4.7

Minhao Gu

Mathematics - Loyola University Chicago

4.7
Quality
1.8
Difficulty
94%
Would Retake
140
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4.7
Quality
1.8
Difficulty
4.7
Helpful
4.7
Clarity

94%

Would Retake

140

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What Students Say

Minhao is such a sweet guy and cares about his students

MATH100 - 5.0 rating

He is the best professor I have had thus far because he makes math seem easy

MATH100 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

26%

Textbook Required

0%

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Based on 108 grades
Most common grades:
A (57)
A+ (28)
A- (17)
Grade Distribution
A(85)B(0)C(4)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(18)
Based on 126 reported grades
A: 57
A+: 28
A-: 17
Not sure yet: 17
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Caring (108)
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Inspirational (35)
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Gives good feedback (15)
Amazing lectures (14)
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Ratings by Course

MATH100

5.0

(35)

MATH131

5.0

(26)

CALC131

5.0

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STAT103

5.0

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MATH117118

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MATH117

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MATH118

2.1

STAT335

2.0

MATH117118

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STAT103

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Reviews (140)
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MATH100
Oct 24, 2017
Would take again

He is new, but I enjoyed his class. He's great at explaining concepts. Provides study guide and practice exams. Very helpful. He's the best Professor I've ever had. Definitely recommend him.

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MATH100
Grade: A
Nov 1, 2017
Would take again

Minhao is such a sweet guy and cares about his students. Also, he recently finished graduate school at Loyola so he can relate to students and their needs. Therefore, he provides study guides for quizzes and exams because he knows it is useful, and occasionally has extra credit to boost up one's grade. He makes math enjoyable & easy to understand.

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MATH100
Grade: A-
Nov 2, 2017
Would take again

Great class! We have a small quiz every week on things we have been leaning. Overall, the teacher is very clear and answers all your questions. It's the best math class I've taken so far.

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MATH100
Grade: A
Nov 3, 2017
Would take again

I honestly sucked at the most basic math but Professor Gu walked through everything step by step. He explained various examples from the homework and always reviewed tests and quizzes. Although it was an 8 am class, I enjoyed going to class because I knew that I was going to come out knowledgeable about the subject and not confused.

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MATH100
Nov 5, 2017
Would take again

Such a sweet and caring teacher. He was new this year so he is definitely more lenient. He prepares you well for exams and quizzes by giving you practice questions beforehand that are super helpful. He takes time to explain concepts thoroughly and I really enjoy the way he sets up his class!

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2.0
MATH100
Grade: A+
Nov 5, 2017
Would take again

He explains math in a really easy way so that it is easy for everyone to understand. Gives out study guides which are super helpful, I would definitely take his class again.

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MATH100
Grade: A+
Nov 5, 2017
Would take again

Professor Gu has been the professor I had taken ever! He really cares about people getting an A. He gives out the specific problems that appear beforehand on the test and quizzes. He is very comprehensive. Although you are not to leave early ever, if you finish a quiz early you need to stay until the class time passes.

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2.0
MATH100
Grade: A+
Nov 6, 2017
Would take again

Minhao Gu is so adorable with his baby face, he always comes to class with a smile on his face. Eager for everyone to learn! He is the best professor I have had thus far because he makes math seem easy. BTW, he also drops two lowest quizzes and one exam.

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MATH100
Grade: A
Nov 6, 2017
Would take again

Professor Gu is by far the best math professor I have ever had. He does not just write on the board, but explains the concepts and problems in great details. I enjoyed learning math in his class. He also gives practice problems before the quizzes/exams. Just TAKE HIM!

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MATH100
Grade: A
Nov 6, 2017
Would take again

Prof. Gu is my favorite mathematics professor so far. He explains math concepts clearly and walks through problems in details. He makes math really easy to learn. I really enjoy his class. I like his grading scale - 90% or above is an A.

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MATH100
Grade: A-
Nov 8, 2017
Would take again

Professor Gu is a sweet & caring guy. He explains the materials very clearly and he makes math easier. He provides practice problems beforehand and doesn't throw curve balls on quizzes/exams. I look forward to his pre-calc class this spring! If you need a math class, just take him and you'll enjoy math.

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2.0
MATH100
Grade: A
Nov 26, 2017
Would take again

Professor Gu was the best math teacher I have ever had. His class IS easy, but also helps a lot if you struggle in math and you want to improve your skills. Extra credit, you can miss classes, skip some HW, he shows lots of easier methods for simple equations, and will work with you if you're struggling. Seriously an awesome professor.

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MATH100
Grade: A-
Dec 14, 2017
Would take again

Amazing professor. Prof. Gu's teaching style, flexibility, and helpfulness made the course material manageable to understand. I learned a lot and gained a lot of confidence in my math skills. Take his class if you're looking for a good teacher who takes time to help students work to their best capability.

