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HST102 - 5.0 rating“Good guy, cares about students, easy A if you pay attention and participate in class, ABSOLUTELY will take again, best at bergen tbh”
HIS102 - 5.0 ratingClass Info
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76%
Textbook Required
53%
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Reviews (107)
I AM TAKING AN ONLINE CLASS AND I FOUND HIM VEY UNRELAIBLE. DOES NOT GET BACK TO YOU AFTER 2 WEEKS IF YOU EMAIL HIM.
Tests are hard,nobody got anything above 85. He is very nice Professor.
maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad easy
Talks about leaving his wife all the time but he's a great teacher, fail you're dumb as hell.
Took this guy back inthe day in 2000... mad easy!
this guy is the best, he's always tryin to be funny. this is one of my best teachers.
this guy is so funny, he makes history interesting, he is always making jokes lol, as long as you take notes and understand them very well, you can do well on the essays for all the exams, he gives u the topic b4 the exam too. im gonna take him again ! :)
easy. maybe to easy. very funny guy. if you do poor on some test. he might just pass you. homework is optional
Took the class online. Geography is tough to begin with. If you like writing and enjoy details ( a lot of details ) then take this online. 3 Tests all multiple choice, not easy. Prof. Yi is very smart and helps you if you are willing to do all of the work
excellent teacher, very clear on what he wants you to do. Lot of essay writing and 4 test for the semester. make sure you read the book and his notes & you will be fine. Nice guy P.S.I had him online, do not know how his regular classes are.
I took one class at school and one 5 week course online. Did terrible work and failed the tests in the online class and still gave me a C+. For the school class, never read the book, only took notes and passed with an A. The tests are easy if you have good notes. Funny and clear...
he tells a TON of jokes, non of which are funny, but he loves when u laugh at them. doesnt want to see any of his students fail, so he is a fair grader. nice guy-should take him.
I do not believe it is possible to get an A on one of his tests or papers.It is impossible to remember everything from his lectures. He does not write as much as he should on the board I failed every test and paper and he still gave my a C+. as long as U submit UR work and take UR Tests U will pass
He definitely makes history very interesting. You will never get bored in his class. However, from this semester(i think), all the exams are short answers, few essays-you have to know about 40 identification and 4~7 essay problems for each test. There could be an option to chose multiple exams-HARD!
he seems oh so eays in the begging, but when it comes to the tests you realize he isn't easy..nobody gets above an 80 or 85 on his tests...its ridiculous...
Take another prof. He gives you no notes. When it comes to test DONT take Multiple choice take short answer, the review sheet is given too close to the day of the test, you'll have to remember at least 30 terms to define only 10! He is funny though but his class wasnt that good at all
Great professor, makes history interesting and really tries to relate it to the students the best way he can. The exams are pretty easy, If you like to write, take the essay. The multiple choice is definately the more difficult of the 2. Either way, he usually gives extra credit points.
This guy is so easy, just make sure not to ask for multiple choice exams, you will bomb then so bad. On essay test you pretty much gives you an A for any answer. Easy B+ if you go to most of the classes and do some of the homework.
he is a horrible teacher and his tests are ridiculous. he goes off topic. he does have a good sense of humor but it doesnt help u for the tests. i wouldnt recommend him to anybody. if u want to save yourslef a headache avoid this guy! if u do take him thinkin its going to be a breeze good luck. =(
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I took his on-line class and he is an excellent teacher if the student is interested and doing their work. It's tough, but I got an A and learned alot.
Excellent professor. I had him for two online classes and I got an A in both. He does make you write a lot but he is pretty fair with the grading. Make sure you are involved in the online debates (extra credit for exam). His exams are kind of tough but with the extra credit you will do pretty good.
Professor Yi is a great teacher hes very funny and talks about designer suits, sex and his life makes history fun definitly go for the short answer easier than multiple choice test. Highly reccomended!
Ok i thought he was cool and funny the first couple weeks of class until he gives you tests. NOTHING is on it. I would read the whole book and still get a 20 and some people got lower. Yea he gives u extra credit but it doesnt help. My gpa dropped cuz of him. VERY BAD! DO NOT TAKE HIM!
