This prof was SO easy! The material also really great! But his slides are a bit unorganized, but that's okay. To get A: Essay - easiest thing ever! Just agree with the author, Participation - talk in dgd to get this mark, MT - pure regurgitation!, FInal - exactly like the MT, but somehow the essay was easier. G'luck! This prof is highly recommended

At firt I really hated his teaching method (asking questions at random, while expecting you to know everything), but then I slowly began to appreciate it. He was trying make us take a stand on today's politics (ie War in Iraq). He is VERY easy on essay marking and midterms/exam are regurgitation of the class notes & opinions on readings.

Has a thick Eastern European accent. Very Anti-American when it comes to his point of view. His slide shows are disorganized and he seems distracted most of the time. But hes very willing to help you if you need help and is very linear. Exams and papers are essay if you get a hang of them. Not a hard marking.

One of the best professors not just on campus but in the city of Ottawa.

Prof. Grouev had a very deep backgroud in politics and teaches his students from many different perspectives. I learned alot in his class, however, he is terribly unorganized.

thanks grouev, inspiring! and much enjoyed cheers

His summer course was easy and he was very easy with regards to grades. Overall I believe he is a good prof, however he does often mistake his own beliefs for those of others.

wierd prof, foe some reason i just dont like him and his class. paper was quite easy. midterm and final are relatively easy too, memorization was very helpful.

I loved this class! Professor Grouev is interesting, he challanges you to think differently, the only thing is if you do not attend class then you will miss out. Those that seem to have a problem with his teaching have a hard time because they do not attend lectures. It's too bad because they are missing out!!

Prof Grouev is awesome! He's clearly a brilliant man! Also makes awesome jokes!! Sometimes he's hard to understand, but then again, who isn't. I'd rather have a prof who is scattered and knows his stuff than a prof who reads his/her slides verbatim.

very vague and unclear but quite a character. don't expect to learn anything. his class is a stage for his propaganda. a student asked him in class, "sir our ayllabus says that we were supposed to have a dgd on January 28th (now March) worth 10%. what about those marks?" response "Um, yes, um well... ok. discussion will be on date on syllabus"

Despite what some people have posted on here, I must say that I thoroughly enjoyed Grouev's course in International Orgs. He approaches the subject matter at hand to make one think critically which in my view benefitted me personally. Would definitely take one with him again.

I have taken 2 courses with Prof. Grouev, and he is an awesome professor. He makes his students think critically about politics. Provides information that you wouldn't find in any text book. And shows you great documentaries. He wants to intellectually challenge his students, and have them question the status quo. Something all profs should do.

Extremely easy class. If you know your stuff and do the readings you're guaranteed an awesome grade. Love his simplicity!

GREAT prof. Yes you need to agree with him in order to get a good mark.. but its not like his views are completly wrong... he talks about real stuff in politics that exists.. He is completly understandable if you have aproblem.. sure hes unorganized but thats why its so great. Hes unbureaucratic and unlike the normal boring professor.Take his class

One of the best profs I've had in the last 5 years at Ottawa U. Those of you who shun him for being real,open, and showing clips know nothing about the real world, and are just here to get your degree and live your lives like sheeple, never actually thinking about the real world.

He's a great prof. He's incredibly biased, and tends to impose his POV on students. I find his POV interesting and tend to agree with it most of the time. He also always thinks he's right.Class attendance isn't really mandatory if you do all the readings and memorize the slides. His midterms are fair, 40% essay for this class.

AMAZING PROF !!!!!!!!

Great prof. best I have had so far, well informed,and understanding. Shows very informative clips in class which support his topics.

You cannot like Grouev...Honestly, he is really smart... I loved his class and I still remember what I've learned in it (took the class 2 years ago). Good choice of readings. Still remember them. A+ he's the best

Extremely good professor! Solid knowledge in History and Politics. Brings up interesting and current issues relevent to the course. Guest speakers and great documentaries just show his dedication! Very helpful in office hours, always there for the student. Great speaker! I was looking forward to attending every lecture!

Unique prof! The best prof in Political Science I have had so far. He makes every lecture interesting and challenges you to think outside the box! Makes you think critically, provides priceless information and personal experience, you can`t find in the textbook. He is also very clear on midterm and exam expectations. Take his class!

Had him for POL1102 and 3111. Highly recommended, since a lot of the material is repeated. Knows his stuff very well. Be prepared to back up your argument very strongly if you disagree with him. Slides are good for definitions; anything listed in slides should be memorized. MTs and Finals had no surprises. Assignments were actually interesting!

