1.8

Laura Gabiger

English - Johnson and Wales University

1.8
Quality
3.8
Difficulty
2%
Would Retake
108
Reviews
1.8
Quality
3.8
Difficulty
1.7
Helpful
1.8
Clarity

2%

Would Retake

108

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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108 total ratings

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What Students Say

Do not take this professor

ENG1021 - 1.0 rating

If you have the option, go with a different professor

ENG1030 - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

88%

Textbook Required

76%

Grade Predictor

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B (5)
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Grade Distribution
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Based on 32 reported grades
Not sure yet: 11
B: 5
A: 3
B+: 2
Common Tags
Participation matters (18)
Lecture heavy (9)
Skip class? You won't pass. (8)
Group projects (8)
Tough grader (7)
LECTURE HEAVY (6)
Graded by few things (5)
Tough Grader (4)
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Ratings by Course

EN1001

5.0

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ENGL1020

5.0

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ENG1001

3.5

(4)

TECHWRITING

3.3

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TECHWRIT

3.0

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2012

5.0

TECHWRITI

5.0

LITGENRE

5.0

ADVCOMP

5.0

ENGL1021

5.0

Reviews (107)
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EN1020
Apr 11, 2002

No Comments

3.0
1.0
TECHWRIT
Mar 14, 2003

In Technical Writing Class all she talks about is Markel... How annoying

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5.0
TECHWRITI
May 7, 2003

WHO CARES ABOUT MARKEL!!!!!!

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TECHWRIT
Nov 18, 2003

Markel. That's all I learned about. What a waste of a class.

5.0
4.0
EN1001
Dec 14, 2003

Gabiger is real cool

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TECHWRIT
Dec 18, 2003

Reminds me of Saturday Night Live, Will Ferrels charachter with a PROBLEM with the VOICE INFLUCTIATION. It effects OVER 6 PEOPLE per year in THE us, she is one of them. Markel is a loser too. Booring class, but she trys to care. Nice person

4.0
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TECHWRITE
Feb 4, 2004

No Comments

1.0
4.0
EN2010
May 16, 2004

Professor Gabiger acts like she cares about you and doing well, but the truth is quite the contrary, she enunicates every word, which makes her annoying quite quickly, she butts into people's business constantly, don't waste your time, choose someone else

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LITGENRE
May 20, 2004

she sucks at teaching. if u are not enthusiastic then she doesnt bother with you. she can be very rude and intrudes on people's personal lives. she runs her class like high school (makin people stay after class) what a joke! *dont take her class! waste*

2.0
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TECHWRITE
Jun 15, 2004

Horrible Class with a horrible teacher. if you have any other option choose it.

1.0
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COMMSKILLS
Jan 12, 2005

No Comments

4.0
4.0
ENG2010
Feb 14, 2005

Professor Gabiger can be quite annoying at times, she will be very silent one minute and then yell the next. Just her voice alone makes you want to rip your hair out. She intrudes on people's conversations whenever she feels like it. It is very hard to please her and get an A on an assignment.

2.0
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ENG2010
Mar 13, 2005

No Comments

2.0
3.0
TECHWRITING
May 12, 2005

She doesnt answer questions, she asks you a question instead. She is very annoying and doesnt teach very well. Dont take her class it will be the biggest mistake of your life!!

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ENG1030
May 12, 2005

Professor Gabiger is a joke. DO NOT take her class. This woman speeks in circles and makes no sense. When you don't understand what she is trying to say she will get mad and flip out. She is a washed up burnt out lady who woke up one morning and decided to make our lives miserable. Dont take her!

5.0
1.0
ENG2010
May 23, 2005

Finally a professor who tells all the loser dwebs to get lost. Cool suits. Gives you real feedback to your work.

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ENGCOMP
Jun 6, 2005

Definitely not someone that I would take again-the weirdest teacher ive ever had. Wouldn't recommend anyone to have to sit through class from hell. Don't take her!!!!!!!!