Took history 102 and geography 101 online. Gave 4 page paper due every monday; easy grader. Few tests but if you don't study, you won't pass them. I failed all the tests and managed a B+ in both.
you cant pass his tests without studying hard. he doesnt teach or give notes during class so therefore you have to teach yourself before an exam. his exams are difficult. funny guy until you realize after first exam he S*UCKS!!!!! avoid
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i hate prof. yi... he is so unclear and speaks unsense.. i dont like this dude
amazing teacher, ended up loving history after him, makes u think outside the box
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Excellent teacher.
excellent teacher, the best in cergen, i have taken him for two semesters and he is so funny, makes learning history intresing, but most of all will do anything to help you not fail the course. I recommand him to everyone who needs to take a history class
he's such a cool prof, he jokes around a lot, talkin bout everythin! his class consists of takin notes n watchin a short clip of a movie. there is no hw(besides writin a reaction paper bout the movie)the tests are easy, just noe ur topic. He's lenient towards grading the essay tests than the multiple choice test nd its easier, so pick that one!
This class sucks. he's funny and all but nothing he talks about is on the test. There's always the book for reference but each chapter is like 40 pages long. I failed this class with and F and took the same class again with professor Dolce and I passed with a B+. don't take him unless you want to fail.
The first few weeks until an exam comes he appears to seem easy, and is quite funny. However, don't let his funniness and sense of easiness trick you. As the semester progressed with his exams students realized the class wasn't what they sensed it to be, which was laid back. I took him for wes. civ part II, and did very well. Others didn't come out
Very demanding but easy grading system. I put more time into reading and writing for him than I did with A&P2. I literally read every chapter of the book. one 4 page and one 1 page paper due every week! Two debates and 4 exams!! VERY DEMANDING and long winded.
Look. I attended one of the top liberal arts schools in the country and I can say with confidence: it doesn't get much better than Kil Yi. He's smart and well-read and outstandingly organized. When I asked a question he couldn't answer, he handed me a book out of his personal library the very next class. Learn to love the work -- it's worth it.
Surprisingly, I actually got an 'A' in his class. If you actually pay attention and take good notes, he's not so bad. To me, he actually makes history interesting and I really enjoyed every minute if his class. I had a lot of fun and I really learned a lot. He's also extremely funny.
Yes, it is not an easy class. But if you are involved in his lecture, it's a possible A and you actually LEARN something! Some say his lecture does not cover the test, it's not true. He lets his students understand how to take the exam. He made me remind what's the reason of learning. I got A, and he will count it if u really try.
One of my favorite teachers in BCC! Amazing, Funny, smart and makes you think outside the box. Helps you to understand both perspectives in history. Test were essay and fill-ins, pretty simple if you take good notes and study. Make sure you take notes!!
Very animated, intelligent and willing to spread his knowledge. This calss is worth taking.
I took this class online. This professor is worth his weight in gold. He's truly the epitomy of what it means to be a teacher. He is here for his students and makes every effort to help his students understand what he teaches. I would take EVERY class this man taught-twice if I could get credit for it! You do have to work, but he makes it worth it.
Would reccomend Prof Yi to anyone. His teaching method has a hook. He is extremely intelligent, engrossing and makes history make sense partly through his use of colorful humor. Thank you, Prof. Yi
Great teacher, also, he's extremely passionate about history which is always a plus. Funny, engaging, and fair, I recommend anyone to take him.
he is soo nice and funny. his classes are fun to go to. he doesnt give much work except his tests are a little hard. he is willing to help everyone get an a. class is def worth taking
though i found this teacher to be nice, i found myself lost in his class. (online course) i would submit a paper and he would respond to it by lecturing me on historical facts. his responses were like 3 pages worth of a textbook and he did not ever comment on my work by saying "good job" or "not good enough" i ended up dropping the class.
I took his online course and had I known it was going to be so hard I would not have taken it or at least dropped it but I took the chance. he makes you do a 4 page paper every week and a 1 page discussion every week as well and one time we had to hand this in while we had a test that week. But he is letting me redo the work so I don't get a D.
Wonderful professor. One of the best at Bergen. If you are looking to learn history beyond just the regular fact--Take Him!