LOVE HIM! He is amazing and I one of the most interesting profs I have had. TAKE HIS CLASS!!

This professor is very clear on expectations and as long as you memorize and regurgitate the slides you will get a very good grade. Unfortunately the perspective is radically left wing, lacks any sort of objectivity and relentlessly shovels on left wing propoghanda while lashing out at the right for propghanda use. I found this very hypocritical

The Professor offers an excellent course. For those who dislike the course obviously are not thinkers and cannot accept a challenge when faced with one. Out of 36 Pofessors I have had so far, Professor Grouev is in the TOP 2. Take POL 3111 and 3154 as well for an enjoyable learning experience.

Probably the only prof in the entire faculty who cares if his students are learning something. Nice character assassination attempt to all of you degenerate yuppies out there picking on a guy because he has a funny accent. If you want to pick on a professor, there are countless defective French-Canadian poly sci profs with serious pathologies.

The best and funniest professor ever. He actually wants you to learn and be informed with a little "red pill" reality check. Those who label him as a "conspiracy theorist" are not legitimate independent thinkers let alone political scientists.

aaahh...Grouev! He's just too cute to pass up!Repetitive with the themes, yes... but it becomes memetic in the end of it all. An iconic and interesting fellow.

An enjoyable learning experience. Yeah, he skips on the slides a little but he's a fair marker and his expectations for assignments and exams are clear. The documentaries also add context to the course to get us to start thinking a little.

enjoyable experience. Many think if you disagree with him you will fail, i did and still passed. Will go out of his way to Help students having problem in class. Just talk to him and he will help. Also, true he does not stay on topic, but he cares about quality.For those who just care about the A+ grade, he will show u what u need to get it.

Grouev gets a hard time from a lot of students but honestly, the guy is smart, passionate, willing to help, enjoys teaching and beyond fair. He went out of his way on several occassions to accomodate me and never treated me like the student number most of us are. At time he may seem brash, but he is just trying to challenege you, so accept it.

Prof. Grouev is one of the best professors at uOttawa. He strives to challenge students to use their minds to be something better?.greater than mediocrity. He will sincerely care about students? welfare, as opposed to just a requirement of their profession. Definitely a professor that you will remember past your graduation!

I took the Politics of Eastern and Central Europe with Professor Grouev. It was indeed a very pleasant experience and I believe wholeteartedly that Grouev is a real asset to the University of Ottawa. Not only does he exhort students to engage in critical thinking, but he also provides you with both sides as part of his class lectures. Impeccable!

I took Introduction to Politics this summer with this professor.This grentleman is owesome.It was a great experience. This prof really cares about his students. He takes time to try and explain his materials.He presents his material in very simple easy to understand way.This is the prof you will remember for the rest of your life.

Great prof! Super interesting perspectives; Really engaging and interesting, especially in small classes; Had him twice, has a formula, he challenges students to think, which is clearly a challenge for some still? but if your interested in the world, TAKE HIS CLASS - particularly Eastern European Pol - POL 3154

Great prof! extremely smart and a great critical thinker. Some students find him difficult to understand due to the fact that he challenges students to think for themselves and to read between the lines. AMAZING Prof, any of his classes are worth taking, particularly 3111 (International Organizations) and 3154 (European Politics)

I'm not gonna lie I truly learned more in 3 summer courses with Professor Grouev than I have in all 3 years of my undergrad . He not only uses relevant material but also is a very fair marker. Professor Grouev is always ready to address any questions or concerns students might have and he is extremely friendly! You won't regret taking his courses!

Absolutely amazing Prof. and a very fair marker, he opens your eyes to the side of politics you would not learn anywhere else! I wish he would teach 4th year classes, I will truly miss Prof. Grouev

Professor Grouev is one of the only Poli Sci profs at Ottawa U who doesn't rely solely on dry, theoretical approaches and who pushes students to think for themselves. He applies everything to real-world events, making it more relevant and interesting to learn. Exams are straight-forward, do the work and go to class and you'll do well.

Amazing professor! I learned more in this class than all my other classes combines. The professor is very nice, very smart, and really cares about his students! Best professor ever.

Best professor ever! Smart, helpful, and very caring.

One of the best profs I have ever had. I have no poli sci background whatsoever and took a summer course with him out of personal interest. He is very knowledgeable and passionate about what he teaches, and pushes students to think outside the box. I loved the class and would highly recommend him as a prof!

He is the most amazing prof, extremely intelligent and always ready to help students. I had 3 classes with him and I only wish he taught 4th year courses because I would be the first to register! I learned more in his classes than I did in my 3 years as an undergrad put together!

