great sense of humor and lots of slides. Gives you the tools to pass her class. Has a very holistic view of the world.

I've taken over 100 units at OCC at she's on my top 5 teacher list. Organized, interesting, fun and a wealth of information on geography. She's motivated and obviously likes what she does. A true role model for young women.

She's very easy... Dont get freak out about the essay she give in the test because she will give you the topic so you can plan to write it on the test day. Her multiple choice guestion is straight foward and not tricky at all..

She's a great professor! She really helps you out before the tests with her study guides & gives you the essay ?s beforehand...also a very fair grader. Definitely take her class if you need to fulfill 1 of the science requirements for GE or just for f

She is the best teacher I have had at OCC, highly recommend her. Not necessarily an "easy" A but certainly possible if you come to class and take decent notes. Always willing to assist you with questions and gives extra credit, fun class!

Great teacher, very interesting class. Spells everything out that you need to do to get an "A" Lecturing style is a little fast and jumbled but lectures cover everything in exams which are very fair with extra credit!

She is one of the best teachers that I had in my life.She never let me to give up when I failed or when I was scared.She is very wonderful, respectful,inteligent, funny and the same time serious in her teaching.One thing,"Don't lie to her".

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she is such a great teacher, by far the funniest one i've ever had. sometimes i feel like i am listening to stand up. she was also so knowledgable in the things she talked about and really made geography a fun for me. i loved the slides too!

She's very funny, which makes learning this stuff far more interesting. The subject matter is a bit overwhelming, but she grades very fairly & makes herself available to help you be more successful in her class. Two thumbs up!!

I've never learned so much in one class. She move quickly and her class is rarely boring. It is very hard though. You have to show up nearly every time and take good notes. If you are interested in learning about the world this class will rock yours.

Her World class was much easier to me. I think she was in a hurry this semester to finish everything she had not completed before. I felt pushed to fast at the end and I learned less due to this. You will have much work out of class. Don't miss one day.

very good teacher, knows her stuff. Helpful and interesting. hot in a dorky way

LOve this class.

She convinced me to become a geography major! She has a sense of humor which makes her classes go by quickly. Make sure you do ALL the assignments, and study every subject on her study guides because she will test you on ALL the information.

Hard class, but great teacher. She has such a great sense of humor and she gets you pumped on Geography, which can be pretty boring.

SHES VERY CLEAR, MAKES CLASS FUN AND HAS A NICE PERSONALITY. EASY CLASS BUT THE THING THAT SUCKS IS YOU HAVE TO TAKE 20 PICTURES FOR SOME PROJECT YOU HAVE TO DO BUT ITS A COOL CLASS

She is very fun and make the subject quite interesting. Lots of information, but in definetly learnable. Highly recommended.

Take her class if you'd like to learn & have fun. Irene's always in a good mood, though not an easy class. Very energetic, lots of stories, informative, enjoys her job, she only wants to help her students learn. She makes the subject fun. *Hot*

Irene is a great teacher who is very passionate about the world surrounding her. if you take notes, and put in effort before the midterm and final you should have no problem gettin an A.

Irene is awesome. She has fun analogies that help in understanding the info. I got an A in the summer. Just don't be late and pay attention in class. Take notes and read that topic in the book. I thought she was great. I had a great time with her.

She is so into what she teaches that you can't help but enjoy it and learn from her. But she expects you to put in as much effort as she does. I loved this class that I expected to really dread.

She is a very interesting teacher with a lot of clear real life examples. The tests are kind of difficult but if you study the study guide she hands out before each test you will do fine. Most everything you will need to know comes from the lectures.

Shes an awesome teacher! Geog was a lot more interesting than i anticipated & she makes it fun. Go to class & take good notes & you wont have to read the book for tests. the study guide lays out EVERYTHING, so no surprises. There arent many assignments, so do them all. offers some fun extra credit.

She is really nice and is always available for questions. You must attend everyday and take good notes. She is a great teacher, not boring at all!

Great lady. Nice Helpful. Just take notes and you wont have to read the book. Feild trip for extra credit and other fun things. Class was great, and she made it fun.

Fun class, not too hard. nice and attractive teacher.

The best teacher I've had throughout the 2&1/2 at OCC. She offers alot of extra credit and her lectures are the best. The only thing to worry about is the Geography Journal that involves looking at news for 30 days. Overall a great teacher!

