4.7

Kristin Ondrak

Exercise & Sport Science - The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

4.7
Quality
3.3
Difficulty
94%
Would Retake
124
Reviews
4.7
Quality
3.3
Difficulty
4.7
Helpful
4.7
Clarity

94%

Would Retake

124

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Your whole grade is quizzes and test so be aware of that

EXSS175 - 5.0 rating

She teaches in a somewhat flipped classroom style but it works for the material

EXSS175 - 5.0 rating
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Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

42%

Textbook Required

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Based on 113 reported grades
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B+: 18
B: 15
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Caring (40)
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Lecture heavy (34)
Clear grading criteria (32)
Amazing lectures (27)
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Reviews (124)
5.0
4.0
EXSS175
Grade: B+
Nov 8, 2016
Would take again

She teaches in a somewhat flipped classroom style but it works for the material. She clearly wants all of her students to succeed and gives lots of resources that if you use will help a lot. This class is mainly memorization so it takes a lot of studying. How much you study is the main reflection of the grade you receive.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
EXSS175
Grade: A
Nov 9, 2016
Would take again

Dr. Ondrak is my favorite professor this semester! The class is based off of powerpoints posted on sakai. "Content on the powerpoints are fair game". The only bad thing about this class is the muscle quizzes which take a lot of time to study for. Overall though, great class and great professor. She wants the best for her students. Very helpful.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
EXSS175
Grade: B
Nov 10, 2016
Would take again

Dr. Ondrak is so caring and truly tries to help at every step of the way. She makes sure that you have a ton of helpful resources and she is very reasonable with quiz and test questions. You'll have to study a lot and the muscle quizzes are ROUGH but the class is do-able. Your whole grade is quizzes and test so be aware of that.

Clear grading criteria
TEST HEAVY
Caring
4.0
4.0
EXXS175
Grade: B
Dec 15, 2016
Would take again

Good Class and it's basically all memorization. Muscle quizzes were impossible which is why I made a B rather than A but get ready to study.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
2.0
4.0
EXSS175
Grade: B
Dec 16, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Learned a lot, but the lectures were verbatim from PPTs you could write down on your own. Muscle quizzes are near impossible to get a B on, consist of 15 questions about 60-80 bits on different muscle groups every other week. Also they were supposed to be OOC but Ondrak basically said you thought. If this gets resolved, it's an easy B+ at minimum.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
4.0
EXSS175
Grade: A
Apr 15, 2017
Would take again

Lecture is pointless; she literally reads from the PowerPoints. Listening to and reading the PowerPoints online are all you have to do for the test. That being said, the tests cover a wide range of topics, so think again if studying the night before is the way to get an A. Studied days in a row for muscles quizzes and still could never get a 100...

TEST HEAVY
5.0
4.0
EXSS175
Grade: A-
Apr 25, 2017
Would take again

Anatomy is a tough course, you have to study a lot for it. I am a flashcard guru and those were essential with every quiz/test. Final was 90% old test questions, and tests/quizzes during the semester were directly from powerpoints. Lecture isn't required, but does make you study twice a week if you utilize it. Dr. Ondrak is an awesome person too!!

TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
2.0
4.0
EXSS175
May 1, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I only went to class on test days because the material could be learned outside of class. Professor Ondrak doesn't teach new material in class so the lectures are pretty pointless. The lectures are based off someone else's powerpoints. The practices on WileyPlus can be done outside of class too.

3.0
3.0
EXSS175
Grade: B-
May 15, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Going to class is pointless, she just reads off the slides already on Sakai. Make sure you have enough time outside of class to devout to studying for anatomy because I struggled with my time management. Muscle quizzes suck and are a total of 15% of your grade. Final is mostly old test questions. Wish the course was designed differently.

TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
3.0
EXSS175
Nov 7, 2019
Would take again

Great class. Lots of studying but that is expected of any Anatomy course. Dr Ondrak is very insightful and I would take her class again.

2.0
5.0
EXSS175
Grade: C+
Nov 7, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Not the best teacher. Class is based off power points that are fairly boring. She adds practice opportunities into the lecture slides. Very exam and quiz heavy and she isn't very clear on what will be on the exams. You will struggle to get a good grade if you do not have excessive amounts of time to study for tests.

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
5.0
4.0
EXSS276
Grade: A+
Dec 8, 2019
Would take again

She is a great teacher and explains things very well. As long as you take good notes in class and study them you will be fine in this class.

5.0
4.0
EXSS276
Grade: A-
Dec 8, 2019
Would take again

I did not do so hot on the first test, and going to Dr. Ondrak's office hours really helped me earn the grade I received. I had an 89.47 in the class and she bumped me to an A- (89.5) because of my effort. This is not an easy class...I studied hours upon hours for the exams. Her questions were fair. Go to class to grasp the material better.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
EXSS276
Dec 9, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Ondrak is a great teacher who makes a hard class seem not as bad. Exams are fair and if you study enough, you should do well.

