So yah, I'm at the U of R and Jason decided to take the brutal drive down every Thursday. I'm glad he did. Super interesting, made a 3 hour class flyyyyy byyyyy, and decent marker. Take a class from this man and you won't regret it! Super good eye candy!

great guy too

The guy is clear and to the point...Gives students lots of time to keep up with note taking. - tough marker on exams esp. - I don't know where the guy who said "he's all over the place." gets that from...Not the most accessible guy...

Jason was a really great prof! I was also in his U of R HIST class and it was really ineteresting. His lectures are very structured and easy to follow and take notes from...talking to him is really helpful if you need help or you don't undesrstand somet

Jason was excellent. One of the best profs I have ever had.

Interesting class. Lots of enthusiasm, and for some reason it's easier to learn from a guy who isn't a hundred years old.

He is hot!

Awesome prof! Lectures are clear adn to the point. And he is flippin' hot!

hE IS FLIPPIN HOT, I AGREE! his class was really good too, this is canadian history i took from him at 8:30 in the morning, and it was still interesting, now that's an achievement! i dunno what people r thinking when they say his lectures jump around, it all made sense to me!

The person who said he's an arrogant jerk probably never acctually talked to him. Great help on my essay, a really friendly and down to earth guy. Learned a fair bit from the class. His lectures are topically based, not so much chronological, so you have to make up for when you study.

You have to be very alert in class, have to concentrate hard because he doesnt post notes, but his lectures are very clear. Really nice guy with a very interesting class. Great Prof

great teacher.

I had a three hour night class on canadian political history in the 19th century with him and it was actually really good. He was entertaining and knowledgeable, it doesn't hurt that he's hot. Just be prepared to take a LOT of notes. All in all though, great prof!

He was the grad student working with our night class and does a very good job. A nice sense of humour and is very approachable. Makes the class better than I expected as Canadian History isn’t my favourite topic…

best proff i've had so far in university BY FAR! great guy, teaches with his all, came to class even though being sick as a dog with a stomach flu or something......definetly recommended to whoever takes political studies or history

Professor Zorbas is an awesome prof. His lectures are really interesting. The only drawback is that the essay is worth a lot, and he doesn't use slides to guide you.

Zorbas appears to be unorganized but keeps the class in line. He makes sure that he stays very approachable for the students. He explains the subject from notes, that are not posted on paws so class attendance is key.

EXCELLENT professor. A great speaker and I enjoyed his class quite a bit. Final and essay were not easy, but I got out of this class with a decent mark and only opened my textbook once. Very approachable and helpful. Doesn't put his notes on PAWS, but his written notes are great and result in minimal text usage, for this class, anyway.

This class sounds dry, and under any other professor it probably would be. Jason creates an excited atmosphere for the topic and is able to keep interest through relevant examples that apply to university-aged students. Held my interest and made the learning process much easier. I highly recommend for anybody interested in democracy and politics.

Excellent prof. I would highly recommend him. However, you have to show up to the lectures because nothing is posted on PAWS. He is very easy to understand and if you find history boring, just stare at him all class and you'll be ok - definitely a good lookin prof! That makes the class so much more exciting!

Good speaker, easy to take notes from.

This guy is awesome! He's easily the best prof I've had! Zorbas rules.

The best prof I have had in my three years at U of S. I was dreding this class - 8am, pre-confed Canadian history..boring!- but he is young, fun, enjoyable, and made the lecture both interesting and understandable. Would recommend his class to anyone!!

I have taken numerous classes from him...4 in total...and have come to admire his teaching abilities! He talks like his was there...and is just telling you a story. Makes it easy to remember what he was talking about when your trying to study. Definately take his class if you need a Canadian history class...or don't. You won't regret it!

I did not expect to have any interest in POLS, but it was a requirement for me. Anyways, I find Jason Zorbas captures my attention (not just because of his looks), but because he's interesting. He explains historical events in a fascinating way. It's a nice surprise to enjoy this class so far.

Jason is absolutely terrific! He made a not so interesting class a very enjoyable one-makes his point clear so you can easily understand. Always happy to help you if you ever have trouble- I have even emailed him a couple times since the class ended for help in different classes and he was quick and happy to get back to me. Highly recommend!