I took his geography online even thou I was told it'd be very hard. The class was pretty tough but I managed to get an A. 1 discussion (2 pages) and 1 essay (3 pages) to write every week. 4 exams that are pretty hard so make sure you read the textbook carefully. There is also a debate and personal essay. You can get some extra points. Nice teacher.
makes history as understanbale as it should be great storys extra credit A+ easy reccomend him
Easy to get an A. He points out very clearly and his tests are not easy but if you understand in the class then, no problem. Take him if you want to bring up your GPA
HES SOOO FUNNY! HE LOVES THE WORD SEXY LOL theres no hw! only 4 test! hes great n easy too pass DEFF TAKEE THIS CLASS IF U WANT FUNNY N CHILL TEACHER
Awesome professor! He's hilarious and really makes you understand the material..Theres no homework, no papers, just 3 tests (which he provides extra credit for). He's awesome and loves the word "sexy" lol Take him!
Great professor, took his online course and actually learned.Discussions and essay is due every week, kind of annoying but he gives A grades even if your essay isnt that great.Very funny and gives 20 point curves on exams (they're hard!)..impossible to fail the class, easy A!
(Online course) He is so great, makes history fun, interesting, and understandable! I hesitate to use the term "easy A". It's certainly not easy: 1 page discussion, 3 page essay each week. VERY important to do the reading (about 3 hours or more per week). That being said, as long as you DO THE WORK you will get an A.
He's very funny and entertaining and you most likely wont fall asleep in his class, but his test are hard not because I didnt study, but because the notes he would give out had nothing to do with the test and when he finally gives out the study guide you basicly have only a few days or less to study. basically to pass, get the book an read.
very helpful took his online Geography class he made everything as easy as possible even though it is a lot of work he give his students enough time to complete each assignment. well done
VERY FUNNY. take him. class is very laid back you will laugh the entire time every class. His class is very easy and he is very clear and will do anything he can to help you. Makes everything very easy. great professor
Easiest "A" I ever got! He's funny and makes history as interesting as it can be. Basically he lectures and makes jokes and the class just listens and comments and takes a few notes. We don't use the text book either.
W.CIV since reform with Professor Yi was extremely educational, fun and quick; in that order. This class is an easy A and I couldn't imagine anyone disliking him as a professor or a person. He teaches without a book and really knows his. Witty, funny, charming at times, and makes history FUN. Take him if you want all these qualities.
Very good speaker. Lectures are always enlightening and entertaining. Focuses on broad historical trends rather than dates, names, etc. Tests are very easy and he gives plenty of opportunity for extra credit. Textbook isn't really used, although readings are recommended. You'll be tested on what he talks about in class. Highly recommended.
He is a great professor. He made a class I was dreading insteresting. His online class is a decent amount of work, but it wasn't difficult. It's pretty much an A if you just do the work.I really enjoyed the class.
TOOK THIS PROFESSOR FOR US HISTORY AND HE WAS AWESOME!! MAKES THE CLASS INTERESTING AND FUN. THREE TESTS AND FINAL WAS OPTIONAL. EASY A!
Great professor. Makes the class interesting and fun. All his notes are online, attendance is not mandatory and only 4 tests.
Great teacher! no book only his lecture notes-which are available online and class notes are needed. You can use notes for test taking which 2 were online and 2 in the classroom. Attendance very helpful because class notes different from his lecture notes.
There is much to be said from this man. He actually has a lot to say! He really takes an interest in history and wants his students to feel the same way he does. The work isn't all that hard but it gets very boring. 3 page essay per week and it is not on stuff you ever want to write about. It is an online course, but it is by far the most boring online course. With that said he still is a good professor and he gives two attempts at his online exams which is cool. Overall grade C+ #keepingitreal
This was my favorite class that i have ever taken at Bergen!!!! Professor Yi really cares about his students. He writes detailed responses to all your assignments. I highly recommend being a leader for the debate paper you get extra points and you are able to "skip" a discussion and essay question.. He responds very quickly to emails. TAKE HIM! :)
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Dr. Yi is very enthusiastic about History and makes his lectures interesting. Take his class.
Professor Yi is an awesome man that really makes learning history fun. He will make you laugh, learn and question all in a days work. I changed my major to history after taking his course. I will never forget the impact he had on my studies. Coming from a college senior, please take his course and try to learn the most you can. You wont regret it!
