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Lynn is the man, well sort of, oh you get the point!

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She's tough, she's sweet, she's smart, she's hyper, she's unlike anyone who you've met. Really.

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She is tough but fair, and funny. She makes class interesting, her tests are essay and can be hard but she makes you learn the material. I didn't find that there was too much reading in this course, we had three books and two were only about 100 pages

Botelho is an awesome prof, and she treats you like a real person! Her skills are amazing.

She is Great! Fun, Interesting, Loves to teach history... It's just like Storytime! No required textbook only short novels...Much fuN!

Lynn is the best! So energetic, she really made me like history. Always willing to help you out on anything be it her class, another class, recommendations, scheduling, personal life, anything. A really really great prof.

She rocks.

The most fantastic prof I've ever had. It's a ton of work, but so much fun- I've never learned so much from a class in my entire life. Take her classes if you ever get a chance - I know I'll be taking her again.

Best prof for this class at IUP by far. She actually had a personality despite the losers in the class that made it hard for her. I should have got an A but I got a B because I didnt really do anything at all outside of class. Great prof with min workload

Yay for our mommy! I love you, Lynn! She props you up in class when you start to fall asleep, teaching you the "real" way to do it in college. Puts up with us. Find a good topic for thesis paper, though, not economics and witches.

great teacher

Completely awesome. She makes history come alive, but she is tough.

2000 years of history in 10 weeks. Not tough with Dr. Bothello. In her class history comes alive. After attending both oxford and cambridge, Dr. Bothello is a first rate historian who will pass her passion for history on to you. Best I've had at IUP!

the best prof. i've had at IUP by far. Insane sense of humor... really gets the class involved. If you can take the workload, you've got to take her class.

You will work hard but you'll never think the same way again.

Dr. Botelho is fun and smart and all that, but the problem is that everyone knows it. Everyone becomes a teacher's pet in her core class and it can be annoying. You'll certainly learn though. Plenty of reading and 2 page papers every night. I reccomend her if you can stomach suck-ups.

She has you write two-page papers every night. But once it's been a few days you get into the routine of it, and it makes you better for it. She is fun, and eats your food, but she often lets the discussion drag on forever. When you have lameos in your class, that sucks.

Difficult Class, you will have to write 2-4 pages a night. However, you will learn so much in this class and will become a much better thinker, writer, and speaker. She is very smart and funny, a fairly laid back class, but intellectully stumulating.

she is so awesome. i absolutely do not like history, but every class i went to i was intrigued by the information she was discussing. she is hilarious and makes you crack up in class. three ten page papers, but no tests and if you can write a persuasive paper, your fine. TAKE HER

She is very interesting but also very elitist. She takes comments very personally. Don't offend her or you'll be sorry.

You cannot go through the honors college without taking her core class. Absolutely the best history teacher I've ever had. Passionate. Very much so wants you to understand and do well. Great personality: laid back, fun, entertaining, yet serious. You'll work. But you'll have fun.

Makes the subject fun to study and keeps you interested. Provides a different perspective on things. Lots of work and writing. she also expects you to improve a lot by the end. I left the class with greatly improved skills in presenting my ideas both verbally and in writing. definitly a MUST TAKE

she's a really fun teacher. i dont fall asleep in her class, and she tells you some cool facts about history. you have to read three big books, but if ur left with three hard professors, might as well take one that is fun and eats your food!

She can interst you in any topic by her enthusiasm and teaching methods.

She definitly has a personality and will let you know if you're being an igmo (you'll learn all about that) Fun prof, hard tests, 3 books that gennerally arn't the most interesting, but she makes coming to class worth it.

enthusiastic, endearing and hilarious professor. grades with fairness, despite what is said below. she makes the lecture time fly by and class is easy to attend. just sit and listen (take notes too, of course).

Nice to look at!!!!! Extremely intelligent. I learned more about history in college from her than anyone else, including Godt! Very nice, met her for drinks, and just plain interesting. LOVED HER!! :)

VERY VERY VERY DIFFICULT... but you actually learn useful knowledge. Let her know if you need help. She'll help you.