1.0
5.0
ADVCOMP
Jul 22, 2005

she like to choose favorites and lets you know if she likes/dislikes you. missed one class and threatened to drop me. the ultimate **** who knows what she's talking about-- but extremely biased.

3.0
5.0
ENG1021
Sep 29, 2005

Likes to choose favorites in the class, and grades accordingly. Will only give you a good grade if you talk a lot in class. Definitely not recommended.

1.0
2.0
PUBLICSPEAING
Nov 22, 2005

shes awful! and VERY unprofessional!

1.0
5.0
PUBLICSPEAKING
Jan 14, 2006

When she dislikes you it shows. She is very biased and thinks its her way or the highway. I would never recommend her to anyone. Its people like her who make people like me wanna drop out. She dislikes people who are different than she is and is very nosy. She buts in to conversations and is always late. She never leads by example and she sucks.

4.0
4.0
TECHWRITING
Jan 24, 2006

She definately does play favorites, but I found her pretty helpful. She has a strong personality, and she doesnt put up with slackers. If you care about your GPA, youll like her.

4.0
2.0
ENG1020
Apr 19, 2006

she does have a strong personality, but it worked well with my class since everyone there was pretty outgoing too. she was a pretty easy grader as long as you put a good effort into your speech

3.0
2.0
PUBLICSPEAKING
Apr 22, 2006

this class was an easy A, but I would never take her again! She is so boring and its her way or the highway!

4.0
3.0
TECHWRITING
May 2, 2006

She can snap sometimes when you piss her off. But can be easy going if you do what she asks for. Do the work and show up and you'll get an A.

2.0
3.0
COMMSKILLS
May 15, 2006

horrible... shes degrading and makes you feel like dirt. i have never had a problem with a teacher in my life until i entered her classroom. do yourself a favor and dont get in her class.

3.0
3.0
TECHWRIT
Nov 26, 2006

easy class to pass, just very boring. HATED how homework was assigned one day, then do online by midnight instead of the next class meeting. she can be a nice teacher, but she just needs to make the class a little more interesting and if there is nothing left to teach let us go! instead of holding us there making up content off the top of her hea

4.0
4.0
ENG1030
Mar 4, 2007

Hard class, but makes it clear to you.

5.0
5.0
ENG1001
Mar 12, 2007

shes cool

2.0
2.0
ENG1021
Apr 18, 2007

she doesn't clearly answer your questions. it's a waste of time asking them, because she doesn't give you the information you need. the material isn't difficult, but as a teacher she's annoying because she treats you like a child.

1.0
5.0
ENG1021
May 24, 2007

she was boring and hard. she made know sence when she talked, her assignments were so unclear, do not take her!!

1.0
5.0
ENG2010
Nov 5, 2007

seriously i dont usually hate teachers but O MY GOD! do not take. she cant use normal words like "class" or "sit" she has to say things like "meeting" and "upright position" sooooo boring holds u to the last minute. ps. NOONE CARES ABOUT MARKEL

1.0
5.0
COMM1030
Nov 26, 2007

PLEASEEEEE LISTEN TO ME DO NOT CHOOSE GABIGER AS A PROFESSOR SHE IS AWFUL!!!!! UNCLEAR ABOUT ASSIGNMENTS AND HOMEWORK!!!! AND YOU NEVER GET OUT A MINUTE EARLY!!!!

4.0
2.0
ENG1030
Dec 2, 2007

Good teacher. Boring class. If you put in the effort, you'll see it in the grade. Always answered questions and will explain everything if you ask. Doesn't deal with slackers or the rude people who try and turn the class into a joke-- which is good.

1.0
4.0
COMM1021
Mar 17, 2008

AWFUL AWFUL AWFUL Teacher, she is so unclear and weird.

5.0
4.0
ENGL1020
Apr 19, 2008

One of the best profs ever, just listen and do it.

2.0
5.0
ENG2010
Nov 14, 2008

There aren't enough ways to describe how awful she is. VERY UNCLEAR about assignments.Very weird.Everyday is like a guessing game in her class.Her guidelines are fuzzy and her grading system is strange. DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS.

