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Reviews (216)
Very good teacher and who would of thought that psychology could be made so easy and fun. if you are into writing six page reports, be my guess, but in this class all you have to do is learn how to juggle...
He's cool! His lectures are a bit boring but class overall and tests are easy. Gives rivew guides which are exactly the tests, NO extra credit so watch out!
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Very good teacher, gives good examples, :)and likes for us to apply it in a daily life wich makes it easier to understand them.
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Best teacher you could ever have. Makes everything so intresting. I recommend this professor to anyone and everyone.
Great professor! Wish I can be as successful as him one day. An example of a great rolemodel.
The Man is a beast, a bad ass professor. This guy can really change your life. He treats everyone equally and teaches really well. I recommend this professor for psychology anytime, take him you'll have a blast. Though you do have to study, other than that it's an easy A.
Very nice and understanding teacher. He said what he expected of us which made is easy. Strongly recommend him.
Awesome, the best, he is extra nice, the course overall is easy just read the book, put attention, but he has a good method for explaing the application papers help you to understand better, love him... oh by the way, he is not hot ;) unless you are like 40 years old.
Excellent Teacher
He is a great proffesor. He goes out of his way to help you. He always keeps your attention. His test are easy as long as you pay attention in class and study. You would have to be a idiot to fail his class. He is very entertaining!
He is a very nice man, full of energy, and funny. He knows how to make the class fun and interesting
Truly a GREAT class and SUPERB Professor. You will learn a lot and as a bonus ..... come out juggling! Class applies to real life, real world, and real people. Inspiring and beneficial. Take the class!
If you take the material you learn in class and apply it to your life, I guarantee you will live life differently. I am!!!!
This professor is very helpful. He will help you as much as he can. He even helps you during office hours a day or two before the tests. He changed my life as well. I also took him for PPE1005 - awesome teacher.
He is incredible. Got my attention completely. Always willing to listen to your opinion. If you ever want to take a class that you look forward to attending, this is it. He is the best!!!!!!! I give him a 10.
Great Professor! Wants tomake sure you learn by encouraging students to participate in class discussion. The material can be applied to everyday class so you can't help but learn! Professor always available, will help you during class or during office hours.
GREAT TEACHER! It was an honor being in his class.
he is the best. great reviews and fun class. lots of hot girls in the class.
He is an excellent teacher. He is very concerned in how you are doing in the class, and very motivating. I even learned how to juggle, he really proves that you can do anything you put your mind to. I would take this class again just for fun!
If this wasn't a required class, I wouldn't have taken it, but it would have been my loss. He is an excellent teacher and is truly interested in the success of his students. The curriculum is very practical and useful throughout life. I would highly recommend Dr. Abascal for any class he's teaching. It was a pleasure to be in his class.
Awesome professor! Learn to meditate,juggle, laugh, cry, and think in a new way! He is someone you will never forget! Be ontime, and don't miss to many classes, or it could affect your grade. Treat this class like a job, make your priority, you'll want to be there anyway because its fun!
the guy is great and know what he is talking about n u learn alot in his classes
Greatest teacher ev!!! and his book is hella good too! and i finally learned to juggle... woot-woot!!!
He is interesting and funny.... he makes the class fun... i mean it is human sexuality so its fun regardless... hes very open n' makes u feel comfortable talking about sex.... this class is great!!!
this is the best teacher ive ever gotten!!!! hes funny as hell, and smart......always wants to listen to what everyone has to say!!!!! teaches very well, and the tests are easy too!!!! hes very easyu to relate too
He's a really cool guy. He's a great prof, very open-minded. You'll have a lot of fun in his class, he likes to listen to what people have to say. Take him, you won't regret it.
AWESOME TEACHER. Possibly the best teacher I've had at MDC. He's nice, funny, understanding. He knows his material, and he explains it well. Be prepared to have to learn how to juggle (I'm not kidding! But don't worry, it's fun!), and be prepared to have to do service learning (which i'm not a big fan of, but it wasn't that bad.) TAKE THIS TEACHER!
He is an awesome teacher. He makes the class interesting and fun. I couldn’t wait to go to class. He is a very smart man and knows the material. He will always offer a helping hand when you need it. All you have to do is study your notes and study guide and you'll pass..... and he's kinda handsome =^_^=
Great teacher and very nice.
Excellent fun teacher who cares.
He's a professor that cares about you passing and understanding everything he talks about in class. He's very funny, very nice, outgoing, has and awesome voice, he's a cool teacher.