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MATH100
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2017
Would take again

I really enjoyed Prof. Gu's class. I like that Prof. Gu doesn't mark an entire problem wrong if a simple mistake is made, like forgetting to add a negative sign at the beginning of the problem. I also find him easy to understand. Very caring, prepares you well for quizzes/exams, does everything he can to help you reach your potential.

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MATH100
Grade: A-
Dec 15, 2017
Would take again

Course materials very helpful (sample exams, etc). Professor Gu is very caring and explains concepts well. I'm taking pre-calc with Professor Gu again! Sweet guy and awesome professor!!

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5.0
1.0
MATH100
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2017
Would take again

Professor Gu is great at making the lessons easy to understand. He is helpful and very attentive to students and their understanding/grasp of the material. Practice exams are super helpful. I didn't like math until professor Gu became my teacher.

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5.0
1.0
MATH100
Grade: A-
Dec 16, 2017
Would take again

Just like other reviews said, Professor Gu is simply amazing. I highly recommend him if you're looking for a good math teacher who explains well and cares about students progress and success.

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1.0
MATH100
Grade: A-
Dec 16, 2017
Would take again

Amazing math professor! Drop two quizzes and one exam. You can do exam corrections to get extra credit. Very caring and helpful. I'm not a math person, but I found Professor Gu easy to understand. I gained a lot confidence in problem solving. Highly recommended.

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5.0
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MATH100
Grade: A-
Dec 18, 2017
Would take again

Professor Gu is awesome! He deserves all the praises here. The practice quiz/exam with solutions are very helpful. Best part of the course is the OPTIONAL final. Close to the end of semester, he made this decision based on everyone's hard work/ progress throughout the semester. Very caring. If you need to change schedule to fit him in, DO IT!!

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MATH100
Grade: A
Dec 20, 2017
Would take again

LOVED HIM!!! Professor Gu recently graduated from Loyola. He is probably the youngest professor in the math department. He made the materials easy to follow. I liked the practice exams. Very helpful. I would love to have HIM for all my math courses!!! Great professor. 10/10

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MATH100
Grade: A-
Dec 20, 2017
Would take again

GREAT professor! He is very caring and helpful. Quizzes and exams are very straightforward, doesn't trick students. He also takes time to explain concepts with examples in class. He also responds to emails very quickly. Highly recommended!!

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5.0
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MATH100
Grade: A
Dec 21, 2017
Would take again

Hands down. The mosting caring professor I've had. Professor Gu made the course easy to follow. Prepared students well for quizzes and exams. If you pay attention in class and practice, you will do fine. BTW, 90% or above guarantees an "A".

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MATH100
Grade: A-
Dec 21, 2017
Would take again

The course material was organized and presented in a clear way. The study guides were helpful. I liked his teaching style and flexibility (Final was optional). Amazing Professor. I can't wait to see him again next semester!

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MATH100
Grade: A-
Dec 22, 2017
Would take again

I genuinely enjoyed being in this class. Very passionate professor. Professor Gu made math easy to understand. I gained a lot of confidence and felt prepared for pre-calc. I highly recommend taking him for a math course!

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MATH100
Grade: A
Dec 22, 2017
Would take again

Professor Gu was very caring. He made math easier to understand. He explained the material clearly. He was open to questions. Very accessible outside the class. Dropped two quizzes and one exam. Study guides were super helpful. I learned a lot about problem solving. Awesome professor. Look forward to his class next year!

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MATH100
Grade: A+
Jan 2, 2018
Would take again

Such a nice prof. Such an easy A i barley showed up to class and got an A. My friends and I used to watch netflix in his class and he didn't even notice. TAKE him if you're being forced to take this class because of your crappy test scores. Theres no extra credit tho but you prob don't need it.

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5.0
1.0
MATH100
Grade: A-
Jan 6, 2018
Would take again

AWESOME Professor. Very caring and helpful. Clear and organized. 10/10. If you need to change schedule to fit him in, JUST DO IT!

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5.0
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MATH100
Grade: A
Jan 12, 2018
Would take again

Prof. Gu is simply amazing: very good at explaining concepts, caring, helpful. The study tips provided in the course syllabus made my transition to college a lot easier. The way he sets up the class makes math easier to learn. Highly recommended if you're looking for a great and caring teacher!!

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MATH100
Grade: A
Jan 17, 2018
Would take again

Highly recommend Gu. He understands the subject VERY well and thoroughly explains the material prior to homework. Hes accessible outside of class & will accommodate any scheduling conflicts. His lectures are straight to the point & helpful. Very respectful professor !!!

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5.0
2.0
MATH131
Grade: Not sure yet
Jan 26, 2018
Would take again

One of the best professors that I have ever taken. He is young, caring, and passionate about his work. Really cares about his students. Coming into the course I was very stressed, but after the first week of class, I feel a bit at ease and confident. If you're looking for a great calc teacher, look no further. TAKE him!!!

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2.0
MATH100
Grade: A
Jan 30, 2018
Would take again

I have always struggled with Math, and this was the best professor I've ever had. He takes the time to explain and give several supporting examples to help you understand. He posts a practice quiz with the solutions before every quiz, and if you study that, you will be guaranteed to get an A on every one. He does the same thing with exams.

