3.6

Lynsay Ripley

English & Liberal Studies - Seneca Polytechnic

3.6
Quality
3.2
Difficulty
43%
Would Retake
95
Reviews
3.6
Quality
3.2
Difficulty
3.6
Helpful
3.6
Clarity

43%

Would Retake

95

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official
95 total ratings

5

52

4

11

3

4

2

6

1

22

What Students Say

She was funny and interesting

CAN530 - 5.0 rating

Very nice personality, but not easy to get a high mark

EAC150 - 4.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

32%

Textbook Required

56%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B

95% confidence
Based on 34 grades
Most common grades:
B+ (10)
B (8)
A (6)
Grade Distribution
A(9)B(8)C(2)D(3)F(2)A-/B+(11)
Based on 41 reported grades
B+: 10
B: 8
A: 6
A+: 3
Common Tags
Tough grader (19)
Get ready to read (12)
Clear grading criteria (8)
Gives good feedback (8)
Test heavy (6)
Graded by few things (5)
Respected (4)
Participation matters (4)
Rating Trend

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CUL255

4.0

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COM101CUL255

4.0

CUL485

3.6

Reviews (93)
5.0
1.0
ENG150
Apr 15, 2004

Very good teacher. Extremely concerned with student's success.

2.0
5.0
ENG150
Apr 25, 2004

Hard marker, a little unclear.

4.0
1.0
CAN500
Jul 22, 2004

Left-wing political leanings. Not very intelligent. If you have half a brain you'll get an A in CAN500

4.0
1.0
EAC150
Aug 16, 2004

Wants to make sure everyone does well in her course. Very helpful and tries to ensure that everyone knows what is expected.

5.0
3.0
CAN500
Sep 21, 2004

She gave me a C, but I have to give her an A. She's very smart and definitly fair. She made Canadian politics fun!!!

4.0
4.0
EAC150
Oct 28, 2004

Good Teacher. Just an english class

1.0
5.0
EAC149
Nov 23, 2004

Teach nothing;always test;give low mark to everyone;always smile,but don't trust her students;don't like chinese.

5.0
3.0
EAC149
Nov 23, 2004

always give me the help. very nice and smart.

5.0
2.0
EAC150
Nov 30, 2004

Awesome teacher.

1.0
5.0
EAC150
Dec 8, 2004

Does not help. Does not like guys, feminist. Hard assignments and very hard marker!

5.0
2.0
EAC149
Dec 13, 2004

she cares about students a lot! Some people say she doesn't, but you will see when you go and talk to her!

4.0
3.0
EAC149
Dec 23, 2004

I think she is okay, maybe in the first place I don't like english. I think she is quite nice. But I think she marks quite hard.

3.0
5.0
EAC150
Jan 9, 2005

Gud and knowledgable but a real hard marker and i mean it.

5.0
2.0
CUL255
Mar 1, 2005

Knows her stuff. has a passion for teh course. if you can take this class do. it is very interesting.

5.0
3.0
EAC149EAC150
Mar 11, 2005

Nice teacher, explain clearly.

5.0
3.0
ROCKANDROLL
Mar 17, 2005

shes insane about music but in a good way. she knows alot and shes fun. take her class if you can its worth it.

5.0
2.0
CUL
Apr 6, 2005

Rock and Roll rocks! She's a terrific prof, take this course.

5.0
4.0
ROCKNROLL
May 12, 2005

She is awesome!! She is sooo nice and really cool. She really realllly cares about her students and will go to great lengths to help you out. She also really cares about student opinions and often asks for input. She's great! Take this course if u can!!

5.0
2.0
EAC149
Jun 16, 2005

i took this course before and the teacher didn't help me. linsey takes the time to sit with me. she tried to understand my problems and she spends so long until i understand.

2.0
3.0
EAC150
Jun 23, 2005

Hard marker! Run........................!!!!!

5.0
3.0
EAC149
Jul 6, 2005

she shows every mistake, very thoroh marking, very helpful, she sits down and explains until I understand.

5.0
4.0
EAC149
Aug 15, 2005

MMHH shes reaaaally hot ...oh and fun too

5.0
1.0
EAC149
Grade: B+
Aug 18, 2005

She is full of energy. You will enjoy her class. The assignments are easy, and she is an easy marker. I should have been in 150 though!