A great teacher overall. She makes class discussion interesting and tells stories from her experiences...very interesting class. Don't be late and do the 30 day geography journal and you'll do fine in the class.

AWESOME instructor. Makes a boring topic VERY interesting. I took her 100 class and I came back for 180. Lots of FUN extra credit. She lets you know EXACTLY what she expects from you. Tests are a mix of multi-choice, short answer and essay but she gives you the essay questions in advance of the test

i put more of an effort in class just because she was so nice. the tests are fairly intimadating, it covers a lot of materials, but drop the party the night before to cram and you should be fine.

Great class. I thought geography would be boring, but she makes it interesting and has a great way of teaching that makes things clear and concise and stick in your mind. She is very organized and uses a variety of teching methods during class. Lots of work, but not difficult work. Syudy the exam gu

Took her for 180 and had to get her again. She is by far the best Geo teacher I have ever had, she says what she means and lays down the law. Big deal she just wants the same respect she gives you.........Pretentious, NOT even close to the way she is. She's just FIRM big deal and she does CARE......

Best teacher ever! If you haven't decided on a major then take one of her classes. You WILL become a geography major. Her classes are so interesting and her stories are fun, even when you've heard them more than once. She actually teaches things that are useful. Good field trips. Fast walker though.

I thought her teaching methods were extremely effective. She made the subject very interesting. I liked how she ran her class and did not put up with nonsense from some of the less dedicated students.

Very cool, very helpful. Study lecture notes and you got it. Book does not do her lectures justice. She cares about you learning even if you do not like GEO. You will leave this class with an interest in GEO because of Irene. Enjoy the Beer & Ice Irene. HAHAHAHA

just u need to take the good notes and study the study guide. she is so strict on correcting maps and homeworks. Be careful kind of boring too

Lots of material to over. Although lectures can be boring, take good notes during class. The book is a huge yawn of a read.

Wow. Huge work load. She gives out random quizzes. Worksheets practically every class night. Interactive assignments. She gives the greatest photo lectures ever. I happened to fail the class because I didn't do the required final test or the required final project. I learned a ton of information. The class is rigorous. And the tests are hard.

this is a class that you have to show up for, you miss it and you miss points. tests arn't that bad but they include writing, 3 short answers and an essay. her lectures are pretty funny though, she's nice.

follow the handouts she gives before a test, she will even help you with you answers and let you know what else to add. Take the time to write them out and study them. She is the greatest instructor in ALL of OCC. Take the pointers about writting essays and use in other classes, it really is helpful and she is a SUPER triple A professional......alw

She means well, but her lectures can be a little on the boring side. i attribute that to the subject matter though. she's amusing and the work isnt too much. just take notes and pay attention as best as you can. if you dont want to come to class, dont take this one.

i could have sworn i had this teacher for kindergarten. maybe its just cause they both spent half the class coloring. she is super nice and means well but her class is super boring and there is a huge photo project at the end that you CANNOT put off. and she's like 6'2"

Irene was great! I learned a lot in this class... even though I can't stand geography, she made it as interesting as possible. LOTS of coloring that became very tedious, but obviously very easy to do. I learned that Fosters is DEFINITELY not Australian for beer. ;)

Awesome teacher, very passionate about subject. Very funny. Very helpful and clear on what she expects. expects alot. "Community college is not easy college, its cheap college" she said in the first meeting. I learned a lot and not just useless info, but interesting stuff you can apply to life. Great visuals, easy grader as long as u put effort in

she's awesome. Be prepared to take notes. u will run out of paper a lot information will help on tests). she's very organized and gives great extra credit oppurtunities.if u do the walk in L.A., asthmatics beware of angeles flight and the hills. inhaler and water highly recommended. the maps do take a lot of time but they're worth it.very kind lad

Very interesting class. Learned a lot to apply to real life situations. Now I know where the Santa Anas come from!

It's quite boring for the first forty minutes. Must have coffee before class. Pay attention, and do labs, test are just like the classwork. She takes geography seriously

I took her cultural geography class and geog. 180L. She is an excellent teacher and the reason I decided to major in geography. Yes, she is very funny and always willing to help.

She's exactly the kind of teacher you need. She is tough, yet fair. She teaches w/ powerpoint and is very passionate about Geog. If you want to learn about Geog, you will. Her exams are not tricky, and so long as you read and attend class. "San Clemente has the best weather."

