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He was a great professor. His lectures were interesting, his tests were easy if you had a 5th graders ability to read and he was easy to talk to about the course.

I had mr. zembo last year for two semesters and really enjoyed his teaching styles and i wish i could have him this semester again.

Took his summer course which was 3 weeks long. That was rough. He comes off very strict but he's not HORRIBLE. tough grader.

I loved this class! Prof. Zembo was difficult but very fair. He listened to all of my questions and treated me like an adult. He's also adorable!

i've had Zembo four different times throughout my 2 years at HVCC and i would have to say that he is my favorite history teacher; i would also have to say that my interests in history began to grow with each actual class that i had with him.

Mr. Zembo is one of my favorite teachers at HVCC. Mind you he does require you to actually read the text book, but as long as you do that you will be fine. And he teaches some intersting facts about Am. His.... like Ben Franklin air bathing!

he was a great teacher and i found his class very interisting. he was extreemly helpfull, and if you actually sort of read the text you did great on the tests.

Seriously knows his history and his terrorism stuff... Prolly comes from being a British soldier in his recreation of the Revolutionary War.

he whined. i don't like teachers who whine.

One of the best I've had at HVCC. Really knows what he's talking about, and just a great guy too. I'm taking another class this semester just because he's teaching it.

He makes you work for your grade but his interest in the field really filters down to the student

Pr. Zembo was great! If you read the book, you did fine in his class. He actually makes history fun and I appreciated that. Unlike many of the teachers at HVCC he actually treats you like and adult.

Zembo is always very clear, and if anyone is paying the slightest attention, and has half a brain they'll get his jokes. Teachers that are passionate about the subject always seem to be the ones that hold everyone's interests. Zembo is one of the most interesting teachers i've ever had

he's a really cool guy, but seems to be very, very professional, which isnt really a bad thing.

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zembo is the man, i took 4 classes with him at hudson valley and if you do what he tells you to do then you are going to get at least a b

Mr. Zembo is great. He is very entertaining and really knows what he teaches and is passionate about it. If you do the work you will do well in the course. I hope someday to take another one of his courses just to have him as a professor again.

Mr. Zembo should be given an award for his passion. He can teach any portion of HIST with grace and enthusiasm. Had I not taken his class, to this day I would still be misguided about Amer. HIST, something I am not please about. I appreciate his candor and, appreciate that he breaks the mold and teaches me truth about the country I would die for

mr. zembo's the cutest. he really knows what hes talking about. he has a really silly sense of humor, and the way he speaks keeps you interested.

Best hisotry teacher at HVCC very clear. Do the work and you will easily pass the class the tests are half from the notes and half from the reading

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Very passionate, loves history. His tests are hard, but he warns you to be prepared. Makes class enjoyable, even at 8 in the morning.

very good teacher loves what he is doing

ask me.. its a difficult class. You HAVE to do the readings. Hes a VERY nice guy and i have never met anyone that knows as much as he does in history. Deff one of the top (if not the top) teachers in HV. Its a challeng but very informative. :]

Very hard tests. you have to do the readings. i'm not kidding! However, very good teacher who knows his stuff. go to him during his office hours if you are stuck on test stuff or something, he'll help you then.

Zembo is interesting, he loves history and tries to get you to love it too. He is fair and reasonable.

Mr. Zembo is by far one of my favorite professors, his passion about history really makes his lectures interesting. I took two of his classes, I found him to be very helpful, very nice, and yes, you must do the readings if you want to pass. There is a lot of reading.

Great teacher and a great guy. Loves what he does and it rubs off.

He is by far one of the best teachers I have ever had. He loves his work. I love going to his class.

If you are good at or enjoy taking tests, this class is definitely good for you. Final grade is completely based on three to four tests and a paper. Loves what he teachers and keeps everything extremely interesting. Tough grader, but awesome teacher. Don't do anything stupid!! :)

If you are good at or enjoy taking tests, this class is definitely good for you. Final grade is completely based on three to four tests and a paper. Loves what he teachers and keeps everything extremely interesting. Tough grader, but awesome teacher. Don't do anything stupid!! :)

I am taking his class right now. He is a tough grader but seems to be passionate about history. He also is very straight forward with his expectations. Overall a great teacher.