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2.0
MATH131
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 3, 2018
Would take again

I want to start off by saying that I am not that great at math nor is this course easy for me. Professor Gu does everything he can to be accessible for students and responds to emails very quickly. He does an amazing job explaining concepts. He also explains how math is applied in real life. He is truly an amazing and caring professor!

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2.0
MATH131
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 6, 2018
Would take again

One of the most caring professors in the math department. Professor Gu is simply wonderful and I would recommend his class to anyone. He posts practice problems before quizzes and exams. Drops two quizzes and one exam. Explains the materials clearly. I genuinely enjoy his class. Don't miss out on him!

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MATH117
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 7, 2018
Would take again

Awesome professor! I wish i could add more tags! I enjoy going to lectures. Professor Gu is very caring about his students. I like the practice quizzes/exams. They're super helpful. Take him even if it is an 8am class, its worth it!

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MATH131
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 13, 2018
Would take again

Honestly my FAVORITE teacher ever. He genuinely wants to see his students succeed. Very caring. He explains concepts clearly. Practice problems before quizzez and exams are super helpful. If you're ever going to take a math class, just pick Professor Gu!

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5.0
2.0
MATH131
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 14, 2018
Would take again

Very adorable and caring professor! Professor Gu is an effective teacher, explains everything very well. He introduces multiple ways to solve one problem. Amazing grading scale. As a person, he is one of the NICEST and MOST CARING people I met in my life!

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2.0
MATH131
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 16, 2018
Would take again

Amazing professor and person! Really cares about his students. Do yourself a favor and take his class. Even if its 8am class, you won't regret it!

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1.0
MATH131
Grade: A+
Feb 16, 2018
Would take again

AMAZING MATH TEACHER! So nice, easy class, and I actually learned a lot of math. Just do his practices quizzes and exams and you will get 100%. Only requires 50% on webassign, drops 2 lowest quizzes, lowest test, and allows corrections on exams for points back. TAKE HIM IF YOU ARE BAD AT MATH! Went from getting a C in Lucas to 100% in Minhao's.

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MATH131
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 16, 2018
Would take again

I wholeheartedly recommend taking Calc 1 with Prof. Gu! He's got teaching this class down to a science: he does a stellar job of preparing students for quizzes and exams, and he goes above and beyond to help his students succeed. His quizzes and exams are not boring math problems, but applications in real life situations. TAKE HIS CLASS!!

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MATH131
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 23, 2018
Would take again

Professor Gu is the Best. Seriously. My favorite teacher. The reviews don't lie: he is very caring, helpful and clear. Highly, highly recommend!

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MATH131
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 25, 2018
Would take again

Amazing Professor! He is one of the few professors that understands how busy your schedule is. Very caring. Drops two quizzes and one exam. TAKE HIM!!!

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MATH131
Grade: A
Feb 28, 2018
Would take again

An absolute pleasure. He is an amazing professor. He is extremely understanding and accommodating, and cares about his students. Take him if you can!

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5.0
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MATH131
Mar 1, 2018
Would take again

Hands down best professor I've ever had. TAKE HIS CLASS!!

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MATH131
Grade: A
Mar 8, 2018
Would take again

Honestly the best professor that I've had at Loyola. He really cares about his students. He is very specific about what you will be tested on and as long as you do the study guide and show up to class you'll do fine in the course. He also offers extra credit and accepts late assignments.

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MATH131
Grade: A
Mar 15, 2018
Would take again

Throughout my college years, this is the best and easiest math class I've ever taken. Professor Gu is very understanding, and he truly wants you to succeed. Take his class. You will thank yourself later.

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MATH117
Grade: A+
Mar 16, 2018
Would take again

Honestly if any math class is open and he's teaching it take it. He makes study guides for the quizzes and test with the answers posted the next day. Doesn't take attendance, as long as you show up for the quiz days and exams you'll be fine. Drops two lowest quizzes and one exam. Also he takes 50% and above as full completion for Webassign homework

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MATH131
Grade: A
Mar 19, 2018
Would take again

Professor Gu is simply wonderful, and I would recommend his class to anyone. Weekly quizzes (drop two) + three exams (drop one). As long as you study the practice problems, it's easy to get an A.

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MATH131
Grade: A+
Mar 21, 2018
Would take again

Easy class, caring professor! TAKE HIS CLASS!!!

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MATH131
Grade: A
Mar 24, 2018
Would take again

Amazing professor! Very caring, helpful, and easy to talk to. Highly recommended

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5.0
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MATH131
Grade: A+
Mar 25, 2018
Would take again

Easiest math class I have ever taken at loyola. Even though it's a morning class (830AM - 945AM), it's so worth it. Professor Gu is very caring and truly wants everyone to succeed. I wish he could teach more classes. Highly recommended!

