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Very easy assignment.
Her assignments are very easy along with her midterm, but be sure to study for her final!
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She was a great Prof. This is the second class I have taken with her and I have no complaints. If you're breathing and you do your work no reason not to get an A.
Her class is soooooo boring unless u are a media studies major dont take da class
While her class was interesting and easy, I felt that she was very condescending and unapproachable. I still managed to get an A+... I just didn't enjoy the experience as much as I would have liked to.
She is a very good teacher, a little tough but she teaches the material very well. She also has worked in the field that she teaches so she knows the stuff very well and is very down to earth.
She is very into her field. May seem tough but is fair. An easy intro class
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Intro 101 class is very easy and entertaining if you're interested in the subject. Advertising is also entertaining but work is a little harder. You have create an advertising campaign. Not too difficult. She's a good teacher, loves her field
shes the worst teacher/woman in queens college,pure evil
Very knowledgable in her field - you'll learn a whole lot! She's a great teacher, loves what she does. Not an easy class 'cause of work load but not impossible if you have the time.
Great intro class, I've learned a lot. She comes off as being a little mean sometimes, likes to sort of baby the class. But its an interesting class and if u do the work u should do good.
I've had her for 2 classes and I love her. She's strict but fair. I'd definitely recommend her and you learn a lot.
WORST TEACHER EVER!!! Shes moody and mean and thinks shes sittin on some sort of pedistal....she needs to get over herself....HATED THE CLASS!! dont take her unless u like gettin embarassed in front of the class.....stay away!!!
DONT TAKE THIS CLASS. she is the worst teacher at queens, mean, moans about people that talk, thinks she is interesting while she's not, many projects, hard tests. IF YOU THOUGHT YOU WANTED TO HAVE A MEDIA STUDIES MAJOR, THIS CLASS WILL CHNAGE YOUR MIND. Avoid!!!!! Mara Einstein, you pschob*tch!! :D
Honestly, she's not that bad. Her projects make you think and tests are not hard. Yes, a bit condescending, but not too horrible. Also if you want to major in media studies, she's the one to take-20 years in the business, I'd say those are good credentials.
For a 101 Class this woman is a freak! Tests are like nothing you would expect from reading or studying. (except for maybe 4 questions thats it)SHE teaches like she is Pissed at everyone in the class and has an Annoying Voice for someone that claims to have worked for NBC plz DONT TAKE THIS CLASS
may seem rough edged but she is actually a really good professor. she rushes through the notes at times but she is very clear on more important elements. i definitely recommend her. a midterm, a final and 4 EASY projects you could do the night before!
She can be intimidating, but she's a great professor. You have to study to do well. I learned alot in her class, but I wouldn't take another class with her.
She use to work for NBC as she repeats it everyday. Does she want an award too? She speaks too fast, rushes notes, tries to be a bit intimdating. Nothing u study for is on her tests. Shes not good at all.
People say that she's a ****, but I think she's pretty cool. I like a teacher with a little attitude. The course work in her classes is minimal. I've loved the two classes I've taken with her. In my three years at Queens College, Professor Einstein is the best teacher I've ever had.
She's ok , you learn some things, she's professional and got nice towards the end of the year. The only reason people complain about her is because people aren't used to real professors in queens college. She teaches you to be serious and do things the right way. Maybe it could help your career.
I dislike her whole teaching method and I despise her as a person.
Prof. Einstein is very stern and professional but that's how the real world operates. She's just teaching us that now. (I learn that the hard way) I LIKE HER REGARDLESS!!!! She knows what she's talking about and she's a sweetheart. Her smile is very warm and her coming off mean is just a front!
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Do not take if you want an easy class. She's a hard grader,and *gasp* expects you to be in class on time and taking notes. She ain't gonna repeat much, and she's not gonna put up with juvinile crap,but if you have any serious interest in the subject she's the teacher to have. I would take her again.
I hated her so much! Worst teacher ive ever had. Shes rude, unhelpful, doesnt explain anything and thinks shes the greatest thing in the world. I can't stand anything about her. DONT TAKE HER CLASS!!!! dont say i didnt warn you!
sHE IS ACTUALLY NOT SO BAD, SHE JUST DOESN'T PUT UP WITH ****.sHE IS PRETTY HELPFUL AND IF YOU PAY ATTENTION IN CLASS IT SHOULD BE SOMEWHAT EASY.dON'T LISTEN TO WHAT EVERYONE ELSE SAYS, IF YOU'RE SERIOUS ABOUT DOING WELL IN SCHOOL, YOU WILL NOT HAVE A PROBLEM
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I love her some much...she is the best professor ..she really care about her student..so you always learn thing in her class
she really is a great professor.she knows what she is talking about and she treats her students in a way that will prepare them for the real world, something that most professors dont do.her class takes work, but if you actually do the work, you will get the grade you deserve.there should be more professors like her.
