Really nice guy, funny accent, is generally helpful.

Awesome guy, hard to understand his accent, but very intelligent.

really helpful and cares if you learn, gives ec I reccomend him to anyone

Really cool guy, make sure you attend his class, study the study guides

Although his accent is often difficult to understand, he is adorable and cares!

really good teacher, he cares if you learn and will always help anyone

Very respectful to students. He has a genuine interest in student welfare. I learned so much from him, I wish he taught more classes I need to take.

Very helpful.Great Prof. I def recomend him!

He is a very knowlegegable guy- he knows everything about international politics, but sometimes he can be too much on the nerves.Assignments aren't bad, he listens to you,likes participation especially. I reccomend him!

Awesome professor. Nice, intelligent, friendly (visit during office hours) and easy to get along with. Will give advice on general school issues too.

Seemingly impossible in the first week but after that, it's cake. He's interesting and pretty lenient when grading papers. He also gives extra credit.

Prof. Sadri relies way too much on Webct for his Middle East class. There are mandatory discussion postings due every week. Lectures can be pretty interesting if you like Middle East history, if not--DON'T TAKE THIS CLASS. Little current events discussion

He is a very interesting teacher, very well organized, and he really wants his students to suceed. He is an overall great teacher. I recomend him, and i have taken most of his classes

He's a pretty interesting lecturer, accent is very easy to understand. Likes participation in class discussion. Smart man, but relies too much on WebCt for quizzes. If you do the reading and come to class, you'll learn a lot. Read & you'll ace the class.

This is the best teacher I have ever had in my time at UCF. Hes Very Helpful and he drops the lowest grades of everything! A MUST TEACHER TO TAKE!!!

LEarned allot in the class, accent a little hard to get through at first

A lot of work but he drops one quiz, one test, and one internet assignment so its easy to get good grade. Most annoying is posting on a message board every week and he makes u put name tags on your desk.

Dr.Sadri is a stand up good man. Anytime I needed help, he was their. Need to do the readings or you'll look like a dope during lectures. It is hard to say where he stands on issues, he just presents and lets you decide. The mark of a great teacher.

Good class for an easy grade as long as you do the assignments. Very interested in the students well being.. must go to class b/c of sign in sheet. Speech can get annoying.. says "what" in front of every 3rd word.

Dr. Sadri was an excellent professor who appears to really enjoy his profession. His class was easy to follow and he structures his class in the best interest of the students. i recommend him.He's BETTER than other IR professors!

Best UCF instuctor I've had so far. Fell in love with his teaching after the first lecture. I developed strong personal connection with Sadri since he really cares. He doesn't want his students to memorize the textbook, but to think forthemselves. There is no wrong answer in his class.

Same structure for all the classes he teachers. Lots of assignments but not too hard. Wastes a lot of class time with housekeeping.

One of the best professors at UCF. There is a lot of work to be done. A lot of reading and heavy use of Web CT. The first week of class will seem like hell. He does this to weed out the "slackers." Class will get easier. Interesting class. Very good lectures and is very funny.

"Sadri," as he refers to himself often, is a fantastic professor, who gives you a great perspective on the middle east. I learned so much in his class!

Very brilliant professor. Helpful but must do work and come to class. He means what he says. He's tough but concerned for your learning. Funny guy and I enjoyed his class. Drops one grade of each category. Definitely would take another class with him.

Awsome professor. He is funny and highly intelligenct. There is a lot of reading & work to be done, but grades fairly. You just need to do the work and there is no reason why you cannot get an A or B. He drops your loweest test, quiz, and paper, plus he gives an extra credit assignment. I reccomend.

Sadri is great. Once you get the hang of what he wants in lectures and assignments you can ace them all. Not to mention he's hilarious... "is that riiiight?" Definitely go see him during office hours and he'll give you great insight as to how you can boost your grade. He truly enjoys his career.

Sadri is one of the worst speakers.. says "what" in front of every word and is very repetitive. His tests are IMPOSSIBLE. I read the articles and knew the material and still couldnt do well because you only get 45 mins on the tests, that includes a 500 word essay w/ outline, 7 MC, and 2 short answer. No review either, just tons of information.

theres a lot of work, but as long as you do it, youre fine. tests arent that bad, just gotta do all the reading. hes really helpful if you see him during office hours too. id reccomend him

Great teacher. Lots of reading at first, but you get the hang of it. He grades pretty easily and is very fair. Follow the syllabus and you should be straight.

All tests and quizes are online. Easy to suceed if you attend class, if you dont you probably wont do as well. Good teacher but he expects you to particpate in class discussions.