Respected
Amazing lectures
4.0
4.0
EXSS175
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 10, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Ondrak is a very kind lady - very understanding. You can skip lecture (however I would not make it a habit) b/c all the information you need is on the slides. USE THE STUDY GUIDES SHE PROVIDES - they saved my grade. If you want to do well on the tests: study guide, practice exam, and WILEYPLUS ACTIVITIES.

Test heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
EXSS175
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2019
Would take again

I loved Dr. Ondrak's class. She really seemed to care that we were learning and understanding the material. She provides you with so many resources that help a lot. The most important thing for this class is to have good time management with the muscles. Overall she was great, and she does kahoot! which I loved.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
EXSS175
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2019
Would take again

A lot of people skipped her lectures because it wasn't mandatory, but I think its good review and preparation for exams. If you study the lectures and do WileyPlus practice a lot you will ace the exams they are not that challenging, however you must understand everything well. Muscle quizzes are hard but I studied a lot and still did well.

Test heavy
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
EXSS276
Dec 15, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Ondrak was great. She made complicated topics easy to understand and her tests were very fair. Shell give you everything you need to do well and emphasizes big picture concepts throughout the course, rather than tiny details stated in the book. Just taking the time to thoroughly review your notes is more than enough. Highly recommend!

Amazing lectures
Test heavy
Caring
3.0
4.0
EXSS276
Grade: B
Dec 19, 2019
Would take again

Not what I was expecting from physiology at all, but ended up not being a terrible class. More challenging than EXSS 175 but Ondrak did the best she could to make the content interesting. Test can be pretty tricky but if you study the power points you should do fine. Do the best you can on WP assignments, they really help your grade out!

Graded by few things
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
EXSS175
Grade: B+
Dec 20, 2019
Would take again

Prof Ondrak did a great job listening to students' feedback and making adjustments as needed. Studying the powerpoint slides and doing the Anatomy Drill & Practice activities will prepare you the most for exams. Muscle quizzes can be difficult! Overall, Prof Ondrak is great and cares about you learning and understanding the material.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Caring
3.0
4.0
EXSS175
Grade: B+
Apr 9, 2020
Would take again

Kristin isn't the best professor but passing her class is still easily possible. All test material comes from lectures, don't even read the textbook: it's a huge waste of time. Even if you only show up for the tests, you can pass easily as long as you study the slides she posted and the study guide she provides. Lots of info so start studying early

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
EXSS175
May 1, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Ondrak really cares about her students. I got a concussion before the beginning of the semester and she was really understanding. She even contacted the Office of Dean of Students to help me get accommodations! Attendance isn't required, but hearing her actual lecture is helpful since the in-class slides aren't very detailed. Highly recommend!

Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
Caring
5.0
3.0
EXSS175
Grade: A+
May 1, 2020
Would take again

Love her!!! This class is a lot of memorization, but she makes it really clear what will be on the tests (& no trick questions) so as long as you study you should do well! Take the notes she posts and then go to class to make sure you get it. Three midterms, a few homeworks, 3 muscle quizzes, and a final! She really wants her students to do well!

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
EXSS276
Grade: A
May 12, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Ondrak is so good at explaining hard concepts and making them easy to understand. Your wiley plus assignments (open note, multiple choice questions) and exams make up all of your grade. If you confidently know the powerpoint slides you can easily get an A on each exam. She is always willing to help and go over confusing concepts!

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
EXSS276
Grade: A-
Aug 10, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Ondrak is THE GOAT!!! She makes everything in physiology so easy to understand. She is so wise and great at explaining things! She is so good at explaining big picture stuff so you don't get lost. She makes test questions super straight forward and not tricky. Always available for office hours to help. She cares so much for her students.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Test heavy
5.0
5.0
EXSS175
Grade: B+
Aug 10, 2020
Would take again

Anatomy is very tough! Dr. Ondrak does a really great job of making the material more accessible and easier to understand. She makes all the muscle quizzes broken up into online quizzes, so it's not so many at once to memorize. Her test questions are not tricky at all which is so nice. She has SO many resources to help her students. She's so wise!

Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
3.0
4.0
EXSS276
Grade: A-
Nov 16, 2020
Would take again

This is my second time having Ondrak for class and the most important thing to know: do not waste time reading. The tests are only on what's in the lecture slides and reading will actually make you do worse. Her teaching style is similar to just reading from a textbook but once you get used to it, you can do well. She was NOT flexible during covid.

Accessible outside class
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
EXSS175
Grade: A
Nov 18, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Ondrak is an amazing professor, her lectures are very straightforward and her exams come straight from the PowerPoints. The muscle quizzes are tough, but it's just memorization, so if you study you'll be fine!

