Bachiyska scared me at the beginning of the semester. I was afraid I would be lost in her class, not get the subject material, and fall behind drastically. However this all turned out to be false. She is a really tough Professor, but she is an amazing one too. I feel like I have learned so much from her and from her class. A+ professor

Prof. Bachiyska is an amazing professor and you should definitely take her class. Class is lecture heavy, take notes during the class and do the assigned readings. She asks students lots of questions during the class and they count toward your participation grade. Not too many tests or assignments, if you study enough and participate, you'll pass.

Dr. Bachiyska comes off as very intimidating , but she is a great professor, very funny in a sarcastic kind of way, and really gets you to learn political conflict studies concepts. There are no finals or projects in her 235 class, just quizzes, short papers and participation - but do the readings. If you raise your hand, prepare for follow qs!

She is one of the greatest professors in AU. Extremely honest and straightforward. Class structure seems to be very fluid and easy. No major papers or exams, which makes the class great.

At first, I was intimidated by Bachiyska. She originally came across to me as too tough and I thought I would be lost in her class. However, as the semester went on, I got to know Bachiyska better and she got to know me better and she ended up being one of the best professors I have ever had. Do the readings and go to office hours often.

Dr. Bachiyska is a gem of a teacher. She comes across as very intimidating and serious but she lays out every expectation right at the start of the semester. Show up to office hours, ask questions, do the readings and you will pass this class. She is a great professor for any political science or SIS majors. I would take her again in a heartbeat.

Her style of teaching was very effective to me. She uses powerpoint but doesn't display the info until she pulls the answers out of us first. She is brilliant and very helpful. Do your reading and be ready to participate because she WILL call on you and she won't move on until you get the answer, which is good in the long run.

Professor Bachiyska is super smart and definitely knows what she's talking about. I find her lectures really engaging, but they're also intimidating because she expects a lot of participation from her students. If you do your readings you'll be fine though. She's someone you can really learn a lot from if you put in the work.

Difficulty is realistically a 3.5. If you put in a normal amount of work you can do very well. Attendance is not taken into account but, going to class is in your best interest. Dr. Bachiyska is likely my favorite professor at AU because I find that I genuinely learn the material. Additionally, she is very accessible during her office hours.

Dr. Bachiyska is one of the best professors I've had. She can be intimidating and she assigns lots of readings but the way that she makes students answer questions before she proceeds with the lecture is very helpful. If you go to her office hours and show youve done the readings by participating in class you will do very well. Loved her class.

Dr. Bachiyska is great. Makes you work very very hard, but an A is attainable if you put the effort forth. Bi-weekly papers and weekly readings with pop-tests, but if you can get a sense for questions she asks you'll be fine. She comes off as intimidating but is great during office hours, and really wants you to get the most out of the course.

Dr. Bachiyska is one of the best professors I've ever had. She makes you work hard, but her lectures are amazing and she genuinely cares about her students. Also has a great sense of humor. Overall, she has really shaped me as a student and has encouraged me to think deeper about various global issues. If you have Dr. Bachiyska, you're lucky!

If your shy and do not raise your hand you will fail her class. She will push you to go further and does not put up with pure opinion. She wants facts. She's extremely fair and non-partisan and does not put up with PC bull. Participate and study like crazy for her tests and you'll pass.

Provided a lot of good commentary in class, but she's not overly warming- she'll make you work for your grade! Overall learned a lot though!

Bachiyska so far is my favorite government teacher. She can be very forgiving. The lectures are heavy and EXTREMELY reliant on whether you did the reading or not. You NEED to participate, and in order to do that, you need to read. You MUST show up to every class. Make sure you do well on the midterm and final, they're most of your grade.

She's pretty intimidating at first but she knows her stuff and you grow to respect her greatly. Not too many assignments, but the ones you do have are important and she gives good feedback for the final paper. She will cold call so make sure you do the readings and anticipate what she is going to ask you.