FABULOUS teacher. I hate history, but I loved it with her. She is not only brilliant, she could totally be a stand-up comic. Makes history come alive with her passion. LOVE HER!

amazing. i love her. she's freakin brilliant and will push you to do your best. amazing teacher.

coolest chick ever.

She's ... a character. Will keep you on your toes. She has some interesting things to say and is very fiesty. Absolutly loves history and it shows. Even if you don't you'll be able to stay awake in Lynn's class.

Great prof.

As long as you show up and take notes then class wont be so hard. Her tests are sometimes confusing but she'll help you out. I had a night class with her and it was very easy and shes easy to get along with. A fun teacher who was easy to get along with and easy to talk to. Made history fun. Only thing that was hard was reading the assigned books.

If you take notes during her lectures and read the books, you should be fine in the class.

A really great professor. She's very intelligent, knows her history, and expects a lot, but if you work hard to impress her, you will learn more than in any other class on campus. Take her class and you will learn from one of the best.

One of the coolest and most fun professors out there. Not to mention that she's absolutely brilliant. Likes to eat students' food, is very high energy, and respects students who earn it.

She's...Dr. Botelho. My 1st core unit, hardest too. Don't let her scare you, she's nice and wants you to succeed. Participate in class, read the books, see her if you're not doing well, then you'll do great. While she's a tough nut, I learned more from her than any other prof, so while I'd recomend her for personal gain-never for an easy class.

Dr. B is a great prof. You read short novels, not a text book and instead of multiple choice tests, you write essays. It was an amazing class and she's a genius!

Best prof I ever had

Very nice teacher! Seems kind of crazy at first, but really makes class fun and interesting. Easy class if you do not mind writing essays. Definatly recommend!!!

She rocks!

Awesome teacher. I absolutely hate history, but I can deal with this class. You don't have a textbook, just 3 shorts novels, which are pretty interesting anyway. She gives you a week to do the essays, maybe even longer. Funny and energenic, but don't walk into her class late buddy. Seriously great though

Overall a decent teacher. Her lectures are all oral, with very little use of visual aids, so you have to listen. Attendance is worth 10% of grade. Tests are all take home essays, which you have 1 week to do. she can grade essays a little tough sometimes. However, DO NOT wait until the last minute to read the books, or write your essays.

SHES THE BEST TEACHER AT THIS UNIVERSITY

She's a brilliant professor. I learned so much in her class. I would highly recommend LB for any student who truly wants to learn because you will, it's impossible not to learn in her class. She revealed a love for history I was unaware I had. She is a very interesting person and I am pleased I took her class.

Her class (Renaissance & Reformation) was very interesting. Her tests are essays, and even though I received good grades, they were very tough to do. And you might not want her as a professor if you don't like to read...you will read a LOT for her. But she kept things interesting, overall a terrific professor. Never a boring lecture.

She is so funny. I love her class. I personally hate history with a passion but she's crazy.. in a good way. She must have changed how she does class cause my class just has 3 scantron tests and 3 books we have to read. There's no essays. A little difficult because she doesn't put notes up on the p drive or webct. But not too hard.

only have to buy three paper back novels for her class attendance boots your grade almost a full letter if you have perfect attendance. only three test not easy but manage able if you take decent notes.

the first day of class she will tell you this is a tough class. her tests are scantron with no essay. they include three books that you NEED TO READ to do well on the tests. you buy a workbook which outlines all her lectures so you have the topics to study outside of class if needed. i really enjoyed her :) easy class if you pay attention and read.

SHE IS VERY FUNNY....LIKE THE LADY IS CRAZY BUT SHE KEEP YOU VERY INTERESTED INTO THE CLASS....SO IS VERY HELPFUL...EVERYONE SAY SHE IS HARD. SHE IS NOT HARD IF YOU GO TO CLASS EVERYDAY AND READ....THE NOVELS SHE ASSIGN...IF YOU DO THAT AND COMPLETE UR ESSAYS YOU SHOULD PASS THE CLASS....

DR. BOTELLO IS A VERY INTERESTING TEACHER. SHE IS FUNNY AND CRAZY BUT I WAS NEVER BORED IN HER CLASS. THE BEST ADVICE IS TO GO TO CLASS EVERYDAY....BUY THE NOVELS AND READ THEM!!!! MAKE SURE YOU COMPLETE YOUR ESSAYS ON TIME AND HAND THEM IN...IF YOU DO THEN YOU WILL DEF. PASS THIS CLASS.