Tough but interesting
You have to understand one thing about Einstein. She's a certain way but if you do your work you won't have any problems.For your presentation make sure you have a good group (i didn't). But foccus more on the exam which is taken from both book and notes. Take w a grain of salt what anyone says about her. She can be tough though
Knows what she is teaching and wants her students to come out of her class having a better understanding of the subject. She might seem hard on her students, but she does not want her students to settle for less. Take this professor if you are willing to learn and work.
she is strick, but it's college, so deal with it. In the long run it is worth it. You leave the class knowing the material because it was drilled in to your brain. She grades on your individual work, not as a group, which is good b/c there is usually on
very rude woman.
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At first she seems reasonable but she can get on your nerves in a hurry She has a bit of an attitude and can be fiery but I suppose it is good preperation for the real world where everyone is like that Group work is a pain in the ass and there is some here but you get graded individually not as a group I wouldn't take her again in the future
very rude and will blow you off/give you an attitude if you even attempt to warm up to her or ask about nbc or any of the jobs in the industry. she love yelling at everyone in the microphone and gets offended when people are late or leave early. shes a trickster and loves it when you fail.
great class- can be strict but if you pay attn its great- 4 redicously easy projects (ex- count the ads in a magazine- there only so u can get easy points! 30 pages of reading a class, midterm & final-if you read the book and study somewhat you will enjoy this class and it will be crazy easy...gets anoyed when people dont listen and takes attndnce
She has an intense hatred for humanity, especially freshmen who are not Media majors. If you are not a media major, and have not interest in mass media - DO NOT TAKE EINSTEIN!!!! She will devour your soul, and you will be cursed to wander the halls of Keily a wounded spirit. Don't even bother to ask questions in class, she will humiliate you.
Before this semester, I probably would have said her bark is worse then her bite but I think my opinion of her has definately changed. I've had her before, and I thought she was good, but after this class, not so much. Want to know what I learned this semester? That my classmates and I are apparently all horrible writers. Thanks! Whatever.
I wrote a review earlier and I must say something else. Don't bother asking questions ever. Her answer will be "I said it already" or "Why didn't you ask me when we went over it?" What's the point of being a teacher if you don't want to help students. She just aims to give bad grades. Impossible to please. Refuses to give credit to anyone. ****.
Ok, this is coming from someone who got an A minus in the course, but I really should have gotten in A. She insulted my classmates' writing skills and said 'we need to learn how to write.' She went out of her way to insult us & was very unprofessional.
This teacher is not as bad as most students say. She can be pretty strict but she just wants us all to do well. Study,listen,come to class, just do what you're expected to do and she'll like you. I hated the group projects tho..mostly cuz I didnt like my group. And you're stuck with them the whole semester.
She was very good and knew her stuff. Her bark is worse than her bite. Give her a chance. She was excellent!
OMG stay away from her..she's such a B***. First of u have to be scared to ask her a question cuz she'll like flip out on u if u ask the wrong question, second she teaches way too fast and she'll criticize you real bad during presentations. Also her test are extremely difficult u really have to study. Do not take her. If you do Good Luck
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Very difficult, not very clear. If you studied the notes then you will do ok, she posts the notes on the computer so it is fine if you miss class once in a while.
Ok yes she can be moody but last I check she is not there to be Ms.Rogers. If you go to her office hours and make an attempt to read the work before asking her question, she may help you..lol! Also she knows her material but its confusing when it comes to the projects. I'm not going to say she is approachable but she is not horrible either.
Ms Einstein pretty much ignores bad or "regular" students and does her best to reach out to excellent students. Very tough style, not afraid to call you out. Papers weren't so bad. I have grown to admire the criticism she may give to students - she points out many of your faults other teachers dont care to, which I appreciate and admire. Good!
She seemed to be helpful throughout the semester. She answered all my emails quickly but then the end of the semester came and she completely ripped apart my paper. She is very unyeilding and not reflective. Lots of luck if you take her - don't expect a good grade because her expectations are very hard to meet.
Tough professor! Unhelpful and mean!