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
EXSS175
Grade: A
Nov 30, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Ondrak is a wonderful professor. I took this class Fall of 2020 and it was online, but it was great. She cares about her students truly. Focus on the PowerPoints and things she discusses in class and utilize all the resources she gives you - they really are helpful. She actually wants you to learn and gives lots of tips. Pay attention and study

Respected
Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
EXSS276
Grade: A-
Nov 30, 2020
Would take again

I love Ondrak! I had her for EXSS 175 and 276 and she was great both times. She is very accommodating for any circumstances if you only reach out, especially for a teacher that teaches such a big lecture class. You don't have to read the textbook if you take good notes and review them before a test.

5.0
4.0
EXSS276
Grade: A+
Dec 1, 2020
Would take again

LOVE LOVE LOVE Ondrak! An absolute gem. This class was not easy and she did make you work for the grade, but I learned so much and it was so worth it. Don't take this class with anyone except Ondrak!

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
4.0
3.0
EXSS276
Grade: A-
Dec 3, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Ondrak was great! She is easily accessible for office hours outside of class and encourages students to use that as a resource. She is very straightforward in her teaching-no trick questions to mess you up. Pay attention in class and review your notes after every lecture, and you should be fine.

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
5.0
3.0
EXSS175
Grade: A
Dec 7, 2020
Would take again

I honestly love her. She was so genuine and you can tell she really wanted you to learn the content. She provided really good resources for certain harder topics and I learned so much more than I expected.

Get ready to read
Inspirational
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
EXSS175
Grade: A
Apr 12, 2021
Would take again

kinda a hard class... lots of info. Ondrak cares about you though even in a big lecture. lectures with her can be a little boring but tests come straight from her slides. Study them and the class is defiantly manageable. I would take anatomy with ondrak for sure recommended

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
EXSS175
Grade: A-
May 5, 2021
Would take again

Anatomy itself has a lot of information to take in, but Dr. Ondrak was very kind and understanding. She would always check in on us even with 175+ people in the class. Exams were straight from the notes as long as you took them and studied. Zooms were technically required, but you could do the participation part after class and still get a 100.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
3.0
EXSS175
Grade: A+
May 11, 2021
Would take again

Anatomy itself was a lot of information and memorization but Dr. Ondrak was super helpful and overall you can tell she really cares about her students. She wants people to succeed and provides numerous resources and is always available to help. Dr. Ondrak and her TAs were so understanding and caring especially with the online nature of the class.

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
4.0
EXSS276
Grade: A-
May 14, 2021
Would take again

This class was hard. You have to know a lot of small details about the processes of the body, but Dr. Ondrak teaches it very well & she encourages you to go to office hours. Even though I ended up getting a good grade, I really had to work for it and studied all the time. But I would highly recommend taking 175 and 276 with Dr. Ondrak, she's great.

Accessible outside class
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
EXSS175
Grade: A-
May 14, 2021
Would take again

Really enjoyed the class- a lot of information in a short period of time. Dr. Ondrak was amazing & a great choice for this class. Make sure you are prepared to study & devote time so you can succeed. HW assignments every 2 weeks, 3 exams, 3 muscle quizzes, & the final. If you didn't attend lecture, you could watch later & PollEv for participation.

Get ready to read
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
EXSS175
Grade: A+
Jun 13, 2021
Would take again

Prof. Ondrak was great! I was worried for this class but she offers SO many resources to help you succeed in retaining lecture material and studying. She also cares a lot about how students are doing mentally. Definitely recommend!

Gives good feedback
Amazing lectures
Caring
3.0
5.0
EXSS276
Oct 4, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Ondrak is a very sweet lady and is always willing to help but THIS CLASS SUCKS!! It's so much information and the exams are so difficult. You can study for hours and still do terrible. Make sure to study the pictures along with the slides. Only take if you need to!!

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
EXSS175276360
Oct 29, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Ondrak is a wonderful professor! One of the best I've had in college! She really cares about her students and provides great examples to help you grasp the material. I had her for 3 classes. Be sure to listen to lectures, ask questions - she's always there to help, study the material and you will be good! You won't be disappointed with her!

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
EXSS175
Grade: A
Nov 4, 2021
Would take again

She's awesome. She starts every class by asking how everyone is doing and genuinely seems to care about our responses, making sure to mention that she and the TAs are always "here for us". Anatomy is a TON of memorization. There isn't any way around it. But Dr. Ondrak does her best to give tips on how to remember everything.

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
EXSS175
Nov 11, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Ondrak is a great prof and works with you on deadlines/extensions. Tests are a bit challenging so studying ahead of time is essential. Does a great job of balancing out the weight of assignments so one poor grade wouldn't hurt you. Easy weekly quizzes and hw assignments. A lot of memorization but it's expected with anatomy. I highly recommend!

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
EXSS175
Grade: A+
Nov 17, 2021
Would take again

She is always willing to help when you need it.

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Caring
5.0
4.0
EXSS276
Grade: A
Nov 17, 2021
Would take again

Ondrak is one of my favorite professors I've had at UNC!! She is so clear at explaining concepts during lectures, is very helpful in office hours, and makes the class material seem not intimidating at all. Would recommend taking all of her classes!