He's definitely the best prof that I have so far this term. He's made me so interested in political studies that I am considering it for my major. Definitely take a class from him if possible!

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Professor Zorbas is the best Prof I've ever had at the UofS, simple as that. He's easy to understand, his lectures are interesting, he's humourous, and he's approachable. He's freaking amazing.

Jason Zorbas is by far the best professor I've had yet. I specifically searched for more classes that I could take from him but couldn't fine any. Imagine my joy when at the last minute he became my prof for POLS 205. He's very easy to listen to. I could not possibly recommend him more.

He tries for a big picture approach and is a little weak on details. Very conservative bent, but he marks fairly and my research papers had a lot of great feedback. Very likable.

he was a great lecturer. you didn't need to attend class because he followed pretty closely to the text, but it was worth it to hear his input on topics and for the class discussions. he knew what he was talking about. exams were very straightforward and pretty simple. take his classes if you can!!!

regardless of whether or not you agree with his views, he's still a great prof. well organized lectures and tells you what you need to know. relatively easy marker.

Very enlightening and interesting, you definitely get what you put in. By far my favorite professor, very approachable.

Awesome Prof! I wasn't all that interested in POLS before I took this class, but I found it very enlightening and interesting. Next year I am taking 2 more POLS classes. He is a fair marker and he tells you what you need to know for the midterm/final. No surprises in this class. Very laid back Prof. By far my favourite Prof yet!

Absolutely awesome! I loved taking classes with him! He was super helpful and tests and essays are totally straightforward. Loved this class!

Probably one of the best profs I've ever had. Well structured lectures and exams. Didn't use the textbook even once though, so a waste of my money. Knows a lot about the subject, and really made me interested in Canadian history which I used to think was incredibly boring.

he is pretty good and clear, knows what he is talking about, if u need an extancion ect...no brob..

Jason is a great teacher. He is helpful and clear.. he is straight to the point and if you need extra help he is willing to lend a hand. His exams are very fair. :)

he really cares about his students. very nice.in totall all history classes are boring, but at lest he teaches in a way that student will notice the important sections and study them for exams. easiest history class. god bless him. i thought i would only pass by 50 but he came in person and gived me a heads up.at the end i got 60.

Jason is amazing, I've had him for a number of classes and he never fails to rock. Easy to get along with, personable, friendly, more than willing to help. As long as your willing to work or ask for help he will help you achieve the best that you can do. I would highly recommend any class from him, DONT pass him up! you wont regret it I promise. :)

I found Jason's class to be great - I actually looked forwards to it. His lectures are entertaining, time passes pretty quickly, and his lectures are organized enough that you can take fairly decent notes. Fair marking, too.

Amazing prof. Makes the material very interesting, and encourages great debate in class. Is very open minded, and is good at playing devil's advocate. The class is not hard as long as you're not lazy. Show up to class and do the readings, and you will be fine. Overall, a very very very enjoyable class!!

Def made going to nine am classes worth it. Extremly nice guy who actually cares about his students and wants them to do well. Not to mention he is rather easy on the eyes, Greek God much?

AWESOME! loved him. dont bother reading the textbook and just show up to class. i did this and came out with an 83% very intresting, very passionate, best prof EVER! plus he isnt hard on the eyes. you wont have trouble showing up to class, trust me!

Wow!!!!! He's unbelievably amazing. Everything is good about him: he's crazy smart, clear, fair, funny, helpful, and oh so yummy to look at!!!!

WOW!!!!!

Jason teaches classes to seniors over age 55, and is great! Well prepared, easy to listen to, and easy on the eyes!!

im a straight guy and even i think hes hot

Great! :)

Great dude. Super smart. Always prepared. Is able to argue nearly any point of view logically and coherently, as well as passionately. His ability to maintain control of his classroom is nearly unmatched, which makes learning very easy - You learn because he actively engages everyone and makes it interesting.

Always enjoy Jason's lectures and the camaraderie he shares with his students. Also very professional and compassionate when it comes to life difficulties and DSS issues.