Great guy. Always tries to keep the class awake and is hilarious. Class and tests are easy. I would definitely take him again.
This professor is the best so far! If you have the chance to take him, I suggest you do! Very easy on the coursework. 7 essays (3 pg each), 4 tests (drops 1 lowest test grade), 7 discussions and 1 debate paper. He gives plenty of extra points to get your grade up. You have 2 attempts for every tests. I highly recommend him!! Do the work, its an A!
This class is interesting if you're interested in learning about what's going on in the world. If you're not, it will be miserable. Deadlines are strict and there are a lot of discussions and essays. However, all you need to know is in the lectures. This goes for the tests too. Did not need the textbook.
Gives extra credit, and it HELPS A LOT! He is very funny as well. No homework besides extra credit.
He is the best history professor I have ever taken. He makes the class fun its not just sitting in a desk and listening to him just talk on and on about history. He will make it enjoyable. He also gives extra credit points if you come to the next class after a test. Only 3 test. Highly recommend taking him.
This guy is not a tough professor. Each and every class you just have to show up and listen to the lectures. Be aware he strongly dislike when your on your phone so dont expect to relax. He wants your attention 24/7. I would never take him again as i feel I learned nothing even though i got an A, which i worked hard for with such little direction.
I loved Dr Kil J Yi. He made my mornings very interesting. All the notes are on the moodle. Just listen to the lectures and study the notes before the test. You will do fine. He gives study guides before the exam so that is very helpful. I would take him again if I could. Perhaps the best professor I had at Bergen Community College.
Dr. Yi is one of the best professors in Bergen. He is a very funny guy who will keep you laughing for most of the class. For class he always brings unique things and is just really hilarious. Dr. Yi is the right guy for this class and will keep you entertained.
He is one of the most inspiring people I've met in my life. Very polite, respectful, and tactful. Makes you want to learn, gives 3 easy (if you study) tests and a few movie reviews. He is also extremely generous with his time and will let you talk to him in case something personal's happened. Writes great recommendation letters.
This was my first online class. There is 1 weekly discussion per week, with additional feedback due the same week on others' discussion posts. There is an essay due every Friday. There are 4 exams with 1 additional to drop the lowest grade. READ his lectures, skim the book for ideas for the essays. Very simple. Not a tough grader. Just keep up.
The best!
Great professor! I took his online geology class last semester and got an A easily. He is so nice and very organized with his assignments. As long as you do all of your work and do decently on the tests, there's no reason that you shouldn't get an A as well. I liked him so much that I took him this semester for history as well. Take him!
Took the learning community course with Dr Yi and Dr Ahn, and I loved it! Dr. Yi is a class act in and outside the classroom, he has a genuine passion in his field of study and his lectures always keep you interested. He also has a great sense of humor, as long as you pay attention and give him the respect he asks for you'll be fine. Inspirational!
Dr. Yi loves to express his knowledge for history. He's a very understanding person and if you need any help, talk to him after class. He's shows us videos to help us understand the lecture. The test are somewhat difficult, but all the information you need is on moddle. Dr. Yi also cracks a few jokes so prepare to be entertained.
Good guy, cares about students, easy A if you pay attention and participate in class, ABSOLUTELY will take again, best at bergen tbh
I took His 102 for Western Civ online and he is an easy going professor. Also responds to emails, keeps you updated on how your grade is if you ask, he also gave joker cards which is basically a pass on 2 assignments. Professor Yi lets his students be creative in their writing and is not a tough grader.
Probably the easiest online history class you could take at BCC. Gives about 9 discussion questions and 9 essays per semester. Each essay is supposed to be 3 pages but he pretty much only cares if your similarity isn't anything crazy on turnitin. 3 exams, no papers during exam weeks.
Took him for an online class and he is very clear that you do a discussion on Tusday of every week, respond to two classmates by thursday and a 3 page double spaced essay each friday (except when you have a test that week and its 50 T/F) he is so easy!! tells you exacytly what he wants. Easy grader and everything is in the book or lecture!!!
He really cares about his students and wants them to succeed. Extremely encouraging towards students. Tests are easy as long as you took good notes and studied a little. He gives good reviews. He's very enthusiastic and loud so he'll keep you awake in the morning with his theatrical performance of his lectures. Overall a good teacher.
