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Hyacinth Randall

Accounting - Seneca Polytechnic

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Quality
4.3
Difficulty
13%
Would Retake
190
Reviews
2.1
Quality
4.3
Difficulty
2.1
Helpful
2.1
Clarity

13%

Would Retake

190

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

29

4

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28

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96

What Students Say

Extremely hard teacher

BAM101 - 2.0 rating

I have never seen a teacher like this

BAM101 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

86%

Textbook Required

89%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

B+

95% confidence
Based on 33 grades
Most common grades:
A (11)
B+ (6)
Rather not say (5)
Grade Distribution
A(14)B(4)C(5)D(6)F(0)A-/B+(7)
Based on 47 reported grades
A: 11
B+: 6
Rather not say: 5
B: 4
Common Tags
Tough grader (21)
Get ready to read (13)
Tough Grader (11)
Participation matters (11)
Test heavy (11)
Skip class? You won't pass. (8)
Lecture heavy (8)
LECTURE HEAVY (5)
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Ratings by Course

BUSZ0

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BUS106

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BUS203

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ACCT202

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5.0

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5.0

Reviews (190)
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5.0
BUS203
Jul 3, 2003

No Comments

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3.0
SSC100
Sep 30, 2003

If you get this teacher drop the class and find a diferent time slot. She is not helpful or know what she is talking about.

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BUS106
Nov 25, 2003

informative, but she makes the students teach each other~! what is the school paying her for?!?!

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3.0
BUS106
Dec 5, 2003

Explains stuffs very clearly. You should be always alert in her class. At any time she might point out you to explain what she said or any stuffs in the book. You should be very well prepared for her class before and after.

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BUS106
Dec 6, 2003

She is a very hard teacher but you will learn a lot from her class. She gives very good example to help reinforce what you have learned. Make sure you go to class all the time and that you are prepared.

4.0
5.0
BUS106
Dec 15, 2003

There is no problem with her teaching. BUUUUUUUT, she is absolutely a HARD marker. She bases her marking on her style and her fondness level of a student. If you don't follow her instruction, oh, let's see what happens!!!!! You dead!

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BUS106
Dec 21, 2003

Tooooooo hard!!!! Treat students differently wiht her own standard. She may sharply deduct your marks if you don't follow her requirements. What more can I say?!

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4.0
SSC
Dec 29, 2003

No Comments

4.0
5.0
SSC100
Grade: A
Mar 22, 2004

Ok to start off she's actually a good teacher. BUT and I mean BUT! She marks like a jerk! On an assignment "your goals in life". The class average was 5/10. Tells you how she marks on an assignment you cant get wrong. Blehhh.

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SSC100
Apr 12, 2004

If you missed even one class you'd better just drop out. She's gonna nail you otherwise.

1.0
5.0
SSC100
May 11, 2004

TERRIBLE!!!

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SSC100
Apr 15, 2004

I THINK I'VE NEVER MET A WORST TEACHER, THAN MRS. RANDALL. HONESTLY I DON'T EVEN THINK SHE SHOULD WORKING AS A TEACHER. ALL SHE DOES IS MAKE HER STUDENTS FEEL THAT THEY ARE NOT CAPABLE OF DOING ANYTHING, AND NOT SMART. SHE MARKS VERY HARD AND UNFAIR.

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SSC
May 12, 2004

Actually lectures very well... But she marks very hard. What more can I say....Switch teachersif you still can.

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BUS106
Jun 6, 2004

Very hardc*re teacher..Holly she marks extremelly hard plus if u didnt even staple the papers right she is gonna give the work back but she is a good pro..

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BUS106
Aug 13, 2004

Like many has said, hard marker and give way too many assignments. She even gave us a new assignment just a week before exam. I think there were 5-6 people failed her course. Please avoid her and switch teacher if you can!!!

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4.0
SSC100
Oct 14, 2004

worst teacher ever

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5.0
BUSSSC
Oct 18, 2004

She didn't explain herself clearly enough in class. She 's misunderstood because she has a west-Indie(carribbean) style of teaching, which is militantly strict. But do avoid her at all cost if you want a hi g.p.a.

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SSC100
Dec 8, 2004

HORRIBLE TEACHER!! she actually made us do GPA assingments then felt the need to discuss them infron of the whole class, how embarassing, also she gives way to many assignments and marks way to hard CHANGE PROF'S!! You may do well in the class, but theres too much work for the class it is!

1.0
5.0
SSC100
Dec 10, 2004

If you guys want a good word of advice about this teacher, DO NOT TAKE HER. Unless if you want to fail.

1.0
5.0
BUS106
Dec 11, 2004

BAD BAD BAD ...Nothing more to add...i failed her course and next semester i took this course and got B+ she is terrible....

3.0
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SSC100
Dec 20, 2004

Disappointed!!!!

4.0
3.0
OCS101
May 3, 2005

I disagree with some comments. She took the time to help me in the test centre with an Excel spreadsheet when I took Office Admin in 2002.