His lectures were the most clear and concise lectures I've ever attended. I had little interest in political studies prior to his class and now I'm a political studies major.

be prepared for movie comparison and movie quotes:P

Jason is a great Professor. His lectures go by fast and he is interesting to listen to. He REALLY knows what he is talking about and is passionate about what he teaches. Funny and smart. I love eto take more of his classes!Makes history INTERESTING

Guy definitly works out which might be distracting for some girls... Lectures are very interesting but classes have to be attended as rarely refers to textbook. Tests are quite easy if you attend lectures but marks them super hard.

Really cool professor. There is a slight sense of smugness from him but I guess that's to be expected cause he's smart and handsome. He gets along with the class and it is really fun to attend his classes because he likes to joke around. Whenever he says "you don't have to write this down" what follows is always entertaining AND useful.

Best class I've had in University thus far. Jason is an awesome prof and always made class interesting. That said, if you're one of those students who rarely attends class, don't take a course from him. He doesn't post his notes online and the textbook is more of a supplement to the class than actual material you will be tested on.

I trust this guy with my life. If he were to tell me the sky were green, I'd probably believe him.

First professor that I've had where, if you look around the room, you know that he has the full respect of everyone there. If you take a Political Studies class with Zorbas you will not just learn about that particular subject and the monotonous facets involved; but rather, you will also learn about relevant, pertinent topics as well.

If I was gonna take over the world and had my pick of the five best people ever to help me, no lies my picks would be: Zorbas first, then Napoleon, Genghis Khan third, then Washington and Patton last. Yes, I would include Patton in this list.

Increased my already high interest in international politics because of him. My life is complete because of this man...

Zorbas is hands down the best prof I have ever had in university, attendance is mandatory but 100% worth it. LOVE this man.

I loved taking his class, he is a great teacher! His lectures are interesting & I feel I learned alot. I got a great mark and would take another one of his classes in a heart beat!

Fantastic Prof. Really knows what he is talking about. Exams are relatively easy if you go to class. Textbooks are supplemental at most.

Great teacher,clear on topic and very helpful

Jason Zorbas is like a ripped, brilliant version of Jimmy Fallon; best professor ever.

He is the most awesome prof

Before taking the class, I had absolutely no interest in Politics. Jason Zorbas changed my mind about the topic completely, so as I changed my major to a Political Studies one. He is an amazing professor, and the most important things is that he loves what he's talking about, which makes you love it too! Best professor I've ever had.

Jason is an incredible professor; extremely passionate and really knows his stuff. I had no interest in politics before this class, but now I am a Political Studies major. I looked forward to going to class every day because of him. You have to take notes because he doesn't give them to you, but he makes it easy and class just flies by.

Can't say enough good things. Professor Zorbas is intelligent, helpful, engaging and really respectful of his students. He makes you want to go to class. Definitely recommend.

Jason is the best Prof you will ever have. He is energetic and engaging and passionate about what he teaches. He encourages class involvement but does not demand it. Always available outside of class to offer assistance. Usually just a big term paper and final exam. Exams are tough if you're not prepared. Jason gives you every chance to get an A.

Very approachable and very interesting lectures. Can't recommend him enough

This guy is something else. He and David York make the department of Political Studies the best department in the College.

Jason was the prof for 6 classes I had to take for the final 2 years of my degree. The absolute best prof and mentor anyone could ask for. Class assignments and essays are clear and well explained, he is a very fair and understanding marker. Great person to talk to about any academic concerns you have outside of class. Absolutely brilliant man!

Jason is the absolute best prof in the world. Everyone should take a class with this man. Not only is he highly intelligent, he is also incredibly engaging. Willing to discuss any issues outside of class as well. Fantastic mentor and educator. Wish he could take on grad students.

I love his classes! I have been in 3 so far, going on 4 and he is just plain amazing! Not to mention good to look at. Lol

Jason is one of the most knowledgeable and brilliant professors in the department. He genuinely cares about his students. His lectures are always engaging and his passion for politics really shines through. Jason has inspired me to continue with my MA in political studies starting next fall and he's taught me a bit about life along the way.

He really grabbed the classes attention.

Best Proff ever! He is such an easy-going and intellectual Proff.

Jason is an awesome, funny, outgoing prof. Not to mention very handsome. He is enthusiastic and makes class a lot more fun and interesting. I LOVE going to his class.

