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“Margot is a very sweet, passionate person”
PSYCH2280 - 2.0 rating“I love Margo, w/o doubt my favorite prof”
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Reviews (118)
What can I say about Mrs. Underwood, she is the BEST teacher ever, I'm glad I met this person she is not only a teacher but a great human being. If you take her class you will not only learn but have fun doing so. She cares about her students!!!!
Margot was AWESOME!! BEST TEACHER IVE EVER HAD!! Very helpful, understanding!! A+ for her!
This class is FUN! the project she has you do at the end of the quater is a blast. She will help you if you have any questions!You will learn alot from her. She dose actually care about her students. AWSOME TEACHER!!!!
she is amazing, makes class alot of fun and is really on top of things. Margot is a great teacher very helpful and cares aboout her students alot. all you have to do is show up to her classes with a smile
margot is awesome!! i love going to her class, she makes psych so interesting because she's so energetic and really connects with every student individually. i'd recommend her to anyone.
is on of the best techers you will ever have. easy A+ if you come to class. take her class if you want to have fun while learning psy.
Margo is awesome. she is really good at improving your knowledge and is helpful at all times. shes smart and hot!
Margo is a truely amazing teacher. I would recommend her to anyone. She's very interesting and very helpful. She's one of the sweetest women I've ever met.
she is really awesome!!amazing!!i enjoy her class a lot!!
Margo is truly the best teacher I have ever had at the College of Dupage. She always goes the extra mile for her students. She is helpful and understanding to individual needs of the students. Love ya Margo
Simply one of the best professors teaching today.
Margot is definately one of the best teachers I have ever had. Not just at C.O.D, but in all my years as a student. Very friendly. Very easy to talk to. Will work with you to do better. And her love and interest in the subject makes you feel the same way. I wish more teachers were like her. A credit to the profession :) A++++++++++++++++
Margot's an excellent teacher and she genuinely wants her students to succeed. Her exams are a little tricky but she always offers an opportunity to improve your grade.
she was the best teacher i've ever had!!! she makes the class fun and is extremely helpful.. 2 thumbs up!!! =)
She was our sub when wainwright went on maternity leave (who is also a great teacher) and was so much fun and always had new ideas to keep things interesting. She is great
she is awesome and so helpful, shes not my teacher anymore and shes still helping me in my classes and transfering!
If you ever want to have a class and leave with something, this is the best way to do it. She is understanding and down to earth, she is smart and the best teacher in the school!
A very awesome profesor. keeps the subject interesting yet challenging. show up for class, do your work, and you are practically guaranteed a good grade.
margo, is an extremely amazing person, she will make sure you pass her class with a c, but you do have to do the work too, shes very intelligent and just awesome, thanks for everything
Margo was a great teacher. I did feel overwhelmed in her class and confuessed at times, but it worked out in the end. for your final u had to take a test online and do a presentation. I failed the test, but still got a B because of other work done. I took her because someone told me too and she was not bad. She's not all that ez but i did enjoy the class in the end.
My favorite teacher by far at COD. She made the class interesting and fun, I actually looked forward going to it, which is big for me.
She is the best teacher I have ever had. She really keeps you interested in whatever she is teaching and she makes it really really fun. She truly wants you to learn, not just do it for the grade. I would reccomend her to anyone who really wantsa to learn and have a GREAT time doing it
Best teacher I ever had, she takes time for each student and makes the class a lot of fun, easy to talk to, never boring, she makes COD a great college.
I've had Margot for two classes now, and she is the best teacher ever!! You really have to try to fail her class, because she makes it easy to do the work and get the points. She is also the perfect person to talk to about any problems you have. She is an amazing teacher, successful psychologist (she owns her own practice) and the perfect mom to her two beautiful children. I really suggest taking her class as an elective and especially if you are the least bit interested about psychology. Kudos to her!!
She was such a wonderful teacher. I loved going to her class. She's hilarious. I was so nervous about my final presentation on the health of masterbation and she encouraged me and I did great on it. She just an amazing person overall and I would recommend her to anyone!!
She is one of the best professors I have ever had. Her tests are a bit hard but she has other ways of getting points so if you test bad you are still okay.
