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“10 Days that shook the world was amazing, especiially Kevins's unit on the Witch Hunts 10/10 would shake the world again”
HIST1500 - 4.0 rating“The hottest prof at Trent, especially with his eyebrow ring”
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Reviews (118)
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He is so hot! The hottest prof at Trent, especially with his eyebrow ring!
One beautiful man. Doesn't even matter that he's married.
understanding of the student situation
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Perhaps if you saw him outside of class, you would know he has an eyebrow ring.
Sympathetic, approachable
Such a great prof...is incredibly smart, and can communicate ideas really well
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He is not only hot but he is an amazing teacher too!!!!!
Nice lookin' man
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He is a great guy all around, easy to listen to, understand and look at :)
A really nice guy and very helpful. Siena is a very enthusiastic and knowledgeable prof who makes lectures very enjoyable and entertaining.
Awesome. Too bad he can't teach the whole course. I wouldn't mind looking and listening to him all year.
The young, hip Prof. Super-cool, funny and passionate about his studies.
An excellent prof, who's very easy to talk to and approachable
Can I tell you how hot this man is? He is hilarious and one of the nest parts of the history department. I can honestly say that I am taking his class next year just because he is teaching it. he is so smart and so funny he makes even the most dry
Are you guys serious? Sure Siena is very helpful and very clear but can the guy be more arrogant? Oh and did I mention that his marking scheme is messed up? He gives only so many students A', so many students B's etc, To keep the class average at a balance. Bet you didn't pay attention to that.
an excellent professor. down to earth and doesn't act all stuffy like some. really interesting assignments and good lectures. his random humour makes for great classes.
Very hot, the only reason i went to class
Kevin Siena is a great prof. he is helpful and esay to communicate with.
Great class, gorgeous teacher!
Kevin, is an ok guy, he has pretty good styles cept when he wears white socks with brown shoes. As a teacher however he lacked. I just hated his class too much to discuss it in depth. Girls look past his looks and rate on how he teachers.
Bad teacher. Last week tried to sell the class tht the Enlightenment was like an internet cafe. Come on! When are we going to see some actual teaching in this course?
I disagree with the last posting - Prof. Siena's analogies are the best part of his teaching style. If you open your mind a little you will see that they are quite clever.
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excellent lecturer
Im really not one of the girls who are in love with this man, but i am in love with his teaching style. He is so clear and makes you want to learn, and you reatin so much knowledge from his lectures it makes the whole course a little easier. HOWEVER, the Man LOVES TO hear himself talk.HE will ramble on forever if you let him. Loved him otherwise.
Fantastic Prof. Easy to approach, helpful and great teaching style. Gets the point across and you actually leave remembering stuff. Awesome.
Very informative, awesome lectures (loved the one about pre-modern sex and sexuality!) Readings were big and he is a hard marker. If you put forth a****ty effort, you'll get a****ty mark. He helped my writing style and now I write better essays. Definitely taking his forth year class.
How about loosing the attitude. The hip thing's getting old.
huh?
I'm special
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Prof. Siena is an exceptional professor. He expects a lot from his students, but you also learn a great deal from him. Assignments are designed to make you think. Prof. Siena is willing to help all students who ask and will do what he can to help them out. He is extreamely knowledgable about his topic. One of the best coures I have ever taken!!!
Last post is total bull. This guy drones on and on and has no interest in students.
excellent prof!!
great at everything
I really liked him. I think he is a brilliant mand and that we could learn alot from him! He is tough at marking but FAIR.
awesome prof, hot too :)
Dullest at Trent
disappointing
Engaging lecturer. Easy to listen too and to look at
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makes awesome lectures, however, he is not the most helpful of people. I actually found him to be quite arrogant and unapproachable.
love him
Too full of himself to teach properly
just a big let down after lots of hype about this guy.
picture worth a 1000 words. arrogant guy just so happy with himself
guy just goes on and on
i want my money back
Stick to saving the planet. Worst grand i spent in my life.
summer course doesn´t mean you come unprepared
last rating is not fair
Bow down to the great divinity Siena....