3.0
2.0
ENG1030
Dec 6, 2008

She is really weird right from the moment you meet her. She is a nice lady that cares about making sure you are happy but a little out there. When she explains some things, its a little confusing, otherwise the class is easy, just do as your told and your good to go.

2.0
1.0
ENG1030
Apr 24, 2009

She is so horrible. She continuously talks to you as if you were a child. She wastes so much time in class talking about self explanitory things, do not take her!

1.0
5.0
ENG1021
Jan 13, 2010

I think that her papers are way to hard and she doesnt not give an appropriate amount of time to finish the projects

1.0
5.0
ENG1021
Apr 28, 2010

she's awful and cruel and uses a round about method of talking. her class is pointless and class has spent countless weeks learning nothing but how to cite a paper. not to mention the fact that she is just plain weird

1.0
5.0
ENG1020
Oct 7, 2010

Ridiculous teacher, cares more about staples in work then grading assignments. Treats all students like we are in elementary school. Do not take her class.

5.0
3.0
ENG1030
Nov 23, 2010

She is kind of a crazy teacher. Right from the start she is pretty weird. She talks too much. Things that could be said in a sentence she talks about for 10 minutes. Despite all this, she means well. As long as you do your speeches carefully and don't half-ass them you will get a decent grade. Very hard to get an A+!!

2.0
5.0
ENG1020
Nov 30, 2010

worst teacher i have ever had. Didn't take my work because i didn't put a staple in it.. treats us like we are 2 years old. Never lets you out of class early. Always on time and keeps us there until the last second. If you have her. SWITCH OUT ASAP!!!

5.0
4.0
ENGCOMP
Jan 20, 2011

Gabiger is an old school teacher, but I recommend her. Do your work, write your essays, and she will help you out in any way possible. The final is easy. People don't like her because she actually makes you work, but you benefit!

2.0
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ENG1021
Mar 30, 2011

She is a nice lady and clearly intellectual however her class is a bore it feels like eternity and she focuses way to much on source citation..and it does feel like she talk to u like q child she does not let class out early but she does that to make sure u don't think u r waisting ur money by letting students out early

2.0
3.0
ENG1030
May 9, 2011

The WORST professor i've ever had in my entire life...whatever you do, do not take this woman for public speaking, or anything for that matter. She doesn't teach anything, she's rude, mean, condescending, and will most likely ruin the rest of your day after you've spent the grueling hour and 55 minutes in there, which she uses every second of.

1.0
3.0
ENG1020
Nov 9, 2011

So bad, I was so so bored every single time we walked in and she holds you till the last second. Refers to your cell phone as a "communication device"

2.0
3.0
ENG1030
Nov 9, 2011

she is one of the worst teachers i have ever had. she is condescending and cannot teach to save her life. She is rude, and a very unfair grader. She kicked a student out of class for 2 days because she checked the time on her phone and took off points of another students speech for "sounding sick" dont ever get her. avoid at all cost.

1.0
1.0
ENG1030
Nov 10, 2011

She is a terrible teacher and does not explain anything. No one knows what's on the final. She is also extremely unfair and does not take life outside that classroom into consideration. There is no compassion for the student or any problems they may be having. Do not take her class.

4.0
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ENG1001
Feb 3, 2012

I have her for intro to lit. genres. I think shes a great teacher, her class is pretty boring and she never lets you out early. But she really knows the material and gives you many reminders of when things are due. As long as you participate its hard to get a bad grade

4.0
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ENG1001
Feb 25, 2013

LOVES ENGLISH!! SO SMART!! You have to go to class to get your index card to mark you were there. Don't even bother pulling out your phone SHE SEES IT EVERY TIME! A lot of reading and "journals". Overall decent class. She just LOVES LOVES LOVES ENGLISH!

1.0
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2012
Mar 27, 2013

THE WORST TEATCHER EVER.