Great prof! really knows his stuff and actually cares about his students and aims to challenge them to think outside the box. would love to take a class with him again. All the people who gave him a low rating clearly did not attend class or did not pay attention in class if they did.

He is a great professor! I enjoyed attending his classes because you could see the interest he has in the material he teaches. He also genuinely cares about his students. I was dealing with a lot in my personal life and he was extremely accommodating to my situation and gave me some great advice as well. If you get a chance to take him: go for it!

Very clear in what he expects of you. Stating his opinions will definitely get you a good mark in the class, but there's still a lot to learn. Fairly easy going prof, midterms and finals are very straightforward. Take this class if you can!

He was an amazing prof! He thoroughly enjoys teaching and has great knowledge on all his information. He cares about his students and will help out in anyway, exams are simple and straight forward, take advantage of having a class with him!

Great professor. Challenges assumptions and works to get students to think critically about issues that can be taken for granted. This can at times offend some students. Always ready to assist students, answer questions and great to converse with.

Great Professor. He wants to give students insight in the underlying structures of world politics, which is in my view a responsible and necessary teaching method in the current age.

All around good prof. The class seems tricky at first but if you go to class you'll see that the exam questions are easily predictable. His review sessions are IMPORTANT. Also, the long answer questions are straight from the readings. He is an interesting prof with lots of stories to tell. He is a tough marker but fair. I recommend him.

By far one of the best classes I've taken in university! This course is extremely interesting. It's a real eye opener to what's happening in the world. I highly recommend this course!

Professor Grouev is an outstanding instructor who made this course what it is. He's that type of professor who makes you think and want to learn something. He makes ample use of Powerpoint slides and videos to illustrate his point and to keep his students interested in what their learning. I highly recommend this professor and his courses.

This professor is someone who gives clear instructions, is open to dialogue, who makes the class interesting and entertaining, and facilitates learning in his students instead of reading slides off of a projector - he discusses the slides and his midterms are fair. Lovely TAs too! The professor was very open about re-marking. GREAT PROF! 10/10.

Super chill guy. Although he might not finish every slideshow (they are posted online anyways), the real reason to go to class to to hear amusing anecdotes and watch how he connects historical events and terminology to practical everyday language. Innately boring, Grouev brings life to the material and gives an easy class for poli sci kids! RP

Amazing professor! He makes class interesting by relating his life experiences to the course material. He gives clear instructions and the midterm and final are straight from the slides and the readings. I've had him twice and I highly recommend taking a class with him. You'll learn a lot from his engaging lectures and eye-opening documentaries.

One of the best profs I've had a uOttawa. His expectations are super clear and engaging. Work hard and you'll get a good grade. I'm definitely going to be checking out his POL1102 class in the fall.

Very knowledgeable prof. His slides are very helpful, along with his personal knowledge and understanding of the topics presented. Just avoid giving opinions or answering questions if you don't want to feel like an idiot after. He has a way of answering questions in a belittling way. Good prof overall though.

He is an extremely intelligent professor, as he is quite well read. He has some daily strong opinions, and will fight you over them. You will only really enjoy his classes if you love the subject, because of the detail he goes into. For International Relations/Politics/Globalization, I wouldn't choose anyone else to teach me.

Very good professor. Gives good lectures that are interesting with the class material. Will go off subject sometimes an d shows a lot of videos. In general, his assignments are pretty easy and interesting.

Great professor, somewhat disorganized but it's an awesome class! Knows his stuff well, very helpful and his exams are relatively easy. I've had him twice and in my first year I didn't always understand where he was going with his lectures. I later learned that it is impossible to take notes so just sit there, listen, and study the powerpoints.

Professor Grouev is awesome! He is not like other professors who make the material dry. He involves students and uses videos, examples and clarification to prove explain course material. I had a great time in IR and cannot think of anyone else to have, except him. Also a very funny man! Truly cares about his students and material. Helpful slides:)

He is quite interesting and teaches in a way that captivates the class. Found him to be helpful and reasonable outside of class. Very opinionated and often challenges the views of students, but still is funny and considerate (for the most part) while doing so. Definitely recommend him!

Although friendly and approachable, this professor is just plain boring. He flips way too fast through his slides and expects us to know what he is talking about. Exams were fairly easy.

Professor Grouev is the best professor I have ever had at the university of Ottawa. He keeps the lectures so interesting and he is very helpful. He is always very organized and puts a lot of thought into his lectures. I highly suggest having him as a professor!