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
EXSS175
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 29, 2021
Would take again

Ondrak made my fears of anatomy disappear! There's a lot of content but she covers it in manageable chunks and gives plenty of resources to learn/practice. Because there's so much content there are narrated lectures to watch before class but in-class lectures cover the important points so it narrows it down. I'd definitely take with her if you can!

Respected
Accessible outside class
Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
EXSS175
Grade: B+
Nov 30, 2021
Would take again

I loved Professor Ondrak. It is very evident that she truly cares about all of her students and wants everyone to succeed in her class. It is a lot of memorization but if you take advantage of her study resources you will be fine. Best professor I have had at UNC, definitely recommend this class!

5.0
4.0
EXSS175
Grade: B+
Dec 7, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Ondrak is one of the best professors I have ever had. The content was difficult and you need to apply yourself but she was constantly there to support and help me at any time. She explained things very clearly and gave us multiple resources to use to learn the material and encouraged us to meet with her/TA's if we were confused.

Accessible outside class
Lecture heavy
Caring
5.0
3.0
EXSS276
Grade: A-
Dec 7, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Ondrak is very kind and accessible outside of class. The content in EXSS 276 can be a bit challenging to grasp at times but she as well as her TA's are always more than willing to help. She genuinely cares about her students in and out of the classroom. I would highly recommend her for this class!

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
EXSS276
Grade: B+
Dec 8, 2021
Would take again

love her! wish i could take one of her classes again. the semester was great, but the final was way harder than everything else and had open-ended questions written by the ta's that i didn't think they were totally fair but its whatever now

Respected
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
4.0
4.0
EXSS276
Grade: B
Jan 8, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Ondrak is a great lecturer and is great at explaining physiology but her final exam is EXTREMELY difficult, even if you study a lot for it. The other exams aren't too bad. I do not enjoy physiology at all but she was also kind and willing to answer questions.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
4.0
4.0
EXSS175
Grade: A-
Jan 10, 2022
Would take again

I really enjoyed Professor Ondrak and anatomy! Lots of content to cover, but she broke it down in a way that made it pretty manageable. For tests, make sure to practice A LOT using the practice activities. All of the assignments and exams were fair and manageable. She was also great about providing help outside of class!

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
EXSS276
Grade: B+
Jan 22, 2022
Would take again

dr ondrak is one of the most caring professors i've ever had. with 200+ students she saw me outside of class and talked for a bit so she genuinely cares about you as a person and a student. her content is HARD but she makes it as easy as possible. VERY mental health conscious. dont need the txtbook but be ready to study A LOT (SP20 and FA21)

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
5.0
3.0
EXXS175
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 31, 2022
Would take again

Haven't received my grade yet, but she has been amazing by far and helps every step of the way!

Amazing lectures
Test heavy
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
EXSS175
Grade: A-
May 6, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Ondrak and her team of TAs were so consistent in providing help and support! No real homework aside from studying. Her tests are completely fair and I personally found them to be really easy, just listen and study the PowerPoints! Dr. Ondrak has so many resources and the class is very hands on to help you really grasp the course material.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
EXSS276
Grade: A-
May 7, 2022
Would take again

This is my second class with Ondrak and I couldn't recommend her enough! She is a great lecturer and outlines the expectations for every exam. 276 has a lot of information but if you follow her outlines and put in the work you will be golden! She even offered extra credit through course evals and a survey. Take with her if you ever have the option!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
EXSS175
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 15, 2022
Would take again

The BEST professor I've met so far! Dr.Ondrak is so caring and amazing. Take her class!

Amazing lectures
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
EXSS175
Grade: A-
Nov 22, 2022
Would take again

LISTEN TO ME FOR AN EASY A. Don't waste time on the powerpoints before each lecture. Just look at the in class slides. Do those and the corresponding Wileyplus practice. I skipped every single class and only viewed the in class slides a week before each exam and would get A's. Ondrak is the best

Amazing lectures
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
EXSS276
Grade: A-
Dec 5, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Ondrak is by far my favorite professor I've had at UNC! I took her for 175 and 276 and honestly wish she taught more. Her classes are hard, but her exams are incredibly fair and not impossible if you're willing to actually study. Her resources are helpful, and her and her TA's go above and beyond for their students. Take her if you can!!

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
EXSS175
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Ondrak really wanted every student to do well. She provided so many resources and times outside of class to meet. The subject was so much memorization, and could have easily been very boring/challenging, but she made it a great class. Would highly recommend.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
EXSS175
Grade: B-
Dec 8, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Ondrak is an amazing professor! She makes the lectures very accessible and easy to comprehend. As long as you take notes before each class and go to each class, you will do okay in the class. She has outside class learning assignments. I really enjoyed this class thanks to Dr. Ondrak and her amazing teaching assistants!