Makes you learn to juggle, do a service learning project which you get a certificate and letter for your portfolio, along with multiple choice tests. This class is looking in to the new physics as a psychology scene/theory.
he is the best teacher at miami dade
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THIS TEACHER IS NOT BAD. THE CLASS IS INTERESTING. BUT HE GIVES YOU A STUDY GUIDE THAT DOESNT HAVE ANSWERS HE DOESNT GO OVER IT AND THE TESTS ARE NOT TOO EASY! VERY RARE THE TIMES THAT PEOPLE GET A's IN HIS TESTS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE! HE TAKES POINTS OFF IF YOUR LATE IF YOU MISS.
THIS GUY IS SO COOL..U CAN TALK TO HIM ABOUT EVERYTHING AND ANYTHING...VERY LAID BACK U WILL LEARN A TON AND HE MAKES THE CLASS VERY EASY...EASY A!! MAKES U LEARN HOW TO JUGGLE TO PASS LOL...
Great teacher, great person! He has an amazing personality. He is very passive, and understanding. He is also Hilarious. He Emails study guides a week before the test and is always available for the students. If you are taking any other classes that piss you off... take this guy, he'll put you in an awesome mood.
this teacher is awesome!!! understands his students i totally reccomend him to everyone who wants to get a new perspective on life. hes sweet, and his class is interesting specially when you have to learn to juggle. great teacher!!!:-)
hes a great teacher... nice, funny, and he relates to his students. he has 6 tests, no final, or mid term or homework... they're easy if u pay attention and put in a little effort to study... he gives u 21 extra credit points to begin with and takes 3 everytime ur absent and 1 if ur late or leave early. very FUN and INTERESTING class-take it!
he is by far the best professor i have ever had! his class is really intresting and you leave the class learning a lot of new things, i defientley recommend him if you're intrested in learning. his test aren't too hard, but you have to study and read the chapters in order to pass.
His class is awsome! he makes it so simple to understand and makes the class intresting. he's passionate about what he teaches and he's so opened mined. freaking awsome class i hate it that the semester has to end just cuz i enjoy his class so much.
This teacher is very nice. His tests are not easy, you have to read the book and take the practice tests from the cd. You have to go to class to get extra credit.
He is a fantastic professor. He really knows his material well, and does a good job of covering it every class. Do NOT miss any classes, be prepared to take a lot of notes, and make sure you really want to know everything about sex. :D
I LOVE HIM!...... HE HELPED ME ALOT DURING THE SEMESTER AND AT THE END OF THE TERM I WAS MISSING A POINT AND HE GAVE IT TO ME...
Great teacher, one of the best..I took Prof Abascual my first semester at Dade and he is a cool and laid back professor, U might have to do some community service but its worth it.
he's funny, has plenty of stories to tell, test are easy(but, take notes!), he gives his reviews 1 week before the test. i highly recommend him!
By far the BEST prof i ever had. i always looked foward to go to class. im sad to see the semester over. his test have 50 question multiple choice, he always gives a review, he is very helful really knows the material and he is very funny and down to earth. i loved the class, there is a lot to learn from him!! TAKE HIM!!!!
there are 4 tests and 2 papers to write. he gives study guides for test so its impossible not to pass (not unless if you don't study) he's very laid back and if you need help he's there. he gives you like 3 absences but doesn't like tardiness. be willing to read the chapters and it should be easy, i got an A. he's really good! take him.
This Prefessor is always there to help, he understands and explains everything great. You learn how to juggle, and its an amazing experience, I learned a lot!
This teacher is really helpful, he gives study guides, you have to do 10 hours of service learning, and learn to juggle. it's a fun class and very laid back. but he teaches in an interesting way. i would def. take him again. he loves what he does.
AWESOME teacher! i wish he taught more classes! he makes things interesting and he loves what he does..this isnt a class where you can just sit back and do nothing, but you learn and the tests are designed so you actually remember what you've learned. you wont forget this material after you take the test. i highly recommend this class.
He is just awesome!!
this guy is a great teacher. His class is easy to pass as long as u study his study guides. other than than you will have to learn how to juggle three balls and do some assignments that aren't hard at all. pick this guy..!!!!
awsome dude!! not slack but helpful
I really looked forward to going to this class. It's fun, interesting, and really informative. Videos are shown but it never got too uncomfortable. I probably never forget what he taught it. There are 6 tests, and as long as you take notes in class and pay attention, you'll definitely pass.
The best psychology professor ever! His class is always interesting. His test are easy if you do the study guide. his grading scale is based on points he gives 6 test that are about 2-3 chps each.Its a very relaxed enviornment and he talks to the class as if he has known everyone for yrs! hes awesome and he wants to see everyone succeed. must take!
great class... pretty funny prof... always willing to help and the class itself is really informative. I learned alot..... some people complain about his openness, i, however, admired it, i thought it made the class more interesting
He is the best professor I have had since coming to Miami-Dade,and I will miss him so much. You can really tell he is a generally happy and enthusiastic teacher who cares about his students and really makes learning worthwhile and fun, especially since you feel cared for.His class isn't hard but like any other you still have to study for the tests.