He is a very fair and helpful professor if you inquire about grades/general knowledge or if you simply want to talk to him he is very knowledgable. His course pack was very informative, educational and relatable. Definitely recommend him as a professor!

Overall great prof, doesn't shy away from the undesirable topics when it comes to the dark side of globalization. It takes some effort to sit through some lectures but that's only because of the ugly subject matter. Take this prof and course if you want to learn, not sleep.

He was very knowledgeable about the subject, his style of teaching encouraged me to enquire more. He was always very helpful and challenged us to have interesting discussions. I appreciated his patience and the clever way of approaching topics, making us think, rather than merely instilling ideas in us. Overall, the best class I've taken so far!

I strongly recommend you take Prof Grouev's class if you have an interest in improving your knowledge in political science. People that find his classes boring likely have little interest in political science or find his subject matter too heavy. His class is very organized,expectations are clear and he makes himself very available for extra help.

Professor Grouev is a very knowledgeable professor. His classes are interesting because he uses a lot of interviews and documentaries. He is flexible and very helpful and cares about his students learning.

Class not always stimulating but learned a lot. Focus on the class slides and readings & its an easy A. Very clear of what he asks for the course - just know his opinions on the topics. He's intimidating, but don't be afraid to ask for help - he's incredibly friendly!

Pol 2103 A with Dr. Grouev was an eye-opener for me. Being an adult full-time student, a full-time employee, and a father is not an easy task. When I took this class with Dr. Grouev I fared that I might fail, however his teaching techniques are excellent. The course is within my abilities. I encourage you all to take his classes.

I am thankful professors like him exist. What a semester. Definitely will be looking into taking other classes with him, as should anyone who is interested in real learning.

Great Professor! It was a summer class so it was very condensed, but he did a good job of presenting the information the class needed to know, and was very helpful with exams/assignments. Lectures were stimulating and eye-opening. Would definitely recommend taking a class with this professor.

Good overall professor and nice guy. I feel that his expectations aren't entirely clear, especially on tests. However, if your grade is bad enough, he will let you make it up by writing another essay. He grades research papers easily, I received B+ on everything. Don't bother with the course pack, you can Google everything. Recommend for summer.

Prof. Grouev is an amazing professor and this class is probably the most interesting class I have ever took. As I said to the professor at the end of this class, it is really a mind-changing class, giving an other vision of the world, that is sometimes disturbing but always interesting. Thanks Prof for this great semester!

Good instructor, knows his stuff and will help you if you ask for help. Very fair!

I like politics so I enjoyed the class, he was reasonable, expected you to do the readings and participate, you'll do better if you study, not an easy A class but interesting material so keeps you engaged. Overall I liked it

Prof Grouev is a exceptional teacher who has the ability to transform relatively dry subject matters into themes of real importance and substance. I always found his approach to be interesting and at times was inspired by his passion to challenge the status quo, consequently creating awareness on 'norms' that otherwise go unquestioned. Great class!

Prof. Grouev provided an interesting summer semester, that was quite restricted by the span of the semester, a month. Even with such a short time span, I managed to learn a lot contributing to my interest in political science; he provides various hints, as well as areas of focus, for both the midterm and the final exams. Good Prof. I recommend him.

Prof. Grouev provided a very interesting course, that was greatly limited by the amount of time available, a month considering it is a summer course. I learnt a great deal of information regarding the various international paradigms. I recommend this class to anyone interested in PoliSci courses, just take into consideration he time span.

Professor Grouev is one of the best professors I had in my 3 years at Ottawa U. He conveys the information simplistically and the expectations are clear and detailed before exams or essays

Good class, very informative and well organized.

Great teacher and a wonderful conversationalist. His class has nothing to do with "conspiracy theories". On the contrary, he does an excellent job at expanding one's knowledge by introducing to the actual facts which tend to be suppressed by commercial media.Mostly North American students seem unhappy with his course. Truth hurts;)

Very interesting professor! Engages students in interesting discussions on material. Looks at different sides of various conflict and brings in interesting guest speakers as well. Very fair marker. Overall awesome class!

Student need a professors like Mr. Ivaylo at the university. this prof vividly connect the study material and reality life over the world ignored by people. When I took this course I did not know what to expect. However, I now see the world with different perspective. Through a devoted prof who encourages and supports with quiz and exams feedback.

This prof is flexible to explain to students who don't get his feedback, clarifying with real ex. one can relate to. Prof evaluation are from class material,there are no surprises. Attend class and read. I recommend the course to who is interested to see the world affairs, its effect and see the world from what just meets the eye!