She's not that bad. Her projects are easy A's. All you have to do is follow the directions and you will do fine. Her tests are pretty hard but on the first exam she gave a 15 point curve.
not very clear with assigment details. EVIL-LY HARD TESTS. boring lecturer. way to much info for ones brain to retain. if you want to do well here you should pay as much attntion as u can til you nod off or read the softcover book front to back over an over again - those are the ONLY ways. GET HER TO KNOW YOUR NAME. SHE'L LOVE YOU. DAMMIT.
that person below me hit it right on. i couldntve put it into better words. she turned me off to media studies.
She has to be one of THE WORST professors in the world! Professors are supposed to be helpful and understanding. Not this ****. A girl in my class the other day asked a simple question just to make sure about something and einstein says "I really don't feel like answering that, read the book." ****! DO NOT TAKE HER!!
1st of all, she is so into herself. 2nd, the class isn't so bad but she is intimidating. Really annoying sometimes but she does know her stuff and material very well. Reading the book will help, take notes during reading-chapters are really long, her slides cover most of the information.
She is a tough grader and even though she may be rude and has an attitude, she means well. The four assignments were moderately easy and gave me an opportunity to boost up my grade, considering the midterm and final was hard. Make sure you read the material before her lectures!
This professor is very self centered, she tries to show off her career and all her life's assets. She requires two text books, only really used one. There are 4 projects, very tricky midterm, and the final is even harder. I ended up getting a B+ in her class, super lucky I thought I'd do worse. She is a fair grader though.
If you're looking for an easy A do not take this professor. She is extrememly difficult and will tell you the first week that you're basically stupid and you can't write. If you're sensitive and you haven't taken her before do not take her. She was really helpful for the final paper, but I had to re-write it about 10 times
She was prob bullied as a kid and cnt deal with it any other way. Gives a C on a 10 page research paper that u spend months on. just a mean person in general, lives on putting down QC students who cnt afford to go to NYU. most discouraging professor ive ever had, its a shame queens college even lets her teach- Shes basically psychologcly abusive
She's not as bad as people say. Her lectures are interesting and since it is a 101 class theres a lot to take in. the workload is not bad at all - 4 projects which were surprisingly easy, 1 midterm (tricky), 1 final (not bad if you study and know the material. I got a D on the midterm, B on the final, A's on projects and she gave me a B+
her adv class is amazing but you have to be ready to work. she has high standards and if you meet them it is very rewarding. this is one class that i have taken that applied to the world.
Well...If anyone is interested, google "Mara Einstein" and click on the NY Times article entitled, "Commute to Nowhere." She apparently has a miserable personal life.
Whoever said this teacher is amazing has never been exposed to the real world of advertising. This class is as useless as taking a jacket to the bahamas.Speeds over concepts.Tells u to not worry about 1/2 the things in the pp just because she doesnt know them herself. Assigns an overwhelming amount of work to take up the time shes too lazy 2 teach.
It's really frustrating when she gives us the green light on what to do for a particular assignment and then turns around and criticizes us because apparently everything we do is wrong. I don't particularly care for her condescending attitude towards her students either. I am never taking her classes ever again.
I have taken all of Professor Einstein's courses. She is tough and her expectations are high, but she is also SUPER helpful and knowledgeable. As is true with EVERY class, if you do the readings and prepare then her classes are really enjoyable . Her assignments are not busy work, they are preparing you for a career.
She is intimidating at first and comes off rude but if you do the homework and take good notes and read the textbook you will be fine. She took attendance in the beginning of the semester but eventually she stopped. She doesn't post her powerpoints on blackboard so if you don't show up you will miss important info that will be on her tests.
I loved taking class with Professor Einstein. She has high expectations but that's what makes her a great professor. Her class is intense but if you do what you're supposed to do and study, you'll be fine. I would definitely take more classes with Professor Einstein.
Professor Einstein is truly a great professor! This is not a bird class if you are looking for an easy A. You actually have to read and show up to class or there is no way you will get a good grade, let alone pass. Bottom line if you care, and show you are trying she will help you. She gives great feedback and always responds to emails.
Truly inspirational and enlightening class. What a way to end my last semester. Prof. Einstein remains on the top 5 list of professors that actually teach students and preparation for the real world.
For a 200 elective, I think this class is too much work. You're put in a group that you don't get to pick for the entire semester. If you get a bad group, too bad. The lectures aren't too clear. You really need to do the reading from the text book, as well as the projects, papers, exams. Don't take unless you're really interested in Ad & marketing
Professor Einstein seems very harsh at first, but she's actually a well educated, caring professor. If you need help she is there for you. The down side? Professor Einstein is late to respond to emails, and goes through material very, very quickly. The information is also not appealing.