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MATH131
Grade: A
Apr 6, 2018
Would take again

Awesome professor! Easy A! Must take!!!

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3.0
MATH117
Grade: A+
Apr 10, 2018
Would take again

The most amazing, kind, caring, helpful math teacher I have ever had. I dreaded math all of high school, and so I was super anxious about taking the required courses for core. He made it amazing for me!

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MATH131
Grade: A
Apr 11, 2018
Would take again

A new and outstanding professor. Very caring and helpful. Do not miss out on such amazing professor!!

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MATH131
Grade: A+
Apr 12, 2018
Would take again

Number One Teacher in the World!!

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MATH131
Grade: A
Apr 14, 2018
Would take again

Put it this way, I suck at math and got an A in calculus because of Professor Gu. He was so caring, helpful and available ALL THE TIME. Take him 100% you will not regret it.

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MATH117
Grade: A+
Apr 18, 2018
Would take again

BEST math teacher that I have ever had. Super caring, clear, helpful, and easy to approach. If you go to class and do the practice quizzes and exams, I guarantee you will get an A (even 100%). Highly recommend. Actually, this is not a recommendation. This is a command. Take Prof. Gu!!!

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MATH131
Grade: A
Apr 19, 2018
Would take again

Professor Gu is incredibly caring and understanding! Best professor I've ever had. I feel like I enjoyed and learned math more than ever this semester. Math is never my strength, but I am able to get a better grasp on everything in class and maintain an A. I would take Prof. Gu again if I had the choice!

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CALC131
Apr 22, 2018
Would take again

He is the best Calc professor at Loyola. He cares about his students and makes sure that everyone really knows the material. He truly wants everyone to get an A and is super helpful in doing so. He offers practice quizzes which are almost identical to the real tests.

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MATH117
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 23, 2018
Would take again

Best Math professor I've ever had. He explained every topic we covered really well. Would definitely recommend taking his class. He is super helpful, caring, and easy to talk to. He is THE man!!

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MATH131
Grade: A
Apr 24, 2018
Would take again

Amazing professor. Very nice and caring. The practice quizzes and tests were super helpful. I've always struggled in math and I never thought one day I'd get an A in calculus. Just go to class, take notes, do the practice quizzes and tests, and you will be fine. 10/10 would recommend!

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MATH117
Apr 26, 2018
Would take again

AMAZING professor! Take ANY class with him! He's clear, helpful, and caring.

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MATH117
Apr 27, 2018
Would take again

Best math professor I've ever had. Very organized, helpful, and considerate. Easy A. Highly recommend!!

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MATH117
Grade: A-
May 1, 2018
Would take again

What I liked best about this course was that Professor Gu is very good at being clear and concise in his lectures. He is a wonderful professor. The practice exams were super helpful and prepared me well for the real exam. Best math professor I've ever had. Highly recommend!

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MATH117
Grade: A-
May 4, 2018
Would take again

Honestly, the BEST professor I have ever had!! I wish i could take every math class with him. As long as you go to class, take notes, and do the practice quizzes and tests, you'll be fine.

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MATH131
Grade: A+
May 4, 2018
Would take again

Absolutely, without a doubt, the best teacher i've had at Loyola. I don't usually write reviews, but for Prof. Gu I had to. He is extremely nice, helpful, knowledgeable, the list goes on and on. He will not only help you learn math more efficiently, he will be a great role model for how to approach your studies and life. Cheers!!

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MATH108
Grade: A
Oct 26, 2018
Would take again

Professor Gu is one of the kindest teachers I've ever had. He genuinely cares so much about his students and will always be willing to help you understand a concept. He managed to make me like math.

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MATH108
Grade: A+
Oct 30, 2018
Would take again

He's awesome. Lovely guy, super easy grader. 10/10 love prof Gu

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MATH108
Oct 30, 2018
Would take again

Prof Gu really wants all of his students to do well and will work will you so you get an A. This is a good class for people who are not great at math.

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MATH108
Grade: A
Oct 31, 2018
Would take again

Prof. Gu is honestly one of the best professors at Loyola. He is super caring and wants everyone to pass. I doubt anyone in my class is failing because he makes sure to set us up for success. I definitely recommend taking him, i wish all professors were like him.

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MATH108
Nov 8, 2018
Would take again

Professor Gu is great, he was a student at Loyola so I think he definitely tries to make things doable for us. Read the syllabus and watch Sakai for announcements and you'll always know what's going on. Lots of extra credit opportunities, plenty of time for homework, and practice quizzes/exams that will make real tests very easy.

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MATH100
Grade: A+
Nov 8, 2018
Would take again

The best professor at Loyola!!! He truly cares about his students and wants each and every one of them to succeed. He is seriously the best. As long as you do the online homework, study the practice quizzes and exams, and actually show up for quizzes and exams, you will fine! Do yourself a favor and take as many classes as you can with him!!!!!