At first his lectures will seem unclear, but it gets better overtime. He gives lots of examples which help clear up concepts and will even extend due dates if the class needs it. He tells strange but funny stories which always makes the class enjoyable. One thing though is that he sometimes speaks in French when he can't remember the English words.

Thoroughly enjoyed this class due to the professor. He takes a keen interest in the subject and provides chances for all students to contribute to the discussion. You might think his stories are strange at first but they clarify the concepts in strange, hilarious ways. This prof is great!

I had a genuinely good time in Prof. Grouev's class. I thought he was very helpful and explained the material well. You could see his dedication to both the students and the class material. I got to know Prof. Grouev well and he's been really helpful in terms of the course and university life swell. I am very happy I took hiscourseandgottoknow him.

Terrific professor. I've had him twice and both classes were great. Be prepared to think critically and be willing to step outside of your intellectual comfort zone. He wants you to form your own (informed) opinion and not simply regurgitate course material. I highly recommend Prof. Grouev.

Very Understanding and helpful. When people says Prof's dont give a crap, they are not talking about Prof Grouev. if you ever need clarifying he is more than delighted to go out of his way to assist you, in any way he possibly can.

Grouev is awesome. I've had him for 3 courses and those who don't give him a chance, don't know what they're missing. He is an understanding individual and passionate about what he teaches. The text book is NOT useless, you can probably get a B or a B+ without it but the essay questions in his exams are based on the texts. definitely recommend him!

Amazing professor. You should take the time to talk to him as he is one of the few truly aware and experienced professors in the faculty. He actually knows what is going on in the world and will not dumb it down or censor it for you. One of the people I would love to grab a coffee with and chat with.

Amazing prof. He might seem weird at first, but I think that his way of teaching. He's very passionate about the content and wants student to engage and debate in his class. He's also very easy-going and helpful. The textbook is really important in this class. Exam are much easier when you read it.

Excellent instructor; well versed & passionate in realms of IR. Organized, professional; lectures using detailed power point slides enhanced with anecdotes. Encourages students to think outside of the box & to seek truth with openness & dialogue. Flexible with assignments. Midterm/Exam: long essay use text, short answers slides. Highly recommend!

highly experienced, but sometimes the course lacked structure, marking was sometimes spotty, however he is nice and the course overall was enjoyable

He likes to give important messages in a subtle way. He does not say them explicitly. Focus studying exam on Powerpoints (especially lists and definitions). A lot of journal readings. He is humorous and you will like lectures. His classes are often unorganized. Essay writing required 9 journals, which was hard.

His teaching style is particular; may take some time to adjust. Many students find him a bit arrogant/ intimidating, but it's just his personality. Go find him in his office hours; he is VERY helpful

Very passionate teacher. He has the ability to make students think critically about the world around them. His class was dynamic and I learned a great deal. Definitely recommend taking any class with him.

Highly intelligent, his goal is to introduce you to an alternative understanding of the global geopolitical landscape. If you have no idea what I'm talking about, be prepared to have your understanding of the world turned upside-down. Highly recommended. Attend DGD's and do the readings to achieve decent grade.

Fascinating professor who is evidently very passionate about his topics .Lecture slides are very clear and his expectations are outlined in a direct and clear manner . If you want the most out of his class , be sure to participate as he seems to have a particular appreciation for those who do. Funny & fair prof, would highly recommend.

Prof. Grouev is a TOP favorite prof of mine at OttawaU. His lectures are clear and intriguing, involving the class in discussion. He has a great sense of humor, and possesses the talent to inspire students to pursue careers in the international relations field. I've had 2 classes with him, and both were highlights of my university career!!!

He is great!

He's an awesome prof, one of my favorite in my two years at OttawaU. He always has something interesting to say through his heavy accent. Overall great class, learnt so much in an interesting way. Go to class and you'll get good marks, easy as that.

Good professor, one of those profs who are there to help you. Heard that he can have a one sided opinion and wouldn't listen by many, but glad that was proven wrong. He has opinions on matters talked about in class, but that doesn't deter class discussion or your grades. Something to improve upon would be making lectures more clear.

Inspirational professor, lectures are great and point of view is eye opening. Office hours are great and jokes are funny. Paper was on topic (got a 95 so don't understand some critics)and his view of the IMF and World Bank are well interpreted. Went to his office hours only once and got great feedback which helped me write about western influence.

Funny, engaging and interesting lectures, highly enjoyable.

Amazing prof, would recommend to anyone. If you put in the workeffort, you will get a good grade.