Amazing Professor. You will have to do all the readings. Only a few papers and you have to know a lot for the midterm - you will be fine if you do all the readings and pay attention during class. Attendance is not mandatory but you need to show up AND participate 20 times to receive a perfect participation grade. Discussion-heavy, do the readings!

Amazing professor & person. Definitely expects you to know the reading material she assigns; don't go to class without. No tests for the semester (COVID-era), but papers every other week (not bad). Super accommodating academically & personally. Furthers critical thinking skills exceptionally well. Would definitely take a course of hers again.

This is the most thought-provoking and interesting class I have taken thus far. Professor Bachiyska truly wants the best for her students in every way possible; academically, socially, and mentally. She gives very thorough feedback that allows you to grow and do better on the next assignments. She is very accommodating to all situations.

Took her comparative politics class first semester of my freshman year. Lil bit difficult transitioning from high school workload to her expectations, but she always gives solid feedback and cares about her students. As long as you do the readings and make a moderate effort to participate, you're golden. We also didn't have any exams or a final.

Dr. Bachiyska's class is challenging but worthwhile. She can come off as intimidating at first, but she truly cares about her students and wants them to succeed in her class. She's very knowledgeable and expects a lot from her students. Always show up to class having done the readings. Be prepared to participate because she cold calls on students.

Professor Bachiyska is by far the best professor I've had at AU yet. She's a great professor, very knowledgeable about comparative politics. She has a reputation for being rude because she has a tendency to cold call (which admittedly is not for everyone), but she is honestly very kind. One thing I wish she did was give better feedback on papers.

If you have the chance to take 130 with Dr. Bachiyska, I HIGHLY recommend it. She was my favorite professor this semester. Intimidating in class since she tends to cold call (do the readings!) but attend her office hours to break the ice a little bit and ask specific questions about the assignments. She really cares about her students, too.

Professor Bachiyska is intimidating at first but her class is very fair. Everything you need is in the syllabus and she is very easily accessible and helpful during office hours. Her class is a lot of work- she'll have you writing papers every week, but I learned so much. She teaches life skills, not just material.

Dr. Bachiyska is amazing. Yes, she will cold call on you (a lot) and you need to be ready. But she is extraordinarily smart and she really wants you to learn. She can seem tough but if you go to office hours / show effort she will respect that. You will learn SO much from her and she's honestly amazing. She is a smart woman and gets undo hate 4 it.

Professor Bachiyska is a great professor, who's just a super tough grader. She will call on people randomly, so you need to do the readings every single week. But she's still an amazing professor that taught me a lot.

Love this woman. Take her if you want to actually engage in real conversations and learn a variety of things. She does cold call but it makes you more prepared and knowledgable within the course. She's extremely funny and really personable when you get to know her during office hours. 10/10 recommend!

I LOVE this woman! I've taken two classes with her, and would take more if I could. She's definitely a bit tough, both grading-wise and in terms of demeanor, but she really does care about her students and you learn so much in her class. If you put in the effort, she will notice and reward you. She's also hilarious!

Professor Bachiyska is honestly one of the best professor's at this university. If you want to come out of a class and actually retain the information you have been given this is definitely the class for you. Great lecturer and very knowledgeable person.

Professor Bachiyska is an amazing lecturer. She is extremely intelligent and well-meaning, even if her lectures are intimidating at times. Baciyska calls on students at random, which can be nerve-wracking, but also encourages full text comprehension. Essays are graded somewhat harshly, and the class is no easy-A. You will learn so much.

Very intimidating at first due to high expectations, but overall a good professor. Always do the reading because of pop quiz style tests, and participation every class is a MUST. Helpful outside of class in office hours as well. Case study papers on assigned countries are tough but gives good feedback.

Great teacher, very funny and understanding. You absolutely need to show up to class prepared, she cold-calls and does "pop quizzes" (but she kind of warns you when they're gonna happen). Take good notes and ask questions. Her office hours are really helpful. She does call out students in class who aren't participating/putting in the effort

Her expectations can be confusing at first, but you'll get used to them soon enough. She drops some of your worst homework grades so you're not punished too hard for if you need some time to figure things out. Important tip: volunteer to answer an easy question near the beginning of each class so you don't get cold-called for a harder one later on.