5.0
3.0
EAC149
Nov 10, 2005

very energetic (jumping around inside classroom), nice looking (slim n tall), clarity is almost 100%. very caring. she even let us to redo one of the quiz in class at the same day after the whole class fail and she have explained everything. All the written work are in class, no writing work at home, safe me a lot of my time. You will love her too.

3.0
5.0
EAC150
Jan 10, 2006

At first I thought she could be OK...she's young, so i assumed she would be fun...NOT!! She's a hard marker and not very experienced as a teacher. Couldn't get anything higher than an "E" in her class...had Maggie Bricker, passed with a "B"...NO WONDER LYNDSAY'S NOW TEACHING EAC149...she should've been FIRED

5.0
3.0
149
Jan 14, 2006

So much energy, so nice, so smart, so helpful. So take her class and pay attention and you'll learn alot.

5.0
3.0
EAC149
Feb 13, 2006

great prof!

5.0
1.0
EAC149
Sep 10, 2006

very gud teacher...explains properly....very helpfull

3.0
5.0
EAC149
Dec 11, 2006

she's nice if you work hard. teach useful stuff,but hard marker.you really need study in her class.

5.0
2.0
EAC150
Aug 16, 2007

beatiful, nice, generous, considering, very very kind, and give your clear instructions. just follow her, you will get the mark,. she is not a hard marker.

4.0
2.0
EAC149
Jan 10, 2008

nice teacher

5.0
2.0
EAC150
Jan 15, 2008

Do the work go to class read the stories n try on ur papers u will do well

5.0
3.0
EAC150
Apr 9, 2008

One of my favourite classes of my first semester of my first year in Seneca...only have to read short stories consisting only of a couple of pages each week...and we are quizzed about these stories...some of the quizzes are actually quite hard...so you have to read the story in detail...but overall it is a great class with a great teacher...

5.0
2.0
EAC150
May 15, 2008

Great teacher!!!

5.0
3.0
EAC150
Nov 9, 2009

Lynsay is a superiour quality teacher who challenges you to reach your full potential. Her classes are not a walk in the park, however she challenges you to work and think outside the box, so that your accomplishments are well earned/deserved.

2.0
3.0
CAN530
Dec 6, 2011

Ok. I have to admit that she is a hot and nice woman. HOWEVER, you cannot expect to learn anything from her. I was really dissapointed. Except for the 1st class, She NEVER explained about the subject we were learning. All she says is "ok, make a group of 4-5 people and discuss" no kidding.If you just want a lot of talk with other people, choose her

5.0
3.0
CUL255
May 1, 2012

I enjoy Lynsay a great deal. She is easy to work with and super helpful. This was also a really fun class that is well thought out. She does a lot of work before class and always seems ready to teach.

5.0
1.0
EAC150
May 8, 2012

She's a nice teacher. Helpful and co-operative. Take her, I assure U will have a nice class.

1.0
5.0
CAN530
Nov 29, 2012

International students must NOT take any class from her. I am an engineer and all of my major classes are around A and B; this is an electiceve course and i didnt know she was going to be this hard marker plus not helpful when it comes to humanity. I had 8 courses at the same time and none had as much as her homework and assinments

5.0
3.0
EEC150
Dec 6, 2012

she is the best thing ever happen to me........as a teacher..

1.0
5.0
CAN530
Jan 2, 2013

I have got A from gary johnson ( which is hard marker prof of seneca) but I got D from her. Spent almost a week for my essay and i got 55 percent over all. She is now top hardest marker in Seneca. and she gives lots of assignments even though this is elective course.

1.0
5.0
CAN530
Jan 2, 2013

she is not good teacher . alot of homework and writing .. do not take with her ...... if you dont believe me go take it and you will see

5.0
2.0
CAN530
Jan 14, 2013

she was awesome. You only need to come to one class a week and then do an online assignment instead of coming to the second class. She explains everything well and will give more help if you need it.