1.0
3.0
ENG1001
Apr 27, 2013

ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE. Class is tortuous. I couldn't understand why someone who obviously despises young adults would chose to work w/ them. Does not treat her students like adults but rather children-DEFINITELY should have considered being a high school teacher so that she could get her powertrip off people who are not considered legal adults. AWFUL

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5.0
ENG1021
Jul 11, 2013

this professor is HORRIBLE. rudest, meanest prof at the university. Has told us she doesn't care about her students doing well, doesn't help anyone. Accused a friend of plagiarism, eventually was found INNOCENT, refuses to believe in her students, worse professor on the planet. I dont know how she has this job?! NEVER TAKE HER!! NEVER EVER EVER!!!!

1.0
5.0
ENGL1021
Jan 27, 2014

One of the worst professor's I have come in contact with. Rude, disrespectful and treats students like crap and little kids. Rants on about non-sense, taught me nothing and her assignments are never clear, and god-forbid you need help. NEVER TAKE HER. Says we need to act like adults, well maybe she should take her own advice, b/c she has no respect

1.0
4.0
ENG1021
May 27, 2014

Probably hands down worst professor I've ever had. She is so confusing with her assignments, talks in circles and gets nothing accomplished in class. Don't know why or how she became a professor, but do NOT take her!

3.0
4.0
ENG1021
Grade: B
Jun 2, 2014

She isn't rude if you are in class and at least pretending to pay attention. Her class is tortuous and seems to go by forever. She isn't too clear with her directions in person, but they are always located on u learn. I do not recommend her. Her class is basically learning how to do things yourself. You do indeed learn to do so. Do-able class.

1.0
3.0
ADVANCECOMP
Feb 15, 2015

I will tell you one thing this prof sucks! Never take her, only if you want to hear someone try to seem smart by trying to use words she dose not even understand constantly stopping mid sentence to think whats next. On top of that youll have no idea what to do because if you have a question about works shes rude and tells you to meet office hours

2.0
5.0
ENG1030
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 9, 2015

If you have the option, go with a different professor

1.0
5.0
ENG1021
Nov 2, 2015

Do not take this professor. She has single handedly caused me so much stress. Not only is she unclear but she won't answer any questions. You never know whats due until the day of. She gives group essays and grades them horribly no matter how well yo think you did. This class will drop your GPA.

1.0
5.0
ENG1021
Feb 12, 2016

I honestly regret taking her. She is the toughest grader and doesn't provide a clear grading rubric for the assignments. She likes to say that a 75 is a good college grade and takes major points off for the littlest mistakes. Also gives a trimester long group project that ends up being a bunch of stupid tasks. She's the worst teacher I've taken.

1.0
4.0
COMM1021
Grade: C-
Jan 24, 2017
Wouldn't take again

She is very rude towards kids oppinions, she does not allow you yo speak how you want to. She does not make it clear what is due when and hoe she wants it done. she does not give you a clear grading rubric. she will bash you when not in class and make you seem like your an idiot.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
5.0
EN1020
Apr 19, 2017
Wouldn't take again

She's very awkward! Her voice is annoying & she tries to be funny. When she tries to be funny, you would just end up looking at her & think about how stupid she sounds. I would not recommend her because you would end up hating yourself when sitting in class. She also tells you that you can work on a project in class. She lies and lectures more.....

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
GROUP PROJECTS
1.0
3.0
ENG1030
Grade: B+
Nov 23, 2017
Wouldn't take again

This professor is AWFUL. she never allows you to ask questions and when you do she makes you address it to the entire class. I do not recommend her. especially if you are already nervous about public speaking.

Participation matters
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
4.0
ENG1030
Grade: B+
Nov 29, 2017
Wouldn't take again

If you show up to class you should do fine. Will never get out early of a lecture though. Is on some sort of a powertrip and wont answer your questions in front of other classmates. Makes you have an index card tallying the amount of times you spoke during class. if you somewhat participate, she'll like you, if your quiet she will call that out.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
2.0
ENG2010
Grade: D
Feb 13, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She is an interesting character to say the least. Whenever she enters the room she always complains that the furniture is in the wrong layout and how the greeks didn't sit in rows therefore neither should we. During class she carries two hats and will stand there changing hats and arguing with herself as if the two hats are different people.