5.0
1.0
BUS106
May 22, 2005

I loved her class. She has a lot of energy, if she knows you are interested in the class she helps you all the way. I think she is a great teacher. Her classes are never boring.

2.0
4.0
BUS106
Aug 9, 2005

If you have a question to ask her, she'll make you feel like an dumbass. don't be late for her class, don't skip her class. Just don't take her class!

1.0
5.0
SSC100
Aug 10, 2005

No Comments

1.0
5.0
SSC100
Aug 15, 2005

i got B in her class but all the students only got D+ avage.

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MAT
Aug 16, 2005

Energetic, funny, demanding. A little quirky on the marking. Sometimes contradicts herself then will not clarify afterwards. Do not skip or miss her classes. Has a lot of experience but does it make sense for her to teach material she is not familiar with?

2.0
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SSC100
Sep 22, 2005

No Comments

4.0
5.0
BUS106
Oct 16, 2005

No Comments

5.0
4.0
SSC
Dec 7, 2005

Very strong teacher. Inspired me with her lectures. Downside is a whole lot of work compared with other teachers.

2.0
5.0
SSC100
Dec 12, 2005

BAD BAD BAD TEACHER!!!! HARD MARKER, LOTS OF WORK, ATTITUDE PROBLEM.

4.0
5.0
BUS106
Dec 23, 2005

she is a very veyr tough teacher. You can learn a lot from her but she marks really tough. Sometimes she is too hard on her students for no reason. She is very helpfull though when you go to see her in her office.

1.0
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SSC102
Dec 23, 2005

HARD TEACHER..if u have her get ready to fail

2.0
5.0
BUS106
Dec 25, 2005

Guys, its in ur best interest to drop her class! she is real hard marker, her marking makes no sense at all. Just drop her class

5.0
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SSC
May 4, 2006

She is helpful in her office, kind and so on. But in class she is very hard on students. Thinks they are all lazy and stupid. Doesn't believe people can work harder than she does. Hard marker.

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BUS106
May 10, 2006

guys if u will come most of the time to class and perticipate in coversations she will be nice and helpfull to you she marks OK.She expect evry1 to read the wbook and if not she become angry and upset.Overally she is good helpfull teacher althought she lectures too much.

2.0
5.0
SSC102
May 12, 2006

No Comments

1.0
5.0
SSC
Aug 2, 2006

No Comments

1.0
5.0
SSC102
Aug 4, 2006

terrible teacher&picky woman!!!a lot of homeworks&the lowest mark!!!

1.0
5.0
SSC
Aug 5, 2006

Worst prof I' ve ever had!

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5.0
BUS106
Sep 5, 2006

you will have a hard time if you take her class.

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SSC102
Sep 10, 2006

although the subect is easy she makes it to hard by her assg...very hard marker

2.0
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BUS106
Sep 27, 2006

i sent an email ask her bout the research essay dat did u hv to list out the solution detail..she kept saying: i dun understand wht ar u talking bout....

1.0
5.0
ACCT202
Nov 3, 2006

No Comments

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4.0
BUS106
Dec 4, 2006

wrost prof ever... too demanding... if u have this prof i suggest that u change the prof. ASAP

1.0
5.0
SSC102
Dec 5, 2006

No Comments

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4.0
SSC102
Dec 6, 2006

I think she is a good professor. Her class is interesting, and she is responsible.

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SSC102
Dec 7, 2006

YOO! DROP HER CLASS OR U R DEAD! I DROPPED IT AFTER ATTENDIN 2 CLASSES..MAN SHE IS A TWO-FACE PERSON

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SSC102
Dec 7, 2006

No Comments

1.0
5.0
SSC102
Dec 7, 2006

Don't choose her class, I suggest! She is the worest teacher in seneca! She give marks very very low! You couldn't pass her class!

1.0
5.0
SSC102
Dec 9, 2006

If you wanna pass SSC, don't choose her class really! She is the worest teacher in seneca! She give marks very very low!

5.0
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BUSZ0
Dec 13, 2006

shes cool

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SCC100
Dec 13, 2006

TIME TO RETIRE!! WOMAN.....SHE IS CRAZY. I WENT TO THE HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT TO PUT PRESSURE ON FIRING HER A$$...HALF THE CLASS FAILED SSC100 WHICH IS THE EASIEST COURSE. RETIRE BI*CH...NO ONE LIKES YOU!! ...RETIRE RETIRE!! DONT TAKE HER CLASS, TRUST MEEEEEEEEE, PLEASE DONT TAKE HER, FOR YOUR SAKE!!!

1.0
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SSC102
Jan 5, 2007

she is the worst teacher I have seen since I was born.no matter if you trying hard ,you will feel unfair in her class. marks are not reasonable.every student will confusing inher class.give less ask more.i wonder why seneca hire her.