Margo is the best teacher I have ever had. She makes the material meaningful and fun. She talks to everyone as a peer and not like you are a student. I would recommend her to anyone whom has an interest in psychology.
Incredible teacher, person, other. She was defintatly the best teacher i had at COD, and if i weren't transfering i'm sure one of her classes would be on my schedule. She makes what you learn exciting, humorous, and she has great style. only one in a million can wear a noodle necklace (from one of her kids) and still make it work with an outfit. A+
Margot really puts an effort to help her students. If you are willing to challenge your mind in a more fullfilling way to learn and if you are wanting a degree in healthcare- take her classes. I wish I knew about her earlier. She is very experienced, challenging, but definitely gives you the benefit and will help you to be honors. Thx Margot
I had her a couple years ago and am now putting in my 2 cents about her. I LOVED HAVING HER AS A TEACHER! best teacher I ever had. Anyone taking psy should try to get in with her. Her classes fill up quick. Very smart women. Even my daughters liked her when I brought them to class
Awesome Teacher! She is very helpful and never wants anyone to fail. She will do everything that she can to make sure her students succeed. She is challenging but brings out the very best in her students. Very understanding and receptive to problems that may go on outside of work. If I could make her my professor forever I would!
Take this teacher! She goes out of her way to help you do awesome in this class. She is your bestfriend and teacher in one, she speaks from her personal experiences and is very reasonable. If she see's student's are working hard and showing up for class, she will cut you some slack. Wonderful teacher!
Excellent teacher !!!
She is great. Goes out of her way for you and will not let you get away with anything. A teacher who truly cares.
She is very passionate about this subject which is reflected in the way that she teaches and her willingness to help students. I highly recommend her.
Margot is a fantastic teacher! She can really relate to her students and she makes attending class worthwhile. I never missed one of her classes simply because she is that good of a teacher. I recommend her to anyone taking a psych class, MARGOT IS AWESOME!
Margot is one of the most helpful teachers I've had and she does a really good job at getting the information across. Class was a real joy to attend.
Margot is amazing, that's all i can say this is my second time taking one of her classes and she if by for the best teacher i have had in college she cares about the students and really knows her stuff she wants to make sure you know the content of the class, take her classes you won't regret
Awesome teacher and easy to understand and get along with. She tells you what is expected of her students and doesnt surprise you with anything. Her movies are awesome and it just makes learning so much more fun and interesting. If your going to a psychology class make sure that you take it with her, you won't regret it at all.
Margot is a great communicator. She explained thinks well and offered many oppourtunities to succeed in her class. Her goal was for you to be successful! She uses learning techniques in class that make the material sink in and recall wasy. Great teacher!
Margot is a tremendous teacher. She's very passionate and she does everything in her power to make you not just pass but excel. This class is difficult and Margot is the best teacher to take it with. I agree with the comment that you really have to try hard to fail this class.
One of the very best teachers I have ever had. The class was fun, informative, and very pertinent to my field of study...Dr.Underwood is the most real, flexible, kind, brilliant lady and I wish she taught all of my classes.
Fantastic teacher! She wanted her students to do well and she found interesting and clever ways to keep everyone's attention. She was very enthusiastic about psychology and that enthusiasm was contagious throughout the class. Hope to have you for another class...you were ausome!
Excellent teacher. Margot is more than qualified for this job. She definitely knows what she's talking about and really cares about the students and is always willing to go the extra mile and do whatever it may take to help a student who may be struggling. She does all that she can to be fair and is a very nice and fun person in general.
Margot is a tremendous teacher with a glowing personality; she'll brighten up your darkest days. She's passionate about the material, and is willing to do everything in her power to make you succeed (so long as you show some incentive). My only complaint is her lack of clarity sometimes. Otherwise, be careful; she'll steal your heart.
She is a very nice teacher. She also made the class fun! She is very understanding and funny! The class is hard and her exams are really hard. You have to be willing to put alot of effort into your work to do well in this class. But I would take her class again.