I had him for Independent Studies and thought he was really helpful plus he's nice and is always trying to make everyone smile and be comfortable. He knows a lot and always makes himself available if you need help. What I liked most about him is that he cared about me, as a student and wanted all of us to succeed. He's the best <3
I took him for Independent Studies and it was great! You MUST have the book in order to do well but Mr. Abascal is very helpful should you need him. Tons of extra credit so if you don't do well, you didn't want to.
Don't be late and don't be absent so you'll earn extra points. Read over your notes before the exams and there won't be a need to break a sweat. He's quite funny and they are enjoyable lectures. And there's really no need to buy the text book.
love love love LOVE HIM! best professor !! :)
He is AWESOME!!!! Love him, i will really miss him. one of the best teachers that have ever hadat miami dade. Got a B in his class barely studied. Take notes and you will do fine.
Took him for independent studies. Very helpful and good teacher. You do the work yourself but if you have questions he is the one to ask. Four tests not hard but you must study the material so the book is necessary. Extra credit offered if needed
really good teacher, not a class where you can attend 3 times and expect a A . test are kind of hard but he'll email you study guides and they help alot . he makes you understand human sexuality . if you dont have a open mind, dont take him . he puts on alot of movies and makes class VERY intresting . take him ! no midterm or final
hes a very good teacher. He's really funny. make sure you take ALOT of notes because it will come to the test. but he gives you a review the day before the test. hes really funny and the class is really interesting. if you wanna get an A take him but u have to study for the tests do the review and youll be fine.
He's soo funny! The class is really interesting and he makes it real enjoyable. I highly recommend him :)
Great Professor!
Very understanding and flexile.
This guy is a little strange I think.
Awesome professor and always manages to make class enjoyable. You'll rarely (if ever) have that "Ugh, I gotta see Professor Abascal next" attitude. Class is a breeze if you keep up with the readings and follow his study guides. Highly recommended.
most intresting proffesor u can take. he engages in everything he teaches and u use the book but if u like outside the box thinking u'll love it. his test r mple he gives reviews a week in advanced. he give mini quizes that help alot if your behind. his class is FUN, and EXCITING. best professor in miami dade. TAKE HIM! U WONT REGRET IT! i go an A.
Great teacher. Love this guys. I'm taking him for personal effectiveness and next semester, I'm taking him for huamn sexuality. He's funny and know how to explain things in a way that we all understand. he makes the class interesting. Learning how to juggle is pretty interesting too haha
HES AWESOME! THE BEST CLASS I HAVE EVER TAKEN. HE IS VERY CLEAR AND REPEATS EVERYTHING AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE UNTIL YOU UNDERSTAND
Great Teacher! Hes very nice and class is very interesting! You NEED to study to pass the tests. I loved his class. Took it in the summer for 3 hours twice a week, and never got bored. Absences and tardiness is unacceptable..
Have not taken a class with him, but he's my counselor since i am a psych major and this man is totally cool! look forward to seeing him during summer term
I had him for Psych of Pers Effct. & he was the best! i wish he taught EVERY psych class. he's HILARIOUS & knows what he's doing, very skilled & loves his job. You have to learn to juggle for the class, but he coaches you through it. getting an A isn't hard. just do the stupid little assgnments & quizzes and you'll be fine. :)
He is an awesome professor! Human sexuality was the most interesting class ever! Take it
This teacher is awesome. I took the class as an independent study and even then, when had questions, he made them crystal clear. Read your book, do the extra credit stuff and an A us almost quaranteed. Almost sorry I didn't actually take the class.
This guy is the man!! makes this class extremely easy...as long as you take notes from his lectures youre good to go.
awesome professor....laid back, curses a lot, had him for psych and personal effectiveness. quizzes and tests are easy as long as you do the study guides and read.....you also have to learn how to juggle, which was interesting. class is never boring....take him!
EASY, FUN CLASS! He makes the topic fun and interesting. Passing is easy, all you have to do is take notes and review the test review he sends you through email. One of the greatest professors I ever had at Dade!
This guy is an AMAZING teacher. I still remember his class and many of the things he taught us. He's really funny, very easy going, and he tries to make sure that he teaches a class that people actually learn in. If you're going to take Human Sex (=) and you should), take it with him.
Took this as a summer B course. I was extremely happy with taking this course. 6 tests and he provides a study guide which as long as you do and take good notes you can manage an A. I did :) I strongly recommend him, he has a terrific personality and super funny.
Last semester I had a class with this guy, and I'm telling you that this is the best class I ever had. He really knows how to make you understand the material, and his tests and quizzes are fairly easy.
This has got to be one of the most amazing professors I've ever met. He's fair, understanding but still demanding of what needs to be accomplished. I've taken him twice, for clp and now for psy and both were independent study and he was still there for me 100%!