Very nice guy! I never went to class and still got an A. Must read all the material though.

I will be honest, the online tests are a bit hard (staying within the time limit) but Dr. Sadri does his best to help you. He is very clear about what is on the tests and is willing to help you whenever you ask. He is a genuinely nice man and manages to make class interesting :-)

good teacher

I have taken Dr. Sadri for 4 classes now and was easily able to attain in A in each class. Important thing to remember is that he likes to have discussions so read the material. Very helpful and always available for help. Do show up to classes, he takes attendence and that is part of your participation score. Great professor.

Prof. Sadri is one of the best in Political Science. His class syllabus is easy to understand and he gives you an extra quiz assignment, and test if you do bad on one. I definitely recommend taking any of his classes.

I LOVEEEEE Dr. Sadri! He is very interesting and has a great sense of humor. He's also very helpful and encourages students to visit him during his office hours. He'll check your pages and tell you EXACTLY what you need to change, no guessing games w/him. I strongly recommend him because he's interesting, clear, funny and a really nice guy.

Took this reduced time and it was perfectly formatted; he knows how to handle the online part. Ample opportunities for good grades and no long assignments. His lectures are fun to listen to and he made me want to read the book so I could truly GET IT! Anyone can get an A in this class if they listen and read, no tricks! Funny, kind & intelligent!

Sadri is amazing! Has a good command of the material and knows how to use WebCT for the reduced seat time class. If you do all of the readings and pay attention in the lecture it is an easy A!

Great professsor! Knows his stuff! Also helps that he is the advisor for the Model UN club, so it shows that he knows the role of international organizations.

I think this class was harder than it should have been. I took it online so maybe that was why. But he seems overly particluar.

Yes, he's VERY particular about how he wants things done. Likes to scare off the slackers the first day of class with a big syllabus and a bunch of reading for the first week, after that cools down. Easy "A" if you go to class, pay attention, and do EXACTLY what the syllabus instructs. It's like the bible of his course.

Attendance mandatory and counts toward grade. LOTS of reading out of several books. Wouldn't say an easy A, tests are somewhat difficult, weekly assignments, and expect to be called on and put on the spot in class. More work in this class than my other 3 combined, but a great professor and entertaining when he lectures.

Read the book and be prepared to interact in class. He is an excellent professor and class can be interesting as well as educational. You have to do the reading and be able to summarize and research and express your own thoughts. I am getting an A in this class so far. He really is an excellent professor.

I did bad on the quizzes and thought he was a mean teacher. Then I met him for a consult and he went over every detail to help me improve my test scores. I still didn't do well on the quizzes, but that's because I'm not analytical enough. No papers to write, just in the tests which you can prepare for ahead of time. Good guy

An amazing professor, hands down. He cares about you and his class is well-structured. It may seem difficult but just do the work and the readings and you'll love it. Three exams, four quizzes, and weekly postings. The only way not to get an A is to slack off. Funny lectures too.

Won't take again if I can help it. Cares more about format, word count, and templates than material. He penalizes for answering more test questions but then penalizes for not exceeding the word count. An expert in his field, lectures are eye opening, but none of that will matter if you don't strategize like an army seargant to get a good grade.

Do the reading, attend class, volunteer to answer questions, ask questions, and do posts. Thats it. And you get an A. He is really funny and really nice. There is a lot of participation in class but he sensitive to the fact that some students are really shy-you can make up for it by chatting in the online forums. He is incredibly helpful.

I love this professor, my favorite in my UCF experience! After you get a feel for the class you know exactly what to expect and what is expected of you. Attendance is mandatory and can count against you, but why wouldn't you want to go to this class? He doesn't see to like shy people- be prepared to talk in class. Overall, I would recommend.

Had him for every class he teaches. You will do work and you will read; but if you do that you get an A. He's ayte...

Dr Sadri is an awesome teacher! I took all the classes he offered and if he started teaching more classes I would take him again! He makes poli sci such a great subject to learn and he is very helpful! His assignments are easy and he knocks off one of the worse grades you recieve! You couldn't ask for more!

Dr. Sadri will keep you busy. He respects good writers and those who participate in class. If you procrastinate, have irregular attendance, and use excuses like currency then you will do poorly in his class. He can be rough, but so is life, get used to it. However, he is one of the most helpful professors at UCF, work hard and show interest.

I have taken this professor for more than 3 classes now. Each class is structured exactly the same and there are NO suprises. VERY helpful if you need it, and everything he expects from you is on the syllabus. If you manage to get anything lower than a B- in any of his classes you should drop out of college. VERY CONSISTENT and YOU WILL LEARN!!