Amazing teacher! She absolutly LOVES what she does!! Yes her tests are hard and there is work you must do BUT.... she HATES to fail people! .. she is very understanding! Always always always willing to help... great motivater! She is wonderful! TAKE HER!!! you will LEARN alot! i would no matter what!
Margot is an amazing teacher, she made even a Stats class fun! She was always helpful and understanding. The class was hard, but she wouldn't let me give up, she always believed I could do it. I am taking her again this semester, and I can't wait, its going to be a blast. I HIGHLY recommend her. :)
I have taken Margot before, am taking her now, and plan to enroll in her classes again. Margot puts effort into her classes, both socially and in a curricular-sense, and it shows. She is more than fair and frequently goes out of her way to help her students. Her teaching is the standard to which other instructors should be held to.
Awesome teacher. Probably the best teacher I had at COD. Helps you SO much. I even went out to lunch with her one day. Great teacher and so easy to talk to. She believed in me when I didn't believe in myself. Knows the material very well. Can be hard, she expects you to do work, but it's fun and easy work to do. I love her.
Margot is without a doubt the most amazing teacher I've ever had in my life. There are no words that exist that describe how wonderful she is. She was always there for me, whenever I needed guidance for anything, in or out of the classroom. She's not only your teacher, but a mentor and best friend. She loves all her students very much and will stop at nothing to help you succeed. I love her so much and I hope I can take some more of her classes next year. Trust me, you will not regret taking her class. She is one of a kind! I wish she could teach ALL of my classes!
I would agree with many of the previous ratings. I guess students, including myself, feel so blessed to be forever influenced by that savvy, wonderwoman Margot! Not enough great can be said.
Margo is one of the most sincere teachers I’ve ever had the good fortune of being taught by. She loves her students as much as her own kids. She goes out of her way to help students! The class isn’t very hard, but statistics in general is! Offers extra time on tests for people who are struggling. Is always readily available to help out! THX MARGO!!
Margot is by far the best teacher I've had so far. She goes fast in lectures, but is always there to help if you get lost. Assignment are relevant and helpful. She's very respectful of your time, and is a sweet person. I highly recommend her.
one of the best teachers ive ever had.. i loved her!! the class is hard and there is a lot of work but she will go out of her way to help you.. shes funny and really nice... attendance is a must if you want to do well... i would not have been able to get through this class without her!!
She is the best teacher ever.She cares about you like your mother/sister.
THE BEST TEACHER U EVER HAD> If you ever need to take a psych class you gotta take her. She is helpfull,funny,very smart, understanding and a plesure to be around.
She is the best teacher ever!! She is sooooo helpful..she will show you how much you are worth..and will never take NO as an easy way out..she has changed quizes..test....assignments if the students weren't ready for it. Very nice..again take herrrr no matter even if she is only teaching at night..she is so worth it..she is a dymeee piece ; )
I can't even begin to put into words what a WONDERFUL teacher she is. She is caring, understanding, helpful, funny, and easy to pay attention to! I go away to school and next summer I want to come home only for the fact that she teaches other courses. I wish all teachers were like her. She makes everything easy to understand and interesting :)
She is the best teacher I have ever had. She is willing to go out of her way to help you in anything that is interesting to you. No matter what your major is, you would benefit yourself to take her class.
Margot is a great educator! She was interesting and enthusiastic and gave a lot of real life examples to make her point. I would recommend that anyone take her class! Great job!
I have never met a teacher that has impacted my life in such a positive way until I met Margot. She does not just teach the information..She lives it! Her examples will stick with you far after you finish her class. Attendance is crucial, but you will not mind attending her class because she is so involved and really keeps you involved! wow!
excellent!
Margot Underwood is probably the best professor that I've had in all my 4 years of college. She's SO passionate about what she does and how she teaches, and she is also passionate about her students. She's very easy to talk to and very high-energy. The grades were always up to date, and she made sure to make herself readily available. BEST class!!!
She makes class very fun and interesting. She tries to get students as involved as possible and does her best to be sure everyone is understanding the material. Very flexible teacher. Wonderful professor all around.
fun class and awesome teacher!!!
she's extremely user friendly, accomadating, and able to make the class interesting even if it's a three hour night class!