Really great class! Jason's lectures are fantastic and do not feel as though they drag on forever! Would definitely take this class again

I found Jason be a little bit pompous and condescending. That being said, he has an easy, comfortable lecture style and is typically very clear in his explanations. The assignments were marked quite hard, especially for a first year class. Read the textbook, go to class and take notes, and you should be fine.

Best teacher I've had in a long time! He manages to make 8:30 classes bearable. Very little work to do, but you'll want to go to class to do good.

Though this Jason uses the old style "I talk and you write down what I say" sort of lecture style, it is very easy to keep up and write notes. It was easy to be engaged in his lectures and is very easy to reach if you need help or clarification on a term. Definatly recommend him for any political studies class.

Amazing lecturer. Only had a big paper & a final. Participation matters as textbooks are supplemental to his lectures & it makes it easier to scroll through important stuff in a book during preparation. If you lack political knowledge, like me, don't worry - he'll unhesitatingly tell you all - even basics - just ask! He lets everyone contribute:)

Amazing lecturer, one of the best professors I've had. Very clear with what he wants. Only had one big paper and a midterm.

Professor Zorbas is a GREAT lecturer. I highly recommend attending every class. He is very good at engaging his student and promoting discussion. He also has a very good sense of humor. His marking is reasonable and I look forward to attending another class of his.

Dr. Zorbas is hands down the best prof I have had at the U of S. RCM was a night class and somehow he managed to keep my attention for the whole three hours, something no prof has ever done before. He also gives great feedback on the assignments, and really helps us understand the material. 10/10 would take his class again

Jason is an amazing lecturer. He takes an old style approach to lecturing and keeps you engaged. He is clear and consice with all course content.

Great Professor! I would definitely take another class of his!!! Not often do you find professors who care for their students, he is top prof in my books!

I learned a lot about political science in his class. It was quite interesting and I am glad I chose this class for my elective.

Best prof I have had in university so far. Very engaging lectures, provides relevant supplemental materials to keep material interesting. Fair grading on midterm and paper, if you go to class you will not have a problem. Highly recommend taking a class with Zorbas if you have the chance.

Dr. Zorbas is one of the best profs that I have ever had. His lectures are well structured, which keeps students engaged for the entire 3 hours. He has a great sense of humor and you can tell he is very passionate about his subject. I would recommend him to anyone taking first year POLS.

honestly just unreal. first thing I think about when I wake up

The best proff I have had. Keeps class engaged for the whole class. He doesn't really have notes/ post notes, but his knowledge on a huge assortment of topics makes up for it. This was the first class I actually looked foreword going to!

Mr. Zorbas is an excellent professor, I would definitely recommend him for a 1st year class! He is a fair grader and gives good final exams that are fair for first year classes. Highly recommended, I have one degree already and have had many professors so have seen it all. He is top notch.

Great teacher. The only night class that you can actually stay involved/focused for the entire 3 hours. Keeps you engaged with some awesome debates!

Jason is awesome. He is able to bring character even into online lectures. All of the content was divided into reading modules, and he was able to describe concepts simply and add relevant examples. I would love to take a class of his in person!

Jason is an amazing prof. Managed to keep me engaged for a whole three hours, which is a miracle. Really charismatic and awesome speaker, and really knows his stuff. I would definitely reccommend him to anyone looking to take a history or pols class.

The course was very heavily based on reading modules and responding to discussion forums. You are graded by a few things which can be frustrating. But overall, Jason cares greatly for his students and is passionate about his area of teaching!

Jason Zorbas was a great prof! With a condensed 6 week online course, he did a good job at making sure it wasn't too heavy of a course load, which was nice. He gave us great learning materials to use that helped a lot with the final! He was very accommodating ie switching the marking system, curving our grades up and offering extra feedback! :)

Dr. Zorbas was a nice and friendly prof. He incorporated some fictional and movie references in his lectures and tests, which made them more interesting. He marks easy if you invest lots of time and effort on your Review and Analysis assignment. He's also reachable by mail, though it can take a few days sometimes. Lots of reading involved to pass.