Her class is not so hard, you just have to be on top of homeworks and specially the GEO jurnal (30 days research) She does tell you exactly what she expects from you. Tests are hard if you dont read or study notes/maps.

Ms. Naesse is a great teacher, she explains things very clearly, and the class is fun to sit through. She doesn't assign much homework except a few assignments and the final project. She very much enjoys the subject, and it's a fun class, just make sure you study your notes for the tests, and do the map packets....and color them, extra points ;).

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fascinating class. didn't know it would actually be fun.

fun class. shes really cool and nice. easy to follow notes on a power point. but you need to add your own notes. pretty easy if you actually try. shes funny and makes the class interesting. im happy to be able to identify places a lot easier now. its pretty pathetic how bad americans are with geography.

Good teacher, well organized, a little tricky, but just try, shes very helpful and compassionate about her work. Fun stories, she made it interesting.

Very fun class, she is a very good lecturer, very interesting topics. A lot of homework though. But if you go to class regurlarly then it makes it easier for the tests

Funny Teacher. Typical SoCal female type. Very smart. The class is very interesting! Do all your work.

expects you to actually attend class (there's an idea for you!). go to lectures, pay attention - follow lectures and take good notes you'll get a good grade. Test main essay question is always from a lecture - DONT DITCH CLASS! would take again. Makes me laugh with her "LA is SO GHETTO and they get shot" mentality - thats the OC for you though!

This class is interesting, it isn't hard to get an A. Just show up, do the assignments, study ur notes, n read the text. There are no surprises on her tests, everything is from her powerpoint n just a few from the text. She seems very intimidating at first but she's actually very nice n very intelligent. I enjoyed this class n learned a lot.

Jeez does she like geography. Go to class and do the assignments or u r dead. Learned a lot. She is nice to.

I thought i'd be bored stiff but taking this class has made me consider changing my major from Archit. to International studies! She is a very good teacher really loves the subject but i really dont know if id consider this class geography, i learned more about the people then the places. PS shes a pretty tough grader.

tough but not as tough as she says she is. She keeps a list of student that want to sell their books so you can get a book for her class cheap. You HAVE to take really good notes and read a lot. She gives out a great stuy guid for her exams.

She is extremely fair and knows her subject very well. If you appreciate a dry sense of humor you will find her lectures and comments delightful. It is impossible to get a good grade in her classes without really understanding the material. If you are in college to learn I highly recommend her.

The first day I thought she was gonna be super tough but i was surprised to learn it wasnt that bad. She's really funny and likes the material. She shares her pictures and experiences from around the world and it makes you wanna travel

Great instructor. Very clear on what she expects from you and she will lay it all on the table the first day of class so you know what you are getting into. You do have to work for your A but she will help you every step of the way.

I really enjoyed this class. Professor is a little uptight but her lectures are really interesting. Homework is pretty easy. Study for the exams and essays and you'll do fine.

SHE IS THE BEST TEACHER EVER .... i've never enjoyed a class as much as i enjoyed hers...take good notes , you'll get an A ...take this class, she opens a whole new door to your view of this world...she is GREAT...

my favorite class. she loves this stuff. irene is the best.

She's so FUN to listen to! She issues a Final Project to us and it was pretty easy. She's kinda strict on grading.She gives you a study guide and tells u the essay Q's that gonna be on test. Also she offers a lot of EC!

I love her stories! They're so fun. And she has tons of self-respect. I don't know what that other guy is talking about. I learned more in her class than any other class I took that semester. I knew nothing about geography before her class, now I'm switching my major to Geography!!!

This is a very interesting class. She really knows what she's talking about and usually has a story or two to go along with the subjects that she is explaining. This is one of my favorite classes. She is actually interested in helping us learn! There is a decent amount of homework, but the assignments are all interesting.

This was my favorite class of the semester!! She makes the class so interesting and fun. The final project she assigns is great, you learn so much from it. She shares some good stories along with her lectures and she's very clear on what she expects from you. Assignments are not difficult and she gives study guides for the tests. Great instructor!

Very interesting class with extensive outside-of-class work, including presentation projects. Lectures are relatively monotonous, and generally follow the textbook material. Exams are difficult, but not impossible, so in other words the class requires study. Interesting subject, fair grading and testing, probably requires 10 hours per week for A

Anyone that wants to learn about the world around them and become a more knowledgeable member of society should absolutely take ANY of Ms. Naesse's courses. She is the best professor I have had yet.