Yes, he cares a lot about format, but the man has a new baby and another job and a lot of students, can you blame him? Do the reading, follow the instructions and participate, its not hard.

Like most intelligent people- he's complicated. I struggled during the first month, with a lot of reading and a failed quiz. However, after picking up the pace I managed to do well in class, write excellent reports and test decently. You have to get used to his pace, but do not get discouraged, just stick it through and you might learn a thing or 2

I took him for Political Geography. He explains the concepts very clearly. He assigns a lot of reading and writing material, but it is all very easy, so long as you abide by the guidelines. There are no surprises and his exams are fair.

I took the online class. You have to keep up with and check in every day. The discussions can be a pain but this class is easy to get an A in as long as you keep up with the work you have to do. The professor tries to get students to ask questions and is very helpful

My class was online so there was regular reading of 2 books and online articles, 2 weekly discussions, weekly quiz and only 2 tests. You get lots of extra ops to better your grade. The class gives you flexibility but you have to turn stuff in by deadlines, he's very picky about stuff. Never met him in person but I think that he's a good teacher.

I liked Professor Sadri's classes. If you go to class and keep up with your work, you should get a decent grade. His grading system is a little tough, but it is fairly easy to get a B, but difficult to get an A. Go to class and keep up with your assignments and you will do well in his class. He has a generous drop policy as well.

Dr.Sadri is an EXCELLENT professor. You DEFINETLY need the books he assigns. The only negative about him is the amount of reading he assigns but other than that he gives 9 qz./drops 4 there are 3 exams/ can drop 1st or 2nd. Plus gives extra credit. I will continue taking his classes. AWESOME TEACHER!

I like CPO 3403 and INR4502 that am currently taking with him. Yes lots of readings do not be lazy; as long as you read and do the assignments you will do just fine. English is not my first language, but I have been STUDYING and I am getting good grades. Taking his class next semester as well, good professor ? take him, you will LEARN!

Very intimidating when you first meet him but thats how he operates in the first few weeks. He loves for students to talk and express their opinions. He has amazing insight on how the world works and even as an Iranian Muslim he stays extremly unbiased, even to the point where he can seem somewhat uncraing. But overal easy. Just read!!!

Sadri's really helpful if u go 2 his office or if u talk 2 him b4/after class. It's only hard @ 1st. Go 2 every class, study power points 4 tests, don't read everything in the books just pick & choose info that's relevant to discussion topic & write about that. U can totally get an A even if u screw up a lot b/c he gives lots of xtra credit & opps.

An excellent professor all around. I thoroughly enjoyed both classes (IPE and Org) that I've taken from his here at UCF.

Took INR and CPO last semester, got As. As long as you follow the syllabus and guidelines you will get A or B. A lot of readings but all quizzes and tests are from the text. He is always willing to help you and answers your questions if you come to see him before or after the class. Despite the # of readings not a very difficult class.

Dr. Sadri makes you feel like you are in an actual university class. A lot of professors treat you like a little kid, Dr. Sadri expects more of you, and because of that you are able to surpass your own expectations. I had him for Politics of the Mid East. From day one you know what to expect, everything is in the syllabus. An eye opening instructor

Sadri is an awesome Professor! He knows what he is doing. I found Dr. Sadri very interesting.

Best professor I have ever had at UCF. He is EXTREMELY knowledgeable about the subject (Politics of Mid East). In this type of class, you CANNOT be lazy, READ. If you ever want a job in political science, you're going to have to read and research! GET USED TO IT. The class is not hard at all, he tells you exactly what's on the test. Fun class!

Took an INR and GEO with sadri. Both had same class structure, and both are heavy in reading. Class is easy if you just follow what he tells you to do. Answers question within 24 hours or his TA will help you. Classes are great if you are a self learner this is the type of class to take, you are the one responisable for you grade. Will take again

Sadri is a trip! he seemed horrible during the first few days of class and i though i was going to hate it, but by the end of the semester he was one of the funniest prof. I've ever had. Very helpful and class was interesting, but to get a good grade you have to be on top of things. worst part of the class were the weekly writing assignments.

Politics of the Middle East was the 1st of 3 classes I took with Dr. Sadri and got 3 A's, but it is not the easiest A. His class format is extremely consistent and has a strict but fair make-up policy. DO WELL ON THE FIRST TEST (and you can exempt the 2nd). Extremely knowledgeable and very helpful if you show an effort.