Gives good feedback
Lecture heavy
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
EXSS276
Grade: B
Dec 9, 2022
Would take again

She is the nicest person I've ever met. I struggled with personal things this semester and she was very willing to help me along the way with school and finding resources. She teaches a hard class so don't expect and Easy A, but she truly cares about her students. She's great about emphasizing what will be on the exam so pay attention in lecture.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Test heavy
5.0
4.0
EXSS276
Grade: B
Jan 18, 2023
Would take again

EXSS 276 was a very difficult class, but if you put in time outside of class you can succeed. Office hours are a must, the TAs are amazing and I suggest going every week. Exams are most of your grade but the info is super interesting and Ondrak is a great lecturer. This class takes work, so rewrite your notes and talk it out as much as you can.

Respected
Test heavy
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
EXSS175
Grade: A
Apr 20, 2023
Would take again

She is a great professor who is super transparent about the content for tests. If you study the materials she provides you will do well. She also offers lots of active learning opportunities to help you understand the content. Great teacher for a difficult subject. I would take her again in a heartbeat!

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
4.0
EXSS175
Grade: B+
Apr 24, 2023
Would take again

Ondrak made an 8 am worth going to. I didn't like that we went over muscle lectures in class - it threw off our schedule because we got behind. But she explains things very well.

Amazing lectures
Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
EXSS175
Grade: B+
Apr 27, 2023
Would take again

Dr. Ondrak made learning difficult material so worth it. I would take her class again in a heartbeat. She is compassionate and cares about her students succeeding. She is extremely approachable; she wants to work with you to accommodate any specific needs you may have, making a big lecture seem smaller because of her intentionality.

Caring
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
EXSS175
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 28, 2023
Would take again

I absolutely loved learning from Dr. Ondrak, she is AMAZING. I def recommend taking her for anatomy she makes the material easy to learn in so many ways. She is always available to talk to and help with whatever you need. She even records lectures for you to look at later or if you have to miss class. TAKE HER CLASS you wont regret it

Amazing lectures
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
EXSS276
Grade: A-
May 4, 2023
Would take again

She is a gem of a human being. Makes such a difficult class easy through great teaching. This tough class became my favorite in an instant. She makes herself available if you need help. Slides are so well done so it's easy to study and retain information

Amazing lectures
Caring
Respected
3.0
4.0
EXSS175
Grade: B+
May 5, 2023

Very little teaching is done. She mainly told us to "memorize this" or "memorize that" because it will be on the exam. That doesn't sound bad... but she literally made us memorize every single bone, muscle, vein, artery, skeletal landmarks, and anatomical process because they were on the exam. The final is cumulative, which is simply mean.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
4.0
EXSS175
Grade: A
May 8, 2023
Would take again

Dr. Ondrak is AMAZING! She is able to tale anatomy, which honestly can be quite dry, and make it interesting and engaging. She wants you to actually learn and understand the material so you can build off of it in the future. She is incredible to meet with one-on-one and wants to help you succeed inside and outside of the classroom.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
4.0
EXSS175
Grade: A+
May 8, 2023
Would take again

Dr. Ondrak is one of the best professors I've ever taken from. She explains a difficult concept in an easy-to-understand and engaging way. Lectures are mostly practice and application of concepts, so come to class prepared. She genuinely wants you to learn and do well and is amazing at what she does. TAKE HER CLASS IF YOU CAN!! I 100% recommend.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Test heavy
4.0
2.0
EXSS175
Grade: B+
May 8, 2023
Would take again

She is very nice and if you spam the Wiley plus modules you will do well on the exams. Only gets a 4* because it can feel like you have to spend a decent amount of money to do well. Also disagreed with muscles on the final exam

Participation matters
Test heavy
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
EXSS276
Grade: A
May 8, 2023
Would take again

Definitely, my favorite professor I have had at UNC. I had her for 175 and 276 and both classes were great! This class is lecture-heavy, but she posts the recordings of all the lectures. Material needed for exams is very clearly communicated. If you pay attention and put effort into studying you'll do great!

Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
EXSS175
Grade: A
May 9, 2023
Would take again

I loved Dr. Ondark's class! She made learning anatomy so fun for me. There are many opportunities for help through office hours and study sessions. She also provides many resources to study. The exam material is clearly lined out; it just takes studying to do well.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
EXSS276
Grade: A
May 11, 2023
Would take again

I love Dr. Ondrak! I had her for EXSS 175 and 276, and she is probably one of the best professors I have had at UNC. It is important to go to class because she explains concepts way better than the book. This class is kinda difficult, but if you study, go to office hours, and put in the time and effort to learn the material you will be fine.

Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
EXSS175
Grade: A
Aug 23, 2023
Would take again

Prof. Ondrak is just simply amazing. Her courses can be very content heavy so make sure you have your flashcards ready. Otherwise, she cares for students and provides constructive feedback on your work. Take her for 175 or 276 if you can.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Caring
2.0
4.0
EXSS175
Grade: A-
Sep 7, 2023
Would take again

Most of the class consisted of mainly memorizing things. This may sound simple/easy, but the exam required you to have almost every part of every body system memorized so that you would be able to answer the question. For example. Very little teaching is done. All she did was tell us what to memorize (which was a lot). The cumulative exam was mean.