Class isn't hard if you study. Be on her good side and you're ok...Class can be great at times and pretty boring at others. She tells awesome stories though. Reasonable amount of homework, test are straight forward. I dont know why people think she's hot....take her honors section if you need the honors credits

great class. miss naesse was my favorite teacher. hard if you do't study. my bf thought she was hot.

Do not take this class if you are a night student! This lady has so much homework it is unreal. There is homework due each week, other projects due, and a final project. No group work which is a good thing. The classes are mundane. She is your sterotypical powerpoint teacher. No room for fun or leaving early...extremely by the book!

I've taken 3 of her classes.If you actually want to learn the material take her. 185 is a lot of work, but very interesting. She is very passionate geography, has great stories, and is upfront about what she expects from her students. She convinced me to change my major to Goegraphy. Helpful, and funny. Expect to turn in all work for an A.

Take this class if you do NOT want to get an A. She gave me lower grades than I deserved the three times that I have taken her. In one of the classes I even got an A on every single test and she still did not give me an A. She can be interesting at times and yes she is passionate about what she teaches.

I took the lab with her. The class is very straightforward and she is really helpful. Be in class, follow the directions and study and this class is an easy A.

This class was definitely a lot of work. i studied a lot for the tests, and turned in all the assigned homework but i still got a C. she is very helpful and passionate about geography. oh and make sure you turn your cell phone off in class. if it goes off, there is a pop quiz no matter what.

A decent professor. Goes over the top with the work I think, but still grades pretty easy. Though her tests grading sometimes is varied and inconsistent. Overall still a boring class though for the most part. But it's probably one of the better classes for a physical science. She is nice but really just too much pointless work. Textbook not needed.

sweet class. it was actually fun to come to class. not east but just follow the damn instructions and get a A. oddly funny too.

Lab class was really easy. Its tedious work but very simple. I was enrolled in Prof. Tarlos' GEOG 180 class at the same time, which was very helpful and I highly recommend it.

she is really cool

What an idiot that last guy is. There isn't even a geog 170 class. The lab is so f-ing easy. The tests are just like the exercises.

Way cool and crystal clear on everything. Has a great way of explaining things. Expectations are very well explained. Can't get lost in any of her classes.

She's really cool. She made the class INTERESTING! I thought I would hate this it, but the class quickly became my favorite. She's really good at telling stories and they are her main method of teaching. She's clear on what she expects, gives thorough study guides for tests, and gives ample warning when things are due. Assigns some busy work.

i loved her. easy class. just take notes and study from them. she GIVES you the essay questions that will be on the test. You have to be an idiot to not pass this class.

i think professor naesse does a good job teaching the material in class but she acts as if the class is a 5 unit class! WAY too much hw and projects!! and she treats the class like we are in kindergarten too. very hard class to get an A in. don't take this professor unless you like having no time to think of anything else but geography.

This class was way interesting. You learn a ton of things about the entire world and it makes me want to learn even more and travel. She's pretty funny with her sarcasm and her stories but if u talk to her one on one she seems fake but oh well. There's a lot of work but its stuff anyone can do and u learn a lot from it

This class was tough for me because it was hard to focus with people talking all around me as people will do when they are allowed to work together. Irene and her extremely helpful lab assistant will help you with every single question on each lab if you need it though. They are awesome.

She is an very invested teacher who obviously loves this subject, and cleverly MAKES you learn it. A lot of note taking and need for comprehension.

SHE'S HONESTLY AN AWESOME TEACHER! SHE'S NOT HARD UNLESS YOUR LAZY. JUST ATTEND THE CLASSES AND YOU WON'T HAVE A PROBLEM. SHE'S FUNNY; THERE WASNT A CLASS WHERE I DIDNT LAUGH. HER SLIDES ARE COLORFUL AND SHE ALWAYS KEEPS YOUR ATTENTION. THERES QUITE A FEW HANDOUTS, BUT THEY ARE SUPER EASY SO YOU GET EASY POINTS. ALL OF HER POP QUIZZES ARE OPEN BOOK

She's one of the hotter professor. Way chill. Difficult tests. Give a pop quiz whenever a cell phone goes off. Has funny stories with boring lectures

Loved this class! Very interesting.. Would be hard for someone that is not interested in geography cause there is alot of info..took a full notebook of notes, but if you show up and study should be really easy for you..would recommend!

