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Colin was fantastic! I still use many of the skills he taught me and brag about his classes.

GREAT PROF! I wasn't looking forward to taking marketing, but he made it sooo enjoyable. very understanding of personal situations, but expects you to try hard. He's a grammer NAZI, but at least I've learned to edit & revise what I write!

Mike is enthusiastic, enjoys his material, likes to discuss, and I enjoy interacting with him in addition to his coaching style. Mike speaks directly but not in such a way as would cause an affront. Offers free extra classes on writing and memory and such - just a hoot.

Makes classes pretty interesting, is clear on materials he is teaching. He marks difficult but not to the point of unfair. You'll learn lots but only choose if you're willing to do a bit above average work.

A great prof for those who want to learn. Teaches not only the subject but how to write effectively as well. Good for answering any questions.

Mike is a great teacher. Very out going and straight to the point. If your going to class to learn he respects that and is a great teacher. Good luck.

Mike is an awesome teacher who made learning about marketing really fun ^_^ he marks a bit hard but youll realize quickly what he expects in class. good luck to you.

Class was super easy, just read the chapters! Although he is very uptight about writing and grammar, I learned how to properly write a paper. If you want to actually learn how to write a business paper, take this class. He keeps an 8am class interesting too.

one of the best proffs iv ever had.. make sure you are careful with grammar as he is a hard marker for this.

I find it helpful for future classes that he incorporates grammar into the lessons, definitely a wake up call for me to improve. Tough grader but will give you clear grading criteria and is very helpful when you ask questions in class or during his office hours. I would definitely recommend taking his class!

It's a fun class

Mike was a great teacher, a lot of students didn't like his lectures because they would often end up way off somewhere irrelevant to the topic of discussion... I thought he was great. His classes are fun and he is always cracking jokes that helps students to get comfortable. Only criticism I have is that he takes forever to mark assignments...

Mike takes awhile to adapt to. Once you realize that he tells you EXACTLY what he is looking for in his papers and assignments, you will truly enjoy his classes. Use the AWE list while you are writing any papers for him!! My writing has improved dramatically since having him as a teacher. I definitely recommend him as a teacher.

Mike is a very intelligent professor who is clear on what he wants from you. He taught a flip class which lots of people disliked, along with myself. He is not a hard marker. He can be funny at times and annoying at times. I feel he is a hitmiss professor, very smart and helpful but his personality can be difficult.

Mike is an extremely helpful teacher. He is willing to put in the time and effort into each student and help them better their work. You are right, for the ones saying he's a tough marker because he is. Tough but fair.

great teacher.. tough marker. ready to help the students

Orwick takes some getting used to and he is a tough marker, but he provides lots of feedback on how to improve and prepare for exams and projects. Lots of participation in his flipped classrooms, but by far the most entertaining and energetic teacher I've had. Prepare for lots of grammar quizzes and "dad" jokes. Ads and Selling class is his forte!

Teaches you things so that you LEARN them.

If you're genuinely interested in learning and retaining the concepts from a class, sign up here. Don't take this class if you expect to be able to memorize notes and regurgitate them onto exams. He chooses interesting assignments, but expects you to demonstrate a clear understanding of the material in return. Entertaining, relevant lectures.

Highly recommend. He makes lectures fun and engaging. He is very strict on grammar and assignment marking, but these aspects are essential for being a clear, professional, communicator in the business world. He makes it clear what is expected of you, and there are no surprises if you show up to class, and make an effort.

Knowledgeable and gives you the resources needed to get a good grade. Not a very popular teacher among students. Teaches a flip class which I highly suggest you avoid.

I enjoyed his class. Some questionable jokes but overall good teacher, makes lectures interesting.

Mike is hands down my favourite professor at Okanagan College. He does expect you to work, so if you are looking to not show up to class and to put minimal effort in class he is not the right prof for you. His lectures are extremely engaging and hilarious. Never a dull moment in Mike's class I would 100% recommend.

Mike is a great professor. He is by far the best prof I had in College. His feedback is very helpful and he clearly identifies his expectations and how to attain a good grade. Mike's lectures are super interesting and he makes class discussions interesting.

Great guy

Pick any year that the World Series was played and he'll tell you who won off the top of his head! Very personable guy, easy to work with.

Mike is a wonderful professor to have. Although I was very worried going into the class, it wasn't long before I realized a lot of these reviews were nonsense. He is very kind, funny, and knowledgable. Go to class, do the homework, participate. Yes, he is tough on grammar. He's probably cringing at this right now. There's your pepper, Orwick!

