorant people are and when you're as experienced and open-minded as her you'd probably get frustrated with the stupid comments I hea

Amazinf professor. She let's you know exactly what she is looking for in order to get a good grade. At first she comes off as scary, but she is always willing to help and she is an amazing, intelligent woman. Take her!!

One of my absolute favorite professors. Hard as hell, but a smart, smart woman.

Yeah, I'll agree that this woman is nuts, but I still love her. She is a great prof.. She is smart, and classes are interesting. She is also easy to talk to if you have problems with the material. Very insightful. Changed the way I think about the world. But I will repeat it again, she's wildly eccentric . . . and easy, too.

yeah, she is a little out there, but that is part of what makes her cool. i liked the class, and she was interesting and passionate about her work. She spent a lot of time in Africa, and she is really smart. Take her, but expect to be challenged a little.

Dr. Nast is brilliant and very open minded. She is one of the best professors that I have ever had at DePaul. I highly recommend her because you will learn a lot. I try to take her every opportunity that I get.

her discover class is about international pet product markets in relation to culture, economy, and politics. if you are actually interested in social sciences and the way the world works from a cultural standpoint then you will love it. lots of busy work, but it really is easy. she is very kind, fun, and very understanding. I loved it!

Dr. Nast may have a slightly unorthodox style of teaching, but she's extremely smart and there's a lot to be learned from her. the best advice i can give is to give her a chance- i was amazed at how well everything came together in the end of the course. she cares a TON abt what she does and will be there for u if u care to learn. a great educator.

Its hard work, but you learn a lot if you actually sit down and go over your assignments with her.Its intense research, but ALL INT classes are intense. You do learn a lot, she deconstructs your thinking and that can be challenging but it also opens up different perspectives. Its not easy, but if you wanna learn to think outside the box, do it.

Professor attempts to teach students about the cultural and ethnic differnces inherit in every culture. She may be hasty at times, but means well for her students.

Dr. Nast is dedicated to her teaching and her students. Great peoples' person and pushes for the best out of her students. Reach for success and you'll get alot outta of the class!

she's an intelligent professor but understanding exactly what she expected from students took some time to figure out- be persistent with asking her what you're unsure about. grading scheme was a bit confusing, I was very nervous to get my grade at the end of the quarter

Nast is very intelligent and wonderful. If you pay attention and attend class, everything pulls itself together and makes sense. She isn't trying to EXPLOIT her students by making them do her research dummies. It's just all part of her research, that whatever students' topics might be regarding pets, there's always certain patterns in them.

Professor Nast is an amazing teacher. Although her teaching style is a bit different, if you keep your mind open you can learn a lot from her. She is very caring about her students and is very knowledgeable in her field of study. She is always willing to help out if you have questions and gives you a lot of guidance, you just have to ask for it!

She is by far the best teacher I've had at DePaul. She's inspiring and always takes time out of her schedule for her students. Extremely knowledgeable about the world we live in and why it is this way. We don't have to research the pet industry anymore, but it makes so much sense in relation to the class that I wish did. Take her! And do the work.

She is such a sweetheart! I had her for discover pets and business and she explained everything very clearly. She's also very relatable and intelligent, and she bought us pizza on the last day. Seriously take her shes so nice

Dr. Nast is one of the most brilliant and dedicated professors at DePaul. Her class readings are hard, but she wants you to succeed and will go to great lengths to make sure that you understand the material. (As long as you do the work for her class!) This class is demanding, but more than doable with the help of her insights and course material.

I didn't have a great impression of her at first. She seemed quite unorganized and the class begun to bore me, but she really is a great person. So sweet and relatable and helpful. Will go to great lengths to help her students. Still didn't like the class by the end of it, but liked her and will consider taking her again for something else.

Heidi is hands down one of the most brilliant professors I've had a DePaul. 204 completely revolutionized the way I view history and helped connect the dots of the interrelatedness of politics, economy, class, and identity. I cannot recommend taking a class with Professor Nast enough. Read, think critically, and engage in class, and you'll have fun

Dr. Nast is extremely interested in helping her students succeed academically, professionally, and personally. She challenges you to think critically and question what you've been programmed to think. She's always willing to make time for students and rewards effort. There are only 2 assignments and the rest is reading and class discussions.

Dr. Nast expects much from her students, but she offers a lot of support and helps them to fulfill her expectations and grow academically and intellectually. She is very passionate about her classes and students. It is very clear that making her students stronger academics and better prepared is one of her top priorities.