She is a GREAT teacher, she goes over the assignments. Is clear on what is expected, reminds students about upcoming course work. Never boring, very nice and knows her subject thoroughly. I would take this class again just to defer my student loans.

SO hard. Ive been at occ for 3 years and ive never had to study so much! so much material that you are expected to know!

Hard class but intresting. She tells you what will be on exams. Great stories.

Such a hard class. I respect her as a teacher and love to hear her lectures. Tests are really hard and you should expect to study a lot and put forth a lot of effort. Not an easy A, thats for sure.

She is by far the best teacher I've ever had. I enjoyed geography before but now I LOVE IT. She is tough and she makes you work for your grade. If you're lazy and looking for an easy A don't take this class. I recommend writing down everything she say in her lectures. She is hilarious in class and so helpful.

Naesse was a great teacher! If you show up to every class and take notes you'll do great in the class. She gives some extra credit, but only if you have good attendance and no missing assignments. Her tests are easy if you pay attention in class, and she gives you the short essay questions ahead of time to study for.

SO HARD! She's VERY passionate about geography and makes class very interesting. However,HER TESTS ARE SO HARD! And there's SO much work! I spent more time doing work/studying for this class then I spent doing calculus homework.I showed up to every class, studied for every test, and still ended up with a D.

Naesse is the best teacher I've had here at OCC. This is the second class I have taken with her. She loves what she is teaching and wants the class to as well. Some tips: -Take good notes with dates. - Use the detailed study guide to your advantage. - Don't procrastinate on your final project. -Don't buy the book. Use the library's copy.

Mrs. Naesse made me love geography! She makes the subject extremely interesting and always shares very interesting and funny stories that help the information stick. She does grade on the harder side, but if you put in the time to study and take good notes and ask her questions, they can be pretty easy! Overall a wonderful teacher and class!

NAESSE CLASS ARE FUN AND YOU LEARN ALOT. THOUGH HER TESTS ARE HARD AND SHE GRADES HER ASSIGNMENTS HARD. YOU SPEND A LOT OF TIME DOING HER H.W. YOU MUST BUY THE BOOKS TO PASS. SO MUCH INFORMATION FROM THE BOOKS AND NOTES THAT ARE ON TESTS. BUT YOU WILL LEARN ALOT PLUS HER CLASSES ARE FUN. YOU CANT SLACK ON H.W. OR WILL HURT YOUR GRADE. POWERPOINTS.

Irene is a good teacher that starts off the semester with very detailed lecture notes that are very helpful on the tests but tends to lose track of time and towards the end of the semester she gives lectures that has HUGE amounts of info in them and does not explain very well. I did not have the text book for this class and still ended up with a B

Her class consists of 3 tests, some easy readings, 5 map packets, and a paper about a country. Everything is easy but time consuming. It is essential to not procrastinate on the paper or else you will hate your life. Her lectures are usually pretty boring, but it's very laid back. I didn't really use the book, but the atlas was handy for the maps.

Extremely good teacher, however she covers a lot of material and the class isn't for wimps. Her expectations are clear and she gives you plenty of time to finish work...if you don't procrastinate. If you want to truly learn geography and aren't just in for the grade, this is your teacher. Tests are a bit hard, but study!

Professor Naesse is a great teacher. She can really caputre your attention in her interesting lectures. Her tests are hard if you study last minute, but she tells you about study groups to help you.

this class is very passable with an A without even using the textbook just show up to class everyday and take good notes because there 3 test and i notice all her test is base off notes at least 95% and 5 short answer question she literally tell u wat to write before test and 1 photo essay. I got an 88 without book, class not to hard at all

I love Prof. Naesse! Not only does she know EVERYTHING about Geography, but she is super helpful and explains things in such an easy-to-understand AND to remember way! There are like 2 homework assignments, and 4 exams, and there is no unexpected material on them. She always take time to explain and answer questions, you'll love her style!

She is a MUST take for Physical Geography!!! She is really nice and clear on her explanations!!! If you show up every class, do the work, the study guides AND study a few hours each day for the tests then you'll do great!! She tells hilarious stories on various topics in class and thats what makes the class so interesting and studying so easy.