Dr. Botelho is completely amazing. If you take her for Core, be prepared for a lot of work, but a lot of great discussion and some new perspectives on the world. Yes, it's a lot of reading and writing (five 2-page papers a week) but the class is worth it. As a bonus, she's quite a character and tells hilarious stories about her life.

I'm pretty sure she's done with the honors college for a while, but if she comes back, do not hesitate to take her course. It's a LOT of reading and writing, but you will be glad you took the class. Botelho is hilarious, congenial, and down to earth. She doesn't treat you like babies, but instead helps you to grow and learn. A+ professor.

The comment below is exactly right, but she is a very smart woman. You can really learn a lot in this class. Though the tests are quite impossible and like the kid before me said RIDICULOUS answers to test questions, I did enjoy her class. She keeps things interesting. I took it as a junior so the work load was okay, if you're a freshman dont.

Botelho is my favorite professor on campus. She's brilliant, hilarious and incredibly entertaining. She has you read material in the textbook so that she can focus on more interesting things during her lectures. She is very helpful when it comes to the papers, and she grades fairly. If you get the chance, take her classes.

Great lady, one of my favorites yet. The class is difficult if you don't read the book but that is to be expected. Course is required so might as well get a good teacher.

She is a very entertaining individual. Her tests are easy as long as you do the study guide (which is the test without the answers) and attend the lectures.

Lynn rocks. She is hilarious and extremely intelligent. Although the course is difficult and there is a lot of material to handle, she helps you out if you put in the work. Don't take this course unless you are willing to work, hard! It is worth it, though.

As a person, she is a bit peculiar, interesting, and nice. In this class there are 3 books to read, along with the text book! It was one of the more pleasant history classes I have taken. She gives you a study guide for the exam with basically all of the questions on it, and there are only 4 exams. It's pretty difficult to not get a decent grade.

Lynn is a great professor! I loved her class. Her personality is awesome. Be prepared to take a lot of notes. If you take a decent amount and go to class, you'll pass. Read all 3 of the books because there's questions on the exam. She gives you the exam without the answers as a study guide. I will definitley be takng another class with her.

She's a completely awesome teacher. There's A LOT of work that is required though. Three- four page long book reviews (which aren't nearly as bad as you'd think), 10-12 page mid-term, and a 10-12 page final. Take as many notes as possible because you'll need them for the mid-terms and finals. I loved this class.

Botelho is absolutely brilliant. If you're passionate about history, and you aren't a slacker, you will do well in her classes. She is always willing to help her students and goes above and beyond to do so. She is by far my favourite professor on campus, and I highly recommend taking her classes.

Very accomplished, and very intelligent. If you skip class you are screwed.

Gave all the questions to tests beforehand, other assignments were not very hard. Other teachers for this course are far easier, but she still is worth taking.

Took Ren/Ref even though she is extremely intimidating. This class was a challenge, she's pretty tough,& sometimes talks too fast, but I'm so glad I took her for this course.She's extremely intelligent &has a passion for teaching.She taught me not only valuable history info but also great lessons on writing for my other classes & life lessons!

Very animated and enthusiastic prof, lectures are never boring. Tests are all online and gives you the exact test questions a week ahead of time. Read the chapters in the book to find the answers, they're word for word from the book. Also had to read 2 novels based in the same time period as the class and 4 diary readings. Overall fun class.

She's a tough grader but it's a good thing. She makes you a better writer and critical thinker. She does talk very fast but if you're a good note taker you'll be fine. Midterm is a little crazy with what she has you write. Overall, she's a great professor and I will take a class with her again in a heartbeat.

She's a tough grader but a good teacher. Just do what she asks of you and don't half ass it or else you won't pass.

Best professor I could of had. I wish I was a history major just so I could have her again. She is super helpful, very friendly, and makes lecture not that much of a hassle. For the exams (on D2L) all the answers were in the book which she gave you a study guide beforehand so you have all the answers before you take the test.