Overall, I really enjoyed class with Dr. Zorbas. He had a slideshow, but it wasn't shared with students. I just took my own notes in a notebook. The class was about Canadian history from the 1980s and 1990s, so it was interesting, and fairly recent. He would repeat things if needed. Fairly flexible with Essay options and due dates, just talk to him

Always answered emails quickly and gave good feedback on assignments. There's alot of reading, but you're given lots of time in order to complete it and he also supplies powerpoint slides for every chapter. The final exam was also open-book, and he also gave us the long answer questions before the exam to be able to study ahead of time for those.

Prof Zorbas is one of the best lecturers I have had in uni. Yes, he doesn't post lecture slides, but the way he conveys information makes up for it. For sure you have to be on the ball, but he makes sure you have time to write everything down and repeats important parts. You can tell he actually cares about his students and what he is teaching.

Great professor. Knowledgeable about his course and readily accessible to students.

Jason was an engaging and professional professor. His assignments were time-consuming but not complex. He allowed creative freedom in selecting topics, which helped improve my writing. I hope Usask offers him a contract for more classes in the future.

Amazing lecturer. He is extremely passionate about what he talks about, explains everything in an unbiased, factual way, emphasizes important points, and overall made me look forward to his lectures. Assignments came in the form of essays that were open-ended and encouraged coming to your own conclusions on issues. Great class!

A very funny and entertaining prof, I recommend him. I would take any of his classes any day of the week. I

One of the best profs I've ever had. I enjoyed the class and would take it again. One thing is that the department forces him to curve grades so if you're not in the top 0.1% of essay writers and want a mark above 80, I would suggest a different prof for that reason only. If you want to learn and just want a relaxed class, I would recommend him.

Jason is a dedicated prof. His lectures are engaging and I enjoyed attending his class. I will be more than happy to take future classes taught by him. The only drawback for me was the long time it took for him to grade assignments. It nearly took a month to get the grade for my essay.

One of the best professors I have taken in university. Take a class with him if you can or need to.

Dr. Zorbas was very empathetic towards first-year students and was very transparent on the Political Science department's grading curve. He is an amazing lecturer and tells you exactly what you need written down. The only true downside is the fact that while he tells you what is required, he doesn't elaborate on how to get exceptional grades.

This was a 2-3 hour night class that happened once a week but it was one of those classes I wish there was more of! He presented information in a way that you almost did not have to study for the midterm or final, that is how clear and easy he made this class to understand. If you are able to take this class do it you wont regret it.

Only bad thing is he marks essays kinda hard

great guy, and talks about sports in class. keeps things entertaining and is clearly passionate about what he teaches. 10/10

Comes highly recommended from a ton of political studies majors and me included, he is very respectful, understanding and great at lecturing. Grading is fair for an upper level pols class and no textbook, he would have readings for us every week. Attendance is mandatory, most of the information on midterm and final are based on what he says.

Jason is an amazing lecturer and makes his Pols Sci classes extremely interesting and fun. I think Jason is a difficult grader especially for non Pols majors but he is an incredible professor and even if your grade doesn't reflect it you will learn tons in his courses.

I loved this prof and learned lots! That being said I was always behind and struggling to catch up so just be aware that it is a decent class load for a first year class (im in my third year). But again, I found Jason enthusiastic about teaching and I feel like I learned really valuable information! He adjusted due dates when feedback was late:)

Was the best Prof I had at the U of S. After taking only one of his courses, I changed my major to Political Studies and took as many of his classes as I could throughout my degree.

Awesome. Best lecturer I've had. Super engaging and very knowledgeable about the content he teaches. Can be content heavy but it isn't difficult. Go to class as anything he says in lecture is testable. Grades are pretty standard for second-year pols, depending on your ta

This is the best history professor that has ever existed at Usask. He's funny, kind and genuinely cares about his students. He is super passionate so he makes history very interesting and gives breaks in class. Attends class! - class discussion are pretty important for exams. I wish he taught more kin history classes bc I would take them all.

Took POLS226 - Zorbas might be the GOAT at U of S. Engaging lectures, knowledgeable, a good storyteller, soft grader, simple to understand, and he's really funny and witty. I recommend anyone to take a class with him, you won't regret it.

You'll have to trust me and take my word, I made an account on RMP for him specifically. He's a huge relief in any schedules, he's clear and will explain thoroughly, on top of that he will insure that the student ACTUALLY get it before moving forward.