5.0
1.0
CAN530
Jan 14, 2013

I totally loved her. She was funny and interesting. I totally didn't want to take this class but she made it enjoyable. Take her class

4.0
3.0
EAC150
Aug 12, 2013

Hard marker on essays, but she is simple on lessons

5.0
2.0
EAC150
Dec 4, 2013

She is one of the best teachers, very through and teaches you everything you need to know. Very straightforward and loves to crack a few jokes. I definitely recommend her. If you are not amazing at english, she definitely helps improve your skills!

5.0
1.0
EAC150
Jan 5, 2014

Lynsay is a great professor. Clear, very helpful, and thoroughly explains the stories in the textbook. I actually enjoyed English class for once.

5.0
1.0
EAC
Jul 9, 2014

... i don't know what else to say but if you have this teacher YOU WILL LOVE HER

4.0
4.0
EAC150
Aug 25, 2014

Very nice personality, but not easy to get a high mark

4.0
3.0
B
Grade: B
Nov 7, 2014

She is the best teacher !

5.0
1.0
EAC150
Grade: A
Dec 3, 2014

She explains clearly what she wants for the essays, so that their is no way of you getting a bad grade

5.0
3.0
EAC
Dec 3, 2014

She an awesome prof.. I enjoyed English class for once

5.0
4.0
EAC150
Grade: B
Dec 7, 2015

She is extremely friendly and knows her material but she is very tough in grading.

4.0
3.0
EAC150
Grade: B+
Dec 20, 2015

Pretty friendly, approachable, sometimes makes funny jokes in class. Quizzes are easy if you read the story. This course is a mandatory course and a lot of the class were immigrants that didn't understand English too well so she could ease up on the marking but then again she also has a curriculum to follow.

5.0
4.0
EAC150
Grade: A
Jan 12, 2016

She is clear, funny, and explains everything that you need to know. She teaches very well and you will learn a lot in her class. She is specific with what she wants and is a very tough grader.

4.0
3.0
EAC150
Grade: A
May 16, 2016

Don't be late for class.

5.0
2.0
EAC150
Grade: B+
Jan 12, 2017
Would take again

She is awesome. Just make sure don't miss her classes. She teaches whatever you need to be a good writer.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
2.0
EAC150
Grade: B
May 7, 2017
Would take again

She's amazing. Best English teacher there is out there. She really brings the class to life and makes it enjoyable with her unique personality. Love her jokes she cracks. I definitely recommend her.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
EAC150
Grade: B+
Aug 17, 2017
Would take again

One of the best professors I've had at Seneca College. The lectures are amazing and interactive. She gives amazing feedback for all assignments that were submitted. She is a tough grader but if you show up to class for all lectures you'll do well. She is prompted with grading your assignments. I highly recommend Lynsay as your English Professor.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
CUL255
Jan 8, 2018
Would take again

Really enjoyed her class. Great professor!

Get ready to read
GROUP PROJECTS
Would take again
5.0
4.0
CUL255
Grade: A-
Nov 26, 2018
Would take again

I registered for the content of the class (Rock and Roll: A Cultural History) but I will be re-registering for another class from Lynsay because of the quality of her work. She's someone who knows the content, applies it to every day life, shares applicable stories, and helps those who need it. Among the top Seneca profs hands down.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
CUL255
Grade: A
Dec 1, 2018
Would take again

Awesome!

Respected
Inspirational
Hilarious
4.0
2.0
COM101
Grade: B
Aug 8, 2019
Would take again

good prof

Gives good feedback
Respected
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
COM101CUL255
Jul 5, 2020
Would take again

Wonderful Professor. Very friendly professor and great in presenting the topics and the lecture from COM101. I had a great time being Lynsay's student I look forward in taking CUL255 with Lynsay as my professor in another Semester for Gen ED.

Gives good feedback
Respected
1.0
5.0
CUL485
Grade: B
Dec 6, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Avoid this teacher, gives a ton of work, super strict.

Test heavy
So many papers
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
CUL485
Grade: A
Dec 7, 2020
Would take again

Everything we need in the course was online. We had lots of time to do assignments and tests. She was very detailed with how to do assignments and how theyll be marked. Everything was clear and straightforward.