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MATH118
Grade: A+
Nov 26, 2018
Would take again

He is honestly a saint. He is very caring and prepares you for every test/quiz/homework you will have. He posts practice exams/ quizzes and solutions on Sakai, so you know exactly what to expect. I absolutely love having him.

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MATH100
Grade: A+
Nov 28, 2018
Would take again

I absolutely love Professor Gu!! Not only is he good at his job, he doesn't want to make it hard on his students. Very reasonable guy that cares wants the best for everyone. AND he explains everything in full detail without leaving anything out so you're not confused. HIGHLY recommend!

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MATH100
Grade: A
Nov 29, 2018
Would take again

Greatest math teacher ever! I loved this class. Professor Gu really wants his students to achieve in the course. Explains everything in full detail, creates useful study guides, and the work in class is applicable to the homework assignments so you're constantly learning and reviewing the material. Highly recommend him!

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MATH100
Grade: A+
Dec 8, 2018
Would take again

Gu is so amazing. He is one of the ones who genuinely cares about his students and will do anything to help them succeed. He is such a nice guy, he even sends motivational emails. He knows his stuff and has no problem acknowledging his mistakes and helping you fix yours. He's awesome!!

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ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
1.0
MATH100
Grade: A+
Dec 16, 2018
Would take again

Taking him again next semester bc I love his teaching so much. He graduated from LUC 2yrs ago so he knows what its like to be a student & rly accommodates to our needs. It rly shows her cares act us as students and people by doing little things like canceling a quiz bc we have midterm, take home tests, office hours are called student hours etc.

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
MATH108
Grade: A+
Jan 14, 2019
Would take again

Amazing professor. Explains difficult material easily. Makes you enjoy the class!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
STAT103
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 5, 2019
Would take again

Professor Gu is a honestly looking out for everyone's best interests. He is a great instructor and always asks us if we have questions before moving on. Very fair and understands that many of us were not STEM majors and always tried to make us confident.

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
MATH117
Mar 28, 2019
Would take again

Best math prof ever. Very clear about what hes looking for. Explains concepts well and really cares about his students. He wants everybody to pass. Very helpful and kind man. A lot of quizzes which are helpful.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
MATH117
Grade: A
Apr 7, 2019
Would take again

Professor Gu is an amazing teacher and really cares that his students do well in his class. 10000000% take him!! SO AMAZING!!

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
2.0
MATH117
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 12, 2019
Would take again

So much groupwork but thats from the math department not him. He's very caring, he even made our 3rd exam take home because he knew we were stressed. The best math teacher at loyola.

Group projects
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
MATH117
Grade: A
Apr 14, 2019
Would take again

Absolutely loved professor Gu!! He genuinely cares about his students and wants them to succeed and offers his help whenever you need it.

Inspirational
Caring
5.0
1.0
MATH108
Grade: A
Apr 20, 2019
Would take again

Professor Gu is an angel sent from heaven. He is a recent graduate so understands what we're going through. If we are stressed, he will cancel a quiz, make an exam take-home, or give us extra time to complete something. He cares SO much about his students and wants everyone to succeed. He is so understanding&amazing. Take him! He's the very best!

Respected
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
1.0
MATH108
Grade: A+
Apr 23, 2019
Would take again

TAKE HIM! I would take him for every single class if I could!! His class is super simple and straightforward, yet informative. Three exams & lowest one is dropped. The exams are the exact same as his practice exams just diff numbers. Canceled multiple quizzes and made one exam a take-home exam because he knew we were overwhelmed. Amazing, TAKE HIM!

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
1.0
MATH117
Grade: A+
Apr 24, 2019
Would take again

Professor Gu is honestly the best at Loyola. He is SO understanding& never makes you feel dumb if you ask a question as some math profs do; also drops the lowest exam score, offers SO MANY GRADE BOOSTERS that if you do the homework& come to class you will get an A. He is a GREAT teacher too, first A in math I EVER had & actually UNDERSTOOD material

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
STAT103
Grade: A
Apr 26, 2019
Would take again

Prof Gu is by far the best prof I've ever had. He's very accessible outside of class, he cares a lot for his students, and he's just a super wholesome guy. He wants everyone to get an A and is very determined to make sure we all succeed. If you struggle with homework, he provides great help in class/student hours. He provides great study guides.

Accessible outside class
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
STAT103
Grade: A
Apr 26, 2019
Would take again

An AMAZING professor! He actually takes the time to write everything out on the board, clearly define / explain formulas, and thouroughly T E A C H E S the content. Ive had teachers before who make you read the textbook and then just come to class confused. This is not the case. He truly helped me overcome one of my hardest subjects (math lol). <3

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
1.0
STAT103
Grade: A
Apr 26, 2019
Would take again

BEST PROFESSOR EVER!! HE'S THE BOMB!!! His lectures are so clear anybody could understand them. He also teaches many ways and shows short cuts on how to do things, which is really helpful. Love him! Stan him! He's a king!