Clear grading criteria
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
EXSS175
Grade: A
Oct 5, 2023
Would take again

Had her for 175 and she was great, made sure to clarify any confusion on concepts and was available herself or offered TAs for extra help!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
EXSS175
Grade: C
Dec 5, 2023
Would take again

Ondrak is a great professor who explains things clearly and is often available for help outside of class. There's really only so much she can do since A&P (EXSS 155) is mostly memorization. It is A LOT to remember but she provides adequate resources for practice. Your final grade will reflect the time you devote to studying.

Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
Online Savvy
5.0
3.0
EXSS276
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2023
Would take again

Dr. Ondrak is amazing at conveying the material in a way that is understandable. She makes it very clear what is on the tests. If you study the material and pay attention to the learning objectives you will be just fine. She also has many options for office hours and the TAs as well!

Caring
Lecture heavy
Accessible outside class
5.0
4.0
EXSS276
Grade: B+
Dec 12, 2023
Would take again

My favorite professor here. I am going to miss having her. Her lectures are always easy to follow. The material can be difficult, but you will be fine if you put in the work.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
4.0
EXSS276
Grade: A-
Dec 14, 2023
Would take again

Amazing professor. I had her for both EXSS 175 and 276 and she truly is the best case scenario of a professor. You get out of the class what you put in; her classes definitely require a lot of work and engagement but its very rewarding / she makes you love the material. comes with a textbook but its more beneficial to just rewatch lectures.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
5.0
EXSS175
Grade: B
Dec 18, 2023
Would take again

It's anatomy, so there's only so much that can be done to condense the info. She's an understanding professor, always keeping students up to date. Only thing that really messed me up was the cumulative final, which brought me down from an A and honestly felt a bit unfair (i.e. weight of topics feeling imbalanced) Best professor for the class tho

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
4.0
EXSS276
Grade: B
Dec 21, 2023
Would take again

Dr. Ondrak is the best professor I've ever had. She clearly invested in the success of all her students and is always willing to help. She is super organized and always records her lectures in case you miss a class. I had her for 175 and 276 and it is definitely a lot of content, but if you put in the work, you get a lot out of it.

Amazing lectures
Graded by few things
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
EXSS155
Grade: A
Dec 24, 2023
Would take again

Prof. Ondrak was very kind and accessible. You need to put in strong time and effort outside of class to study and succeed. Quizlet will be your best friend. Take advantage of Visible Body and Wiley Plus resources for practice! These resources are the key ingredients to doing well in the class. She does offer small extra credit on exams.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
EXSS276
Grade: B+
Dec 25, 2023
Would take again

Be prepared to study and understand the concepts. Class was asynchronous on Tuesdays and in person on Thursdays were in person. I wish class was in person always because i'd find myself not doing the asynchronous lessons. The exams were fair and were multiple choice and a few free response questions but were graded heavily.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
4.0
EXSS155
Grade: B
Dec 28, 2023
Would take again

Anatomy is a hard subject but she breaks it down and is very fair. Also offers lots of extra credit for the final exam (up to 6 points). Willing to meet with you outside of class. HW is 25% of grade and the three exams make up the other 75%. It is all memorization so you have to put in the time.

Caring
Graded by few things
Accessible outside class
3.0
3.0
EXSS155
Grade: C
Jan 2, 2024
Would take again

Although I ended up with a C, I found the class interesting. She doesn't do much "teaching", which was hard to me to adjust to. She kind of just emphasizes what the book says. The course is mostly just memorizing and about 75% of our grade came from exams. Her and the TAs very very helpful and understanding!

Test heavy
5.0
4.0
EXSS276
Grade: A-
Jan 4, 2024
Would take again

Could not recommend Dr. Ondrak enough for EXSS 175 and 276. She truly cares for all students and is not out to trick students on test questions. 175 & 276 is a ton of information, but Dr. Ondrak does an amazing job going through lectures and emphasizing key concepts that will be on tests. Take Dr. Ondrak's classes, she's the best!!

Caring
Respected
Accessible outside class
4.0
4.0
EXSS155
Grade: A
Jan 10, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Ondrak helped make this difficult class easier to manage. However, it is important to know that a lot of your learning will come outside of class just by the nature of the material. A good grade in A&P 1 will come from memorization and studying ahead of time, but the professor and TAs are always accessible to help you through office hours.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
EXSS155
Grade: A
Apr 23, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Ondrak's class is simply the only option to learn anatomy. She genuinely wants her students to succeed and this is evident from straightforward exams and accessibility outside the classroom. There is a lot of content but if you follow her tips and stay disciplined with studying you will be successful.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
EXSS175
Grade: A
Apr 25, 2024
Would take again

I love Professor Ondrak because she actually teaches like she loves her job. She is very clear in her teaching and her slides are very helpful. I don't show up to class and I still got an A so you should be fine as long as you refer to her slides. We only have one class a week in the lecture hall and the other class is async.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
EXSS155
Grade: A
Apr 26, 2024
Would take again

Anatomy is difficult material, but prof Ondrak teaches the best she can. She is passionate about the topic, is very open to answering questions, and is always very understanding and accommodating. Only one in-person class a week. However, that also means you have to teach yourself material and study A LOT outside of class time in order to do well.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Graded by few things
5.0
4.0
EXSS276
Grade: B+
Apr 29, 2024
Would take again

She is an amazing teacher for a difficult class. She is clear about whats on tests and what to expect from the class. Always willing to meet with you outside of class. The content is more difficult but if you put in the time and study you will be fine. 3 tests are 75% of your grade and the other 25% is from homework/poll everywhere in class.

Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
EXSS155
Grade: A
May 6, 2024
Would take again

She is amazing. She explains and lectures so well and moves through the content at such a good pace. Easily one of the best lecturers. I can tell she cares for her students too and her exams are super fair. Anatomy is just a hard class in general, but she genuinely makes it fun to study for and makes everything super clear.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Test heavy
5.0
1.0
EXSS155
May 6, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Ondrak was very knowledgeable of her subject and was always willing to help. I learned a lot in this course. You do have to study a lot to learn all the terms, but she makes the tests reasonable.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
4.0
EXSS155
May 13, 2024
Would take again

She really worked with me and is an amazing person! Class is very difficult, and definitely need to study; but I wouldn't have wanted to take it with anyone else.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
EXSS155
Grade: A-
May 15, 2024
Would take again

Amazing at explaining content and engaging during lectures. Anatomy is a lot of memorization but tests are reasonable

Amazing lectures
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
EXSS155
Grade: A-
May 21, 2024
Would take again

Only take this class if you need, EXSS155 is just something you need to get through. Interesting class, but 3 tests worth 25% each. STUDY AS YOU GO. Got an A- through all-nighters before each exam, would not recommend though. Great person, and the hybrid-style of the class is VERY helpful. Utilize quizlet + VisibleBody, but be ready to study a lot.

Respected
Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
EXSS256
Grade: B
Jun 29, 2024
Would take again

This class requires more studying than 155. The short response on tests can be hit-or-miss (the ones created by the TA were way easier.). Definitely create a study plan and stick to it. Dr. Ondrak did make the class engaging, and she was very accessible outside of class. Also class was async on Tuesdays.

Participation matters
Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
4.0
EXSS256
Grade: A-
Aug 5, 2024
Would take again

This is for both 155 and 256, she is an AMAZING professor, clearly explains the material and has a genuine will to teach her students everything she knows, and seeing them succeed, helped me with outside-of-class things, and was very understanding of things that came up during the semester and summer. Don't have much choice, but still take her!

Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
Accessible outside class
5.0
4.0
EXSS256
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 22, 2024
Would take again

Like every other review, Ondrak is an amazing person and lecturer. A&P is a lot of content, but she tries her best to make it manageable. She always makes herself available outside of class for any questions or concerns. Overall, EXSS256 requires you to put in the time and work, but Ondrak is the best option to make this content comprehensible.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Respected
5.0
3.0
EXSS155
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 25, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Ondrak is an amazing professor. Her lectures are easy to follow, and she is very interactive with the class. If you pay attention, you will do well in this class. There is one asynchronous lecture and one in-class lecture every week, allowing for much flexibility.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
EXSS155
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 18, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Ondrak is the best! She is a great prof. and person in general. Most of your grade does come from exams, but she works very hard to make sure everyone understands the material and the exams are fair. A&P is a difficult class in general but Dr. Ondrak makes it easier to grasp.

Caring
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
EXSS155
Grade: A
Nov 24, 2024
Would take again

Awesome professor that makes sure you learn. Class is in a hybrid format with 50% asynch lectures which actually helps because I can pace myself with the lots of muscles to memorize. Very sweet and cares about her students. Gives good study materials and writes very fair exams.

Test heavy
5.0
4.0
EXSS155
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 2, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Ondrak is the best to have for this class. It's very hard and you have to study well in advance, but if you keep up with the information and lectures and review you will do fine. For me it was a hybrid course so it was online and in person. You're only graded on 2 tests, homework assignments, and the final so you always have to try.

Amazing lectures
Graded by few things
Accessible outside class
3.0
3.0
EXSS155
Grade: B+
Dec 7, 2024
Would take again

She's a alright professor, although I don't love the class layout. You do one async lecture a week, and essentially the entire class and what you're tested on is memorization.

Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
EXSS256
Grade: A-
Dec 8, 2024
Would take again

Ondrak is a very nice person and a great professor who really knows what shes teaching. The class is pretty much all lectures but because its hybrid its helpful to learn the lecture in person. The class is graded pretty much only on 2 exams and the final exam. Its a lot of memorization really but the exams aren't that bad. Definitely take Ondrak

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
4.0
EXSS256
Grade: B+
Dec 12, 2024
Would take again

She is honestly a great lecturer and does a great job explaining the material, its just A LOT of material. The final was also a bit harder than expected because the questions she asked was not what I was expecting or what I felt she was emphasizing in class. But it is mostly memorization.

Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
EXSS256
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Ondrak is a wonderful professor who truly cares about her students! She clearly wants to make content as engaging as possible for better retention and understanding and was very kind, including extra credit questions on exams and for completing the course survey for the final. There is a lot of information, so stay on top of coursework.

EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
Accessible outside class
4.0
3.0
EXSS155
Grade: A-
Dec 13, 2024
Would take again

Such a sweet professor who wants to help you succeed. Provided many ways to help memorize the material. The information was presented in PowerPoints that I found to be a little scattered. She makes the class asynchronous one of the days which made it more challenging. I put this class on the back burner too much, definitely study along the way!

EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
5.0
2.0
EXSS256
Grade: B-
Dec 19, 2024
Would take again

Ondrak was a great professor for a hard class. The class is primarily organization and the only way to do well in the class is if you genuinely put effort into studying. It is hard to pass the class if you do not do the things she tells you to do in her lectures and on canvas. She gives great study tools for you to do outside of class.

Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
Online Savvy
5.0
2.0
EXSS155
Grade: B-
Dec 21, 2024
Would take again

Professor Ondrak was AMAZING and I genuinely enjoyed her lectures.This is a very difficult class with a LOT of information, but she has her own ways to help you understand and remember the information. My advice for this course is to STUDY because the grading is very exam-heav, but Ondrak is there to help!

Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
EXSS155
Grade: A-
Jan 25, 2025
Would take again

Professor Ondrak's anatomy class is challenging but engaging. Use Unstuck ai, Quizlet, and VisibleBody to supplement your studies - it really helps cement the content. Stay on top of the material and you'll do well.

2.0
4.0
EXSS256
Apr 24, 2025

Ondrak is nice and not a bad professor, but I'm leaving the bad review because there's no reason that this class should only meet one day a week and have the other day be asynchronous. Do not take this class if you need structure to hold yourself accountable for work and studying. Class was already only one day and still canceled numerous times.

5.0
3.0
EXSS155
Grade: A
Apr 28, 2025
Would take again

Ondrak is great - this class is very standardized, so it's more about the content than the professor. However, Ondrak makes grading criteria very clear. This class is 100% memorization, and there is a LOT to memorize, but it is not too bad if you try. 2 midterms and a 30% cumulative final.

Clear grading criteria
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
EXSS155
Grade: Not sure yet
May 6, 2025
Would take again

truly such a wonderful teacher, the class is hard because of the level of memorization but she is an amazing teacher and makes it doable with mnemonics and acronyms. She is VERY realistic with how much she expects you to remember and her tests are well made. A little test heavy with 75% of the class being between the 3 total tests (including final)

Caring
Test heavy
Accessible outside class
4.0
3.0
EXSS155
Grade: B
May 12, 2025
Would take again

This class is definitely challenging due to the heavy memorization and test-heavy structure. The format is also different from typical UNC classes—it's mostly online, so if that's not your learning style, it may not be the best fit. That said, Professor Ondrak is kind and offers plenty of study tools to help you prepare for the exams.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
EXSS155
Grade: A-
May 18, 2025
Would take again

She gives access to all the course content through digestible slides—it's on you to put in the time to memorize details on all of the body's muscles, bones, ligaments, nerves, etc. Don't learn content for the first time on the night before a test.

Get ready to read
5.0
3.0
EXSS155
Grade: B+
Dec 10, 2025
Would take again

Exams were strictly memorization based but there is just A LOT of material in each exam. She is super helpful and wants you to talk to her if you need help, never be scared to reach out. There are small homework assignments and quizzes that are weekly/biweekly, if you do all of those it is a great grade boost.

Respected
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
4.0
EXSS155
Grade: B
Dec 10, 2025
Would take again

Ondrak was a good instructor considering the class size. Her exams are pretty straightforward, and do not try to trick you in any way. The class is extremely dense and there is so much to memorize. It was a difficult class, but she tried her best to make the class as supportive as possible. I would recommend Ondrak.

5.0
3.0
EXSS256
Grade: B
Dec 11, 2025
Would take again

So sweet, such a good lecturer, and really wants her students to learn the content.

Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
4.0
EXSS155
Grade: B
Dec 11, 2025
Would take again

This class is half async/online, half in person. This helps because learning the content is entirely on you to put in the work outside of class to memorize everything. She clearly outlines everything you need to know, and the exams are fair. She is also very nice and makes class engaging. Also, you don't necessarily need to buy Visible Body.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Test heavy
5.0
4.0
EXSS155
Grade: A-
Dec 12, 2025
Would take again

Class is half async/online, half in person. Learning the content is entirely on you. It is hard to hold yourself accountable, but your grade will reflect the work you put into it. She clearly outlines exam content and the exams are fair. She's really nice and an engaging lecturer. You don't need to buy Visible Body, but it was very helpful.

Clear grading criteria
Test heavy
Graded by few things
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