she goes over stuff really quick but as long as you read the book and do some questions it's pretty easy

She has extremely high expectations for our research papers relative to other professors who are way more lenient. She is quite abrasive, unnecessarily mean and is always quick to criticize us before she lets us explain. Take 490 with other profs!

Very helpful prof!As a science student who has never taken Econ before, I was super glad that she went over all the concepts very clearly. Exams were fair as there is no reason for you to get low marks if u studied. I used to hate Econ in high school but prof Adshade made it very interesting and easy to understand! Thank you! Strongly recommended!

Before I took this class I had no prior experience in Econ and now I plan to major in it. Midterms and Finals are easy if you are familiar with the book and keep on track with your work book. She is generous with hints.

She goes over content that is on exams extensively and clearly. Attending class is not mandatory provided you read the text and complete some practice questions. Class was entertaining; she is a great speaker. Exams were not too difficult and were graded fairly. I had not interest in Econ prior, but it was a great class!

Coolest teacher ever!

She's definitely a very cool prof with attitude and passion. She can be disrespectful and harsh to her students (especially those using phones or chatting or sleeping in class). She may seem mean at first, but she is actually very sweet. I recommend going to her office hours. Her exams are fair; can do well by reading off textbook and study guide

She was really passionate about the subject-matter and described everything really clearly, you have to go to the lectures otherwise you won't do well on the exams. Lots of reading though, and definitely cut into my studying time for other classes. Don't take this class unless you need it.

Great lectures for this prof, very passionate and constantly brought sex into economics which was both interesting and informative. Very clear in her lectures on what she wants you to know and understand. If you want a good grade all you really need to do is stay mentally present in class!!

Although I went into econ having no interest I really liked her teaching style. She is very straight forward in what she expects. There were no surprises on the midterms and final. I would recommend her as a good first year econ prof.

Dr. Adshade made first year Econ so enjoyable. While she does make you work hard for your grades, it is definitely possible to achieve a good grade in this class. She is such a fair prof and only demands from students what she teaches; there has never been anything on the exams that she did not thoroughly cover. Fair midterms and final exams.

Funny, smart, & sassy. Makes class fun by cracking jokes, playing music videos, and doing fun examples. NO ELECTRONICS. Goes by the book and the study guide & PRACTICE EXAMS are VERY useful for exams. Must go to class for iclicker marks. Gives out T&F questions for the final and a bonus for the 1st midterm. Required to do some ch on your own.

While it is mandatory to read the textbookstudy guide. The tests are very straight-forward are you know what to expect. Her lectures are straight forward, clear and enjoyable. Midterms and finals are also pretty easy, ended up leaving an hour early and still got an A. Go to her review sessions, as she goes over IMPORTANT material.

She is a funny person. She always metions which concepts that will be in the exams very clearly. I can always understand the stuff very easily in the class. However, getting an A is pretty difficult in the class. The grade of final exam is pretty wierd, everyone gets very low grade, but we think we did really well on it.

Don't skip class, iclicker is required. Very good at explaining concepts although her graphs are a bit messy at times. Go to her office hours. two midterms and a final all were pretty straightforward

She is a good person but still don't recommend to take her class. It's extremely hard sometimes.

Prof Adshade teaches ECON in an interesting way. Everything is about Sex and Love, she even wrote a book on that topic, which is where all of her examples come from. Her examples are interesting because instead of the standard stuff, they are about prostitutes and other non-traditional ECON things. Tests are fairly easy.

One of the most interesting classes I've taken at UBC. I've taken a lot of ECON classes but this one really makes Economics interesting. I do not suggest skipping classes, but if you go to class and do the readings, you should be fine. I highly recommend it and would take it again! She's very helpful and makes class enjoyable!

Best class I have taken at UBC so far. The material is very interesting and she is a great professor. She really knows the topic! By going to class and doing the readings there is no way you cannot achieve an A.

She is great! Not easy and hard on the students (you will fear her for the first few weeks) but if you take the time to work with her and show her that you are putting effort into this class you will be just fine. She is super helpful and nice once you get to know her and you will come out with a paper you are really proud of. Favourite prof at UBC

ECON351 is sooo interesting. I would recommend this class to anyone. Professor Adshade really knows the material and is a great prof. I loved this class and if you do the work you'll get a good grade.

Marina talks down to students as if she is superior and her dazzling PhD will somehow blow them away. She often made rude remarks directed at students; however, she was a pretty good teacher and knew her stuff well. When I asked for clarification one-on-one, she was quite condescending but got better as a talked to her more. I am indifferent.