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
MATH108
Grade: A
Apr 26, 2019
Would take again

I am graduating this semester and he is the best professor that I have had during senior year. One of the best math professor that I have taken as well, and he is very understanding. A very clear, and a very patient professor as well!! I will always recommend him!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
MATH117
Grade: A
Apr 26, 2019
Would take again

BEST TEACHER! He is so clear and easy to follow in class. study guides are very close to the exams so it is easy to study and actually learn the material.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
MATH117
Grade: A
Apr 26, 2019
Would take again

LOVE THIS PROFESSOR! Hes very sweet and kind and wants you to learn. He drops the lowest exam and is always accessible outside of class. I would take him for every math class if I could.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
MATH117
Grade: A
Apr 26, 2019
Would take again

He is the best!! He is super caring and truly wants everyone in his class to succeed. Drops lowest exam grade and made our last exam take-home. If you do the homework and study the practice exams you can definitely get an A. Highly recommend!!

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
MATH117
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 26, 2019
Would take again

Prof. Gu is amazing! He really cares about his students. He's very helpful, in and out of class. There's a lot of extra credit opportunities. The study guides are very similar to quizzes/exams. The textbook is not needed because all the homework is online. Best math professor!

Accessible outside class
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
MATH117
Grade: A
Apr 26, 2019
Would take again

Professor Gu truly cares about his students and will do everything to ensure you understand the topic. Take him!

Respected
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
STAT103
Grade: A
Apr 27, 2019
Would take again

He makes the content really easy to understand with his lectures. Most caring professor Ive had at Loyola

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
MATH108
Grade: A
Apr 27, 2019
Would take again

Professor Gu is a genuinely caring, respectful, and wonderful professor. He really cares that you are learning, and will make it incredibly hard for you to fail (or even get anything under a B). Homework is assigned about every other week, tests and quizzes are often take home, and he gives study guides beforehand that are pretty much word for word

Respected
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
MATH117
Grade: A+
Apr 29, 2019
Would take again

Professor Gu is the most caring professor I've had, and I've had the pleasure of having him two semesters in a row this year. He makes the material clear and easy to understand, and provides study guides for each exam/quiz that will actually prepare you for the exam. He's extremely understanding and genuinely wants to see his students succeed.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
1.0
MATH108
Grade: A
Apr 29, 2019
Would take again

Best professor at Loyola. So caring. His class is wonderful and fairly easy

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
MATH117
Grade: A
May 2, 2019
Would take again

Best Professor this school has to offer. I am someone that is not good at math, and I felt very confident in his class. Professor Gu is amazing and I wish Loyola recognized it more!

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
MATH117
Grade: A-
May 8, 2019
Would take again

Best professor at Loyola. In my opinion he is extremely undervalued and needs to be recognized by the university for the quality educator that he is. Extremely helpful, extremely understanding, and extremely patient. Responds to emails immediately. Coming from someone who has an all out hatred for math, he single handedly changed how I view math.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
MATH117
Grade: A
May 8, 2019
Would take again

He truly is the kindest professor. Taking his class is a privilege. He teaches in a way that makes it easy to understand, and even if you still do not understand it, he will help you to understand it. His study guides truly prepare you for the tests, and so does doing the homework.

Respected
Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
MATH117
Sep 20, 2019
Would take again

Hes so caring and understanding. I really think people should take his class. He makes math not a huge pain.

5.0
3.0
MATH117
Grade: A
Oct 23, 2019
Would take again

Mr. Gu is the best math teacher you can have. He genuinely cares about his students and he takes the time to make sure every single person understands what is happening. He is beyond understanding and kind. The work in class can sometimes be confusing and he will take the time to go through it thoroughly. He makes you feel like a person, not a #.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Group projects
5.0
2.0
STAT103
Grade: A-
Nov 13, 2019
Would take again

Prof Gu is amazing. You can tell he really cares about his students and teaching. Will answer any and all questions. He wants you to do well and will work with you. Great teacher to have for a subject like math.

Gives good feedback
Group projects
Caring
5.0
2.0
MATH118
Grade: A
Dec 5, 2019
Would take again

HE IS AMAZING! TAKE HIM!

Respected
Caring
5.0
1.0
MATH117
Grade: A
Dec 6, 2019
Would take again

Such a caring guy. Want's every student too succeeded in his class. Always willing to answer questions and prepares you well for tests.

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
MATH118
Dec 7, 2019
Would take again

explains well, gives good study guides, very helpful, very caring, very sweet, tries so hard to make life easier for you. not an easy A, you need to show up to understand and practice well. His grading system makes an A very possible, drops lowest exam and quiz. many things go into the grade so you have chances. the ratings dont lie

5.0
2.0
STAT103
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 8, 2019
Would take again

Best professor EVER and if you happen to get a seat in his class, thank your lucky stars! (He is popular...) If you don't like math, you won't mind it so much after the semester is over. He explains everything clearly and is incredibly kind. He is young, cool, and inspirational. His pep talks can turn a bad day around! I'll never forget him!