1.0
5.0
BUS106
Jan 8, 2007

No Comments

5.0
2.0
BUS106
Jan 8, 2007

The best teacher i've had so far at seneca. She's very helpful and understanding when you need help (as long as you go to all of her classes). She's a hard marker but if you don't understand anything she's more then happy to clarify it before you submit any work.

1.0
5.0
SSC102
Apr 3, 2007

No Comments

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2.0
BUS106
Apr 17, 2007

Yes she is tough but if you apply yourself, she won't seem so bad....she full of energy. not a bad teacher overall

1.0
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SSC106
Jul 4, 2007

Worst prof I' ve ever had! U can't get marks even U are working hard.

1.0
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SSC102
Aug 8, 2007

please avoid any contact with her, she makes a mistake with grade, in final grade she made big mistake, hard maker,more speaker than professor

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SSC100
Sep 19, 2007

I cant belive this piece of crap is a part of my life now. This is the worst instuctor ever. This course was suppose to help me succeed in college instead its bringing me down with her useless assignments that she takes so seriously. U cant understand what shes sayin Hard marker for the Fun of it. And will not help u at all her time is to important

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SSC100
Oct 23, 2007

Please do yourself a favor and stay away from this teacher. Do not waste your time and money on this prof. she will bring down your GPA. Switch to another Prof. for this course do not waste your money. I sense that she will be getting fired soon cause all her students are surprised at her very unbalanced and unfair grading just stay away!!!

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SSC100
Oct 18, 2007

Constant power trip, she thinks she's the best, hardest worker, good luck if you ever question her greatness, made mistakes due to her vagueness, or miss 1 class due to appointment, even if you email be4 and see her the next day, she'll stubbornly defend her authority, when class started there were 35+ students, now is midterm, only about 12 remand

4.0
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SSC102
Nov 7, 2007

To be honest, she is a nice prof. She gives me a lot of supports. She just wants everyone study hard. If you are in her class, make sure you understand her requirements very very very clearly.

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SSC100
Dec 7, 2007

Do not belive any of the good ratings about her because it is not true. Here is a true fact; there were 30 to 35 people in her class at the start of the semester. Than around the start october there were 16.Start of November there were 5 people left. This was all due to her marking(it was very biased and inconsistent) Stay away from this Pig!

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SSC100
Dec 7, 2007

STAY AWAY!! SHE SHOULD NOT BE TEACHING

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BUS106
Dec 12, 2007

she is pathetic! I could NOT stand her! SHE WILL MAKE YOUR LIFE A LIVING HELL! and loves giving out ZEROS! by far...WORST TEACHER EVER! if you have her...switch out quickly folks.

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SSC100
Dec 19, 2007

This prof. for some reason does not want the people that she does not like to pass. If you are not very talkative she wont like you and if your to talkative she will also hate you. Her grading technique is inconsistent just like her judgement. I hope she rots in hell an I agree that she is a pig. Why? I had to drop the easiest coarse in the college

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BUS106
Jan 7, 2008

she is VERY VERY BAD!!bad teacher EVER. doesnt know how to teach, very picky on the stuents! sometimes even ignores student's questions!

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SSC100
Apr 9, 2008

We should work together to get this fraud fired. Anyone who agrees with me just post it on this section. This teacher stole money from the students by purposely failing anything they handed in to her (especially the international students)who have to pay triple every semester. Just so she could have less students but still make same amount of $$$$

1.0
5.0
SSC100
Apr 10, 2008

not good

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BUS106
Apr 26, 2008

I'm writing just for other students. Although I failed this course I don't blame on her. In some ways, she is a nice person, but it doesn't mean she deserves to teach students. Even though I never skiped her class, I can remember what she taught. Remember she is not poor at explaining but asks too much from students. Actually, I'm not a bad student

4.0
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BUS106
May 16, 2008

She is a good teacher if she likes you, if not, watch out! She just likes things done very specifcally, so do them the way she wants it and you'll get a good grade. And participate in class, she likes that.

3.0
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BUS106
Aug 31, 2008

so bad, hard marker she always wants to make students in trouble, make material much harder and hope students would be professional after her class a lot of assignments, but each worths very little mark

1.0
5.0
BUS106
Dec 3, 2008

so baaaaaaaad perfessor!! much homework. we have to do much work than other business students,however, we always get lower mark! donot take her class

2.0
5.0
BUS106
Dec 4, 2008

you wanna get high mark? do not take her class. you will go through so much (too much) homework more than any business 106 classes.

2.0
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BUS106
Dec 10, 2008

She is too tough. She gives marks too hard and too mcuh assignment. I think what she did with students is unfair. when the other clsses give high marks, she gives too low marks. How do her students compete with others when they go to find jobs?

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BUS106
Jan 16, 2009

pig which lives in Richmond hill has human 's job.

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BUS106
Feb 3, 2009

She's a nightmare. Annoying as hell - she threatens to do a dance if noone participates. ??? She's not knowledgeable - I asked her a question not in the text, she drew a blank.