Fantastic teacher! She is really funny and her lectures really pull you in. She gives tons of extra credit which is helpful because the exams are a little tricky. The homework assignments and responses are a must, because if you dont do it, you wont pass the class.

She's very enthusiastic, but she does seem to brag and ramble on; she tries too hard to relate to her students. I don't find her class to be all that hard, as long as you do the work on time and with diligence, you should be fine. She definitely makes history seem more interesting.

I LOVED Dr. Botehlo. She is very straight forward and isn't afraid to call you out if you aren't paying attention. Her class is both lecture and book heavy, but neither are boring. She covers the basics in class, but all the details you need are in the book. You won't pass without the book. You have so many opportunities for easy points.

This class is definitely geared towards freshman to help them learn to succeed in college. Tries to make the class as interesting as possible and she really knows the info. All exams are online and you get 2 attempts. Study guide given week before exam and has all the questions on exam you just have to use the book and slides to find the answers.

I recommend this professor to all of my friends that are taking their history requirement. Her class is very straightforward, and its geared towards freshman. She wants to see you succeed. Her tests are easy, she gives you the questions a week in advance and you just have to find the answers by looking through the slides. Non-cumulative final exam.

As an online professor, she was very good at being clear about her expectations from the starts. She offered many opportunities to excel in her class.

Dr. Botelho is a great lady. She supplies power points and her study guide questions are the exact questions on the exam. She offers a bunch of extra credit and gives great feedback. No reason you shouldn't get an A!

fantastic professor. presents powerpoints in class but she explains everything in depth. You do not have to take notes but you do have to be engaged to succeed in this class. the assignments fully revolve around you, meaning that you must keep up with deadlines on your own. all of her assignments and tests are online, and expect to read 2-3 books.

I took Professor Botelho for my freshman European History course after having her recommended to me by someone else. Already being slightly into history, I was excited to take the course and she just made it even better. As a freshman, she gives you helpful tips and hacks. If you do your work and put in a decent effort, easy A.

Dr. Botelho has some really long lectures but they're all relatively interesting. She only assigns a few papers throughout the course. As long as you show up and complete the online tests and papers, you should pass with no problem.

Dr. Botelho is generally a good professor. If you are a person who likes to take notes during lecture, DO NOT take her. She talks very fast and goes through slideshows extremely fast. Her tests are hard and time-limited. A few essays here and there and other activities, but they aren't too hard. Attendance is MANDATORY. Overall, she's cool.

She loves history and always gets very into her lectures. Her class isnt easy but if you go to class and pay attention you will do well. Her tests are not easy but they are online so that makes up for it a little.

Pretty easy class so long as you go over the material before the exams. There were times where I felt the lectures were a bit sporadic, and Dr. Botelho has a sort of "in your face" method of teaching, but that isn't necessarily a bad thing. It just further shows how much her work means to her. Real solid course overall.

She is so amazing!!!!!! Her class was more based on discussions rather than lectures. We did have weekly journals and readings but they were not that long and easy to understand. The only thing I did not enjoy was she was not very clear on her expectations of what she wanted to see in the projects. Truly an amazing prof tho! in my top 5 profs

She is very well prepared and shows you everything you will need to do for the whole semester. There are a lot of essays on very boring books/movies. As long as you keep up with the work you will do fine.

The exam questions come right from the study guide, I got As and Bs on every assignment with minimal outside work, but almost a third of the points for the class are for attendance. The classes don't teach much outside of the book so its a little ridiculous to give someone who does well a bad grade, just because they didn't go to the lectures.

I really loved Dr. B. She is a very caring professor. She tries to make the discussions interesting and makes you think outside the box. Class is easy, 2-3 page journals, and 4-5 projects. Super easy class and amazing professor.

Took Big Ideas, very interesting and down to earth person, very free flowing lectures which are very easy to contribute to. very easy grader, I turned in something late and not done quite correctly and got an 83 on it. There are quite a few group projects/presentations, but this class feels very "highschool" to me so it wasn't at all nervewracking

If you hate participation and are looking for an easy A Dr. B isn't the way to go. She is challenging in the ways college should be and wants to see everyone succeed. Her outgoingness can be overwhelming for some, but she genuinely wants to better herself and her classes through discussion. She is very understanding and wants the best for everyone.