Participation matters
GROUP PROJECTS
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
ENG1021
Feb 26, 2018
Wouldn't take again

This teacher is the rudest ive seen at JWU, I wish I hadnt taken her, if there is another option for you do that instead. Grading is done based on her own personal biases and rather she likes you or not. People are afraid to ask questions or talk in class because she will embarrass them and they still wont have the answer to thier question.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
GROUP PROJECTS
1.0
3.0
COMM1030
Grade: B
May 5, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I would not really recommend, she is not very organized

1.0
4.0
COMM1021
Sep 8, 2018
Wouldn't take again

By far the worst professor Ive ever had. Not once have I had a professor tell me I cant stay after class and ask a question and on top of that be rude about it. For the short time I stayed in the class I think I actually lost brain cells. If you want to sit and be confused for 2 hours then shes your teacher!

1.0
4.0
ENG1021
Sep 20, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She is extremely unorganized and will go out of her way not to answer your questions. she contradicts herself constantly and you will leave the class more confused than when you started. I actually fell like I haven't learned a thing.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
2.0
3.0
COMM1021
Sep 24, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She goes out of her way to not answer questions. She also goes on rants. Most class days you leave confused. Best advice write down assignment due dates and ask your peers any questions you have about them.

Participation matters
GROUP PROJECTS
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
2.0
ENG1021
Oct 9, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I don't even know where to begin. This class is so dreadful. I cry before I attend the class and I die a little inside being in the class. Every time you have a question, I suggest you don't bother asking it because she won't answer it. She loves to talk on and on about NOTHING. Best word of advice? Don't bother taking her.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
3.0
ENG1030
Dec 5, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Let me tell you, it is only my SECOND week having this lady and I hate her with a burning passion already. Shes awful. Talks and talks about either herself or pointless things. It feels like going back to kindergarten with how she speaks to her class and makes us do weird crap like arrange furniture into a Greek amphitheater. No lie. Garbage.

1.0
5.0
ENG1030
Grade: B
Feb 7, 2019
Wouldn't take again

literally the worst. She's super mean and if you don't like public speaking she amplifies your anxiety by 100! highly don't recommend.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
ENG1021
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 11, 2019
Wouldn't take again

she is one of the worst professor you could think of. makes no sense. you pay to learn nothing, because she will just talk about same stuff everyday. all that this women talks about is the greek amphitheater, which is so stupid. very unorganized. its my humble request to you please don't take this professor. she will never help.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
2.0
3.0
COMM1030
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 12, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Very nice woman but a very confusing professor. The course load itself is manageable but good luck trying to find the assignments or understand whats do. Most of the class is spent going over blackboard and the syllabus instead of actual material because her online class is set up extremely difficult. Its very unorganized and hard to follow.

Accessible outside class
1.0
4.0
ENG1021
Jan 2, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I was expecting to have a tough english teacher my freshman year but I didn't think I would end up this confused. Her ulearn was difficult, she went off track often, she didn't really even cover what we were actually supposed to be doing. I was just lost and so was my group (group for our research paper)

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
Group projects
1.0
4.0
COMM1021
Sep 28, 2021
Wouldn't take again

This is the most confusing teacher Ive ever had. Her assignment guidelines are not clear, and she int straightforward about due dates and the specifics of assignments, which is frustrating as a student. Shes a terrible teacher. If you can avoid her, do it.

1.0
4.0
ENG1030
Oct 14, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I have never been more confused in my life. If you ask her a question she will deliberately go out of her way to not answer you, make you look stupid, then say "it is on the syllabus" but her syllabus is so confusing it doesn't make any sense. DO NOT CHOOSE THIS PROFESSOR. I really wonder if she has ever looked at these reviews. Worst prof. ever!!!

