Dr. Arbery can come across as opinionated, but she is a terrific teacher. She grades hard, but as long as you put in a decent amount of effort you'll be fine. Contrary to the other review on here, I got an A.

I walked out of her class with an A. Her quizzes are very detailed oriented but definitely doable, always two extra credit questions on them. She is very helpful if you just take the time to email her questions. She gives you the feedback you need at conferences. Not a hard grader if you take her comments. Definitely, helps become a better writer.

Arbery is a tough teacher. Her quizzes are very detail oriented to read closely. If you read, participate, and make adjustments to papers according to what she says in conferences, you should have no problems getting an A.

nice person, wants to help.

This class was one of the most difficult and rewarding courses I have taken. In class discussions are in depth involved, and relate directly to essay prompts. She is a tough grader on essays, but extremely willing to help. If you want to improve your writing and are willing to work for it, I would highly recommend Professor Arbery.

Dr Arbery is one of the most brilliant people I've come across. Her expectations are high, and she pushes you much further than you'd imagine. I started this class with a B- on my first paper, but I truly improved using her feedback. I know for a fact that I walked out of her class as a much better writer, but you have to work to make that A.

Dr. Arbery is a great professor, but she makes you work for it. Don't be surprised if your friends with other professors receive A+s on all their papers with no effort while you spend hours trying to make your paper a B. That being said, I think her class is worth it. Her lectures are extremely interesting and she will make you a better writer.

Alright, as you read the comments for Dr. Arbery, watch the trends. Her "bad" reputation is 98% due to people used to HS Gym/English teachers who don't care about their class and don't make their students work. Dr. Arbery is the exact opposite. She is intelligent and cares for her student's knowledge. She will make you work but you will learn.

An amazing teacher who genuinely cares about her students and subject matter. She's possibly the toughest grader I've ever worked with, but her feedback is clear and helpful and I've improved so much as a writer because of it. All the negative reviews here are from people unwilling to work or learn. If you love learning though, she's great.

I was able to get by with an A- with minimal effort. Do the readings and participate in class. She isn't too tough of an essay grader in my opinion.

Dr. Arbery will make you a better writer. Her classes are usually interesting, and she offers lots of writing help. She will make you work extremely hard for your grade.

Very compelling lectures. Always willing to help outside of class. Participation is crucial in getting acclimated to the class style. She is very enthusiastic and loves discussions so be prepared to talk

Dr. Arbery genuinely cares about her students. Honors DISC is hard, but she gives you every opportunity to do well. Quizzes are reading-based, so you must read. She holds extra office hours and is always responsive via email. She pushes you to become a better writer and gives plenty of help along the way. Prepare to work hard and get good.

Dr. Arbery genuinely wants to see her students improve and succeed. She is extremely accessible and gives solid feedback during office hours. While she is a bit of a tough grader, participating in class can bring your grade up. Her quizzes are easy if you do the reading. She is very open to new perspectives and loves to learn from her students.

I think English is the subject that I despise the most and coming into this class I was very nervous, but somehow she made me enjoy her class and this subject, which is rare for a teacher to do. She expects you to try in her class, but all teachers do. As long as you put effort in and participate, you will do great in this class.

I took Arbery's class for both DISC 2305 and 2306, and loved her class. I like English a lot, so that may of contributed, but I always felt that if you went to her and asked, she would always be extremely helpful. Every time I saw her, she made my papers a lot stronger. You have to work hard on your essays, but if you do, you'll be good.

Excellent professor. Great curriculum this semester.. Very accessible out of class. Will improve your writing. If you put the work in, you will probably make a B+ or better, easier said than done though. Grading scale is skewed: a paper with few negative comments can still get you a B. Work your butt off and you won't regret taking Dr. Arbery.

Arbery gives engaging lectures, but youre expected to think critically & always give 100% effort. She can be a tough grader, but if you put in the time & ask for her feedback, she will help you & you can definitely get As. Everyone saying shes too hard either cant write, cant take criticism, or doesnt work hard. 10/10, made me a better writer.

DISC 2306: Arbery is a tough prof. She expects you to always be on top of things and assigns large amounts of reading a week. She truly is an amazing prof and is extremely knowledgable about the topics. She WILL make you a better writer. The class is pretty strict and hard but is worth the growth you will have. The best 2306 prof for edu quality

DISC 2306: Arbery has a deserved reputation as the most challenging Honors DISC professor, but that doesn't mean you should avoid her at all. Go in willing to do the reading and give 100% effort on the essays, and your writing will improve dramatically.

Dr. Arbery will transform your writing and is an amazing professor. While there is a decent amount of reading and weekly quizzes, the discussions are very entertaining and the class isn't hard as long as you do the assigned readings. My writing has improved so much and I am so glad that I took her for both semesters of honors DISC!!

Everyone says Prof. Arbery is the hardest honors DISC teacher, but her class really isn't bad. She has specific ways she wants you to write, but she lays it out clearly and if you just follow her instructions, you'll be fine on the papers. Lectures are interesting and engaging, and she genuinely wants her students to learn. Amazing person & prof.