Accessible outside class
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
STAT103
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2019
Would take again

What a professor. Gu treats you like a real student, and understands that many people struggle with math. He actually wants students to perform well and get good grades. Is beyond willing to help students/meet outside of class. Offered a late pass and extra credit pass for our section.

Accessible outside class
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
STAT103
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2019
Would take again

Professor Gu was the best teacher I have ever had at the college level. He cares tremendously for his students and is very clear in his lectures. He makes himself very accessible outside of class if you need extra help and is very approachable. If you put in the appropriate work, you will be successful in his course. Highly recommend him!

Accessible outside class
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
MATH118
Grade: A-
Dec 29, 2019
Would take again

BEST MATH PROFESSOR EVER!! He cares so much about his students. literally sent an email every week & your response guaranteed 2% extra credit on exams. HW was full credit if you did 50% of it. He is genuinely the BEST!! he goes over problems that are EXACTLY THE SAME ON EXAMS, MAYBE ONE # DIFFERENT. I've had him for 2 semesters, he's THE BEST!!!!!

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
MATH117
Grade: B+
Apr 8, 2020
Would take again

This man was crafted from the fingers of god himself. He really cares a lot about his students and is simply wonderful. If i could take this mans class for the rest of my life, I would. This is coming from a student that hates math with a burning passion. If you are reading this, Take this class and you can thank me later.

Gives good feedback
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
MATH117
Apr 16, 2020
Would take again

Take him! He wants you to be successful in his class. He cares about all of his students. He takes the best 2/3 test scores and there's extra credit opportunities. Only need to complete 50% of the homework for full credit. He is the best math professor at Loyola.

Gives good feedback
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
MATH117
Grade: A
Apr 29, 2020
Would take again

I would take Prof Gu every semester at LUC if I could. He is the most straightforward math teacher I've ever had, and he genuinely wants to see all of his students succeed. The homework, quizzes, and examples resemble the examples he gives in class, he is never trying to trick you like other profs. Super helpful in office hrs, he's the best!

1.0
3.0
MATH118
May 3, 2020
Wouldn't take again

He was contradictory in his statements regarding how he wished to treat his students. He didnt even offer classes but only used notes. He was a harsher grader and even if you got the question right, he would potentially count in wrong. I understand how he couldve been stressed but he was not helpful nor did he practice what he attested to.

5.0
3.0
MATH117
Grade: A-
May 3, 2020
Would take again

Don't understand the harsh criticism he received this semester.. Prof. Gu is hands down the BEST math professor I've ever had in my entire academic career. Beyond being his effective teaching style, he gives you so many opportunities to pass his class. All the tests resembles the homework. Just do the work and its an easy A. Highly recommend him!

Accessible outside class
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
1.0
MATH108
Grade: A
May 6, 2020
Would take again

Professor Gu is the best math professor at Loyola! I took him for MATH 108 & 117 and I got A's in both classes. His two projects, homework assignments, and quizzes are super easy. His in-class notes are detailed and easy to follow. Also, the exams are much like the study guide, so if you do it, then you are guaranteed an A. PLEASE TAKE HIM!!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Inspirational
5.0
1.0
MATH117
Grade: A
May 6, 2020
Would take again

Struggle with math? Gu is your solution! He truly cares and respects his students and wants everyone to succeed! It's hard to walk out without an A. Exams mimic the study guide, complete 50% of the homework for full credit, and gives extra credit. Please do yourself a favor and enroll with Gu!

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
1.0
4.0
MATH117
Grade: C-
May 6, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Professor Gu did not teach the material well and the questions of the exam were misleading. He was disorganized and he did not go over each chapter well. Take somebody else.

5.0
2.0
MATH117
Grade: A
May 7, 2020
Would take again

The class was easy and he made learning a breeze. He broke the material down really well and never skipped a step. The tests are easy 90% and he goes over the problems before the tests. 1 or 2 problems are conceptual and are meant to be difficult for the 100% and he doesn't go over those. I never got credit and still got an A.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Group projects
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
4.0
MATH118
Grade: D+
May 8, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I had a really horrible experience in this class because Professor Gu did not teach the material. We all had to teach ourselves and the exams were misleading. They were different from the study guide and he was hard to follow.

1.0
4.0
MATH118
Grade: C
May 10, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Professor Gu was the worst Professor Ive ever had at Loyola. He did not teach the material and skimmed over the content. His instructions were unclear and it was a terrible experience.

Tough grader
5.0
2.0
MATH117
Grade: A+
May 14, 2020
Would take again

Gu is the best teacher I have ever had. Reading the last couple of reviews on his page are very misleading because anyone who did poorly in his class did that way because they weren't putting in the work. He offered extra credit and was always there to answer questions. His tests are just like the practice tests and there aren't any surprises.

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
MATH117
Grade: A
May 15, 2020
Would take again

Professor Gu has the best lectures that walk you through everything you have to do. You wont even need to go to office hours because his lectures are so easy to follow. Best professor at Loyola. Gives his students a chance, drops the lowest test. TAKE HIM!