I loved his class!! He is hilarious, clear on everything he teaches and truly cares for his students. If i participated in class dicussions I would had gotten an A. You have to juggle and do service learning project, which is doing 10 community service hours. take him!
he is absolutely amazin! super down to earth guy and really knows what he's talking about. his main goal is to help the students and help them pass the class, juggling is required but its a super fun process and he's always there to help. overall, amazing class, amazing person!!!!! you'll never forget him and you wont find a better professor!!!!
I took Abascal for PSY1060 & SOP2772 I highly recommend that you take both of these classes even in SOP2772 is not a requierement. Abascal is AWESOME, he grades fairly using a point system so it is easy to know what your grade is at all times. He is extremely understandin, helpful, clear, respectul & loves teaching. A DEFFINITE MUST TAKE.
AMAZING i love this guy he has taught me so much! his test are sorta easy if you study and the book is a must, the notes you take in class are only half of what is expected on the test! remember that and over all he is one funny guy
A talented professor and a kind human being. His Psy of Personal Eff. class is one of the most important you can take in MDC. Teaches you more than book knowledge, teaches about life. - Highly recommended!
He is a great professor . I would recommend him to everybody. Take him you wont regret it. You use the book and he lectures alot. You have to learn to juggle. Very easy class.
Awesome Teacher.. I got an A in the class... easy as long as you read the chapters! but thats life some people expect a A and not do anything... You will learn alot from him.. he is sooo kind and a wonderful person, i would love to take him for other classes.. take him and you will not regret it!
He is the man!!! You will definitely get either an A or B in this class if you just read the chapters which aren't even that long. It's harder to get an fail than to pass. I recommend everyone to take it with him.
This guy makes it publically known everytime you go to the bathroom or need to leave as if you were in kindergarten. Didnt get much from him I wanted a teacher not a yoga instructor.
Very nice man and professor. I took him for Abnormal Psy. for an independent study class. There are 4 exams in multiple choice format. The exams are not that hard if you study. He gives you a study guide which is really helpful. Type up the study guide with the answers for extra credit.
I took him for CLP2140 and for DEP2100 for independent study. The class is pretty intresting. If you like psychology or are a psy. major take him.
i loved him. he kept me interested the whole time. only has 6 tests, NO HOMEWORK. however, make sure you write down all of his lecture cause its exactly whats on the test. Good teacher
GREAT prof. I definatly recomend. Class consists of 6 tests which is super easy aslong as you fill out the study guide. Attendance is not mandatory but you get extra points for showing up to class. Awesome teacher, you will deff learn alot!
Amazing person and professor.
Incredible psychology teacher! I've never been so excited to go to class. Quizes are easy if you study, everything you learn sticks to you and helps out with your everyday life. And the term project is JUGGLING :D Which was so much fun to learn. TOTALLY RECOMMEND!
Awesome professor!!!! You have to read the chps. he gives a quiz of the chpts before the lecture and he gives extra credits for everything. you will learn to juggle and must do a service learning 10 hours. he really teach you to be an effective individual in life. i do recommend him. he is also concern about your grades and he helps you improved.
What an amazing human being. He is funny, kind, and makes the class interesting. He is willing to work with you so you can do as well as possible. What more can you ask for? I love this professor
Loved him,
Simply the best!!
Really amazing teacher! You will not regret taking his class.
He's full of interesting stories that help you relate to the material. The videos are interesting and the tests are easy if you complete the study guides. You get extra credit for attendance! Definitely recommend.
What a great professor. He is super funny, clear and is always willing to help! I didn't buy the book and i got a B in class, though i suggest sharing the book with a friend or renting it. Super nice, I always looked foward to going to his class. Will always remember this professor. Awsome guy.
Dr. Abascal is seriously the best professor at Miami Dade College!!! Very easy to understand, quizzes and tests are very common sense but it does help to read the chapters. Very entertaining and it was fun to learn to juggle. Attendance is required, worth points towards your final grade. Take his classes you will not regret it!
this prof is great !! i hoesntly had to come here and leave a good comment on this teacher because he is amazing. you understand everything so clear and hes so nice and entertaining! he loves what he teaches and never gets bored of it. You WANT to actually come into his class and learn. study for tests though, for sure. Great kind hearted man.
This teacher is amazing! Really great to understand! Awesome Debates/Discussions in class! Highly recommended! Pick Him, you won't regret it! and learning how to juggle is always a plus!
Dr. Abascal is a wonderful teacher! He doesn't just TEACH you about life. He helps you use it on a daily basis so you can really LEARN the material! His class is truly life changing. He makes you want to show up to class. His exams & quizzes are very straightforward! You MUST take his class! One of the best profs. at Dade!