Dr. Nast is unbelievably brilliant and moved me to an existential crises during every single one of the classes I have had with her. She makes you THINK, and think HARD about the world that we live in. The course she designed was remarkable and it changed my life.

Prof. Nast teaches you the skills you need to become a better student and life long learner. Many alumni who studied under her have told me how instrumental the research methods she teaches us are for higher education and personal study, & those claims could not have been more true.She has high expectations,but is someone you can turn to for help.

If you are not an INT major do not take this class. There are a ton of work to do such as reading. The readings are complex and this class takes more of your time than you bargain. Professor Nast is intelligent, resourceful and accommodating but if you want an easy A over being knowledgeable do not take this class.

Prof. Nast is one of the smartest and most interesting profs I've had at DePaul. Her classes are never boring and the topics are always mind-blowing. She is a very tough teacher but you will succeed if you put in effort.

Heidi is awesome. Class dynamic really changes a persons perspective of her, but she's fun to learn from and has a lot of interesting perspectives and theories in the IR field. The environment in the class was fun but you'll def. get called out if she thinks you aren't paying attention. The readings can be dense but always elaborated when we asked

She's awesome. She's a tough professor but she's in la la land a lot (you'll see haha). Comes to class late and goes over time. She's very motherly as in she's caring about her students. She sits down with students and makes sure they completely understand the material (she has meetings with them). She's funny and makes class fun.

Dr. Nast is without a doubt the best professor at DePaul. She genuinely cares about every student she comes into contact with. She may be a little untraditional, but she also puts more effort into helping her students than anyone I've ever met. She expects you to try your hardest, and if you're struggling she will do anything to see you succeed.

Nast's classes were by far the most rewarding to me, changing the way I view the world & my place in it. She has made me a MUCH better writer & pushes her students to a better standard of work technically, analytically, & professionally. She pushes them because she cares & will help you succeed if asked! Class topics are also relevantly unique.

Pros: Take Heidi if you want to develop your writing skills. Assigns great readings & projects & is great with one on one help. Cons: Heidi has a HUGE savior complex & has issues with crossing boundaries with her students. She sees her students as their traumas & their ethnicity/sexuality/immigration status. She is also prone to angry outbursts.

Nast is a powerful and dedicated teacher. She is unapologetically herself and genuinely wants her students to succeed and embrace their inner curiosities. Come to class with an open mind and ready to learn. Her classes are thought provoking and challenging and you will leave with a better understanding of the people and world around you.

Awesome, but be ready to work. She truly cares about you to succeed, at the same time it is not one of those classes where you can skip the work. I guess what im trying to say is - if you here to learn def TAKE this class!!!

Prof Nast's classes have great readings and are extremely rewarding if you put in the work. She can be disorganized and come off as abrasive, but it's never out of malintent, she really wants her students to learn. She's always willing to work with you and if she sees that you paid attention and put in work, you'll get an A.

Whether by someone who loves her (like me) or not so much, any mention of Nast notes her effectiveness. Her classes are exhaustive in that super rewarding way of learning + improving skills SO much. Aside from but also causal to that is her unrelenting care for students, in and out of class. She comes on strong to equally open the space to us!!!

Dr. Nast approaches her work with a lot of precision and compassion. She continuously ensured that there was a diverse and inclusive learning environment. Topics on intersectionality were handled in depth with care and sensitivity. Dr. Nast is firm on responsible kinship and her teaching methods reflect that approach. Overall, the class was great!

Wants her students to understand why active voice is important and how language has power-if you don't get it right every time but at least try to understand that dynamic then you can still get in A! Her classes are difficult but by far the most rewarding INT classes at DePaul. Prof Nast is always available to talk and loves to help you!

I am a graduate student at DePaul and I have taken Dr. Nast's race sex and difference class. She is also my thesis advisor. I cannot say enough good things about her. She is so refreshingly honest, intelligent, creative, caring, and inspirational. Dr. Nast thinks outside of the box and encourages her students to do the same. I respect her so much.

Prof Nast is incredible! Her class challenges you to think deeply about history and slavery, and she teaches with so much passion and expertise. No finals or mids, just weekly assignments that can be lengthy but come with very clear, detailed instructions. She truly cares about her students. Simply one of the best professors I've had at DePaul.