This was my favourite prof hands-down for the first semester. An incredible lecturer and engaging individual, I was always excited to go to his classes, where he would always have something controversial and insightful to say. Definitely one you have to work for, but he's so good at lecturing you want to anyway. Can't recommend enough.

Very interesting point of view. Enjoyable because of the different perspectives.

Very good if you are interested in international politics. You will gain valuable knowledge if you are prepared to learn, and the lectures and readings are amusing. The TA's are not always great, but that is a given in any course. He is fair in going over your works if you prepare a defence for your paper.

Lots of first years don't like him. I was in third year and loved his first year class. Expect a different approach to globalization. Critical. He makes you see the other side of it. If you actually take the time, he will have time for you. GO SEE HIM and not the TAs! Interesting because it's not vomitted textbook speech that we get with uOttawa.

He was very understanding of mark change that needed to be made (final grade noted B- although it was an A). He gave a 2 week extension on the final critical essay in his politics and globalization class because he wanted to ensure every student had clear expectations. He cares about the class and it a nice man!

Honestly, go to his class with an open mind. If you plan regurgitating the same traditional explanation, don't plan on getting points for originality. Puts everything on the slides, which is very helpful. If you seriously feel your mark is unfair, you can go seem him. Put in the effort and you'll see the reward.#RedPillFTW.

Very good prof and very kind! Love him. Hoping to take other courses with professer Grouev. Very funny too! Also, his midterm and exams are very fair!

Ivaylo is hilarious. Such a different kind of prof and takes a different approach. Clear grading criteria - put in the work and get a good grade.

This course feels like a really safe one. It wasn't hard to pass, and the material is interesting, even if the lectures aren't particularly engaging. The papers are long, but I found the readings weren't entirely necessary, and Grouev is a friendly guy if you take advantage of his office hours. He's a great prof, if you have to take this course.

Honestly go to his office hours. Very open and nice prof. I would definitely like to take another course with him. Shows great documentaries.

Prof. Grouev gives very interesting lectures and provides great textbook/video documentary material to investigate. He can be unclear in lectures, but if you ask for clarification/other aide during office hours he is there to help. It feels as though essays are not marked consistently, I would always recommend a review. Overall, perfectly average

Hardest part about this course is buying the course package, although its actually pretty cheap. All lectures and videos are extremely interesting, plus everything is on Blackboard. Pretty clear expectations and the marking is very straightforward. Work and you'll get what you deserve. Great sense of humour.. I would take a class with him again.

Prof. Grouev is inspirational, direct and very knowledgeable. I really liked the fact that he added personal annecdotes relevant to the material discussed in class, as well as making the students engage in discussions. His way of teaching really captured me. So glad I got to finish one of my last courses at uni with a professor like Mr. Grouev./SWE

I love professor Grouev! AMAZING. Def one of the best POLI SCI profs at uOttawa :)

Professor Grouev is the absolute best. His way of teaching is so inspiring and he truly believes in his students. I genuinely enjoyed being in his class and I learnt so much. Would recommend 11/10

He is an awesome prof! He is a very caring and understanding person! His classes do have a lot of readings, but if you show up to class it is extremely easy to get a great grade with him. He really wants his students to succeed!!

Professor Grouev's exams were straight forward and expectations were clear. I didn't study that much and did the readings the night before and got an A-. Definitely do the readings and show up to discussion groups, they really helped me with the exams! He's an awesome prof and hilarious. Definitely recommend taking intro to poli sci with him.

Ivaylo likes to discuss with his students to provide a more engaging learning experience. The midterm was extremely easy as he gave exactly which questions to study. The exam was a bit more vague however still very simple. Course pack is not needed until discussion groups and midterm/exam. No need for readings other than those ones. Easy A

Not the typical political science professor. Will give you more perspectives, and is not afraid to question the liberal politically correct culture in campus. Philosophical and clearly knows his stuff.

Polarizing! He is *incredibly* knowledgeable and experienced in his field, but clearly chafes within a bureaucratic system/large lecture format. He should probably not be teaching 1st year courses; but his upper year courses and seminars are lights out awesome. If you need to be spoon-fed your academics, look elsewhere.

He talks a lot in class and enjoys to talk about himself but than that he's an excellent prof. He is more than willing to answer questions, loves starting arguments in class to make students think. Great teacher all aorund

Prof Grouev is the best political professor at uOttawa! He posts all his slides on Blackboard so you don't have to attend the lectures. But you must read all his slides carefully because this is the best way to prepare for his exams. His feedback for the essay is useful and always available after class. Will take his class again

I took both POL 1101 and 1102 with Grouev. His courses have lots of readings but it isn't too hard. There are two discussion group days worth 5% each. You just do the assigned readings for it beforehand and discuss your opinion for free marks. He gave lots of written feedback on the essays and was easy to contact for help. Very clear rubrics too.