Arrogant guy
I got a 70 on my presentation and prof helped me jack it up to 75 -- boo-wah!
fun and good
interesting lectures, nice to look at.
He is by far one of the best Prof's out there. He is extreamly helpful and clearly loves history. Siena could lecture for hours about...bricks...and would somehow make it exciting. Cant wait for his course in fourth year!!!
I started out thinking that he was a great prof, by the end of the year i have completely changed my mind. He is well spoken in lecture but his marking style/helpfulness is terrible. He is unapproachable and arrogant. Some of the marking decisions he makes, in my mind, are completely absurd. I will never take a course taught by him again.
I was also interested in the start of the year and thought it was going to be a great class. However, as class went on he turned out to be fairly rude and seemed as if he wasn't there for us but for different reasons.
Siena is quite possibly the most unprofessional teacher I've come across. He repeatedly threatened to lower my mark on various occasions for no real reason. He seemed very unapproachable and when I did speak to him he was unwilling to listen to what I had to say. I will never take a class taught by him ever again. He was stubborn and unprofessional
Absolutely amazing Prof. One of the top two I have ever had. Everyone needs to have a little Kevin Siena in their life!
look out -- this guy holds grudges
calm down everybody he's ok -- not bad not great
Siena has amazing lectures which are easy to follow. He is also an extremely fair marker!
extremely fair? isnt it just fair or not fair? Cmon
Great prof. Makes everything interesting and obviously loves what he is doing. I recommend anyone interested in history to take his class.
supposed to be great but just a great letdown. dull
bad all over. This guy is so full of himself, no time for teaching
This prof was amazing. He is very animated in lecture and clearly enjoys his subject. He is funny and enjoyable to listen to. He is helpful in seminar and very engaging. Siena is an amazing prof in both lecture and seminar and is helpful outside the classroom.
Personally, I do not find Prof. Siena to be arrogant at all. I also haven't heard anyone refer to him in this way. He was very approachable and helped me to refine my writing. He is a hard marker, but he spends a lot of time giving you a reason for the grade you received. Nothing but respect for this man.
A big disappointment. Came highly recommended. Not interested in teaching
Easily the most animated history lecturer at Trent U. He is able to convey his interest in the course material through lecture and seminar, which overall increase this course's appeal. As for marking, Sienna expects a high quality of workmanship and research to be committed to the topic. I believe that this course more than any other, helped me to
Can't the university do something about this class? it's just terrible
Siena is a really great prof when it comes to lectures. He seems to be really passionate about the topic, and hilarious too. He is not always the most useful when it comes to helping out... especially if you don't start your assignments early. The textbook is super dull, but he makes up for it in lecture. Siena is a great lecturer and gorgeous too!
Some of the individuals on this site really need to tone it down, in a number of ways. Prof.Siena is a strong lecturer, safe to say it is his greatest strength. However, when delivering feedback on assignments he can be incredibly pointed, almost to a fault. I doubt this reflects on his character, and the comments on appearance, grow up,not hschool
I thought that he was great. His lectures were linear and were very coherent, and organized. He is a great help when you go to him. He likes to see students who have initiative and the willing to learn. He is very helpful - when you go to him. This was a great class, and would recommend this class to anyone.
Great professor - very helpful if students need guidance about assignments. One of my favourite classes!
This man is excellent. Not only was the class good, but prof Siena helped me outside of the class. He really encouraged me and was passionate about teaching. Very good teacher and person.
Great class -- super easy, super relaxed. Easiest mark at trent.... go talk to him after class, be nice -- pays off
Great Class, Interesting Topics. Willing to help you with research, topic's etc. Willing to help you outside of class. Recommend this class to anyone.