Gives good feedback
Graded by few things
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
CUL485
Grade: A+
Dec 10, 2020
Would take again

If you stay on track and have a good understanding of how to write essays, you'll get a good mark. This is a movie/text-heavy course with a strong emphasis on self-study. Don't take this course if this isn't your learning style. Professor was responsive and thorough about what she expects and gave us plenty of time to do assignments.

Get ready to read
Graded by few things
Clear grading criteria
1.0
3.0
CUL485
Grade: A+
Dec 16, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Total absence of her presence with the excuse of asynchronicity. We never had a lecture to extend the contents of each module. Not worthy to compensate the absence of teaching with lots of essays. I was very disappointed because the course seemed to be left in automatic pilot.

5.0
3.0
CUL485
Grade: B
Dec 16, 2020
Would take again

She posted lessons every week and clearly explained everything. We never had to be online at a specific time to accommodate for work schedules and different time zones and we had freedom to do the work anytime thats good for us during the week. She was always available through email or video chat for extra help. I always knew when how & what to do

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
CUL255
Grade: B+
Dec 16, 2020
Would take again

This course was super organized with lots of information and help. It was asynchronous which was nice because I didnt have to be on my computer at an exact time. Because we didnt have a scheduled day, the prof was always available. She emailed me back fast and even had online video meetings with me when I wanted to talk about stuff.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
CUL255
Grade: B+
Dec 16, 2020
Would take again

Great professor. Great course. Exactly what an online course should be.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
1.0
4.0
CUL485
Grade: B+
Apr 21, 2021
Wouldn't take again

To whoever is going to take CUL485 (Movies and morality) as a General education course. DO NOT make my mistake and take this class. It will absolutely drain the heck out of you. tons of work for a General education class. Plus professor Ripley is super strict when it comes to grading. trust me and Avoid this class by all means.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
CUL485
Grade: B
Apr 22, 2021
Would take again

This one was really good. I will register for another of Lynseys courses.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Caring
1.0
4.0
CUL255
Grade: B+
Nov 12, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Stay away from her, I took a class of Rock and Roll: A Cultural History at Seneca she made us buy her book in order to pass her class, and also this class is not about rock and roll, this class is more about how you write or your spelling anything related to rock and roll it is a waste of money and time.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
CUL255
Grade: D
Apr 6, 2022

I have never had such a bad teacher in my two years at Seneca. She has never once answered one of my emails with questions. The entire class is based off the honestly poorly written book that she wrote. You are required to buy the textbook for the class. 50% of your grade is based off writing essays. If you arent good at writing, pass on this class

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
CUL255
Grade: Rather not say
Apr 7, 2022

Such a tough grader. Hard course.

Tough grader
1.0
4.0
COM101
Grade: F
May 23, 2022

if you're taking her, please make sure you're graded properly! She failed me with just 1%, she said she graded me for my final exams but she didn't. I had no chance for failing if she graded me for my final exam TAKE HER AT OUR OWN RISK

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
CUL255
Grade: D+
Jan 9, 2023

Her questions are funny in tests, doesn't give marks according to your work. Also she will ask you to buy her own text book and will ask specific chapter lines.

Tough grader
1.0
4.0
COM101
Grade: A
Aug 31, 2023

Her grading criteria are very strict, and despite being an online class, she doesn't provide recorded lectures. The instructions are not detailed, and the course is challenging.

Tough grader
2.0
4.0
CUL255
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 23, 2024

Honestly if you are taking this for your arts and humanities credit, I would avoid it. She makes you purchase her own textbook, which you cannot find at the Seneca library therefore have to purchase on Amazon. She is far too strict and the course isn't really enjoyable. I would just take a diff elective.

Tough grader
Test heavy
2.0
5.0
CUL255
Grade: Incomplete
Apr 11, 2024

Crazy tough marker. Way too strict for no reason. For an elective this is way too much. I'm focusing on this class way more than my major, and this makes the course not enjoyable at all. She doesn't accept excuses when missing an assignment. I've tried so hard on each and every essay but was given poor mark. Makes money by makin u buy her textbook.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
CUL255
Grade: Incomplete
Apr 12, 2024

These other reviews are so accurate. Why is this prof making us buy her own textbook. And she is also strict that you can't even focus on your other course at all. Yes the feedbacks are good but the insane tough marking?? This is not an exaggeration. This is pure stress.