AWESOME PROFESSOR! He will make you do 10 hours of service learning and teach you how to juggle. He talls plenty stories, makes jokes, and as long as you listen to his wise words...YOU WILL LIVE HAPPY FOREVER. Use his teachings..He is YODA.
As long as you study the study questions he gives you, you will pass! Take notes on everything in class (about half a page or a whole page each class) & you'll do great. 6 tests, no final or midterm. Great teacher :)
Amazing guy, I couldn't help but be interested in his class. It's not a hard class as long as you read the chapters. He also send powerpoints before class starts to your email. READ THEM before the test. You can pass with an easy A.
A wonderful psychologist. A wonderful friend. There are 43 different kinds of tea.
I absolutely loved this class, most likely the best professor at Dade. He teaches in a way that makes you laugh and want to pay attention. We learn how to juggle and do service hours; Tests/quizes are not difficult if you review a ouple time. Take him!
He is everything a good professor should be. He doesn't just spit out the text book or teach you for the tests but he teaches you so you can use the knowledge in life. Great lecturer, encourages participation and makes subject really fun. Tests are extremely fair and he gives you a study guide. I recommend him hands down.
He really is passionate about teaching his students. I love it when professors just get stand in class and lecture everything by heart without a powerpoint or a pice of paper. He makes class really fun. His tests are pretty easy if you study your notes and skim through the book. I really enjoyed having him for a professor. He deserves an A+
Get ready to learn to juggle! Great teacher in every way, explains everything very well, and makes class enjoyable. Do all that is required and I assure you will come out with a good grade in the class. Note: Service Learning is required.
He's a great teacher. He is very strict about attendance and behavior in class (he just likes respect) You MUST have the book, it's mandatory, there are quizzes just about every week but if you read the chapter he asked you'll be fine. And service learning is mandatory as well. He's an overall great teacher, he teaches things that are useful.
He is great. hes very clear and organized and also fair. gives reviews for test. he and the class are very fun. i really enjoyed this class
It's hard to put how great this professor is into words. The class is not hard at all. Just read the textbook and you will ace all your quizzes. This class makes you a better person if you pay attention to the lectures and content. He's also the Author of the book you are using so expect him to know everything by memory.
It's hard to explain the type of Professor he is, But is i had to sum it up it will definitely be EXTRAORDINARY! He cares for his students, the book is a must! (He is the author of the book). Honestly everyone should take this class It teaches you to be a better, more understanding person!
Dr. Abascal is a par excellent professor. His explanations on the topics are clear and concise as well as his expectation from his students. It is MANDATORY to attend class.Service learning is a must and you have to learn how to juggle. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU TO TAKE HIM! Oh! The way he says things would crack you up; very cool and funny.
He is such an amazing professor! I loved taking human sexuality with him. His lectures are very straight forward and his study guides are great. He offers help as long as you do the entire study guide and show interest in the class. He loves teaching and helping and he's just great. Take him for sure!!!!
Amazing professor! Very funny and laid back. Loves to teach, you can tell and he makes all the subjects interesting. Works with you to get you the best possible grade.
This professor is AMAZING. Again, AMAZING. I highly recommend him. You can tell he loves the subject he's teaching and he makes the class very, very interesting. He's also very hilarious and very caring about his students. He wants you to pass, and if you show interest and work on the study guides he gives you you will do great.
Best professor ever !!!!!! I took him for psychology of personal effectiveness, and human sexualyty. He was very prepared and his class was always very interesting and fun !!!! Easy test if you study and he gives points for attendance. You should definantly take him. He is the best :)
GREAT POFESSOR!
Amazing teacher. Learn to juggle. Become a better person. Read the chapters! Easy class if you read and have an open mind and take it everything into your personal life.
Seriously the best professor I have ever had! His class is very interesting, and he cares about what he is teaching and wants you to do well. I have taken a bunch of his classes and have received A's in all. Take his class, you will not be disappointed!
Honestly taking this class is not a mistake! You will learn a lot and this teacher links stories with the chapters so it's better to understand and it'll stay in your head! Funny teacher, really cool guy but don't fall asleep in his class or use your phone he doesn't like that. Highly recommend him!
Very educational class and I enjoyed the lectures!
HE IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. Even if this class doesn't pertain to your major take it. It opens your mind to new thoughts and he fills you in with so much knowledge. I love him and his class.
One of the best professors you will ever take in college. A class I will never forget. He's a real psychologist, teaching as a part time job so he knows what he is talking about. The class consists of mostly chapter tests but if you take notes throughout class and study before the test, you will pass it without a problem. Enjoy the Juggling.
First day in class is a trip you'll never forget! Great professor! Take his course you wont regret it. Im going to leave at that, so go find out for yourself what I'm talking about.
great professor, one of the best classes I've ever taken
He's great. Extremely understanding and nice.
this man is amaizing! he is super helpful and wont leave you left in the dumps like most professor. attendance is mandatory though, if you want a portion of your grade to boost your gpa at last min. i recommend this hippy teacher for everyone!