He was a great professor and very professional. I learned a lot in his classes and he was also attentive and helpful. But you have to do the work and fulfill all of the requirements. Don't take his class if you are uninterested in the subject because you will need to work hard.

This professor is very insightful, he knows what he's talking about, it's a pleasure to listen to his lectures. The class is structured very well, with routine. However, there is a lot of reading. & personally, I would have rather not listened to other student's theories and instead listened to the professor, but I suppose it's helpful.

Sadri was the best professor I've ever had. He is the most helpful guy ever. His assignments seem hard but if you skim them and keep notes you can definitely get an A no doubt. I'm trying to take him for every class possible. I cannot recommend him highly enough!

This teacher is up front about how difficult his class is. And he is not kidding. He is very particular and tests you not only on the material, but how much you pay attention to the details of the class (random syllabus questions on the quizzes). He means business and expects high-level work, and his TA will fail your work if you miss ONE citation!

I have literally taken every course that Sadri teaches. The format is very clear and reasonable. His grading is fair and he gives ample feedback. People are complaining because you still have to pull your weight and actually work. Sadri is a professor that will go above and beyond for his students, he's literally one of the best in the department.

I think that whoever says that Dr. Sadri is a "jerk," has some issues if their own to be solved. Dr. Sadri is one if the list generous faculty members the POS program may have. He went out if his way to help me whenever I needed it the most and thanks to his generosity, I was able to pass his class with an A. I do strongly recommend him to anybody with interest in INR.

I have taken multiple classes with Dr. Sadri specifically due to his excellence in teaching. The workload is not THAT bad, everything is very formulaic. Once you learn his formula and what he expects every assignment is the same: easy and quickly accomplished. He is extremely helpful outside of class. Intern with him if at all possible.

the class itself is stupid, but sadri is a great teacher. kinda gets off topic and likes to toot his own horn but he is funny and he makes the class interesting. he makes you participate which is good because you won't fall asleep. there are tons of opportunities to ace this class, just show up and do the work

Sadri has a 20+ page syllabus which explains his policies. He is easy to work with if dealing with class activities. HOWEVER: He will try to pull the most "engaged" students into his research groups. AVOID these like the plague ESPECIALLY if you're a young woman. They are a waste of time and only further HIS career at your cost.

If you get anything lower than a B in this class you should seriously consider dropping out of college, put in the work! Stop being lazy. A minimum of 300 word weekly posting. A 10 question quiz, 4 lowest grades dropped. If you past the 1st exam with 80, second is optional. Final is mandatory. Passed with A . READ THE SYLLABUS!

Dr. Sadri is by far one of the best professors I've had while at UCF. I've taken 2 classes with him and received an A in both. Extra credit available at the end of the semester than can raise your overall grade up to 10%. Really easy to talk to in office hours. If you receive anything lower than a B in his classes there's something wrong with you.

He is by far the best professor ever! He is an example of how every professor should be, makes you work for the class but you will never forget what you learned in his classes. He makes you think beyond. Any class with him is a very analytical class. He definitely prepares you for a world out there. Very inspirational teacher!

Yes, Sadri may come off as abrasive at first, but he gives you every opportunity to succeed. The class requires a lot of work, but he drops an excessive amount of assignments to boost your final grade. If you don't get an A in the class, he's not to blame - you are.

Good teacher who knows his stuff just be prepared to read an infinite amount of articles and be able to talk about them in class. It can be stressful but you learn the material.

Took him 3 times. Extra credit saved me. First time got a C+ but extra credit moved me up to a B+ which was awesome. Second class I got an A and I'm pretty sure I'm getting an A again this semester. Which I can take him for all my classes

He is an understanding teacher. If you are not clear of something during the fist few weeks he will help and the rest is easy. Gives multiple forgiveness on discussions, quizes and test. Can mess up on a few discussions or quizez and will drop 3 worst. Also will drop lowest test score. Not hard at all. Just do the work

Dr. Sadri is a good professor - read the material and be ready to participate in class and you'll be good to go. One note: I would not recommend participating in his research projects if he invites you to it. It'll get you brownie points from him, but ultimately does little to help your career unless you've never done research.