OMG!! I have never had a teacher more enthusiastic about teaching than her. This is not a blowoff class! She will work with you, and will never give up. SHe met with us outside class, she would stay with us hrs after class. Teachers like her are hard to find. Im transferring outa COD, but im most likely gonna come back just to take her psych class.
three words take her class! or wait ya she is the best good teacher take her
My god. I've never spent so much time on one class. Too many errors in lectures, notes, grading, notebook problems. ("I'm just human.") I also think she wrote in a few comments in here also cuz she talks the same way in real life, like all in one run-on sentence.
NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART!!! Stats is NOT a blow-off class--it will consume your life! Underwood will take every possible step to help you, devoting hours outside of class for group discussions and study sessions, so do not take her for granted, and do not take this class for granted. I repeat: NO WALK ON THE BEACH! You have been warned.
i have Never in my life met sum1 so educated and optimistic..she will change ur world..she is so kind...and flexible and considerate...she is great w/ reccomendation/nomination letters...she wrote me 1..and I won a scholarship!! luv ya margot!!
What a wonderful professor, she took her personal time to help anyone who needed it. The class is not an easy class,but Margo will do whatever it takes for you to understand.
OK then this teacher may be nice and all but this class is a lot of work. She is there to "help you" but she asks other students who to help you. Also the feild note book takes up all your life. Would never tell anyone to take her class. she is known to write commonts about her self on hear so watch out.
Margot is amazing! I took Statistics w/her and she nearly bent herself into a pretzel shape to help her students succeed. If you don't understand or something isn't clicking Margot will stick with you until you understand- no matter how many times/different ways she has to explain. By far Margot is the most amazing teacher COD has to offer.
Margot's a really great person but her class is HARD, actually probably the hardest I have ever taken in my college career. She's cool but sometimes she almost gets too into her lectures and throws in a ton of extra unnecessary info, which can make you feel more confused at times...
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Yeah this class is hard but, Margot goes out of her way to make sure that you pass. It's fast paced & energetic, she keeps you on your toes. I hate math & math hates me, but she is so understanding& extremely helpful. I have no idea what some of the ppl on here are complaining about, yeah the class is hard, but don't blame it on the teacher.
TAKE THIS CLASS!!!!!Margot is by far the best instructor I have had at C.O.D. Yes, the class is challenging, but there is no reason why anyone shouldn't do well, Margot is available to help and will go out of her way to do so. She is incredibly fast when it comes to replying to emails, and getting grades out. I cannot say enough good things.
Margot is one of the BEST teachers ever! Stats is definitely not my class but she helped me get through it. She was always there for help and would come in an hour early to help us and held open lab sessions where we could ask questions. If you have to take a stats class I would definitely take hers, even if it transfers to another school! :)
I had the pleasure of having Margot as my Statistics teacheer. I hated Stats before taking this class and I never understood it. Thanks to Margot, I now understand it a lot more. Margot is a great teacher and it is rare that you get a teacher who is so motivated and cares so much about her students. Thank You Margot
Margot is extremely helpful, probably one of the best professors i have ever had. she goes above and beyond to help you succeed in this class. if it wasnt for her i would have dropped this class right away. Thank you sooo much Margot!
She is definatley one of the best instructors I have ever had.This class requires alot of time and effort (so be prepared to work and don't miss class) but she will help in any way and is one of the most flexible teachers out there. If it wasn't for her I probably would have given up.This class will give you the confidence to complete anything.
Material is interesting but can do without the instructor's classroom drama. Class atmosphere resembles a high school classroom. Students seem to like her since she does a lot of mothering and hand holding. Not my style and I would not take her again.
She is definitely the best teacher I've had. She is always willing to connect. She doesnt care about due-dates, you can hand in all your homework the last 3 weeks of class. We had to do a presentation and speaking in public scares me death, so she let me present to her privately. Tests are online & very hard, you really have to think about it.
Amazing professor. Just about the best I've ever had. She really sticks out in my mind when I think about school. It's not the easiest subject, but she really spells it out for you and applies statistics to how they might actually affect your life.