1.0
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BUS106
Mar 4, 2009

She is great because she will definitely give develop space for students so in her eyes students are lazy, nothing, without any vitue. On the contrary she never leave develop space for herself because she looks herself as the perfectest person in the world.

2.0
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BUS106
Mar 12, 2009

I m currently in her bus106 class! the cute looking asian guy jk anyways. Indeed if your looking to get a HIGH MARK, you do not want her as ur bus106 prof. Personally shes a fine teacher, but she gives out alot of assignments and requires VERY specific WAYS of you doing them.

5.0
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BUS106
Jul 24, 2009

Dedicated to student success, encourages group communication.

1.0
5.0
BUS106
Aug 12, 2009

Awlful

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BUS106
Aug 31, 2009

she is so strict,and always give students low mark,you will hard pass when you take her courses.

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BUS106
Sep 2, 2009

I have to say that she is a dedicated teacher. But it doesn't mean that she is qualified as a good professor because actually she has little worthy idea more than what the text book states and set very high standards to expect students to improve themselves, which lets high mark almost impossible unless she likes you for some reason.

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BUS106
Sep 12, 2009

At first i thought that she was just miserable but in the ending i knew she just wanted the best from her students .. she is an awesome teacher ..i would definetly take her class again .. if you are looking for someone that will help you and push you then you can take her .. why would you want some laid back tecaher who doesnt tell you exactly what

1.0
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BUS106
Dec 5, 2009

If you want the high mark, you could not choose her.Her class is so blooring

3.0
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BUS106
Apr 17, 2010

She's a really hard marker.

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3.0
BUS106
Jun 6, 2010

WTf is wrong with this lady...all she does is read off of the powerpoint (her info is clearly stolen from wikipedia) and gives a crappy example on the topic. drop this pathetic class!

1.0
5.0
BUS106
Jun 6, 2010

she says that she expects excellence from her students. It goes both ways Hyacinth... awful teacher.

3.0
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BUS106
Sep 7, 2010

if uwant to fail u can take her. rate 1.5/5

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BUS106
Sep 6, 2010

she's hard. expect a lot from students.

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BUS106
Oct 11, 2010

She really talks A LOT. Sometimes its just best to say what you need to say, and move on. Dont spend 10 minutes on a topic if you only need to say two sentences. She also uses the word "ethics" a lot.

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BUS106
Dec 9, 2010

She has a very bad attitude. does she not know she is in Canada? She should be deported from Canada if she is going to behave in this way.

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BUS106
Apr 10, 2011

Good teaching and explaining, gives good examples. However very difficult to get marks in her subject, does not explain clearly, what she wants in her assignments. Even if you are getting all A grades in other subjects you could fail this course, as she wants every thing as she likes, very old fashion, should retire. take her if you want to fail

2.0
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BUSNN
Apr 21, 2011

She's such a hard marker! If you don't do it her way, expect a failing mark. Attendance is mandatory or expect to retake the course. Do it her way and perhaps you'll pass!

2.0
4.0
BUS106
May 5, 2011

Worst teacher ever. Stay away from her class.

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BUS106
May 8, 2011

worst teacher i ever seen..................do u dare to attend her class.........

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1.0
BUSMM
May 13, 2011

i like her. i found her class interesting and she relates the course topic to real life. i liked that.

3.0
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BUS106
Oct 4, 2011

she is a good person . she s always there to help you. but hard marker she is. do everything her way

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3.0
BUS106
Dec 7, 2011

The prof is being very helpful, and give clear direction early on of what is expected from the students and what is she going to teach. As long as you attend the class, read the book prior coming to the class, do your assignment in according to her format, you'll get an A.It's an easy subject after all, compared to accounting :) Just don't be lazy

5.0
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BUS106
Dec 9, 2011

Hard but helpful

5.0
5.0
BUS106
Dec 27, 2011

You want comedy,take her. She threatens to dance on chair,if no one answers. She'll ask a student a question, theyll stare at one another for a whole minute with complete silence while I try not to laugh.Her attitude is like using a whip to make u study cause she wants u to succeed. If there's effort,she'll pass u in final. so stirct, its fun

5.0
1.0
BUS106
Jan 12, 2012

I really liked her method of teaching. If you are an avid student, you will be ok in her class. She is easy to talk to. I enjoyed her class

2.0
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AABBCZE
Sep 4, 2012

VERY VERY BAD TEACHER!Not nice to students. Rude.

4.0
2.0
BUS106
Oct 16, 2012

Read the book carefully and participate in discussion in her class and you will pass this course with A. She is willing to help each student. Pleasent person with a good sence of humour.

3.0
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BUS106
Dec 5, 2012

READ THE BOOK OR YOU WILL FAIL! EVERYTHING IN CLASS IS BASED ON THE BOOK... READ IT, BREATHE IT, AND YOU WILL PASS.

5.0
5.0
BUS106
Dec 6, 2012

She gets very disappointed when students dont read a chapter before coming to class. Its like u really let her down. She's very strict but its only to push the lazy students towards doing well in the class. Behave like a responsible adult who's there to study and things will go smoothly. Otherwise she gets so angry, it becomes a comedy show.

