she is so crazy and cool that you gotta love her

she is a super cool teacher...makes this long class not boring...has a good sense of humor! overall great teacher! i'd take her again!

i took her my freshman year, about 5 years ago. she was so great and just really warm and easy going. i love this lady.

shes awsome!!!! relly teaches you

she is the best professor ever. has a great sense of humor and personality. really teaches you english. the only bad thing is she grades really really REALLY hard. hard to get a "b" and impossible to get an "a" but a really fun class

Meg is my favorite teacher. She really motivates you to do well. I am not very good at English, and she helped me more than pass. I wanted to take her again, but I couldnt get into her class.

you will love her, seems strict but not, and has a great sense of humer.

Very helpful, really tried to bring in material that was fun for the class.

I love this lady! She is sooo funny! Your entire class is taken up non stop talking and joking around. We only did one essay this whole semester until the end when we had another one, but as you can see 13 weeks with only one essay? common now.....piece of cake.

I love her! She's really nice and willing to help you. She is the reason I passed English 1. She grades hard but it motivates you to do better. She's funny and talks about her crazy life. She has interesting views on life. I recommend her!

Meg is super cool! She has these topics for essays that will really make you think about a lot of things in your life! She grades hard, scribbles a lot in your essay but only does that because she wants you to improve! We were supposed to have 4 essays but only did 3, in which one is film review! A+ Professor!

I Love Meg Pennigton...she's the best english teacher ever!

She is definetly there to help if your willing to seek it and put in the effort. She's very strict with attendence, but really it is for your good. She selects really good readings for the essays, and really allows you to go in your own direction, as long as you are on topic, and use the reading thouroughly...I would DEFINETLY reccommned Meg!

Very dedicated, and energetic. Meg makes you work, but will do what it takes to earn you the success both you and she want. She will be in office when you ask her to be, or she'll leave you her home number if you need help when she's not at school. Her lectures are always focused and to the point. She gets the class involved together.

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Meg is awesome! She's a hard grader, but that's how you learn! Meg is straight up, no ****, and fun. Her personality is humorous and kept me wanting to go to class. If you take advantage of her office hours in the beginning, and work hard, you'll do great. Don't f* around because she'll throw your ass out, in a nice way though. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Meg is super cool, but doesnt take any ****. She'll kick you out if you miss 5 classes, but lectures were enjoyable so just attend. I was shooting for a C but ended up with an A. Im not saying its easy, its just her way of teaching really got to me. HIGHLY RECCOMENDED

Meg is one of the hardest professors ever. but in the end it helps you become a better writer. dont eff around in the begining. take advantage of her office hours and after you get a paper back and she says you can re-write it...do it ASAP. She is very fun to talk to.

Meg is super duper AWESOME and she is really funny. Her classes are fun and entertaining, so you don't have to worry about having to daydream during class time. Her grading on paper are pretty hard, but then she gives you an opportunity to rewrite your paper and get a better grade. i highly recommend her.

At first, Meg can seem a bit crazy...but then you realize that her crazinesss is what makes her so unique and fun. She has been the best english professor I have ever had. Sure she goes off on tangents but she also gets her job done and it is up to you to get your crap together. She is always there to help you out (even when she's not in school!).

yeah i do agree that she would rip your paper up but you will come out of that class a better writer

She has a style of teaching that you either love or hate. I personally loved it. She is very helpful when it comes down to your writing skills. She makes you aware of just what kind of writer you really are. Her class really improved my writing skills. She is a teacher and an entertainer.

Ms. Pennington was such a funny teacher and very upbeat. Although her personality was great, her grading was harsh BUT in the end you learn a lot. If you aren't good at writing you shouldn't get her. In english 1E we only had to do 2 essays, because she lags on grading ... and lets us correct multiple times.

A truly dedicated teacher. Animated & unabashedly humorous, she conveys her love of literature by encouraging students to burrow deep into it themselves. Her grading is consistent with any upper-division English class. If you falter, appreciate that she goes all out to help you improve, not punish you. Few English teachers will do that. Value it!

It's true that she is funny and somewhat eccentric. And it is also true that if you don't write well to begin with, you'll be dissapointed with your grade. However, she gives you countless opportunities to revise your paper until you get a better grade. I learned tons in her class and it made me a way better writer. The class is super easy.

I had her for English 1E (English Remedial class) in my first year of college. For me, the class was very hard because it required a lot of work, but now that I'm a sophomore, I realize that the class was not really that hard. We just focused on 3 essays and 3 in-class essay. I think the class was hard because I wasn't used to so much work.

she's a SWEETHEART. she's very dedicated to her work and she enjoys what she does. although english is not my thing, she made stories/discussions very interesting.

Eccentric, nice, forgiving, funny, and all around a clear and good teacher. The class discussions were always interesting and she encouraged really delving into the work. We ended up having 2 regular essays and the final in-class compare-contrast essay. Advice: make sure you read and the discussions will help a lot with papers. I highly recommend.