Professor Yi is a good professor. He listens to his students and understands life can happen. Joker cards to skip a paper and discussion are given out mid semester. A few papers, tests and discussions and that is the class. He drops the worst test grade and you can skip one paper and discussion. His responses to the papers are lengthy and confusing
I took him the online class because of covid, i would have really liked to attend his class, his notes were so easy to read and understand and actually enjoyable. There are discussions, a paper every week and the exams are pretty easy its openbook. I enjoyed his feedback and would definitely recommend to take his class.
Just be active and make sure you read the posts he does and it is an A. He actually cares about his job and doing it well.
This professor is a blessing to Bergen. He really cares and takes time to confirm your understanding. When stressed, he will make every effort to make you comfortable. I would definitely chose him again.
He really cares about his job and his students. Allows late work, gives lots of extra credit opportunities, and great feedback. There's a decent bit of writing but it's easy and tests are directly from his powerpoints. Just do your work to the best of your ability and you will do well in his class.
Professor Yi has an amazing personality. All you have to do is participate in his class and show him you understand. His essay is 900 words long but it's not bad if you just read the lecture notes, you'll be done in no time. I had an amazing time in this class. Just take it if you are focused and willing to do some work.
*ATTENTION* Do not miss class, it is important that you attend class and pay attention. Sometimes things from his lecture end up on the test. Gives writing assignments that must be 900 words. He uses Turnitin so don't plagiarize. Explains the topics extremely well and responds to emails quickly.
Very, very slow paced. Frustratingly slow. What took 75 minutes only needed to take 15. Professor is religious and brings in a lot of religion to the classroom.
I would not take Dr. Yi for an online course again. He does not respond to emails, give individual feedback on assignments, or hold office hours. There is no way to ask questions, get clarity, or communicate. Assignments are given with very little turn-around time (same day), without taking into account that we have jobs and other classes.
If I could, I would've switched out of this course when I had the chance. I have never had any issues with any of my other professors with my time at Bergen Community, except with this one. Assignments are posted and given same day they are due, no critical feedback is given on assignments, and emails are never responded back to.
There is less than a week left to the semester and this class has been a disaster. Despite sending an email at the beginning of the semester to do our best on the first essay and he would give us feedback that would help with the next six essays, Dr Yi has not provided any feedback, graded our work, or replied to emails. Do not take this class.
Amazing professor if you really care about history. Learned a lot from him last semester, but do drink A LOT of energy drinks or something to keep you awake, his voice is very soothing and calm so it is really easy to drifted off into sleep (if he isn't making his classic funny jokes)
Prof. Yi is a very caring person, and genuinely wants the best of his students. He is heavily involved in the community and encouraged us to sign up for scholarships. His class is very easy, although very participation heavy. He does not give homework but provides extra reading material (not mandatory). Exams are two sections, T/F and an essay
If I had the chance to take this class and or professor again...I wouldn't. Yes he cares for his students but He hovers and ridicules the students. A classmate and I were made fun of when we asked for help with certain questions. And he makes some inappropriate comments at times that he thinks comes across as funny jokes but they are not.
What an amazing and kind professor. I admire his ambition and hard work. His memory is strong which is very impressive. He does not have to read off the board or his laptop he remembers everything by heart and that makes him amazing.
I took this class and unfortunately I chose this professor and regretted it all throughout the semester. Because this is ridiculous. He does not respond to ay of my emails. I am taking this class online and he is not answering any questions I have had and everything on canvas is a mess. Just don't take him if you really care about your grades.
do not take him for an online class under any circumstances. He was just not helpful throughout the semester with everything, he did not care about students and didn't respond to emails. Would not recommend to take him at all especially for an online course that you think might not be too hard or too much work because it is just online
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
76%
Textbook Required
53%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A-
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Stable
+0.18 avg changeRatings by Course
102
5.0
(1)GEOGRAPHY
5.0
(1)HST
5.0
(1)GEO
5.0
(1)HST102
5.0
(3)Difficulty by Course
HIS201
5.0
GOE201
5.0
GEO101W199
5.0
HISTORY
4.2
HIS101
4.0