1.0
5.0
ENG1021
Dec 19, 2021
Wouldn't take again

WORST PROFESSOR. Every class is more confusing than the last, she spends the entire time talking about irrelevant things. Work with groups the whole semester but never once do work on your own because she talks so much. Ulearn is extremely confusing and she will post a million assignments and mention nothing until due and it will cost your grade.

Group projects
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
ENG1021
Grade: B
May 2, 2022

She argues with the students when you ask a question. When you do ask a question she will not answer it, she will go all the way around and not answer your question and then will get mad once you say you do not understand. Her Ulearn is very confusing. Brings up religion and politics in class and does not care what she says.

Participation matters
Group projects
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
COMM1030
Grade: Not sure yet
Aug 30, 2022

ALL THE TAGS ARE SACARSTIC

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
1.0
5.0
COMM1030
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 11, 2022

Professor Gabiger is a horrible professor. I haven't finished her class yet for Communication Skills but I will tell you to NEVER take classes with her. She is so incredibly disorganized and is never clear on the assignments you are doing. You will NOT learn anything in her class especially anything to do with communication.

Participation matters
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
COMM1030
Grade: Incomplete
Nov 16, 2022

one of the most disorganized and confusing professor I have ever had. Ulearn page is so confusing and has too many words on her postings making it difficult to want to read. She takes so long to grade assignments and speeches and grades hard. Will not be taking another class with her.

Get ready to read
1.0
3.0
ENG1021
Grade: C+
Dec 5, 2022

Ulearn is not organized and all over the place. She is rude when asked a question about the class or an assignment.

Group projects
Graded by few things
2.0
5.0
ENG1020
Dec 5, 2022
Wouldn't take again

Dont take her if you can help it. If you ask a question she will go out of her way to not answer it and still leave you confused. Constantly read what she posts on ulearn as directions & assignment due dates are unclear in class. Spends entire class talking about things that have nothing to do with the lesson and gives you no time for workshop

Participation matters
1.0
2.0
ENG1021
Dec 9, 2022

This is the worse professor I've had by far. She NEVER answers questions; instead, she tells you to ask/check with your classmates. She doesn't grade anything; she just gives a checkmark, which makes no sense in a grade-based school. She is VERY disorganized, her assignments are unclear and all over the place, and things are never easy to find.

1.0
4.0
ENG1021
Grade: A
Dec 20, 2022

Very passive-aggressive, never answers questions, and publicly humiliates students for asking valid questions. Extremely tough grader, and does not put up grades until the end of the semester. Rambles through every class, and has a very CONFUSING ULearn; folders all over the place, unclear due dates. Group project based, DO NOT TAKE IF POSSIBLE!!

Tough grader
1.0
4.0
ENG1021
Grade: C
Dec 23, 2022

The worst professor I have had by far. The u-learn makes no sense, she never answers questions and is so hard to get a hold of. if you have a choice, DO NOT take this class. I thought the reviews might be over-exaggerating but they really are not. Her class is the worst and if I knew it would be this bad I wouldn't have taken it.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Group projects
1.0
5.0
COMM1030
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 6, 2023

Unorganized, passive-aggressive, and for someone who teaches communications she's completely unable to communicate in the first place.

1.0
5.0
COMM1030
Grade: Rather not say
Sep 6, 2023

you will run the class, do the work on ur own and the ulearn is the MOST confusing thing ever. (she doesnt organize it). she tells the students she'll answer questions then NEVER does. she gets dismissive and confrontational- and assignments barely lines up to the syllabus... if this is required... just drop out & save ur life...

Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
COMM1030
Grade: D
Nov 20, 2023

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1.0
4.0
ENG1021
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 12, 2023

So confusing and all over the place. She will go out of her way to not answer questions. Never grades anything either. How am I supposed to fix my rough draft when she comments on it after the final draft is due? I would say just make sure you turn things on time and you will probably pass but I will never take her again if I can help it.