She's a great teacher that made me actually like getting out of bed to go to class at 8AM. She really wanted us to pass and get into English 100. She was also very helpful and gave great feedback if you were willing to accept it.

MOST HELPFUL ENGLISH TEACHER, keeps you awake (even at 8am). BUT you have to be dedicated to do well. If you try your best you will pass. If you don't want to work she will probably fail you.

although she doesnt have the easiest english class, she is still a very good teacher. my writing skills improved dramatically after taking her class. she is kind of repetitive, but still very helpful. if you take her class, make sure to talk to her if you dont understand something or you will fail. she will help you.

I took her last semester and I fellin love with literature all over again. She's funny and very enthusiastic about literature. She's not strict to the schedule. She let's you rewrite the essays if you aren't satisfied with your grade. And she's very helpful in and outside of class. Lots of reading, two essays, and one project. I would love to take another class with her.

Very energetic. She's really into her stuff and get's you into it too. She's also very understanding and pretty leniant with deadlines.

I took professor Pennington last semester (fall 09).I found her to be very helpful especially in her office hours, she does care about improving your writing. The essays were text based and not clear at first; however;she is willing to explain the material again and re-writes :)

Very helpful in writing, but critical in grading. Attendence taken at the beginning of class. Allows four absences. 2-3 out of class essays and 2-3 in class. Very funny and witty teacher

Meg was my girl.. she was a down teacher to joke with but she meant business.. as long as you took care of what you were supposed to do(which is two five page essays all semester and a bit or reading) then youll b fine. and shes understanding of latework. to an extent..kickass teacher yo

AWESOME professor. Basically 4 assignments, 2 major essays, an in class writing & a final. Final was anything you wanted to do, relating to the material read/discussed in class. Allows you to rewrite your essay if you are not satisfied w/ the initial grade.

Meg is awesome! She passes a role sheet but you'll want to go to her class bc she's hilarious. someone in the comments said she talks bad on marriage but it's all for fun, she never demeans anyone's opinion. &she really breaks down stories so you can understand.she pokes fun at engl100 kids (but come on) &she thinks their naiveness is cute anyway.

Meg is really nice and funny. She is a great teacher. Her class was always fun! Very helpful and really pushes you. Very hard grader though.

This class is simple as long as you put forth the effort. Meg is hilarious. Don't worry about getting the books. I got away with taking pictures of the readings from my classmates books, and reading it off of my phone. There are a few essays you're required to write, and I recommend you start them right away, so you aren't rushing your portfolio.

Awesome professor! Intelligent, yet laid-back.

Loved this class, definitely one of my favorite teachers so far. The class is easy if you focus on the essays and sound smart, she loves that. Sometimes she goes on tangents about her life which makes class all the more entertaining.

Meg is a great professor! Super funny and laid back. She is a hard grader but she explains well and helps you out when needed. Attendance is mandatory but she makes class pretty entertaining so it's not bad. One of my favorite professors by far!

Super liberal on everything, drove me a little crazy. Hard grader, almost as if my was doing my dissertation theses for my doctorate degree. She graded every little thing. Never knew my grade, she lagged it till after school finished, right before grades were do.

Professor Pennigton is very helpful and it is true what people said though, she will grade papers in detail. You won't know your grade until school is finished, however, she wants her students to pass.

Talks/rants a lot. Will go off topic when discussing the readings that we always run out of time. No set deadline to turn in papers and didnt grade them until the very end of the semester. Was a harsh grader but if you give your draft early for her to read she will correct it. Learn and fix the corrections for the final draft and you will be ok.

Goes off on a lot of tangents, class time wasn't used too conveniently, and she really does grade hard on essays. But she will make time for you if you need help. 2 regular essays (you need the readings from the textbook for these), 1 in-class essay as a final, and 1 rant. If you're looking for an easy grade, don't take her.

Meg is an amazing instructor. I had so much fun in her class and at the same time I learned a lot about literary analysis. She's so passionate about literature and she makes the class discussions fun and has a great sense of humor. She's not an easy grader, but if you want help improving your essays, she'll give you great feedback!

Super chill! She's crazy, you'll see. takes attendance. Class was boring. 3 essays. The first one she analyzes every detail but the other 2 are due about the same time so she doesn't have time for that. Final is in class essay, ridiculously easy. You can go to any of her classes if a diff time works better for you. She's flexible, communicate!

4 papers in this class. Did not give essays back at the end of the school year. Expects to much out of the students. Very hard grader. Super funny and chill but will mark you down if your are late. Must go to class to understand essays.

Meg is a good professor, and she is willing to help out during office hours. The class is very difficult, but if you go during her office hours she will help you. She is an extremely hard grader; however, you will become a better writer by reading her comments. The class will make you wonder if you are going to pass or not.

Meg is amazing! Best professor of my college career and I'm now getting my Master's in English. This woman is so amazing and cool. Take her 100% you won't regret it.