He is awsome, very funny and a good guy. He tells you what you need to get done to pass and what is expected. I however, did not read AT ALL! I took his WW2 class, and just paid attention. 2 tests and a paper, all I recieved B's on. Overall he is a great teacher.

had him for HIST 100 and WW2. hes great! knows his stuff and very enthusiastic! there are 3 multi choice tests and an essay. he offers extra credit which entails visiting museums and writing about them. Note that you'll def do A LOT of reading for his tests. overall if you read and pay attention ( which isn't hard b/c hes so livley), you'll do fine

hilarious man....his obsession with history is quite admirable....you have to read the book but he only has 2 or 3 tests...good guy overall

Charismatic, emboldened speaker. Difficult class but well worth it.

This guy is histarical. I will never take another history class at hudson valley unless he teaches it.

Love this teacher. He's funny, nice and fair. He's clear and easy to understand. He grades tough, but if you do the work you can definately do it. Nicest preffessor ever, definately my #1 or 2 proffessor.

great

Good teacher. Gives the hardest multiple choice & true/false tests I have ever encountered. No research paper. Gave a final exemption to everyone with an A. Drops lowest test score.

This man has turned my life around. His whitty stories and laugh out loud jokes inspired me throughout the semester. I was about to drop out of school and this man showed me the way. Zembo- i love you man.

domminate class

Mr. Zembo is passionate about the subject and conveys the material in and entertaining and clear way. He is strict in class about expectations and takes no bs. 50 percent of the material you will be tested on is from the book and the other 50% is from lecture. You will have to earn your A. That being said I always looked forward to going.

Great class!

loved him

I can't think of enough positive things to say about this man, he really makes history come to life in the classroom. His passion for the topic is contagious!!!

EXTREMELY knowledgeable in regards to WWII. I took it for a gen ed requirement. More work than I expected but I enjoyed the class. Difficult for a non history major. Two tests and a 10 page paper about any WWII topic. Makes class interesting though.

awsome teacher! loves teaching this subject which makes it very interesting in class. Tests are hard and this course requires a lot of reading the textbook outside of class. The final paper is very different, he has you go to 4 museums and you write a responce to each. Although the tests are harder hes a great teacher !

A great professor who is very passionate about what he teaches which makes class interesting and fun at times!! Definitely read the book and take simple notes, study all notes and should get an A. Easy final project to make up for difficult tests!

To have someone who really cares about what they are teaching you and brings passion to history is invaluable. There is a good probability you will have to TRY a little outside of the classroom; but welcome to college. Mr. Zembo really teaches you things that are deeper than any text book will.

He is awesome!! No HW, three-four major tests, easy final project, easy final exam. He keeps history interesting. British perspective of the American Revolution. Random yelling occurs in class HA HA HA. Try not to miss class. Notes and book reading are crutial to pass the tests. I'm going to take more of his classes in the future.

The class takes A LOT of work, but if you are willing to do it, I suggest that you take this class with him. He has a lot of knowledge of Military History, which makes the class REALLY interesting. He treats you like an adult and answers any questions that you may have about the reading or his lectures. There is a 10-12 page paper requirement, so if you don't like doing research, don't take the class. And also be sure to do the reading, as a lot of the test questions come from it.

This is the greatest history professor that I have ever had. I highly, highly recommend him, especially if you love history and especially if you love the WWII. If you don't already love history prior to taking this class than you will hate it. There is a lot of reading, a lot of information and you HAVE to show up for class.

This is one of the greatest professors. The thing is you have to show up for class. If you do that your set.

i really enjoy this class show up do the work and you should not have a problem

I took both Western civ 1 and american history. If you are a history major then Zembo is perfect for you!! You MUST show up and READ the textbook!! If you can do this, you should be fine. Projects are different, you are required to visit at least 4 different museums. If you have no time/money/transportation to do this, then don't bother.

Show up to class, do the reading, and you will be fine. He is quite comical. He will bring out the best of you. So be prepared to read. A little challenging to anyone not particularly interested in History, BUT he has a positive attitude, and is very cool. Definitely would take his class again.

I had him for American History and World War II. You need to really like history because NEED to read the text book for the tests. If you do your work and the reading you'll do fine. He challenges you to do your best. he's a really great guy and is really nice. His lectures are like stories. American history with him was fun he made it interesting.