Best Professor. Hands Down.
Concerned with how you do. You do have to study, but he gives you study guides for each test. He is an amazing professor. Learned a lot from his class
Abascal is amazing! If you need a professor who knows what he's talking about, he wrote the book on the damn subject! Very helpful, great experience, mellow down-to-earth guy. you WON'T regret choosing his class
This teacher sets an amazing example for all teachers best professor i've ever had hands down! learned things i will take with me for life. recommend this class to everyone. Does require studying but he makes it so interesting that no one would have a problem passing
Amazing class, love attending every day, very helpful and clear professor. Classes are entertaining and you will learn a lot of how to improve yourself. It's not an easy A, you gotta study for tests and quizzes on every chapter, attend class (mandatory), do service learning, learn how to juggle (for real) and do a final paper. I recommend him.
He is the best teacher I've had. It was ana amazing class. He taught me so much. Anyone who can, take a class with him and you'll see what a teacher really is. He cares about the students' grade. You do need to study but you'll be so interested that you won't notice you're learning.
Really good professor, and very interesting class! highly recommended!
Great professor for Human Sexuality. I learned so many new things. He gives good study guides so you're pretty much set for the test. Make sure you pay attention in lecture because sometimes he throws in questions on the test that only come from the lecture. He sometimes juggles during test. This guy really is awesome.
Best professor ever! you should take this class. His class is very interesting.
TOOK THIS PROFESSOR THINKING THAT HE WAS A GOOD PROFESSOR DONT GET ME WRONG HE HAS A GOOD PERSONALITY BUT THATS ALL HIS STUDY GUIDE IS NOTHING LIKE HIS TEST. NO EXTRA CREDIT GIVEN INTERESTING TOPICS BUT I WILL BE RETAKING IT OVER WITH A NEW PROFESSOR I WISH I NEVER TOOK HIM OR JUST WITHDREW
He is nice but if you don't want to deal with bs don't take him.. He makes you learn to juggle, stupid
Great professor. The reviews are just like the tests, there is no way you can fail unless you didn't try. If you get stuck on the review, email him. He gives everyone 15 points of extra credit. Every time you are late or absent he deducts those extra credit points. So just go to class! Those points will help you get that A. Sweet, funny, take him!
Amazing! Gives great lectures and is really captivating! You will learn a lot from him! One of my favorite professors.
GREAT professor! He is extremely nice, explains the material very well, makes the class fun and interesting and the review is pretty much exactly like the test. If people didn't pass its because they didn't study or try hard enough. Very understanding and helpful, HIGHLY RECOMMEND. :)
Great professor. Makes the class super interesting and test are fairly easy and gives you reviews before.
Professor is great! He's highly interested in what he teaches therefore makes you want to come to class and learn. He gives great study guides. Attend class, go over his study guides, and you shouldn't need the book. You won't regret it!
AMAZING professor!!!! super helpful, straight to the point. the test are just like the study guides, gives you all the information you need to pass the test plus really funny and intertwining. Best professor in MDC.
THIS GUY IS AWESOME. Greatest Professor i have ever had. Keeps everyone interested. Really Knows how to teach. Takes interest in students who take interest. Always has a positive attitude. Makes jokes and clearly explains the material.
Interesting guy,I had almost no interest in this class before entering but now it really has me interested to learn more about psychology.
REALLY interesting guy with loads of information and very passionate about what he is teaching. Usually look forward to his class this semester and I'm not even doing all that well because of my own reasons. AMAZING professor if you pay attention and STUDY.
HES AN AMAZING PROFESSOR! I've taken him for both SOP2772 and CLP1006. Both classes were very enjoyable and fun. He makes his classes interesting and makes sure that you understand. Highly recommended, you wont regret it.
hes horrible
I honestly thought this class was easy. He gives quizes before he teaches it you have to read the chapter but if you read you will get an A, most of the things are common sense anyway. The only thing i didn't like was that you have to learn how to juggle which is worth as much as a test grade, & 10 community service hours. he's nice & will help
GREAT proffessor! Was whatever coming into this class but finished super interested and learned a lot! This guy is passionate, you have to juggle but if you practice it's an easy A on your final. Also have to do 10 community hours which is whatever, besides that everything is super interesting quizzes and test are NOT hard! PAY ATTENTION!
He's awesome! Very interesting class, he really helps you open your mind up to everything. One of my favorite professors from my three semesters. Take him!
Take him for eery class he teaches. He is a great professor, loves his student and knows his stuff. You cannot go wrong, you will learn and retain everything he teaches. Attendance is a bi deal for him but its worth it.