Meg is great, she gives great feedback and is willing to help you if you ask for help ( highly recommend going to office hours). she is tough, but you have to put in the work. The material was interesting. Three papers Two in class essays. she also lets you rewrite your essays.

Meg is amazing. You will leave her class knowing how to analyze and fully appreciate literature inside and out. She's also just a wonderful person to talk to. Participate in class, get involved in conversations about the stories, have fun with it and her class will stick with you long after the semester ends.

I loved meg's class, but if you have zero interest in the subject, and are just in it for an easy A, then don't go for her. Actually I feel she isn't an overly tough grader, but if you hand in a terrible essay she isn't going to sugarcoat anything, and you'll get a terrible grade for it. She cares about her students and is always happy to help.

This class primarily focuses on your essay writing skills and she grades tough, there is also a lot of reading material but its worth the read and interesting.

Meg starts off her semester by failing most students on their first papers, but she goes hard in the beginning on purpose. She pushes her students hard at the beginning to become better writes, and it works. I started off with a D on my first papers. I revised them a few times each and ended with an A in the class. The key is to revise and resubmit

She really cares about her students. There's three papers, and one in class essay. YOU NEED THE TEXTBOOK!!! You use so many essays from the textbook in the paper. She will never accept your first turn in of a paper to her as a final draft. She wants you to submit it to her dozens of times.

Very very very hard class but you will grow as a writer and as a person. Meg is a great personality but a very tough grader.

It wasn't the "funnest" class, but you learn a lot about yourself. Meg is very caring for her students and is willing to help you grow as a person and as a writer. I got a D on my first paper but her feedback was clear, ended up getting an A in the class. She knows her stuff but can be repetitive. Attendance counts.

Not an easy A but not impossible. You have to revise your papers over and over again. Office hours is a must and I suggest going early in the semester because she gets booked at the end of the semester. Overall, she's a great professor but tough grader. Don't take her class if you struggle in English, she's a really tough grader.

Great personality. Hilarious and snarky. Meg's class was fun and interesting. Hot tip: Lectures and class discussions are conversational and relaxed. Conversely, the way she grades papers is far from relaxed. Trust me, bring your absolute A-game when writing essays. Content, style, and grammar must be air-tight. If it's not, you will get slammed.

Really funny, nice, and helpful. She's a tough grader, but you get to revise all of your essays and if you take her advice and talk to her during office hours or class you will improve your grades a lot. I really learned a lot from her and her lectures were always engaging and entertaining. This class isn't for lazy or uninterested students.

I honestly have no idea why there are bad comments. She is such a great professor, yes she grades hard but she thoroughly goes through every single line of your essay trying to improve your writing. She gives great suggestions and really helps you with your writing. Her knowledge of all the short story was fun and exciting she is super sweet.

Meg was such a sweet and funny professor. She was a hard grader, but she really helps you learn and grow a lot if you choose to work hard. Go to her office hours and make sure to ask her questions. 3 main papers and in class essay as a final. Even though she grades hard she allows you to rewrite your papers and regrades them.

She will make you work for your grade. The class consists of 3 papers, all of which she will give you opportunities to revise them. She wont hold back from critiquing your papers and will mark up your paper like nothing. If you dont revise your papers and go to her office hours, You wont pass the class.

Was very accomodating with online learning. For example, we went over a writing assignment via phone conference for a couple of hours on a Saturday morning. Very willing to help out her students who put in the effort.

I don't get why her rating is so low here. She took the pandemic into account and was flexible with the due dates. However, she IS a harsh grader and makes you work for an A; maybe that's why her rating is low? If you're not an English major, be prepared to struggle a bit on the essays. Overall though, she's a really nice and caring professor.

She is a very funny and energetic teacher that gives her students good critical feedback on their writing and encourages her students to love writing. She is by far one of my most favorite English teachers I had.

I love Meg shes such a great professor! Her class always made me feel so comfortable that I would be able to turn on my camera. Shes really understanding & a great communicator. Shes also hilarious and always has come to class with so much good energy . (:

Great professor with a great passion. She didn't give much feedback unless you scheduled office hours with her, which consisted of making a phone call and sharing your paper on google docs. You can also make appointments with the writing center because she won't go over basic grammar. Essays piled up at the end of the semester.

Took her fall 2020, it was fully online. Lots of writing to help you how to properly write a good essay. You can make an appointment with her through phone call and she will spend an hour with you pointing out what you are missing, grammar, etc. If you have her I suggest finding other easy classes to take with this class. Helpful and caring.

She is really smart but damn she is tough. Not many assignments and took over a month to grade our first paper. Her grading is very blunt but I see how she can make you a better reader/writer. If there was more feedback in a timely manner maybe that could have happened. She expects a lot out of you for herself not doing the same.

She really is a good teacher and pretty funny too. She engages with the class and tries to connect with students which is good. We only had about 3 essays and that's what we did for the whole semester. She might be hard grader, but taking her class will help your writing get better.