Extremely tough professor but a very rewarding class if you put through the hard work in order to receive a good grade. The best class I've ever taken on campus was with him because he made history so interesting. He goes more in depth into history than a mere textbook ever could. Highly recommend if you're prepared to put forth the effort.

He's very dedicated and his class is never boring, however his grading is very tough. I liked him a lot, but if you do not do the reading, you will not pass his class, also dont ever be late or miss a class.

Best teacher I've had in College. I have attended 4 undergraduate colleges, one in the Netherlands, SUNY Binghamton, and SUNY Buffalo, and this guy is the best so far. Unbelievably good

Awesome teacher! He's dedicated to each subject and he really knows his stuff. He always cracks jokes and tells fun stories relating to the topic. He skips around a lot. As long as you read the textbook along with what he covers in class you're guaranteed at least a B.

I was already interested in World War II history but Professor Zembo made it that much more interesting. The book wasn't a bad read either, it was easy and interesting. His lectures are great, he's engaging and passionate about what he's teaching! He's made this subject his passion so you know its a great class. Definitely recommend this teacher.

I always find myself laughing in class. I have him right now and I'm not doing too bad. You just have to stay caught up on the reading and listen to his lectures. I needed help with reading the textbook in the beginning and he really helped me out with some tips! He's a good guy!

Really difficult class but worth it!

I have never been good at history because I have the memory of a sieve, but this guy actually made the class very enjoyable and interesting! Best teacher I've ever had, hands down. Very self-deprecating about his class, very tough on cheaters. Totally worth taking.

I would recommend Professor Zembo's class to anyone who wants to learn and is willing to do some work. Mr. Zembo is hilarious and great and making history interesting and relatable. He is very clear about exactly what you need to get a good grade in his class - if you do everything he says, you will get a good grade.

Fantastic professor. Not "easy" but superb if you are into the subject. I had him for "History of WWII" and learned more than I ever thought I would. His explanations about the "Final Solution" were the best I've ever experienced. The lead up to the way that propaganda was used was terrifically intense. Probably one of the best professors I've had.

Mr. Zembo's class was probably my favorite. Although his tests are tough and you have to do your part + read the text, it's all worth it. He somehow manages to explain and talk about history so well it's like watching a movie. A passionate teacher for history is definitely a must. He gives great life advice & doesn't fail to set you up for success.

Best professor I have had on HVCC campus. Even though I already have a passion for learning history, he made me appreciate the subject on a whole new level. If you dedicate some time to reading and studying, this class is definitely for you!

Professor Zembo was honestly one of the best teachers I ever had. He's a real dude, everything he talks about he's personally interested and invested in. he's passionate and hilarious and he treats everyone with the same respect he commands. I've taken two courses with him now and i wouldn't hesitate to take a third.

I can say I've had awesome history teachers all the way up to college. He makes history a lot of fun. In his lectures he ties it all together into more of a story than just reading straight from the book. He ties historic events to events similar to that in the present. He is a great guy outside of class and will help you if you put the effort in.

Mr zembo is one of the most knowledgeable professors I've ever met. It's clear he really loves history and has a passion for it and that is brought through in his class. He only grades you on tests and one project and his tests are pretty difficult but if you go to the lectures and pay attention and read you should pass. Overall great professor

Easy going guy, cares about his students and is very knowledgeable. My only gripe is that he often will talk about his political views which get kind of annoying and generally made me want to leave at some points. Listen, I get that you're a liberal and don't want to fully admit it, can we learn about Andrew Jackson now?

Hands down the best, most passionate professor I have had at HVCC. Pretty tough course, lots of reading, but he's so knowledgeable and interested in the topic I love listening to him. Read the books. The tests are more on the reading than the lecture.

Mr. Zembo has made me love history! He is such a fantastic teacher and shares his passion of history with all of his students. He literally brings the past alive during his lectures, and there is never a dull moment. I look forward to going to class everyday

Very exciting class to be in. Makes you work hard but I believe it's worth it because he has first hand knowledge of what he teaches, and is very animated when lecturing. Easy extra credit op. Easy to focus on his lectures, is funny and has interesting knowledge. Even though the work was hard and tests were difficult, would highly recommend.

One of the professors at HVCC (for history at least) One of the only classes were I looked forward to the lecture. He is so much better in person so I don't recommend taking him online. half of test material is in class, and the other in the textbook reading. 25% of the grade is 4 easy papers on museum visits. (you need time outside of class)

One of the best HIST prof. from Hvcc. Really funny guy. If you do what he tell you to do it then it isn't that hard!!