Margo Is by far one of the best professors at COD. Like everyone else said she is EXTERMELY helpful. The class is really difficult, but she helps you so much and works with you so you can get an A! She was always there for me, made me sure of myself and I was actually able to get that A! If you want an elective or need stats TAKE MARGO!
I took this class for the summer. it was extreamly hard. I was going to every class, and even meeting with my classmates after the class. Margo is so helpful. Pleanty of xtra credits, test online. I was working like crazy on my field notebook. Anyway, it was worth it, because I got A in this class. You have to work hard and you will get A!luv Margo
She is so interesting to listen to; great speaker and makes stats relevant to everyday life, but it is hard to understand the math concepts from her. She jumps around a lot and goes through things too quickly. The nice thing is she's very easy on grading, so even if you don't understand it all you can get a good grade.
A lot of work! But she is very helpful and walks you through it. She talks really fast sometimes but besides that she good. Very positive person. Passionate about pysch and very knowledgeable about stats. Not that bad of a class. Stats suck but she is a good professor. Works hard to make sure all students get an A or B.not a slacker class!
Prof. Underwood was awesome. I would take her class a million times. Very interesting movies and activities to help you understand what it is your reading.Great Teacher!
When I took stats for psych years ago I hated it. It was hard and she required lots of work! Now I am going to grad school and I need to say Thank You Margot!! I know the material better than anyone else in my class. It was a hard class, she is a demanding professor, but you'll thank her later if you put the effort in!
Seriously one of the best teachers i've ever had. Funny has fun activities instead of boring read from the notes. Everything is do at your own pace. Not an easy class, but she helps you completely along the way. MUST TAKE. Really Recommend.
Margot is very personable/smart/enthusiastic. This class was mandatory for me and outside of my comfort zone. Bonus: She allows for and encourages group studies, and has plenty of extra credit available. Tough: The field notebook is a large part of the grade (250/600 pts). Start early and find a good/smart group of people to work with right away.
She definitely picks favorites in her class, so if youre a psych major and a butt kisser-you will do well. Otherwise you must work much harder.She will not help at all with the field notebook, only does one example in class and expects you to know how to do it. When you ask questions she makes other students help you.
MARGOT IS THE BEST TEACHER EVER!!!! SHES SO FUNNY HAS GREAT STORIES AND IS VERY HELPFUL. IMPOSSIBLE TO FAIL THE CLASS. SHE GIVES OUT A LOT OF EC... SUPER EASY & FUN CLASS. HIGHLY RECOMEND HER!
Margo was a wonderful teacher! She is so passionate for the subject and students. There was a section that the class was not understanding and she research other ways to explain it. And we eventually understood it. The field notebooks were so stressful but if you started early you were fine. I am trying to take another one of her classes.
Margot is a very sweet, passionate person. As a teacher, however, I feel as though she is lacking. For a class extremely heavy in Math, she does not do nearly enough explanation of the material. The field notebooks are A LOT of work, and she doesn't exaplain things to you, rather wants the students to help one another. VERY HARD CLASS!
I recommend Margo. She is absolutely brilliant, and her class is a lot of fun. She is a little eccentric, and I know that may scare some students away. The field notebook in her statistics class can be pretty intimidating, but she will give you as much help as she can.
THIS CLASS, AS SHE WILL TELL YOU, IS A BOATLOAD OF WORK. MATH CONCEPTS ARE NOT TERRIBLY HARD BUT IT MOVES AT LIGHT SPEED. FIELD NOTEBOOK ADVICE: WORK WITH A GOOD GROUP = GOOD GRADE. NO GROUP OR BAD GROUP YOU WILL FAIL. HOWEVER, MARGO IS VERY NICE AND WILL HELP YOU, SHE DOES NOT WANT TO FAIL ANYONE AND GIVES EX/CR. AVG WORK PER WEEK 10 HOURS.
I love Margo, w/o doubt my favorite prof. Her husband even helps out in class - cool guy. She genuinely cares about people and she is a truly great person. The class is a LOT of busy work, but not extremely hard. Need to work w/ a team!! Exams are online w/ retakes. Counts as a 1000 level math class & you can get the prereq's waived. TAKE IT!