At first, I thought she came off as very harsh and stiff, but as the semester went on, it turned out that Prof. Einstein really knows her stuff and how to make the information she's teaching very engaging. Just show up to class, respect her, do your work, and pay attention and you will do fine!
she knows her stuff so well! like actually does this for a living. has so much to share with her students. loved this class! she really cares and gives curves. Very funny. TAKE HER!! and listen in class shell love you
She really knows what she is doing and she will listen to you. If you participate in class you will do well. All her lectures she puts up on line and she is very clear what she wants. I recommend taking her!
You learn ALOT in the class but the tests are tricky. Goes through her lectures fairly quick so most of the test is based off the textbook. You need to participate so she remembers you. If you ask her for help, she sometimes adds a smug response which prohibits you from asking another question because you should think about the question again
She knows her stuff but has a tendency to making her students feel stupid. Her 101 class was fairly easy, 3 tests and 3 short papers.
She comes off as intense and even a bit scary at first but I promise she is worth it. If you're willing to work, you'll do great. She wants you not only to succeed but to actually learn. A true intelligent woman who really knows her stuff.
She is not easy at all, you will have to do work to pass, but you will learn. she's the type of professor that's good to keep in contact with even after the semester ends. She knows her stuff and has connections. I failed the class, but I don't blame her. I actually think it was fair. She's a fair grader.
Best professor!!! Truly knows her stuff! She expects the most out of you, but that's for your benefit.
Dr. Einstein brings a wealth of knowledge to the course from her own experiences in the advertising industry without coming off as a braggart. I liked the fact that the class was more of a discourse rather than a lecture. Ideas and opinions were solicited and shared. We were treated as adults, which is something I wholly appreciate.
HORRIBLE PROFESSOR! DO NOT TAKE. she will only sh!t on you and tell you how you're not good enough and that she knows because she used to work in nbc or something. Is the head of the whole MS dept. so she thinks that makes it ok for her to make rules up as things go and bash on students who she knows nothing about. Talks down to you. TRUST ME!
PART 2 BECAUSE SHES REALLY THAT BAD!! SERIOUSLY do not take, she should not be a professor let alone a head of the dept. She is so rude and disrespectful and makes students feel like they wont amount to anything because she says so. Just so horrible. IT really disgusts me the way she talked to me I wish I could've recorded it and sent to CUNY
This is my 2nd time taking her. She tries to intimidate the class to weed out the bad apples, but she's actually great. If you truly want to learn, this is the best professor. If you're looking for an easy A, look somewhere else. She's strict because she wants us to actually do the work and learn. I loved that all her classes are practical.
She's a very good professor and clearly knows her stuff. Could be rude at times when answering emails and giving feedback, but it's from the bottom of her heart. She is tough, but very good.
Was super mean and refused to help with assignments when asked.
I do not recommend taking this course if your looking for an easy A. She is a tough grader and I honestly felt weird vibes from her. She is a tough grader and expect to do lots of readings.
On one hand her information is very accurate and useful. You learn a lot. On the other she is a tough grader and an assignment that seems easy & simple will take a lot of work to get an A. NOT an easy A. But if you want to learn something and willing to put in some work, this might be for you. She also picks on students that she does not like.
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professor einstein is rude & disrespects her students by belittling them. i don't recommend taking the course with her. way too much work for an elective- stay away!!
rude demeanor and overall, not a good professor. doesn't make you excited to learn at all. she acts like she is above everyone else because she has a good career in the media industry and belittles her students. id stay away any class with her as the professor.
I've watched her make someone cry. When I took this class, it was the first time I had to write in a marketing style; she completely tore my paper apart without providing any insight on how it should be written. I had to ask classmates for help cause I was too terrified to ask her any questions out of fear she would pick on me next. DO NOT TAKE!
Good at what she does but does not care about students.
just because you are a professor and worked for NBC for however many years doesnt mean your students are beneath you and you get to treat us poorly.
This professor is a joke. She acts like she knows everything just because she wrote a book or two, but honestly, she's not that impressive. She's rude, condescending, and treats students like they're beneath her. Don't waste your time in this class, she has no business teaching advertising, let alone being a professor.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
100%
Textbook Required
75%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A-
Grade Distribution
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Rating Trend
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MDS101260
5.0
(1)MEDST101264
5.0
(1)MDST101
4.5
(2)41692
4.0
(1)101260
4.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
MED101264
5.0
MEDIA
5.0
MEDSTUD100260
5.0
MEDST381W
5.0
MEDST382
5.0