2.0
5.0
BUS106
Apr 23, 2013

Be prepared for this class ALL THE TIME. She gets irritated if you haven't read the text or completed your assignments. Her teaching style didn't mesh with me. I would not recommend her to anyone. If you don't understand, you better ask someone in the class for assistance not her!

5.0
3.0
BUS106
May 6, 2013

I love her and her teaching. yes, she is serious, but she is also nice.She is real responsible. I get a lot of help and encouragement from her. I learn a lot from her and her class. She treats us like her children.

3.0
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BUS106
Jun 25, 2013

Very hard..Also, she is not nice and even hard for international students.But she is responsible. However, sometimes is not understanding!But if you work really hard or your English is well...its ok to take the course.

5.0
3.0
BUS106
Aug 16, 2013

She is very good teacher and hard marker. If you have any problems you can ask her for advice. After you finish her class you will learn a lot; Don't miss classes! I am an International student

1.0
5.0
BUS106
Aug 24, 2013

One of the worst professor at seneca. Try not to take her if you look forward to get a good mark in the course.

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BUS106
Grade: B+
Aug 26, 2013

Overall, good teacher. She is very tough but again she treats her classroom like a real work environment. The things she asks for aren't hard to do, if you do them that is. As long as you listen and do what is required you will pass and actually learn something.

4.0
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BUS106
Grade: C
Oct 16, 2013

At first, I was lost. But midway, I was found

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3.0
BUS106
Nov 3, 2013

She is a good teacher. Just remember your responsibilities as a student and surely you will pass.

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BUS106
Dec 5, 2013

She is an outstanding professor and lecturer. She uses real life examples so students can understand concepts clearly. She is a VERY hard marker and does not like extra BS - she wants student to be right to the point. She's very strict. Do your readings and follow her instructions before class.

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BUS106
Dec 7, 2013

the worst nothing else!try not to take her

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BUS106
Dec 19, 2013

She's very sensitive, has grumpy attitude, and has personal issues because of her age at times.I didn't like her before but now she is not my professor anymore, she is nicer. Most of her students get B, or lower, so don't feel bad.She kinda generalized her grades. Sadly, she should understand, students only wanted to learn, not to be terrorized.

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BUS106
Jan 2, 2014

Awful teacher. Rude, difficult marker and very conceited. Avoid her like the plague if you care about your GPA

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5.0
BUS106
Jan 14, 2014

LOVE HER, if you are looking just for easy marking teacher it's not your class, if you are looking for understanding of subject, clear expectations, instructions and fun it's absolutely yours!!!! STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE

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BUS106
Apr 8, 2014

Just read each chapter of the textbook thoroughly fifteen times and you will pass the course. Then, you will pass with flying colours.

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BUS106
Apr 8, 2014

Read the textbook thoroughly twenty times and you will pass the course.

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BUS106
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Apr 9, 2014

She is a tough teacher but she is fair. She is always available to see you outside of class, as long as you send her a email to request a time. She is not an easy marker, but she grades fairly. She is a very nice person in general and I would definitely recommend her as long as you are not a lazy student.

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BUS
Apr 10, 2014

Well she is one of the toughest and old school style teacher, if you born in 21th century please consider go to other classes. content she teaching in class are useless and confuse your understanding. she asks so many questions and you must answer. I could not change my class so I go to other class at the same time it will help.

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BUS106
Apr 10, 2014

"Avoid her like the plague". She uses double standards everywhere. Do not wonder, if you get low mark or even 0 for doing the assignments according to her recommendations. Today we have passed the last major assignment, and she told all students, that they used incorrect style of headers and had to reprint their works. "AM I MAKING ANY SENSE?!".

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BUS106
Apr 26, 2014

Hyacinth is old school, tough and challenging. But what doesn't kill you make you stronger. If you are willing to learn from one of the most experienced and practical profs around, get good grades, learn how to do things right the first time (I changed formatting 3 times on the last assignment)and be inspired, TAKE HER CLASS. She is wonderful.

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5.0
BUS106
May 1, 2014

She just explains a lot of definitions from the book. Lots of short answers on tests which are strictly marked.

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BUS106
May 6, 2014

I don't understand why this professor demands maximum respect. She is not a productive faculty member because half the time she talks to Shelia next door. Every time I go by, whether its Shelia or not its always socializing, even during office hours. Seneca needs to step up management. Talk once in a while, but actions speak louder than words.

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2.0
BUS106
Aug 23, 2014

I know she is strict, but you will not fail if you study and listen to her instructions. She may be strict in class, with low patience, but she is old school and expect well behaved, good students. Outside the classroom, get to know her well and you will find she's a very nice person.

5.0
3.0
BUS106
Sep 3, 2014

Yes, she is old school because she really wants the best for her students,this is why she is a bit hard but, its all good, she really means good, you have to study she isn't saying something you don't know.