Great Prof, his courses help you build analytical thought. If you understand the theories and their basic principles/ tenets you will pass, study power points, easy class overall.

The best political professor @UOttawa! He clearly cares about his students and enjoys getting to know them outside of class. His lectures are very inspiring and encourage critical thinking. Most of all, he isn't afraid to speak his mind and challenge the PC culture that is parasitizing academia. You'll pass if you regularly attend and participate.

He truly cares for his students and is quite kind and generous. I learned A LOT from this course and I will definitely retake his courses if I have a chance.

This man is a gem of UOttawa FSS. This is University; people complain he is tough, but no, he is fair. He is current, intelligent and exactly what you need if you are SERIOUS ABOUT YOUR FUTURE CAREERS. His text books are self made, cheaper and focus on published works. Do not have your phone out, READ the articles, study what he points out to study

Really easy going professor. His topics are very interesting, and will definitely open your eyes to a lot of things. Grades and all that aside, I found the course to be very interesting as it changed my perception of the world. If you do the readings, and attend lectures, you'll get a solid A.

Really easy going, and nice professor. His lectures are interesting, and inspiring. The subject matter combined with his input will really change your perception of modern day society. The midterm and final exam are straight forward. He tells you exactly what will be on them. Do the readings and attend the lectures for a good mark.

he's a solid prof. and knowledgeable. He really cares about the topics he discusses. I would not recommend submitting anything against what he believes though because he will wreck you. I didn't buy the textbook and got by easily but I went to all his lectures

Great class, Ivaylo made it pretty fun as he tried to incorporate as much jokes and stories as he could. be prepared to take notes in class as the lectures are pretty heavy however he is really lenient and a pretty chill marker. do the readings and make notes on them as he incorporates them heavily into the midterm and final

I had Grouev last year for POL1102 and 2103. His class was pretty easy to get an A. Just read his slides before the exam and be creative for the research paper. I got a 90 for his two research paper and I will with him again this year for POL3179.

Easily the best professor I've ever had at uOttawa. Not an easy A by any means, his tests are solely long answer/ essay questions based pretty much entirely off of the course pack readings. He cares about his students very much and if you put in the effort and see him after class you WILL do well.

Professor Grouev is an amazing professor who is kind, knowledgeable, caring, understanding and genuinely wants his students to do well. I recommend him to anyone who is interested in Politics and Globalization, is looking an interesting elective or who wants a straightforward course. Also, he gives you a very accurate idea of how exams will be :)

Easy A class/Prof ! He gave us the MT and final questions in advance. 10 page critical essay on an entire book but it was easy to write. Accessible outside of class. 2 DGDs but his opinion is kinda biased and imposed on you. I never went to class and did well! Notes are all online. Don't by the course-pack, you're only gonna use twice. Good prof!

This guy is truly a gem at the university. As a prof, like "to teach", h is actually belw average. You can skip most of his classes and readings and still succeed relatively well. But what's great is he has the biggest balls of any poli sci prof. He goes where other dare not. That alone is 5/5 for me.

I know he seems a bit mean, but he's actually not that bad. The readings are a lot but they are quite interesting. The exams are not tough, he basically gives the class a good idea of what to study.

I've taken four courses with professor Grouev and would recommend them to anyone interested in international relations. I've learned more from this professor than any other at uOttawa. Expect to read and write lots, and study lots for the exams.

He is a good prof. Those who are in disagreement with him shall look upon his biography and read some of his work. He has steady political opinion and not afraid to state it. Today it is an extremely valuable quality. He just try to make you think, not to repeat a generally accepted ideas.

His lectures are dry, but if you can listen they are interesting. Other reviews are right that he has strong opinons, but its actual useful as it challenged my own ideas. Super friendly and kind outside of class and very helpful with any questions you may have.

Loved taking intro politics with Dr. Grouev. He is truly a thought-provoking professor. Some people say that he only wants you to write papers that reflect his opinion - but that is absolutely not true! He is hilarious, very intelligent, and the grading is clear and fair. Absolutely recommended.