Taking Arbery freshman year will set you so, so far ahead of your peers. Everyone knows she's the best/hardest DISC prof but don't let that scare you. She expects a lot from you, so if you're taking her, don't overload yourself with a crazy schedule. Also go to class and don't forget your books or to print the reading bc she will lower your grade.

There is a lot of reading and writing in this honors class but that should be expected since this is WRTR. She grades kind of hard but you will be fine if you know how to write in active voice and have good grammar. There is hardly anything due during class periods, just the occasional announced quiz and one in class essay.

Dr. Arbery is an incredible professor, but she is TOUGH. You really have to work for the A. However, she gives amazing feedback and you should absolutely schedule office hours to hear everything that she has to say about your work. There is a lot of reading in this class! A lot. YOU GET OUT WHAT YOU PUT IN!!!

I love Arbery! Discussion heavy class, be sure to do readings and take notes for the essays. Had meetings to help essays before final due date, very helpful. Complex essay topics, hard grader. Very engaging in class, helpful outside of class. All assignments are free-response, analysis heavy, evidence required--read the readings!! Overall, great!

These reviews make Dr. Arbery seem much more intimidating than she actually is. She is such a caring teacher that genuinely wants you to succeed! T here is a lot of work, but it's nothing undoable and you really do learn a lot. Make sure you participate in the discussions! She's very understanding if you communicate with her. GO TO OFFICE HOURS!!!!

I took Dr. Arbery for her UHP 3303 course and loved it. She challenges you intellectually and makes you a much better writer. She has clear expectations, and gives incredibly detailed feedback. She is also accessible outside of class. She is fairly tough, but lays her expectations out clearly. With a little work, an A is certainly manageable.

Tough grader, but honestly a nice lady. Lots of grades come from simply participating and doing the reading. My writing improved a lot in the semester I took her. She is eager to help you improve.

Professor Arbery taught me a lot and the discussions were enlightening. The class itself was difficult. She is a tough grader and expects a lot from essays. She also makes you buy physical copies of all the texts and there's no technology allowed.

Class is mainly in-class discussion of assigned texts (1 full novel, multiple articles, and excerpts from larger texts). You are expected to add meaningful comments to the conversation in every class. There are 3 to 4 papers and an oral presentation in WRTR2306. Her prompts are challenging but interesting and she is clear as to what she wants.

Her class was one of the most intellectually stimulating I've ever taken. I don't think I've ever analyzed text so deeply before her class. However, she's a SUPER tough grader, but you will learn so much about writing and crafting a solid argument.

Arbs is my favorite teacher. Yes, she grades tough, expects perfection, and assigns heavy readings, but her discussion/essay prompts are very compelling and fun. She really makes you a better writer and encourages participation. Go to office hours, build a strong rapport, be punctual, and she will bump up your grade or write excellent rec letters!

Dr. Arbery's class was incredibly interesting. It's a lot of reading but it's worth it. Make sure to participate in class discussions. She also gives amazing feedback on writing. You just have to make sure you go to office hours and schedule conferences with her. I really improved as a writer after taking her course. She's a tough grader.

Arbery is a great professor. She is excited to discuss with students and hear what everyone has to say, regardless of your stance on things. HEAVY reading but the curriculum was incredibly valuable. Frequent papers, I got a couple B's and still came out with an A-. The presentation is worth alot but it's an easy A. Take Arbery!

Arbery is a decently challenging professor who expects much from her students. Because of this, participation is crucial in her class every day. However, Professor Arbery gives amazing feedback. If you want a challenging class to improve your writing and english skills, I recommend taking Professor Arbery.

daily reading, everyday participation very difficult but her commentary and care have made me a better writer and a more critical thinker, so i definitely recommend taking her to get the most out of the class. not as scary as she seems! talked about her divorce a lot and let someone redo something kinda crazy

Joan Arbery is such a smart and wonderful teacher. She definitely expects excellence, which can make her grading pretty tough at times. However, she is very helpful with feedback and has truly made me a better writer. Her lectures are interesting and thought-provoking. Tough class but you will grow so much academically.

I really enjoyed professor arbery and am taking her again next semester for 2306 she is a great teacher and i felt the class helped me become a much better writer and develop critical thinking skills. While she runs a tight ship and is quite strict i think it improves her classroom environment.

She guides the in-class discussions very well and keeps things intelligent and fun. I will say though, she is very opaque with what she wants on papers (most people get a bad grade on the first paper), but you have plenty of opportunities to recover your grade. She can be a bit of stickler on mechanics, but overall she just wants to see you think.

there was so much talk about dr. arbery... i think she is amazing. a true university level professor. easy? no. the hardest? no. you get what you put in. i skimmed the readings and still did well. participate, get to know her, and dedicate time to the essays. she likes to seem tough but in reality is so sweet and cares ab her students big time.

Professor Arbery is an amazing instructor. Although her class is rigorous, she truly teaches the material. If you want to actually learn and improve, she creates an amazing space for intellectual discussion. As it is an honors course, if you put in the work, you can get an A. And If you really listen and focus, you can learn a lot from her.

It is evident that Dr. Arbery truly cares about her students and their learning. She has high expectations, so the class can be challenging at times. It was a delight to take her class.