She was an amazing prof. Though her lectures were confusing at times, she makes you keep up with the class by doing the Tophat questions and Aplia weekly assignments. Her examples also make econ very interested. Really sparked my interest in economics.

It takes awhile to get to know the sarcastic but funny prof. She hates people who use cellphones. She some times confuses you even more by explaining her first explanation. MUST attend lectures for the econ concept graphs which will be on the exam. I enjoyed econ because of her. She checks attendance using tophat ( iclicker app $25).

I took her class during the summer term and it was one of the best of my university experience. Professor Adshade is engaging and the material is genuinely interesting. If you put in the effort you will do well. Would recommend this class 100%.

She's beyond funny but also can make some mistakes during class. However overall she is very smart and makes class interesting and makes things easy to learn.

Professor Adshade is obviously passionate about what she does. A lot of people think she's a bit cold at first, but I really appreciate the work she does in her field and her way of lecturing. I really dislike the curving she does to get the faculty-required average, but at least she dislikes it too. Nothing like high school economics.

Lovely prof

Very interesting material. Adshade shares many stories that add to the lectures and make them engaging. Exam quesirons aren't too difficult if you study the lecture slides. For a good mark on exam essays, make sure you make a strong argument instead of just restating course material.

Prof Adshade is clearly a very intelligent person and a great lecturer. I found the content to be relatively easy and interesting for the most part, and she really does a great job engaging the class via interesting and usually funny stories. Note: she is quite far-left: I often found myself challenging many things in class. Still recommended.

I really respect Dr. Adshade as a prof. She can get mad at students, but it's usually because people are asking too many questions about grades and not engaging enough with the material. She's a very engaging lecturer. She's very passionate about gender in the economy so if you don't want to learn about this, don't take her classes.

the best Econ prof at Ubc. take all of her classes. no final exam or midterms, two quizzes a week and a final research paper. engaging, thoughtful lectures. a pleasure to speak to during office hours. genuinely concerned about student learning and passionate about her areas of expertise

Marina Adshade clearly cares about macroeconomics (took econ102 not econ101). She related a lot of topics to what was going on currently, instead of just talking about theories. However, she was sometimes unclear when going over material. Her content for econ102 is also more advanced but more useful.

Adshade in 102 was pretty good. Her exams are exactly like her practice and all content is from her slides. Fair teacher, and also cares about you doing well. Funny too. I recommend taking her course to learn econ, I feel like I learned a lot from her.

Professor Adshade is very insightful and her lectures are captivating. Her course is enjoyable and designed in way that induces you to engage with the material. Her passion for the material translates. She is supportive, caring and motivational. Highly recommend, especially if you are drawn to humanity and socially oriented topics.

Adshade's lectures were very interesting and she tackled taboo topics in a very engaging manner. No middy or final, just weekly tests on lecture material (not cumulative), weekly reading quizzes, and a paper/project. The only criticism is have is that she can be slightly condescending and rude to students, but only to those who act dumb.

Professor Adshade is a good lecturer and is clearly very passionate about what she teaches. If you pay attention and do the assigned readings you will succeed in her class.

Was very knowledgeable and passionate about the subject, and she was also very accessible outside of class since I could book office hours appointments ahead of time. Grading expectations were fair and I preferred having weekly smaller assessments and a final project given how much detail and content was covered in every lecture.

Adshade is a great prof and lecturer. She draws parallels between lecture materials and short, entertaining stories about her life, which makes lectures easy to remember. There are weekly tests but they aren't hard. Attend the lectures and read over the notes and you're golden. Easy to book office hours online. Definitely recommend! Easy A+

Great prof and lecturer. Weekly tests (1-2 Qs) are based on lecture slides and are easy. All you need to do is attend the lectures and read over the notes. Super accessible outside of class - ie: uses online booking for office hours, quick replies to emails, uses whatsapp for quick Qs. Take her if you can! Easiest A+

This is one of my fav courses during my exchange in UBC. Prof Adshade cares about her students and is always accessible. She knows her field very well and always has a way to light up the class with a joke or a story. Two weekly quizzes, not hard, but need some commitment. I would recommend it to anyone who wanna learn more about economic history.