1.0
5.0
BAM101PP
Grade: Rather_Not_Say
Sep 9, 2014

Rude.

5.0
1.0
BUS106
Sep 16, 2014

SHES THE BEST. PERIOD.

2.0
5.0
BAM101
Dec 4, 2014

Extremely hard teacher. Multiple choice quizzes are just random snippets from any paragraph in the chapter, no matter how insignificant it may be. Long, uninteresting lectures where she demands a 'yesno' to every (seemingly) rhetorical question she asks, will yell if you don't reply. Good luck passing the newspaper assignment. Take ANYONE else.

2.0
5.0
BAM101
Jan 19, 2015

This course is really difficult for an international student. Your English must be good as you read a lot from the textbook. She expects you to read the textbook and explain from it. Hard marker and a lot more difficult than other profs.

3.0
4.0
BAM101
Apr 1, 2015

She talks a lot so you can't really grasp anything she says so you end up skipping the next class or just teaching yourself the lesson.

1.0
3.0
BAM101
Apr 14, 2015

Seneca has some great Proffessors but Hyacinth is clearly not one of them. She is NOT respected by her students. She gives good grades to students that suck up to her. Not those that challenge her to teach harder. Thank god that you will receive some scantron quizzes or else your fate would be completely in her hands. ABSOLUTE TERRIBLE PROF

1.0
5.0
BAM101
Grade: A+
Apr 17, 2015

Terrible, I attend all my class', including hers. She is rude, impatient and if I had done more research I would never have taken her class. Students BEWARE! I would recommend finding another Prof, if your GPA matters to you, she will ruin it without a second thought. Someone one day will go to the Dean and she will have to pay for her ignorance

1.0
5.0
BAM101
Grade: B+
Jul 24, 2015

believe me when i say to stay away

3.0
4.0
BAM101
Grade: A
Jul 29, 2015

She was tough. You need to answer questions. Follow instructions carefully for that major assignment.

1.0
5.0
MOS511
Aug 17, 2015

Taught myself the whole course. Worst professor that ive ever encountered. Rude beyond words. STAY AWAY. Shes verbally abusive and unprofessional. I dont know how the school can justify employingpaying her.

1.0
5.0
BAM101
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 5, 2015

I have never seen a teacher like this. Absolutely horrible. She fusses over the stupidest stuff and wants everyone to HIGHLY respect her. All she does is read everything off the power points and CAN NOT teach. She doesn't help with studying for mid terms and exams like other teachers. I don't know how she became a teacher. Honestly. Its surprising

3.0
4.0
BAM101
Grade: A
Dec 22, 2015

Tests are simple; straight to the point. Takes attendance. Do as she says, and you'll be fine. Rude only if you fall asleep or use your cell phone during class, unless you have previously spoken to her (cell on because you have young kids).

2.0
5.0
BAM101
Grade: B
Jan 12, 2016

One word, she is plain rude! I taught myself the whole time I was in her class. Her classes are boring and she is an extremely picky marker. Do not use your phone in her class for even one second or leave early she will embarrass you in front of the whole class. All she does is read from the powerpoint.

3.0
4.0
BAM101
Apr 13, 2016

She's an alright prof. you'll do well as long as you rea your text book, you won't pass if yo don't have it.

1.0
4.0
BAM101
Grade: A
Dec 3, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Soooo bad classes are always boring. she always talks something useless

2.0
3.0
BAM101
Grade: A
Dec 6, 2016
Wouldn't take again

-old school teacher with an authoritarian environment -be prepared to look awake and respond accordingly -has the ability to pick on students, typically the ones showing fear and confusion and those who does not pay attention -attendance matters -have patience with using two different kinds of materials in class -her way is very specific....

Tough Grader
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Participation matters
1.0
4.0
BAM101
Dec 20, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Very rude, impatientavoid her ...

Tough Grader
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Participation matters
1.0
3.0
BAM101
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 13, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Please drop or swap her class immediately if you have chosen, or you will be suffered everyday.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
3.0
1.0
BAM101
Grade: A
Jan 26, 2017
Would take again

At first I thought she was harsh, but after I realized that she just wants her students to do well, and PARTICIPATE IN CLASS!! read your text, participate and you will pass with at least a B. She has no tolerance for lazy students and neither does the real world!!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Participation matters
1.0
5.0
BAM101
Grade: Rather not say
Mar 13, 2017
Wouldn't take again

This professor is not fit to teach anything to anyone. She's rude and thinks the student is just a tool for her to latch her life's misfortunes. Trust me,even if U don't feel like running,just run for the sake of ur beloved GPA. She's horrible at everything U can think of. Plus,she's has the most dry jokes ever; she can't even make a 2yrs old smile

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
BAM101
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Apr 17, 2017
Wouldn't take again

run for your life

Tough Grader
Participation matters
LECTURE HEAVY
2.0
4.0
NUR301
Grade: C+
May 2, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Prep u is basically the way you can pass this class. Her powerpoints are super long and dont help. Long and dry lectures. Has a presentation which is a mark booster. Many failed her class this semester as her tests are 75-100 questions in paragraph format and scenario based. Good luck.