Honestly one of the best classes i've taken. Dr. Bachiyska is an incredibly smart women, and expects high level work. That being said she is available for help, and very understanding if things happen. I had a great experience but she is not for everyone.

the first class and workload were VERY intimidating, but I have never walked out a class more knowledgeable on everything we learned. She rly pushes the class, doesn't settle for scrapping the surface of an issue, and will make sure get to the core. A great professor that wants you to succeed and makes the work worth it. Thank you Prof. Bachiyska

Professor Bachiyska is tough. She is also one of the single best professors I have had. She requires you to reach what she assigns, and take notes on what you read. Attendance may not be mandetory, but you will pass much easier if you show up. At the end of the day, she takes a genuine interest in her students' success and her specific field.

Professor Bachiyska is by far one of my favorite professors. However, she's tough and will cold call in class. Attendance isn't mandatory but it will impact your grade, and you have to participate at least once per class for it to matter. She's smart, accessible for help outside of class, and wants to see you succeed.

If you value grades above knowledge, be honest with yourself and don't take her class. However, I can confidently say I learned more from her class than from any other class I have taken so far in college. You MUST be prepared to read close to 100 pages per class and speak intelligently about what you read. Intimidating, but worth it.

Bachiyska is not for coasters. She is tough and is not afraid to tell you how wrong you are. Read and read carefully. You must understand the reading too, not merely have read the words. If you genuinely want to learn something, she's amazing. If you're just trying to check of a requirement, avoid at all costs.

Bachiyska will whip you into shape! She is a ruthless grader, but is genuinely interested in seeing all of her students succeed. If you are in PoliSci, definitely take her class. Office hours and attendance/participation are a must. There are also 4 pop quizzes throughout the semester. I liked her class a lot, and I learned a ton.

GOVT-235 has a learning curve, as many students expect light readings due to it being a 200 level class. You must be prepared to read and must be able to answer questions about the readings. However, while the class is initially difficult, Dr. Bachiyska tells you what you need to improve on and is very accessible outside of the classroom.

Best class I have taken at AU but also the hardest by far. This class is a learning curve - the assignments and reading are very hard at first, but after the first few you get a sense of what she expects. Class discussions were engaging, and the cold calling is tough but helps you learn. You will probably cry a few times but you will learn a lot.

By far the hardest class I had this semester, but also the class I learned the most from. Bachiyska will cold call you, so you need to be prepared with all the readings. Going to office hours to talk to her it will make the class easier. You MUST participate and be ready to read 60 pages between classes. Getting an A is a LOT of work

Professor Bachiyska is incredibly challenging. She expects you to have read the readings and will cold call you. At the same time, the class was enriching and I learned so much. She is also a fair grader and even though she seems intimidating at first, go to office hours. She is very understanding and will try to accommodate if she can.

This woman is probably the smartest person I have ever met. However, for my particular learning style, she is not the teacher for me. Be prepared to be cold-called on, read difficult readings, and write a lot of papers. She is funny at times, depending on what mood she is in, but she also is a good person and has a big heart.

Easy readings: all you have to do is read the abstract and results section-maximum of 2 hours before each class. She also really buffs the participation grade, guaranteed 60% if you participate like 4 times. FCA is also buffed. I wrote mine 5 hours before due and got 12/15. Her strategy is to make things seem hard but grades easy. Great experience

BEST prof at AU!! If you want to be challenged and learn a lot about really important issues in political conflict, take this class. Be prepared for lots of readings, biweekly one-page essays, pop tests, and cold calling. This class is very high quality and comprehensive, and you come out as a much better student and learner! Go to office hours!

Prof Bachiyska is the most knowledgeable and thoughtful professor I had this semester. The class necessitated hours of reading weekly, it was so worth it and I learned so much during class hours. Her means of assessment include in-class tests, conflict reports, and a final conflict assessment that cohesively test your skills. Would recommend.