He's a guy who speaks his mind and doesn't hold anything back, whether it's about history or current events, and he manages to tie those together in his lectures. Open to student discussion. Watched some real neat docs, and was offered extra credit for seeing The Life of Brian or Gladiator. You'll need free time for the final (visit 4 museums!)

Great professor, really brings the class to life and makes you want to come in and hear him lecture. He brings a lot of enthusiasm and really knows his history. Only negative would be the amount of reading but he actually has you get interesting books about the subject instead of a $100 text book. Overall great professor!

Pro. Zembo is the funniest professor I ever had, he such a good professor & teaches a lot of information in small amount of time, he explain information a lot and answer questions when asked. the book reading is little to much so you can just skip some chapters and watch videos on youtube, the test are pretty simple, recommend this professor 100%.

Mr. Zembo is the best teacher I ever had. I really like history and Mr. Zembo seemed to bring it to life every lecture. I've never really had a teacher as passionate about his work as Mr. Zembo. Tests are take home but they are very difficult. If you do the reading you will be fine.

History has always been my least favorite subject, but Zembo was terrific. He's passionate about history and understands students. He definitely knows how to keep your attention during lecture (beware of random yelling or bangs) and encourages discussion. His online class was a bit more work, but he offered extra credit and was very understanding

Mr. Zembo was truly an amazing professor. Would absolutely tell anyone taking HIS 101 to take it with him. Utilize office hours, it really helps when you have any questions, he is super approachable!

Took 8 week sprint course. The assignments for this one class seemed never endingyes its more work in less time, but 9-10 hours of videos, 60-70 textbook pages, an essay and a test with random questions each week was a lot. Overall decent class though. Didnt see the professor as it was all online but he seemed nice through email.

Took this class in 2019, unfortunately, due to Covid the class went online I was really looking forward to finishing the class the way it was supposed to be. Mr. Zembo was one of my favorite profs at HVCC.

The work isn't hard its just SO MUCH. each week was minimum 5 hours of videos and 2 chapters to read. You really need to watch the videos to answer the ridiculous amount of discussion board questions. He grades tough on the discussion board, so make sure answer EVERY question on there, with detail. Most of mine are 2 pages long.

Great guy, and great teacher. He actually talks to you unlike most who like to have the internet teach for them. Just make sure to start reading textbook chapters early in the week so by Sunday you're ready for his quiz.

I learned so much in this class. The workload can seem like a lot, but the answers are directly in the videos he posts. You can tell he is passionate about what he does and genuinely wants his students to get good grades. Overall, a great professor, and I would 100% take his class again!

He is one of the best professors I have had that being said it is a ton of work. I took his online class and you will have to read 50 pages up to 5 hours of videos write a DB which is almost a mini paper and take a test. He responds really quickly to emails and is a nice grader and gives opportunity for extra credit.

Great professor, took him for history of WW2. Homework is hard, only required to make one discussion post(essay) based off videos(long videos) per week along with a small quiz sometimes. Don't worry about doing the readings, most of the info is in the videos for the DB. People that are complaining seem to be unmotivated. Have to try for an A

Can't remember what grade I got but it doesn't even matter. This professor is the entire reason why I went on to get my bachelor's in history. Just a superb lecturer, storyteller and historian. I cannot recommend him enough to people who are interested in history. He is, hands down, the best history professor I've ever had. 10/10!

I really enjoyed this course and hes very understanding. You're required to watch about 3-4 hours of documentary footage a week, so its easier for those who enjoy history docs. You're also assigned to read about 5 books, you can pass without reading them, however, to get a good grade they're needed. Attendance isnt required, he just reviews content

Matt Zembo was a great professor. He's super responsive and friendly over email. His classes do have a pretty heavy workload, so time management is essential to passing his classes. For American History II, I typically had about 15 hours of work a week, I was taking 6-week classes though.

Easily one of the best professors i have ever had, most likely the best at the entire college.

Took History of WW2 as a hybrid (1 hour in-person once a week) and the in-class meeting was optional and used as a weekly review of the material covered. The weekly DBQs I found to be unusually long. Quizzes were easy. Prof. Zembo truly cares and likes what he teaches which makes him a good teacher albeit the workload is big for a 100-level class.