Kevin was a great prof whom I would recommend to anyone. Be sure to have a general knowledge of the major events that effected the early modern period for this class, and you will be fine.
High opinion of himself. Confirm it and do well.
Professor Siena is a fantastic lecturer. Super passionate about his area of study and its keeps you focused and excited to learn. Very willing to help his students learn and understand. Tough marker, and will let you know when your writing is sub-par, but will give you help and in the end it helped transformed my writing style.
Great prof, makes the lectures funny to keep you interested. " thats mine phone, but don't worry you guys are more important."
learned nothing
You should really want to come to any lecture with Kevin. It can be hard to keep up but it really is worth it. He has amazingly fun lectures and he is pretty hilarious.
I love Kevin! He is so funny and is really interesting to listen to. After 2 hours however it becomes a little difficult to listen to him. I would take his classes again just because I like him as a person so much. However, he is tough marker and hard to please, he is definitely better suited for fourth year course, nothing lower.
He took the class very seriously but was hilarious and fun.
10 Days that shook the world was amazing, especiially Kevins's unit on the Witch Hunts 10/10 would shake the world again
If I could take all my classes with him I would!
I thought Kevin was amazing, I loved his lectures and he puts a lot of passion and personality into everything he does.
Kevin is honestly such a nice and genuine person. He makes his lecture interesting and while he does go off on tangents sometimes, theyre usually relevant and shows how passionate he is about his work. Kind of a hard marker but gives a lot of feedback and is clear on what he wants.
Great guy. A decently hard marker but gives you really great feedback. Super clear on what he expects for assignments. You can tell he's really passionate about what he's teaching. Seminars are well organized and interesting. 100% would take a class with him again.
11/10 would take a class with Kevin at any time.
Kevin rocks
Incredible lectures. The best history prof at Trent by far.
Witty and sarcastic in the best possible way. Makes the eighteenth century relatable and fun. Provides excellent feedback, and is available outside class to discuss course material, upcoming assignments, or to chat.
I was absolutely blown away by his willingness to go above and beyond to help his students succeed. It's rare to find a professor so genuinely compassionate, and I cannot praise him enough for it. Plus, he's an absolutely terrific lecturer. If you want to laugh about the Protestant Reformation, look no further. Would give him 10 stars if I could.
The best professor I have ever had. He always made the class fun and welcoming and I looked forward every week to attend his seminar even though it was online. I am so sad is class is over now. He pushes you to do your best but is very sympathetic. He makes you feel proud of yourself and builds you up so much. I learned so much and loved it.
Kevin is an amazing lecturer and super fun in seminars as well. He gives very clear expectations of assignments. He care about his students and is overall a really great professor! I learned so much from his class.
Kevin is kind, funny, and always willing to help students when they need clarification or direction. He is a very tough grader and you really have to work for your grades with him, but it is possible to do well. Overall he's a pretty chill guy and is extremely approachable.
He's a funny professor, but god forbid you experience a family emergency or lose someone during the semester. He's less than compassionate and a hard marker. Genuinely does not show any concern. While it's not his job, he won't help you reach your goals as a student. Though, the course content was beyond amazing.
He was just straight up mean.
Kevin is the best prof I have ever had. He genuinely cares about you, and wants you to do your best. I have never had a prof be so caring and sympathetic. Get ready to read and write papers, but he makes it all fun and interesting. Go to lecture, do the readings, and you should be fine.
Probably the funniest professor I have ever had. Would take again
Great professor who cares about students. Assignments have clear expectations, and lectures/seminars are engaging. Leveraging Unstuckstudy alongside the course materials helped me excel.
Caring carer
Kevin is incredibly charismatic and funny during lecture and seminar Bit tough on the grading but caring with comments and support He puts in the effort to get to know each of his students
Very full of himself
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
87%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A-
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Improving
+0.23 avg changeRatings by Course
HST120
5.0
(3)HST330
5.0
(1)HIS120
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4.5
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