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
MATH118
Grade: A+
May 19, 2020
Would take again

The person who posted bad reviews on here clearly didn't go to class/try at all. He's the best math professor there is and made three semesters of math with him so bearable. If you're not doing good, he reaches out and provides extra credit. Clearly whoever wrote the 5 bad reviews on here literally didn't go to class. IMPOSSIBLE TO FAIL!!!!

Respected
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
1.0
MATH131
Grade: A+
May 19, 2020
Would take again

The best math professor you could take! Everyone who wrote a bad review definitely didn't even take notes. The easiest professor, makes everything easy to understand, gives study guides for exams, and weekly extra credit. Attend class, take notes, and you will get an A. Drops the lowest exam, and the lowest quiz. The best professor I have ever had.

Lecture heavy
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
5.0
MATH117
Grade: C-
May 23, 2020
Wouldn't take again

He was not available for his students and was really hard to understand when teaching. All the problems on the tests were completely different from the reviews and he counted answers wrong even when they were right.

5.0
1.0
MATH118
Grade: A+
Jun 2, 2020
Would take again

I walked into Math 118 hating math and everything about it. Professor gu has completely changed my outlook on math in general. It is completely because o him I'm able to graduate on time. we spending countless hours before and after class making sure I understood the concepts and I couldn't be more grateful. Overall an amazing teacher and person.

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
1.0
STAT103
Grade: A+
Jun 12, 2020
Would take again

The sweetest professor I've ever had at Loyola. The course material was very easy and he gives study guides that you work on during class that are almost identical to the real test. He provides a lot of extra materials and wants you to succeed in the class. I'd definitely recommend.

Accessible outside class
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
5.0
MATH117
Jun 19, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Please do not take this course. He doesnt explain the material and is really difficult to understand

1.0
4.0
MATH118
Grade: C
Aug 9, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Worst professor Ive ever had at Loyola, please do not take his class. His grading is bizarre and he doesn't teach the units thoroughly at all.

5.0
1.0
MATH118
Grade: A+
Sep 19, 2020
Would take again

I have taken him for two math classes here at Loyola and have been so pleased with him! I failed in math in high school and was discouraged until I took his classes. I've never understood math until now! His exams are exactly like the studyguides, and practicing the group work sheets help. If you don't go to class, it's not an issue either.

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
Caring
3.0
2.0
STAT335
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 2, 2020
Would take again

Professor Gu was very nice and sent detailed lecture notes. however, during the second half of the semester, he had some situations. Stopped sending lecture notes and still hasn't graded our 2 quizzes and first exam. He postponed our 2nd exam by 3 weeks and we still haven't had it. So its frustrating because I have no clue what my grade is still.

Graded by few things
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
MATH118
Grade: A
Dec 4, 2020
Would take again

The Professor Gu I am seeing reviews of is not the professor I have chosen to take for three semesters. As much as the online transition is difficult for students, it is for professors, as well. Prof. Gu is THE BEST Loyola has to offer. Straightforward, concise, caring, and accommodating. You're lucky if you can get into his class!

Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
MATH118
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 4, 2020
Would take again

Professor Gu is the greatest professor I have had here at Loyola. He is the most caring and outstanding professor I have ever met, you would be lucky to have him as a professor.

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
MATH117118
Grade: A
Dec 5, 2020
Would take again

Don't let these bad reviews fool you! Gu is the BEST prof here at LUC for math. I failed math in HS & taking him changed my outlook. He makes sure you have ample study material to pass. The bad reviews must be people who didn't actually study & just memorized answers. You should attend class & take notes, then practice problems & it will be an A!

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
4.0
1.0
MATH118
Grade: A
Dec 20, 2020
Would take again

Took Gu during COVID and it was asynchronous. Sent out notes that we had to copy and upload pics of to Sakai. 5 question homeworks and he posts practice tests on WileyPlus that are exactly like the tests. He gives extra credit and it's an easy A, my only complaint was that the final was made by the math department, not Gu, and I felt unprepared.

Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
MATH118
Grade: A
Dec 21, 2020
Would take again

Professor Gu made it easy for students to suceed in his class. He usually took awhile to reply to emails but he defienitely made up for it with lots of extra credit and a grading scale that is heavily weighted in A's and B's. I plan on taking Gu for all my math courses.

Inspirational
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
2.0
MATH118
Grade: A
Dec 22, 2020
Would take again

Gu is the best math prof at Loyola. I have taken him for 3 semesters now and gotten an A every time, and I suck at math. During covid he did have emergencies that made him hard to reach and he was super behind on grading, but he's not usually like that. Study guides are very similar to exams and he's the sweetest. Gives a extra credit pass too

Accessible outside class
Inspirational
Caring
1.0
5.0
MATH117
Grade: Rather not say
Feb 22, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Professor Gu is definitely the worst option for math at LUC. He did not explain the material and his notes were extremely confusing. The tests were nothing like the homework PLEASE AVOID

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