She is an entertaining and caring professor, but a tough marker. She wants specific answers/terms from the book and if you missed a few, you'll get close to 0. But a very organized prof with good tech knowledge (i.e. the use of iPad) helps with your learning a lot. Make sure to attend her lectures so you don't miss hints to the exams.

I had Marina for ECON102 and hated her, but this class changed my mind. She's witty, chill, offers a fairly light workload, and doesn't take much BS (eg. still writing when time's up or super dumb questions). After learning about her background, she inspired me so much. This class wasn't as unbearable as I thought it'd be, super easy A!

I took 335 and 351 with Marina. She can be a bit standoffish, but I found both her classes incredibly valuable from a learning standpoint and loved the books she picked for the final project. The weekly tests are easy once you get a hang of the format and what she's looking for. The annotated bibliography is LONG. Overall would recommend.

Her class is great if you don't take it too seriously. Her humour is fun and she brings real-life examples to the classroom with funny anecdotes. She can seem rude to students, but you won't be targeted as long as you don't talk in her lectures. The biweekly tests are a bit stressful but as long as you review the clicker Q's you'll do just fine.

She cares about doing everything to make your studies easier. I love how she live streams all lectures, splits midterms into small tests, and has a lot of easy grades. She structured the course so well that every week is only 1 topic so you can always understand where you're going. The macroeconomic model built is extremely practical. Great prof!

She was a great prof. Although a lot of people say that she is a tough grader, which I agree, but she gives a lot of materials to study and motivates us to do well on it. She gives tests once every two week (6 tests), which are worth 6% each, so it forces you to stay on top of things. I didn't need to cram in everything before the finals.

I've taken 102,335, and 351 with her now. Got an A in 102 waiting on my grades for the other but assuming I'll get an A. Hard marker but very fair with what content is tested. No major surprises but not easy. She's really nice imo. Put in the work and you can get an A. Note: These are VERY time-consuming courses. It's a fun course though.

I took 355&351 with her in the same term. She is amazing and very helpful. This class is super fun and no final exam which is a plus. But, there are quizzes every week. If you just attend the lecture and read the notes once before the quiz you will do amazing in the course. It is reading heavy but if you put in the time you will get great results.

i didn't think i would like this class but it was life changing, so interesting and the assessment style was honestly fair if you put in work you could get a good grade. Plus no final. Dr Adshade is so funny and understanding and tries to get to know you shes amazing very refreshing to take her class

She was amazing! Did bi-weekly tests, rather than midterms, which made it easier to retain info rather than cram all at once.

Adshade is a demanding but rewarding professor. Her structured curriculum keeps you on track, with frequent tests that prevent cramming. Though grading can be tough, her engaging lectures and helpful resources like Unstuck study make this class worthwhile.

I had mixed feelings about this class while I was taking it but I am glad I stuck it out. Marina is a really good lecturer who knows how to teach and wants us to do well. Her curriculum and readings that she assigns are actually very interesting and cover a wide scope of economic studies. You will definitely learn a lot in her class!

Great lecturer. The comments about her political views... she definitely tries to keep it outside of the class. I will say that her grading criteria through gradescope are harsh, but having six biweekly tests is better than two midterms and helps you to remember more. If you read from the textbook and slides, and PIAZZA IS KEY, you'll do great.

I really liked her despite the difficulty of the class. Overall it wasnt too bad but the final was rough and the biweekly inclass quizzes ranged greatly on difficulty

Marina was an amazing professor. I loved her class and would 100% take it again. There is a lot of material to help you, the videos are incredibly helpful. She does everything for you to succeed, and if you work regularly there is really no way for you to fail this class.

Prof is always accessible on Piazza. Her bi-weekly tests are basically iClicker questions. Make sure you watch her videos and actually understand the graphs. It is not difficult if you pay just little time studying.

Excellent professor. It is unfortunate to see that there are so many bad reviews from students who are simply just upset to see that their grade reflects the fact that they never went to class. Attendance is important, as exam practice questions are provided in class. She is very accessible by email and is passionate about this topic.

I genuinely have no clue why Professor Adshade is rated so low on here. Her lectures are generally interesting and engaging, they are also filmed and posted. She has biweekly tests which are great and clear with their content. The tests are based on iClickers which she gives the video'd answers to after they are done in class. She is excellent.

For econ 102 she was an amazing professor. Her recorded lectures and iclicker solution videos were more than enough to succeed in the class. Her biweekly tests make you stay on top of things and never fall behind. She curves the class average to be a 75 but I believe it's more than doable to get a 75+ before curving.