There is a course pak to buy at Rytek; Course outline is available in there at the front page. Readings are in sequence w the weekly progression- prof may be slow in lectures and speed through. ** To be successful in this class, do readings for discussion groups, don't focus on the quotes/etc. in slides- only the key components*

There's a lot of reading to be done and the lectures are complex because Globalization is a complex subject, but the teacher is a gem and he knows what he's talking about! It's my first English class at uOttawa and I would take another class with that teacher. He's understanding and very accomodating.

First day of Online Poli-Sci 101 and the year has been clearly laid out. He's going to talk and everyone is going to sit around confused and bewildered at the sheer absurdity of this prof. He cannot string together two words that make sense, and he did not mention Poli-Sci once unless a student brought it up first. Its so bad that it is hilarious.

For an online class, it's very relaxed. I don't go to class as much because yes his lectures don't make a lot of sense, but the powerpoints are great. I'm doing pretty well and his TA's are fair with marking. He seems like a great person though and is super caring too. He's fine with giving extensions so long as you ask in advance.

Had him a few years back as a professor for intro to international relations and some others. Tough, but insightful. His lectures aren't always easy to follow, but if you put in the effort to do readings and really engage with the topic, you'll find him rather good. Definitely not a prof everyone will like, but a good one nonetheless.

There are a lot of complaints that you can find from the average person who has attended an Ivaylo class, but I feel the flak he gets is undeserved. He genuinely enjoys his lectures, the essays are quite a few (wrote around 20 pages total for the class) but they're more interesting work than average, and the students in this class are a fun bunch!

To the students who find him boring, or think his classes are like a history class, I really wonder why they went to university. Probably the most informative professor I have had in my university experience, and he addresses challenging issues directly and with clarity while ensuring students have a foundational knowledge of actual theory

A lot of these comments about Prof. Grouev are unwarranted at best and a gross exaggeration at worst. Hes a very passionate lecturer and even over Microsoft Teams, he was still a highly engaging prof. Theres a lot of writing to do in this class but all the papers are consistent with the readings he assigns. Very lenient with extensions as well!

He's a passionate old school professor. Not everyone's cup of tea, but I like him. His assignments are somewhat tough because there's a lot of reading and writing involved, but he's a fair grader and is very very lenient with extensions. It's not a class where you can get an easy A but it's not super hard either. I'd recommend his class .

Great teacher

Such a good professor. Not even sure where to start. if you're looking for a teacher who gives great assignments and requires limited class attendance- this is your guy. All of his assignments refer to his course pack and are easy reads, he's generous with marks (along with his TAs) and gives extensions when needed. Great guy, awesome professor.

Very nice and caring professor. He's old school though and makes you work for it but very lenient with extensions and accommodates you for any requests. Lot of reading but questions are fair. Not a bird course, but I highly enjoyed the prof. I'd take him again!

I am coming back to review Prof. Grouev after taking him for POL 1101. I would say he is much stronger at teaching POL 1102. The lectures were very interesting and assignments fair. He is not everyone's cup of tea but I really enjoyed this class. Those willing to put in the work will get a lot out of it.

A lot of reading and annoying projects. The only reason why I love Grouev is because he was unintentionally funny and basically an icon. I had a cool gc which made the class more enjoyable too. Lectures were boring and I barely went but Grouev being blunt, rude, and awkward made him funny. If you already dont go to lectures and read pretty easy cla

I took the class over the summer and I found that he was able to present the material in a very clear and understandable way. He is well known in his field and has the knowledge to back it up. There is a lot of reading but all are very useful to his course content. very accommodating and listens to students' comments, encourages class discussions.

He is awesome! Teaches very well and take times to make sure students understand the subjects! Highly recommend!

There are mixed opinions on Grouev but I think his classes were very eye-opening to new perspectives. He is a bit biased in his ideas. Definitely a lot of reading and is not for everyone, the paper is around 12 pages based on a 400-page book, on top of other readings. I wouldn't take if you aren't seriously interested in this topic.

Unintentionally very funny (showed us a lot of clips from the Matrix and said he was gonna "redpill" us). Was graded on midterm, book review essay, and final exam. Lenient on due date extensions. VERY reading heavy (coursepack + textbook). His lectures are kind of messy but its not a difficult class, just basic concepts to learn

I found Professor Grouev to be unique but also very inspiring in his lectures. He brought fresh perspectives to the table, although I didn't always see his methods as very scientific, which is what I'm used to in university. While I found many of his ideas interesting, I hoped for more scientific backing during his lectures.

Grouev's class is a wild ride - he's hilarious and unintentionally entertaining, but the workload is heavy. If you're willing to do the readings and engage, it can be a rewarding experience. unstuckstudy ai was a lifesaver for essay prep.