Good professor easy class if you study
This is perhaps the best class I have ever taken. He's funny, interactive, interesting, organized, and just great overall. His class does need time and study to pass. It does also need you to do service learning but its worth it. I guarantee you will also love. I recommend it to EVERYONE AND ANYONE!!!
Great professor! if you learn the study guide you will pass the test . Not boring at all
You do not want to take this professor, he is no helpful at all. he doesn't let you got the bathroom or anything and if you leave early he will take you attendance for the day and also make a big deal about it. To pass this class it is almost mandatory you have to learn how to juggle. so if I was you ill definitely take other professor
Awesome professor really goes over all the material in great detail and makes class interesting. Everything you need to know to ace the tests are in his lectures and in the study guide.
My favorite class and professor of this semester. He makes you fall in love with psychology. Explains everything clearly and beautifully; you can tell he really loves what he teaches. Take good notes and the tests are easy. He sends you the study guide about a week or two prior so you have lots of time to prepare. Take him!! You won't regret it.
I had Dr. Abascal for Human Sexuality this semester. Such an amazing teacher! He's been in the field for a long time, so he really knows his stuff. He made the class so fun, we had about 48 students and attendance was practically perfect each time we met! Such a funny guy...TAKE HIM! You won't regret it at all! (:
He is literally the most amazing professor. i took his class this semester! he is actually the best person and he teaches super clearly, if you listen and take notes in class, and do the study guides, you will be fine!! HE IS AWESOME, almost cried on the last day because i did not want the class to be over :) TAKE HIM YOU WONT REGRET IT!!!!1
One of the most impacting professor in Miami Dade, this class changed and open my views towards so many things. It is one of the few classes I could take it and actually use it in real life. He really gets you engaged in the class to point where you don't want to miss it. He is awesome.
AMAZING!!! Looks strict at first but is a total sweetheart & very helpful as well
I loved this professor. He made class extremely interesting and he teaches in a way where his students can relate. He provides a study guide before every test and he's available to answer any questions. Take him, you won't regret it!
Great teacher and great person. He is there to help with anything you need for the class. He cares about his students and impacted my life in a positive way.
This guy is ok, not out of this world like some people on here claim. Test are not extremely hard but aren't easy, going to class is a must, you have to run everything by him, go to the bathroom? Ask, leave early?, ask. He likes to use a lot of profanity and corny jokes. Lectures can get pretty boring. Don't ever call him Mr. It's DR. Abascal!
Abascal is a great professor. definitely impactful and someone who really likes his career. this is the class that you have to buy the textbook and actually study for because if you dont then you wont pass. overall awesome person, youll regret not having him as a professor.
Professor Abascal is one of those professors you get if you're lucky!! What a wonderful man! Always enthusiastic and hilarious. A lot of quizzes and 4 tests in total along with 5 papers but it's all doable! The only thing that was kind of hard was that he makes you learn how to juggle, and I mean that literally! If you want a fun class, take him!
He's a really great professor! I learned so much in his class! You need to buy the book in order to pass. He gives quizzes on chapters and there's a total of 4 tests. The only thing that was hard was that he makes you juggle and it's counted as a test grade. But if you study and do the 5 global reaction papers, you'll be fine!
His class is not that hard, but you have to study if you really want that A! 5 tests, all multiple choice and the majority of the questions are straight from his lectures + the study guide. He gives 15 points of extra credit for perfect attendance. He's a really funny and entertaining teacher.
He's an amazing person and is respected by student and facility. Gives great feedback and gives extra credit for not missing class but attendance is mandatory. There is five exam through out the course but he does send you emails with reviews.
I loved this class. Attendance is mandatory, but his lectures are really interesting. He's an expert at what he teaches and it's obvious. I'd take his class again.
Honestly the best professor i've had in my 2 years at MDC. His lectures are very interesting and make you want to come to class, which is a good thing because you need to show up in order to get valuable info for the tests. You must do his study guides or you will not pass. overall it should be an easy A or B if you don't slack off.
So fun and great teacher. totally would recommend
I took Dr. Abascal for human sexuality, EVERYONE should take this course and with him! This class opens your mind! He lectures every class but they are amazing lectures that keep you interested. only 5 exams that you have to study for but he gives you a study guide. Juan Abascal is an extraordinary individual I learned so much from him.
His class was awesome the topic itself was really interesting and the way he teaches keeps everyone interested because he's so funny and he has a strong voice that can keep you awake in the morning. You have not experienced the best of MDC until you have taken his class.
This professor was amazing! Be ready to study and to attend EVERY class. If you are seeking any Social Sciences Degree you MUST take him! You won't regret it. Be ready to attend class, pay attention, write tons of notes, and to have your mind blown!! I am honestly bombed that the class is over.
Probably the best professor I've had. He likes to use profanity. Talking about the subject of sex would usually be considered awkward, but he makes it seem normal!