Really easy class if you pay attention and take good notes! Homework is time consuming if you procrastinate. It took me 2 hours to complete a packet she gave us 2-3 weeks to finish. The exams are kind of hard but to be fair, I studied the night/morning before the exam using only my notes. And I only used the textbook once for a homework assignment

professor nasse is undoubtably one of the best professors I've taken at OCC. very clear in her expectations, very passionate in her lectures, and is genuinely excited on what she teaches. i never really thought much about geography but her passion for it made me excited to learn and made me really interested in geography. great professor!!!!!

It's not an easy class, but its not horribly difficult. She's a hilarious teacher who loves what she teaches. She's quite understanding, so talk to her!!! Barely touched the book, her lectures are everything you need for the tests.

the class is hard but it is interesting. she is very clear on her expectations and all of her lectures will help you with the exam. she helps you understand the material by relating it to daily life and is funny. not an easy A, but I would recommend her. shes clear, helpful, and interesting. her lectures are entertaining as well

Probably one of the sweetest teachers! She was my hardest class this semester; but, only because of the content and thorough understanding required of you. Irene is a phenomenal teacher that goes above and beyond for her students. Hardest but my favorite class this semester!

Very informative, helpful and nice as long as you pay attention and are respectful. She doesn't put up with nonesense. This class is really interesting, and if you take good solid notes, you'll do great. I skipped a lot of class and was lazy, but still got a B because I studied and paid attention when I did attend.

Really nice lady, great professor really cares about her class and what she does.

Professor Naesse is passionate about the subject and gives enough adages that stick in memory. She offers numerous opportunities for extra credit and genuinely cares about the progress of students. Professors are not obligated to push you towards doing better but she does take time to go over who in your class have improved and how they did it.

She is very clear and organized in her lectures. Exactly what she teaches will be on her tests. She does assign a lot of busy work, so if you don't like to be rushed, at the latest start an assignment 1 12 days before its due. Take good notes in class, not a good ideas to miss because each class is very informative. Very essay, plus shes nice!

Class is very easy,that is, if you show up take notes and study for test, homework and assignments are very easy to finish and its best to finish them early in the semester so you'll have more time to study for test.

She's awesome and I love when she tells stories, she has a dry sense of humor. She's pretty clear with everything she expects and very very organized. But omg there was SO MUCH BUSY WORK. Coloring and labeling maps, taking pictures and putting together this tideous final project. Way too time consuming for my taste. Tests are hard, so study hard.

We covered a lot of material in this class and although this was a tough class, with all things considered this instructor has a good teaching method. Interesting subject but I still worked hard for my grade!

Very funny and organized in her lectures. She is the reason I switched to Geography major! Irene is not an easy grader- make sure you are in class, pay attention and FOLLOW the instructions, which she gives you plenty of. Take great notes, study them for exam and you will do great. Definitely start working on the final photo project early.

Best professor I ever had. Changed my major to geography right after this class! Definitely a lot of material but she teaches in such a unique way that it is really easy to understand. Definitely recommend taking her classes!

She is great. She enjoys participation. There is a lot of information to cover but if you get a study group and read you can get an A. She makes class interesting. Glad I took her.

Very clear on what she grades. Spend one hour after class to rewrite your notes from her lectures, do homework, and you'll be fine. The photo essay seemed pretty overwhelming at one point but turned out to be very easy (I finished it in three days). Not recommend for those who like to spend their time on Instagram instead of listening to her. :-)

She is my favorite professor however she is really tough grader Tests include short answer questions 5 short ans quest in each test you must answer 4 short ans quest Dont have a plan to get easily A because you must study hard for A grade in this class Photo essay is really crucial,dont ignore.

I can't say enough great things about this lady! She gives funny lectures using short stories and nice pictures making it really enjoyable. I wish every professor would teach this way. You have to study hard and take a few pictures for a photo project, but after you do the information will register better and let you enjoy the world in a new way!

She was very laid back. Liked to tell personal stories that related to the subject. Her Exams were easy as long as you came to class every day and read the book. Had Short Answer Question on the Exams, which were given to you throughout the lectures. She grades a bit harsh, but you literally earned your grade in her class. Extra Credit Available!

Very informative! Ended up being one of my favorite classes! Love her style of teaching. Did fall a little behind with homework (weekly) but that was my fault for not managing time well.

I love this lady! Absolutely my favorite teacher so far of my college career. Her lectures are exactly whats on the test so attendance is mandatory. The photo essay seems really overwhelming but if you go to lectures and prepare ahead its actually really easy. She's really easy to get ahold of and always willing to help!