Participation matters
1.0
5.0
COMMSKILLS
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 13, 2023

Complete dumpster fire. Professor Gabiger is extremely sarcastic, disorganized and passive aggresive. She REFUSES to answer even the simplest of questions properly. Her Ulearn couldn't have been more difficult to navigate too. What's worse is that she grades NOTHING until the absolute very end of the semester, after the exam! What a shame.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
2.0
4.0
ENG1021
Grade: A+
Dec 24, 2023

Show up, participate, & at least act like you care & you'll do well. She's very anti-capitalist & goes on irrelevant rants often. She didn't want to make us buy the textbook for this reason but we did end up needing it & used it maybe 5 times. Does not grade routinely, grades have closed & I still have 5 things ungraded but hey I got an A.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Lecture heavy
1.0
3.0
COMMSKILLS
Grade: A+
Jan 9, 2024

Professor Gabiger is very disorganized in both her lecturing and her Ulearn page. She does not give clear instructions or a clear calendar that she sticks to. She also grades on how much she personally likes a student, and will mock you if she doesn't like you. Do not ask any questions in class, as she will not answer you.

Participation matters
Graded by few things
1.0
3.0
COMM1030
Grade: A
Jun 18, 2024

If I could combine every negative review into one, I would. Absolutely terrible professor. When you, and most in the class, decide to talk to the dean of the department, you know it's bad. She has no respect for her students as people and will accuse people of plagiarism by name in class without talking to them first, while having no evidence.

1.0
4.0
COMM1021
Grade: A-
Oct 7, 2024

If you can absolutely do not take her class. She doesn't teach, you have to learn everything yourself. she is an absolute quack and just talks about absoloutely nothing the entire lecture.

1.0
1.0
COMM1030
Dec 27, 2024

She NEVER grades stuff. Unorganized. Always late to class. I had to wait until the semester was over to see my grades from assignments due the first week. As soon as done who hates public speaking she did not make it easy. You could have not done any of the work and she wouldn't have noticed until the end of the semester.

Participation matters
4.0
4.0
ENG1021
Grade: B
Jan 5, 2025
Would take again

She is 100% crazy. That said, Gabbier is one of the most understanding professors I have ever had. Her methods are odd and she grades nothing until the semester ends which makes raising your grade impossible, but she truly does care, especially with disabilities/accommodations. Instead of fighting her weird, just laugh and enjoy it. good luck :)

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Caring
1.0
4.0
ENG1021
Grade: C
Feb 2, 2025

This class is a mess. The professor is disorganized and unhelpful, with a confusing ULearn and unclear assignments. However, using resources like unstuck ai can help navigate the chaos.

1.0
4.0
ENG1021
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 3, 2025

I can not explain how much I hate this class, she doesn't teach anything. You are doing it entirely by yourself. On top of that, she never grades anything, so good luck on getting your grade up. Only take her class as a last resort if you need the credit.

Participation matters
1.0
5.0
EN1020
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 7, 2025

By far the worst most disorganized and incoherent professor I have ever had. Ulearn assignments are incredibly hard to find and it is impossible to navigate the class page. At the time of writing this, there have been 19 assignments with due dates passed, I have grades on 3 of them. Does not grade anything until the end of the semester. DO NOT TAKE

Group projects
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
4.0
COMM1030
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 5, 2025

Extremely unorganized in general, gets on off-topic rants FREQUENTLY, is behind schedule compared to other communication skills classes going on in the same semester, does not answer questions unless asked multiple times and still does not fully answer questions, will put you in "lifeboats" so you can ask other classmates instead of her

1.0
5.0
EN2010
Nov 24, 2025

oh my god. absolutely the worst class i've ever taken at this school. she's the most disorganized, kooky, and rude professor i've ever had. if you ever miss class, consider yourself not good enough to know what is going on regardless of if your legs are being chopped off or if you're dying, she doesn't care. take any other class, you're better off!

Group projects
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
EN2010
Grade: A
Nov 24, 2025

Dear lord. This class made me turn to god for help. Laura is extremely disorganized, she had an issue with our class asking her too many clarifying questions about her "mineshaft". The "mineshaft" is way too many pages full of way too many useless links to some documents that are so old and outdated they don't help you progress in her course. :((((

Group projects
So many papers
Graded by few things
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