GREAT PROFESSOR.
I LOVEDDD HIM! Dr. Abascal is a great and very inspirational teacher, gives great feedback and tips on how to get into grad school-which I think its extremely important for undergrads to know. I am a psych major and he inspired me to take more clp classes. His tests are a bit hard, he makes you work for your grade but it is WORTH IT!
Absolutely LOVED this professor. Show up take notes and pay attention and you will pass. Grades are based on 4 tests. Easy tests if you do his study guide which he sends to you! Amazing lectures would take him again in a heart beat. Oh and no skipping class sorry.
Amazing professor!! Wish I had the chance to take him again. Show up to class, take notes based on his lectures and you'll pass! 5 tests, no homework. Gives review sheet before tests. Also gives extra credit based on attendance. Makes class so enjoyable with his lectures. Take him, you won't regret it :)
This professor was probably one of the best I've seen in Miami Dade. His lectures were super interesting and clear. He gave out study guides that helped immensely with his tests. Overall, a really nice and knowledgeable person. I would completely recommend taking him if you can.
This class was AMAZING! Truly helped me to change the way I look at life. Taught me that all the answers are truly within ourselves. Professor Abascal was a great teacher. Ill always remember him everytime I juggle. Afterall, its because of this class that I learned how. Anything that you practice is achievable. I hope to take him again soon!
Best professor I've ever had. Really knows what he's talking about, and so interesting!! He makes this class so fun, I always looked forward to going to this class. I wish I could have him as a professor for all of my classes. Really amazing guy, highly recommend A++
TEST HEAVY
Best teacher I've had at Miami Dade. Just take him.
He is amazing! I recommend everyone to take his class! So much knowledge. His lectures are so interesting, and you are actually excited to come to class. 4 tests (No midterm and no final) and he gives you a study guide for all. Book not really needed if you're a good note taker but it helps. Extra credit offered for attendance. Best professor ever!
Loved this professor, you have to study in order to pass the exams. The study guides are a little extra compared to what you get tested on, but overall AMAZING professor. You'll learn so much with this man, his lectures are great! class is always interesting. He tries to help his students as much as he can. very inspirational. TAKE HIM
One of the most involved professors i have ever had. Great lectures and good sense of humor. Perfect attendance could grant you points towards your final grade. He covers 90% of test content in class and makes helpful study guides. Participation may matter when it comes to inconclusive matters such as asking extra credit. NOT an easy A though!
Overall a great professor. Funny and his lectures are mostly interesting. Strict about attendance and tardiness gives extra credit based on that which can really help your final grade! His tests are tricky! You do need to study and the book will help in case you miss something bc he is a bit fast paced. Grade based on 4 test.
He is a great professor however, hes very strict about tardiness and attendance. His lectures are fun and interesting. He gives about 12 pop quizzes and 4 test along with extra credit for not missing a class. The book is mandatory and prepare to juggle.
AWSOME! Lectures are very interesting and you learn a lot, 5 quizzes no final or mid term. He is just great awesome personality ! One of the best prof Ive had in Dade Just take him you won't regret it .
Oh how I am going to miss Professor Abascal. He has to be one of the best professor's that I have had here at MDC. He is very inspiring, funny and wise. All you need to do in his class is participate, read the chapters, study for the quizzes and test and JUGGLE (literally)! If I were able to take him again I would.
Prof. Abascal has been, hands down, the best professor i've ever had. His class is lecture based, and there are 6 exams. No midterm or Final. His material is incredibly interesting and engaging. He is truly a gem, take him for any Psychology course, but i recommend SOP2772 (Human Sexuality)
Professor Abascal is amazing. Before i took Human Sexuality i considered going into Music Therapy for my specialty once i graduate. He completely made me fall in love with the subject and has made me want to become a sexologist. His class is all lectures, but extremely engaging. He is extremely caring and is always interested in his students.
Probably one of the best professors I've ever had.
He is a great professor. I looked forward to going to his class. I usually do not enjoy lectures heavy classes but his are interesting and engaging. Recommend.
Great Professor, I really enjoyed his lectures. Very passionate about human sexuality and the diversity of it. It really inspired me. I gained a lot throughout this class, not just course materials but knowledge on sexuality. Information I can use. He's awesome
Abascal is extremely passionate about the subject. If your willing to pay attention to his lectures and incorporate it to your daily life, then take this class. I strongly recommend this class to college freshman. Theres also quizzes like every other class so read the book on the daily.
One of the best profs. I've ever had. He truly cares. Teaches you useful things for life, not just your major. I still use his meditation techniques. And I still know how to juggle! Meditation classes can be expensive but he taught his classes for free, and that's amazing. Great lectures. You will ALWAYS use the book. You HAVE to read for quizzes.
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