Fantastic professor and I would recommend him to everyone. He tells hilarious stories and honest facts about himself. Makes the classroom feel like a safe place to learn.

He was a great teacher that cared about his students. If you work hard and participate he will like you. Always made extra time outside of class to help if needed. Provided great advice. Do not take a class for him if you are looking to just a pass. Take his class if you genuinely want to learn and are willing to make an effort.

I have always heard the worst about Mike, but I had him for 266 and they couldn't have been more wrong. I think his dry sarcastic humor is hilarious! He was very direct and straight forward for what he wanted for the mid term and final, and was very specific for what he wanted for the final group project.

I've taken 4 of Mike's courses, about to enter my fifth this semester. He's the best professor I've had. He doesn't sugar coat anything, but at the same time he is very personable. If you are easily offended and need to be cuddled to pass your classes, find another class. He lays it all out for you. Ton of passion and knowledge, get ready to learn

Mike is the best! He's very personable and has a great sense of humour. You'll definitely learn something useful during one of his many engaging lectures and stories. (I'm giving him a "yeah" for hotness because he mentioned he was bummed about losing his red chilli pepper... Which is absolutely hysterical)

Mike has a great sense of humor and an engaging style of teaching that keeps your attention focused. His flipped class style allows you to already have a basic understanding of the material so the lecture can be more interactive. He also goes above and beyond with extra learning materials for students that benefit more than just his class.

Mike has came out and said half the students that join will love him and half won't. He jumps from idea to idea frequently, and he is a semi hard marker. That being said, if you truly want to learn something, and if you want a class with a professor with who highly engaging, I would definitely recommend Mike. He prepares you well for exams as well.

Funniest class ever. Expected to do your work. But his whole "grammar" craze is driving me mental. Group project dropped nearly 25% due to grammar. I'M IN MARKETING NOT PROFESSIONAL WRITING. You have work hard in his classes.

I've taken 2 classes with Mike, he's hilarious and makes lectures interesting. Would recommend!

He has great examples and advice. I had him for Professional Selling and Business Sim and would highly recommend him.

Definitely not an easy A but well worth the effort. If you are looking for strong marketing knowledge when you graduate, this prof is for you.

Mikes classes are enjoyable if you have thick skin and a good sense of humour. If you show him respect, he will do the same. He does a "flipped" schedule, meaning you must have the readings done before the next class so be prepared for that. He will not baby you. He expects you to have read it so he can review it in class and answer questions.

This professor cares about what students want! An example is using a free online textbook, including an ANNOTATED version by him that highlights testable material. Other considerate things are dropping the lowest exam mark and five of the 15 assignments. Did I mention there is NO FINAL EXAM! His lectures are filled with experiences and interesting.

This professor cares about his students and has really interesting lectures. He doesnt require a final exam and the textbook is free!

Mike is one of my favorite profs. He's really outgoing and really tries to make the information easy to understand. He is really hard on grading your papers so if you don't have a solid understanding of proper grammar and APA you're doomed. However, taking Bus Sim with Mike was super fun!

I took business sim with Mike. I was really nervous about this class, but he made it very enjoyable. At the end of the semester I was sad it was over. Be warned: He is tough on grammar. After so many mistakes he will stop marking your paper.

Tough marker, but worth taking. He gives clear lectures and directions. If you want to learn, take Mike. Use his office hour and get help with grammar and spelling.

I could see how one could have mixed reviews - but he is great teacher & I would take his class again, definitely not disappointed! He wants his students to be professional and well spoken - not a big deal if you aren't super lazy. Great lectures. Gives study guides for tests. Overall, everything you need in a marketing teacher!

Mike can come off a bit strong at first. I believe he's just trying to get first-year students ready for upper-division courses but try not to let this scare you off. He highlighted the entire textbook with the relevant info. Your grades will be spaced out across many assignments and projects to show your different skills. Very good guy.

if you read the textbook, do the quizzes, and do the study guides you will do well. No exam and he drops your lowest test score. Funny also

He is a very sweet old man but does not tolerate students who don't make an effort. He told us at the beginning of the year that we don't really need to read the textbook--This is a LIE, tests are TEXTBOOK heavy. His lectures are interesting but almost ALL test material comes from the texts.

He is a good professor if you wanna learn.

Good asynchronous class. One quiz per chapter and a praxar group project at the end. There were two assignments that were worth a lot of the grade. He was very clear with what was expected so it was easy to do the work.

He can be tough when it comes to grading, but her lectures are very good and he explains well all the topics