Professor Bachiyska is one of the best professors at AU. She requires students actively engage with material and participate in productive dialogue in the classroom. If you take the class it will be difficult, but you will genuinely learn so much. Make sure you go to office hours! She wants her students to succeed and will help you so much!

Extremely reading/participation heavy course. Professor Bachiyska is very accommodating and if you reach out is always available for office hours to help on papers and very kind.

Every school needs a professor like Bachiyska - she expects a lot from her students but you get back everything you give in her class. I have learned more in this class than most others I've taken in college. Just do all the readings and participate as much as you can, plus she's more than willing to help you if you ask for it.

Professor Bachiyska is one of the smartest people I have ever met. This has been the most difficult class I have taken thus far at AU, but I have undoubtably learned the most. Get ready for biweekly one page papers and tests after each unit. There is a lot of reading and cold calling but it is so worth it. You will learn a lot

Amazing professor who cares for her students. Definitely the most challenging class I've taken at AU. She wants you to succeed and will accommodate you, she is incredibly well-spoken, connected, and knowledgable.

Be ready to read and participate!! that is the most important thing. And office hours. She provides a ton of them so make sure to go it makes a huge difference. I have never learned so much from one teacher, although she is tough she is worth it.

If you're taking this class as a Habit of Mind please DON'T! It's not worth it. Professor Bachiyska is very smart and accessible but her class is demanding and requires a ton of effort. In my opinion, if you aren't a Poli Sci or SIS major the class isn't worth the headache.

Bachiyska is a fantastic professor who knows a lot about what she teaches. Participation in class is expected, but if you are SPA or SIS I highly recommend taking her as she will help you develop understandings of basic political and fundamental ideas. She will "cold call" on students too, but if you do the readings you should be ok.

Professor Bachiyska has been by far one of my favorite professors in college. She is very knowledgeable and does a great job at having that knowledge rub off on her students. She has high expectations, but if you are willing to put in the work, your efforts will be rewarded. This is one of the classes I have felt like I have learned the most from.

Really a great professor, clearly cares a lot about the material and the students (very sympathetic when I was sick). Workload and grading felt intense for a 200-level class at times. Attendance and high level reading comprehension are absolutely necessary to pass!!

She is firm but fair, she tells you exactly what she expects from you. You need to read, she will cold call, and she will tell you if you are wrong. That said,she is incredibly smart, and I can honestly say I learned a lot. Some say she is rude and intimidating, but I disagree. She has a PHD, and a lot of boys in the class seemed to forget that.

you have to read every reading and come prepared with the main argument and details. she is somewhat a tough grader, however, it will be beneficial in the end as what you'll learn in the class, you'll actually retain. go to office hours. she is very caring and want you to do well. do the readings!

Dr.Bachiyska is one of the best profs at AU. She is a tough grader, but sets clear expectations. I find that going to office hours and opening yourself up to criticism and improvement help. I knew a lot of people who struggled, but they honestly weren't willing to help themselves and took low grades personally instead as motivation to do better.

Professor Bachiyska is funny, engaging, and extremely smart. You will learn a lot from this course and it will build your critical thinking skills. However, be warned that this is a hard course. You genuinely have to do most of the readings and participate in every class to get a good grade. Go to office hours for conflict reports.

She is incredibly smart and always knows what she is talking about. But that also makes her the most challenging professor I have ever had. You will learn so much, but you will also shed many tears. So, if you really want to be challenged and work for a grade, she is definitely the way to go.

Difficult professor - cold calls, harsh grading, heavy reading BUT I would absolutely take her again. She teaches the class very well and is super knowledgable. Intimidating at first, Bachiyska truly cares about her students. This class demands so much but you get a lot out of it. Ive become much more comfortable speaking and now love the material.

This is the best professor in the GOVT department hands down–– take this class. You get what you give; do the readings, take notes, GO TO OFFICE HOURS. If you put in the effort you will be rewarded. If you're not fond of long readings, don't like the subject, or are just here for the HoM, don't take the class with this professor.