Dr. Sadri is an amazing professor. He is knowledgeable and challenges his students to think intellectually. As long as you read the material, the discussions will be fairly easy. You WILL learn in his class. I am currently taking him this semester and two more classes in the summer. Highly recommend this professor.

its a lot of reading but as long as you do the work you will pass

Sadri's class is very organized and clear cut that's what I liked about it the most. You can always expect a quiz on Thursday and a discussion post due on Sunday. It is a lot of reading but the material is interesting. He gives extra credit and gives PLENTY of absences and make up work so he's very understanding. Just do your work and your golden

Sadri's class was interesting. I took him for Middle East and International Organization. As long as your read, take the quizzes, and complete the discussions, you should be able to pass. He gives you plenty of chances to pass. He is very helpful too

This class is insanely easy definitely enjoyable. My best advice is watch the video lectures and take notes, refer back to them. Quizzes are based on discussion post readings and the rest of the info can be found in the chapter summaries or the vid lecture/powerpoint. Easy A if you have minimal knowledge on international organizations/politics.

Very engaging professor.

Dr. Sadri is a very good teacher. His point grade system is fair, but you need to be aware that you must read a great deal in this class. Don't expect to pass any of the tests without doing at least the require reading. I would definitely take him again, but because I am a person who likes to read. Tough subject, but very interesting.

Tough class at first, a LOT of reading. interesting material, especially articles. Drops 7/12 discussions and 4/9 quizzes, 1st exam required 2nd optional. Extra credit adds 5 points to overall grade! Loved this class, he gives you so many chances to do well, no reason why u shouldn't get an A. You'll definitely learn a lot by the end of the course

If you have a problem with Dr. Sadri, dropout of College. It may be a hard class, but he gives plenty of opportunities for a great grade. From dropped quizzes and an exam to extra postings for make up work incase some missed discussions. You will learn so much. I highly recommend him.

Very interesting class. Way too many people complaining about the reading amount, if you're not willing to put in the work, don't take the class, and you probably shouldn't be in college. He gives you many chances to do well, drops 7/12 writing assignments and 4/9 quizzes. Do the work and you'll get an A.

I really enjoyed the class, but if you aren't motivated or require a lot of help this class isn't for you. His assignments are very straight forward, and if you read the rubric and follow it exactly you can get an A. I suggest you listen to his lectures at 1.5 or 2 speed if you don't want them to drag. He drops the majority of assignments.

It's definitely upper division with a lot of reading dense material and writing (an essay every week at 750+ words) This class is only for those who plan ahead. The weekly post is due at 8am on Mondays, which means it will take your entire weekend unless you do it earlier in the week. You can pick and choose assignments you do to an extent though.

One of the few professors in the entire UCF that's worth retaking. I took 3 classes with Dr. Sadri and got an A in all of them. He drops more than 70% of your quizzes and 50% of papers; if you can't score an A, it's on you. He is only teaching for couple more semesters - take him while he is still here!

Excellent Professor who gives you multiple opportunities to turn in the required number of assignments to pass his class with a high grade. For example there are 9 quizzes or so available but only your top 3 quizzes go into your grade, Same with essays! If you try you will succeed. Super informative and digestible. READ the book. Safe class pick!

Expect a decent workload, but Prof. Sadri's class is worth the effort. The textbook is essential, and going to lectures helps break down concepts. unstuck AI was a game-changer for prepping quizzes and essays.

Lots of work but amazing professor. Structured so half of the paper grades are dropped, 6/9 quizzes too. Midterm and Final. Strict grader but you will def learn and you can only fail this class if you aren't trying. He gives 4 excused absences + extra credit if you dont miss at all. He's very kind and knowledgeable, would take again.

Great introductory class and preps you for more workload in higher courses. There's lots of work but you definitely learn in his class. Half of the papers are dropped + 2/3 of quizzes. Advice: lock in for the beginning so you'll stress less later. DO NOT slack off in the beginning or you'll pay for it. 4 excused absences and he gives extra credit.

You have to plan with this professor as he gives you a 750+ essay (with 5+ resources you have to cite) to do every week, and quizzes with a 10-minute limit, but after the first exam, half of the course is optional to do

Dr. Sadri is a GREAT professor and will do everything in his power to help you pass. After the first three weeks, the class becomes extremely easy, but there is a lot of reading, and the exams are hard because of the time limit. He drops A LOT of quizzes and only 3 out of 12 count, and there is extra credit. Would recommend, you learn a lot.

The professor is very knowledgeable, kind, and genuinely wants you to succeed. Weekly readings were sometimes heavy and hard to keep up with. Exams were stressful due to time limits, but there were plenty of opportunities to boost your grade through quizzes and discussion posts.

This class has a clear criteria and you should do fine in the class as long as you study and do the readings. The professor can call on you randomly in class so be sure to pay attention. I would recommened this professor as he is knowledgable and makes the topics interesting.