Get ready to read
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
BAM101
Aug 15, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Beware of this good for nothing prof. She's out to ruin your GPA. She doesn't know how to teach, she doesn't know how to connect lectures to real life because her real life is an empty box, plus her grading is extremely horrible. Be warned.

Tough Grader
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LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
4.0
BAM101
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Aug 17, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Best teacher ever in Seneca, it is the best as you cannot imagine

Tough Grader
3.0
4.0
BAM101
Grade: A
Sep 3, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Confusing instructions, yet she required the assignments to be done precisely and with all small, silly details, otherwise mark deducted. Do not dare to ask questions. Horrible feedback: "You need to get help from learning centre." - no proper advice or explanation why. Although, when I expressed interest and concerns, the communication was easier.

Tough Grader
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Participation matters
1.0
5.0
BAM101
Dec 22, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I took her course once. At the begining everything was fine. I have a learning disability and I made one mistake on my exam and she failed my on the exam. I was also going through personal issues and even as I sat there crying in front of her she showed no mercy or remorse. It's no wonder why only 8% of her students would take her again. New Job!

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
MOS511
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Jun 14, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She is in the classroom for decoration. This teacher always tells us to read the instructions from the textbook and then just expects us to magically understand it from there. Her Black Board information is empty. Literally no posts about class documents, no class outline and no faculty information on how to contact her.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
4.0
MOS511
Jun 19, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Has no idea about what she is teaching. Her instructions are not clear. No point of going to this class because you are reading out of the book. She provides no weekly schedule and no feedback of the work, quizzes, or test you complete in class. She doesn't posts documents on blackboard.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
1.0
BAM101
Grade: B
Apr 3, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She become so aggressive and rude upon little things. Did not reply the emails. Non-cooperative.

Test heavy
Hilarious
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BAM101
Apr 4, 2019
Wouldn't take again

she doesn't teach all chapter completely but asks you to read by yourself. When she comes to the class, she starts yelling for no reason. Totally she has negative vibes in the class. Does not give you a proper answer or proper feedback.

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
1.0
BAM101
Apr 26, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She is a great professor. But she marks very poorly. You will get 0, if you make any spelling mistake, even your overall idea is correct. For BAM101, my advice is that attend your classes and read the powerpoints very attentively. Because most of the questions are from powerpoints. Also, careful about every assignment, even though it worth 5%.

Tough grader
5.0
1.0
BAM101
Grade: B+
May 10, 2019
Would take again

She is passionate about her students and making sure that they pass. She does not like slackers and do not believe in holding anyone's hand. Show up to class, read your text ahead of class and be ready to participate. If you do not like strick this class is not for you. Follow her instructions clearly. She don't like cell phones.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BAM101
Jul 4, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She was the scariest teacher I had ever seen at Seneca College. Her lectures were not clear, and she would suddenly shout.

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BAM101
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 4, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She is so crazy teacher. Dont choose her if you wanna pass

Test heavy
4.0
4.0
BAM101
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 22, 2020
Would take again

She is very rough around the edges but if you are committed to the task at hand you will do well. Before the final exam I was at a 'B' , this was not my strongest course but I wouldn't have gotten here if I did not put in the work. She has office hours, she replies to email. She is a more mature professor, just do your work and you will do well.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
1.0
1.0
BAM101
Jul 11, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Professor is extremely rude and does not let you ask her direct questions. I work two jobs to pay my tuition, so the only chance I get to complete my studies and homework is later in the afternoon. whilst working on my homework, I e-mailed the professor some questions, her reply was an abrupt, "don't message me". Extremely rude and not helpful.

1.0
5.0
BAM101
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 23, 2020
Wouldn't take again

she was the worst professor that I had in my life. She deduct the mark for spelling and grammar. You will have quiz every week and you should be prepared before coming to class. Also, she force you to buy textbook, she doesn't let you come to class if you don't have the textbook.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
BAM101
Grade: C
Sep 28, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Have her for online class and she requires everyone to keep camera on when its not required from Seneca. She talks to much about random stuff rather then teach. worst prof I ever had please dont take class with her!!!!!

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BAM101
Grade: D
May 10, 2022

If you want better grades, better not enrol in her class. Choose a different professor. She's a nightmare. Rude. She always think herself that she's always right. She is no consideration at all. If your having tough time, She will only just added in your anxiety. Hopefully Seneca will check her ratings. She is so bad. She better stay home.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
BAM101
Grade: A+
May 11, 2022
Would take again

Strict and requires opening the camera. Beware of extra movements as she observes everyone in the class. Tough grader but if you read or prepare before class and participate, it's an easy A+. With regards to the assignments, just follow her instructions read carefully the instructions, and always follow what was written.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
1.0
5.0
BAM101
Jul 26, 2022

Worst professor. Very unprofessional.