Tough grader
5.0
3.0
149
Grade: A+
Apr 30, 2024
Would take again

Literally just buy the textbook as an ebook instead of physical copy, Makes the course WAY easier than the rest of these reviews are making it out to be. Although I can understand the annoyance of paying money for a textbook for an elective, I personally found it to be not that bad in terms of difficulty.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
1.0
5.0
CUL255
Grade: F
Oct 1, 2024

her class is one of the worse class I have ever taken, she feels like she is one of the major subjects even if it's just an elective. makes money out of students by FORCING US to GET HER BOOK! I GOT HER BOOK OUT OF LIBRARY GENISIS but honestly was just a waste.

Tough grader
So many papers
Online Savvy
3.0
5.0
CUL255
Grade: B+
Jan 2, 2025

Yes! It's is an online course but you have to give it as much time as any major because she checks every minute detail if she thinks it's not done by you straight 0 but if you do it on your own She gives good marks. get ready to read 365 page book only way your going to pass. To much stress for a general courses. No AI.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
ROCKANDROLL
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 18, 2025

Just don't take this class. Extensions wont be granted you will be heavily graded on everything Will make you buy his own book which u can decide not too but in the finals the answers will be inside his own book! take another class instead of this even if you are interested in rock and roll history and culture.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
So many papers
1.0
4.0
CUL255
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 25, 2025

No comment

Tough grader
2.0
5.0
CUL255
Apr 13, 2025

Super hard course for an elective class, spending more time on this elective than classes in my program. Really difficult marker. Be prepared for low grades. If you dont like essays, DO NOT take this class. 50% of your grade is based off essays. Also if you DO have a work cited BUT improper in-text citation, you will get a 0 for academic integrity

Tough grader
Get ready to read
1.0
5.0
CUL255
Grade: C
Apr 28, 2025

She'll make you buy her own textbook. Tough grader and very hard to ask for extensions or make ups even if you have a reasonable excuse. She does way too much for an elective course. Her class literally has the same workload as your majors which tanks your time. Instead of spending your time on other classes you spend time on hers. Dont take her!!!

Tough grader
Get ready to read
1.0
4.0
CUL255
Grade: C-
Apr 28, 2025

I was excited for this course but this prof really ruined the experience. Too serious for an elective course spending more time on it than my major. BASICALLY FORCES YOU TO BUY HER TEXTBOOK?? THIS HER SIDE HUSTLE? PLEASE DO NOT TAK HER!

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
CUL485
Grade: B+
Aug 7, 2025

she is really strict. If u don't have friends and family may be u can have a shot. Do not take her.

Tough grader
5.0
3.0
COM101
Grade: B
Oct 25, 2025
Would take again

Very good. Shes puts a lot of effort into the courses and takes offline tests only. But she is very helpful and nice, and encourages you to do better and work hard.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Inspirational
1.0
4.0
CUL255
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 19, 2025

Absolutely terrible professor. Do not take this course if you have an interest in Rock and Roll, as it is nothing more than a copy and pasted program with a text riddled with errors and misinformation. This professor will not listen to any students issues as I suspect it may not allow her to reuse the content for the next semester.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Graded by few things
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

32%

Textbook Required

56%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B

95% confidence
Based on 34 grades
Most common grades:
B+ (10)
B (8)
A (6)
Grade Distribution
A(9)B(8)C(2)D(3)F(2)A-/B+(11)
Based on 41 reported grades
B+: 10
B: 8
A: 6
A+: 3
Common Tags
Tough grader (19)
Get ready to read (12)
Clear grading criteria (8)
Gives good feedback (8)
Test heavy (6)
Graded by few things (5)
Respected (4)
Participation matters (4)
Rating Trend

Declining

-0.95 avg change
Jan
Mar
Apr
Aug
Oct
Nov
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

149

5.0

(2)

EAC149EAC150

5.0

(1)

CUL

5.0

(1)

ROCKNROLL

5.0

(1)

EEC150

5.0

(1)
+12 more courses
Difficulty by Course

CUL255

4.0

ROCKANDROLL

4.0

ROCKNROLL

4.0

COM101CUL255

4.0

CUL485

3.6

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