This class is not easy but it is well worth it! I have never learned more or been more challenged by a subject matter. The lectures are interesting and extremely important for the tests. I never studied more and after getting an F on the first test ended the semester with a high B. I did my photo essay project and earned an A. Awesome Professor!

There is no professor more passionate than Irene. She is respectful & gives 100% everyday, so she expects the same in return. Don't expect an easy A. Unlike some professors, she actually knows the material & is excited to pass on her knowledge in a fun, engaging way. Passes info along to students for internships and job opportunities as well.

I have taken all of Mrs. Naesse classes. Her classes are all very enjoyable. She is so passionate about what she speaks about and it makes the lectures so interesting and fun. Her classes made me think about a major in geography, although she would be bummed that i'm going into a major of history she did solidify that I will minor in geography.

I took this for GE, and even though I took years of geography in hs, I never loved the physical part of geo so I thought this class would be very boring, but I was def wrong. Irene is a lovely lady, she explains every detail of the subject very calmly and answers any questions you have. a lot of hw but they look harder then they are. Recommend 100%

Professor Naesse is the best professor at OCC; her online World Regional Geography class. This class is something I would recommend for those who are interested in learning about the languages and cultures of other countries. Lots of extra credit as well. Just pay attention to the lectures and the timed map quiz for each region. EASY A!

She is a great professor! She is really passionate about geography and shows incredible visuals of the places through her lectures!

Easy A as long as you watch the lectures, pay attention, and take good notes. The map quizzes are straightforward and based off the lectures. She shares interesting stories from her own travels. Take this class so there's less ignorant Americas roaming around thinking Paris is a country or the capital of California is Los Angeles.

My favorite teacher at OCC so far. Super nice lady. Her lectures are very interesting to watch. I have learned a lot! But be ready to spend some time to watch lectures. If you do watch everything the class will be easy for you. Just do your homework and you'll get an easy A. Strongly recommend this teacher!

Lots of discussions but each discussion has a chance of extra credit. Quiz every week with 5 attempts. Test week is pretty difficult since she assigns a test, a essay, short answer questions, and photo identification. Lots of lecture, probably one per day about 20-30 mins long. Have to watch them all or you'll be confused. Overall not a bad class.

I found her class to be the easiest one for me so far. She has a lot of lectures but she breaks them up into 20-30 min videos. The exams have different portions: an essay, short answers (which you work on at home and come directly from the lectures), multiple choice, etc. I've gotten an A in each assignment unlike other classes. Great course.

nice prof, but its a lot of work for a regular, non-honors class. if you're someone that procrastinates, don't take this class. other than that, she really cares for geography and science as a whole and I like taking her class, its just too much work (especially if you're not getting honors credit). extra credit, lecture based work/tests, sweet

She is incredibly passionate about geography, and she knows her stuff. There is a lot of work (maybe a little too much, Irene!), but if you try, it's fine. It's not an easy A, but if you're taking her class to actually learn, you'll value her style.

Professor Naesse is SO passionate about Geography. Her online lectures are fun and engaging. There is a good amount of homework and classwork but Professor is always willing to read any rough drafts for papers/SA questions and gives great feedback. Class is easy to follow along. AND she gives so much extra credit. You gotta work but worth it.

I am not sure why people are whining about workload. Everything is spelled out and we have plenty of time to do the work. I like that I can do the lectures at my own pace. Funny lectures and almost a motherly approach to her help.

Great Professor with interesting lectures. There is a lot of work for her online class but if you spread it out evenly it is very easy to complete. There are a ton of extra credit opportunities. Map quizzes aren't bad but you have to watch the lectures and read the assigned readings to score well. She is worth taking, good luck!

I do consider this class to be more work load heavy. But I believe if you pace yourself correctly and not do things last minute, you can get things done with a good grade. I think its easier to pass the class if you watch all the lectures and take notes. Her lectures are a little long, but really easy to understand.She really cares for this subject

This is in my major so maybe I am biased. Yes theres a lot of work but i would rather have that than reading a text. And there are instructions for everything (ok maybe too many instructions). She likes this stuff and it shows.

She's a very nice teacher but the work load for her online courses are a bit much. I've honestly lost count on how many essays I've written for this class. But she does provide everything for you it's just a lot so do not take this class with a bunch of other classes. The work load is almost equivalent to taking two classes.