1.0
4.0
BAM101
Grade: B
Mar 7, 2023

Demands cameras be on and spends class time to demand it Classes regularly goes an extra 30 mins. sometimes an hour Technical issues are a foreign concept Hard marker (class avg. below 50%) Doesn't post important announcements Spends a lot of time lecturing the class when no one wants to talk Overall a waste of time and terrible for online classes

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
BAM101
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Aug 13, 2023

This professor is very strict and also very rude, avoid if you want to have a good grade and a good time. She can spend 30min just lecturing you on why it's important to have your camera on, and if you're attending class while your camera is off, she will still mark you as absent.

1.0
5.0
BAM101
Grade: C+
Aug 25, 2023

She cares so much about attendance, and grades so tough, and always wants you to answer her questions exactly how she wants them answered.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Test heavy
5.0
4.0
BAM101
Grade: A
Nov 26, 2023
Would take again

Professor Randall has passion towards education therefore she set high expectations on her students. Those who never listens to her will surely grade her a low rate! She has lots of sharing other than the textbook. She is somewhat strict to some people but if you respect her as a professor, you will surely understand her passion.

1.0
4.0
BAM101
Grade: A-
Dec 7, 2023

This professor has a good sense of humour but is also extremely rude. She does care about her students but she shows it in all the wrong ways. You have to do everything according to exactly how she wants it or you will lose marks. She was overall a very unpleasant professor and I recommend avoiding her if you don't want a tough time in the course.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
BAM101
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 15, 2023

This professor makes students very uncomfortable. If your camera's off, then she'll automatically assume that you're not there or that you aren't paying attention. She might even call your name out in the middle of a lecture while other students are there listening. Don't enroll in any course with this prof if you don't want a bad GPA.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
BAM101
Grade: A+
Dec 17, 2023

I had a tough time with one of my professors. She was strict about attendance and required students to be on camera during online classes. However, the real issue was her attitude towards us. She often came across as rude and disrespectful.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
BAM101
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2023

Class -30~60 min of personal share/BS -never finish slides -over run every class -refuse us to leave, by words/stand next to d Assignment -upload ref. that contradicts, or expired -0 grade upon non-cfm, ask student to approach n appeal Person -offensive: challenge yr use of laptop/phone, or not watching her -hygiene: lick finger, touching student

2.0
5.0
BAM101
Grade: D+
Dec 19, 2023

This teacher talks a lot in class with little to no breaks. She does not make assignment rules clear which results in low marks. When you ask for feedback, she does not give the feedback. If possible, switch to another teacher if you see her on your timetable.

Tough grader
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Graded by few things
1.0
3.0
BAM101
Grade: A
Mar 14, 2024

seneca will hire anybody to lecture i guess. claims to hate wasting time but can't make it through an entire slideshow. i'm only in this class cause my tuition fee was paid late and i couldn't choose a different class :(

Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
BAM101
Grade: B+
May 4, 2024

rally a bad prof, she doesn't respect her students.

Tough grader
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Participation matters
2.0
4.0
BAM101
Grade: B
Oct 5, 2024

This professor has a polarizing teaching style. While she can be strict, using tools like Unstuckstudy can help navigate the class. The workload is challenging, but engaging with the material makes it rewarding.

1.0
5.0
BAM101
Grade: D+
Mar 6, 2025

worst prof ever. Will not provide proper instructions, and then get mad at you for not doing exactly what she wanted. Has such a bad attitude toward students when asking simple questions. Also just talks about nothing during class then is confused when you don't understand the concepts during the tests. She is bitter, and id stay far away from her.

5.0
4.0
BAM101
Grade: A
Apr 30, 2025
Would take again

She's a great teacher—explains everything clearly and uses good examples to help you understand. She's tough, but really knows her stuff and wants you to do well.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BAM101
Grade: C+
May 1, 2025

I have never seen a worse professor than her, her lectures are always long and never cover everything, she is rude when she speaks, in class your camera is required to be on or she'll spend class making sure everyone's camera is on instead of lecturing, hardest marker ever I even lost marks on a paper for not having clickable links in my citation

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
BAM101
Grade: Rather not say
May 1, 2025

The teacher has a controlling teaching style. There's little to no break during class, and even going to the washroom can be stressful, especially if you carry your phone. The class feels oppressive and hard to focus in. Homework is heavy, tests are tightly timed, and grading is extremely harsh. Not ideal for a balanced learning experience.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
BAM101
Grade: B+
Jul 25, 2025

Not a very good prof in terms of assignments, it could be your own opinion and she still will mark it wrong when the question asks specifically for your own opinion.

Tough grader
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Participation matters
1.0
3.0
BAM101
Grade: B+
Sep 17, 2025

I actually liked her in a half-amused way. Unfortunately her tough-love style is not backed up by any functional teaching ability. Her explanations are vague, often using outdated examples. Technical ability sub-par. She demands participation but actively discourages it by her actions. I would have been better served just reading the textbook.

Tough grader
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