What an Amazing woman! Margot is wonderful. I personally really struggle with math, but I learned how to use SPSS in Psych Stats. Her husband helps out sometimes and her whole family is totally awesome. I wish she taught more classes. Margot teaches from the heart! Take her, you are lucky to have her as your Professor!
Margot was the best professor I've ever had and probably will ever have. She was clear, personable and passionate about helping her students learn and really understand - not just pass the class. Don't take the class if you're not prepared to work hard and long hours. IT WILL BE WORTH IT! I HIGHLY recommend this class/instructor.
Although the online tests are tough, you get multiple chances to take them AND you can submit wrong answers for "buyback" points. The idea is to build on your knowledge as you take the tests. It would have been nice to have more examples discussed during class for complete understanding. Field notebooks are a LOT of work but you can work in groups.
TAKE HER!!! When I overhear people talking about their schedules and they say they're taking another teacher for Psych-Stats at COD I want to laugh. You're doing yourself a disservice by NOT taking Margot. It's not easy in terms of workload and but you WILL GET AN A if you do the work.
She is one of the most amazing professors I have ever had. She cares about how you do in the course. She takes the time to make sure everyone understands things, and explains it very well. I felt like I learned a lot in this course, and would take it again. Best professor.
Margo is the best!!! She is so sweet and makes sure you understand the material. I hated statistics in high school but Margo definitely made it fun to do. It is a lot of work so prioritization is important. Do NOT procrastinate on the field notebooks! Every quiz and final is online and open book. I highly recommend taking her.
She is one of the best teachers that I've ever had. I'm trying to understand and she helps in any way she can. I appreciate her thoughtfulness to her students.
She's great!!! I hate math and didn't even know what stats was and got an A but for real tho put in work otherwise your not gonna pass. also yea shes an amazing person... but like sometimes not so easy to understand the math... so you might have to take it upon yourself to understand some of the things. But overall I love her!!
If you aren't very smart or don't have the time to actually learn statistics, this is probably about as good as it gets. Margot isn't really about teaching hard core stats, she just kinda likes to talk and make people feel good. The lessons were more about how statistics affect life, and how misrepresented stats can be used unethically.
Very hard subject. She makes it as pallet able as possible. She truly wants you to learn. And if you want to pass you have no other option but to do so. Lots and lots of work. She is very helpful and wants everyone to be successful. Even though it was tough I would highly recommend taking stats with her. Stay on top of your homework.
Margot is a great person AND a great teacher. The content its self was difficult in my opinion, but shes a wonderful teacher who makes sure that youll learn!
Margot's personality and kindness is what kept me coming to class every week. Overall she is amazing teacher. Her lectures are fast and sometimes confusing but if you have questions she breaks them down to understand. She was having some health issues this semester and even skypes the class when she couldn't physically showed up. I would choose her
She is mom-like. She gives a lot of homework, but it is not all mandatory. She just wants everyone to understand the material. She already had an online format to begin with, so because of COVID, it was a very easy transition and she is incredibly understanding to people's situations. The topics are interesting and she has a story for everything.
TAKE HER!! Lots of EC! Easiest A of my life. No due dates. The only due date is the end of the semester. Lots of buybacks. Multiple attempts on everything
Amazing learning experience! If your looking for a professor who cares about every student passing take psych 2280 with her!
One of the nicest teachers I've come across, genuinely cares for students and understands they have lives outside of academia. Lectures are sometimes slow but you'll be fine as long as you read the book, stats is rarely easy so don't expect to breeze through.
Professor Underwood is incredibly knowledgeable and very respectful. She is clear on what she expects from her students and is willing to work with students if they are struggling. She is will always welcome you to her class for the day and address you by name. I would re-take this teacher.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
73%
Textbook Required
80%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A-
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
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260
5.0
(1)2280
5.0
(1)PSY100
5.0
(4)PSYCH235
5.0
(1)PYSCH100
5.0
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STATSPSYC
5.0
PSYST2280
5.0
PSYC400
5.0
PSY2280
4.3
2280
4.0