He loves to say "hell" alot and loves to talk about sports. so if you enjoy that type of thing then he is your man. he is very nice and really easy to get along with.

this guy is hilarious I took him way back in the day like 2002 but hes a riot all of his crazy stories and plus if you are a girl he will be all easy on you and a lot nicer, if I showed up late I was busted but this hot chick would always walk in late and he would just say hi to her.

Everything you hear about this guy is true and you'll find yourself laughing about something he said a year later. He is a classic. Plus a lot of good lookin girls in his class being a core class guys.

funny as hell,, easy with tons of fun restraunt extrra credit. this dude is halarius and always tell badass stories

pretty easy class, he knows how to keep your attention you can get away with a lot in this class as far as what you think and not be wrong

VERY GOOD PROF...highly reccomended! If you listen in class, you will do well

Great professor! He keeps you interested, and you will learn a lot. Make sure you take notes, study, and do his reviews. Also try not to miss class, because it will hurt you.

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The man is a badass take him best class you will ever have!!!

This man is sooo cool. He is very indepth in class. The only thing is that he really doesn't do a lot of writing on the board, so you have to pay attention to him when he lectures. Otherwise, he is the best professor I have EVER HAD! Would def. recommend him to anyone!

Mr. Giesenschlag is the a very cool teacher...and nice to look at!lol If you listen, pay attention, and take notes you will do just fine. I had not had Texas History before and learned alot of extra stuff for him.

He's a very good teacher. Doesn't write on the board so be attentive to his lectures. Super funny. Mildy fair test.

No homework, just tests. It's like listening to a guy tell interesting stories all day

Wonderful!

he does a good job of making the subject interesting, i think he's really funny. He makes an hour and fifteen minute class go by quick. Tests are easy if you take good notes and study them

Although rather eccentric, he really does know what he is talking about, and conveys information easily and thoroughly. In my class, all exams were essay-style, and we wrote a research paper in Turabian in 1302. This is a lecture class, listening intently and taking good notes is a MUST. The book is useless. Use the internet for other needed help.

Great teacher!!! He is really excited about teaching History, and he knows what he is talking about!! You definitely have to go to class and take NOTES, all he does is talk and tell you the info and sometimes write it on the board, just pay attention and you will be ok! Overall, a really fun and enjoyable class.... I learned a lot!!

Any prof that gives movie review essays as extra credit is okay in my book. Also, he tends to focus on (and take delight in) the grosser aspects of history (graphic descriptions of bloody battles, etc.) Sometimes he comes off as odd and generates an uncomfortable vibe over the class while lecturing-- but it works in that you remember the lecture.

I took post-civil war with him. Great professor! I highly advise taking him because he certainly DOES NOT teach from the book and therefore makes the class interesting. He lectures and tells you about the dirtier sides of history and REALLY goes in depth. He gives reviews for tests and the final was so easy!!

I loved this class and the way he taught it. He makes the class interesting with his side stories and comments (that are still related to the material). He doens't read straight from the book and he is very into what he is teaching which makes you interested. He was my favorite teacher of this year and I plan to take my next history class with him.

He was such a great teacher! If you correctly take notes of what he says you should be fine during the exam. He uses the textbook mostly for the essay part of the test. He has such great sides story to keep you interested by the material and if you do the extra credit he gives you, you should end up with an A or B.

He's great if you like lecture classes. I have his 8 week course, he talks the entire period and never used a book, only do to study. Makes things interesting with weird facts

Professor Giensenschlag is a very good teacher. His class is 100 percent lecture which can make it difficult. The course will challenge you but the final exam is a lot easier. He offers extra credit which can have a big impact on your grade. I ended up with a B in his class. I hate history before this class but it was one of my favorite classes.

Mr. Giesenschlag was a great teacher for US History. I took his Summer course. Made an A. His tests are 85% lecture based. But textbook reading is also required if you want to make an A. Very conservative but lets you know what you need to know for his exams. Also he has great side stories that correlate with the lessons. Will take him again.

Great, lecture based teacher. Take him if you want to knock out your history 1301 credit. But DO NOT SKIP class. He doesn't appreciate tardiness or absence. Overall he is a good teacher and if you study your notes well and read the textbook you will make an A or high B.

Great guy and even better professor makes you feel comfortable in class

By far the best professors I've ever had. His lectures make me interested in history. He's hilarious, makes you want to come to class. And make sure you come to class, he takes a participation grade that can help your final average out a lot. He gives you everything you need to study for the test. Highly recommend taking him!

Very interesting lectures. He made me want to listen during class which made the test pretty easy. If you don't come to class or take notes you will probably fail but if you do both, you're good to go.

He was an amazing prof! I don't care for history too much but he made it fun! He is completely lecture based and textbook based. If you miss a lecture, you are kinda of screwed. I highly advise writing the essay and do the extra credit before the class gets too crazy. Overall, he was a great prof! I would definitely take him again!

love this class. Professor Giesenschlag is hilarious!! Love his lectures. He is so animated and obviously loves history.

His lectures are just that-lectures. No powerpoint or notes or anything. If you want to do well, attend class regularly. However, he is very engaging and interesting. His class has by far been my favorite this semester!

He is a great professor! All professors need to be like him. He is funny and keeps you interested. Make sure you do the assigned reading for the tests! He does not joke when he says they are the "bread and butter" of the tests! There are between 1-2 short essays on every test. He will help you understand something if you don't get it.

I took his US History I and II classes and they were so enjoyable. Three tests which are tough if you skip or don't pay attention in class. 1 essay which he gives at the very beginning and isn't due for months which is nice. He brings history to life and tells you interesting things about the subjects. LOVED HIM WOULD TAKE AGAIN!

Loved him. 2 short essays for every test, but they're easy to answer. If you don't come to class & take decent notes, you won't do well on tests. You have to read for his short essays/tests! But his lectures are interesting & easy to follow. Gives major extra credit & one essay. Gives reviews for tests, but doesn't use ecampus for anything.

Seriously love Giesenschlag so much. His lectures are super interesting and he is really funny. If you take good notes, do the assigned reading, and go over his reviews, the test should be simple. Two short essays on every test, but he gives you the potential questions before hand and there are always bonus points. I would take his class again!

One of my most favorite classes I have taken yet!! Giesenschlag is a great prof who has a passion for the subject. Come to every class, take good notes, read for the tests, and enjoy.

He is the best professor I have ever had. He makes history interesting to all people (even if you hate history). He cares a lot and has a great sense of humor. His classes are lecture heavy but thats okay if you take good notes you will do fine on the exams. DO THE EXTRA CREDIT! It helps your grade a bunch. 3-4 exams and one paper, no busy work.

He is the best history prof ive had! He is very nice and teaches in stories so the information is easier to comprehend. His exams are solely based on what he talks about in class and the short answer are on the textbook readings. If you study and apply yourself you can make an A!

Best history professor ever- typical old lectures and it's important that you pay attention. He is hilarious with the way he explains things and makes it easy to remember. I would definitely recommend!

This prof really brings the lecture to life. Youll never be bored in this class. He will recommend a book to read from outside of class, and it does help, but his lectures are where the tests come from. He makes you work hard during the year so that you dont have to struggle once the final comes around. Multiple extra credit opportunities too.

By far one of the best Professors I have had! His lectures are amazing and he keeps the class intrigued by including us in his lectures. Great sense of humor. I definitely recommend him. His tests are tough, if you're great at studying you should be fine, if you struggle with studying his class may not be for you. No hw, only test grades.

Great professor overall. Do his extra credit, and write his essay he assigns, it's so easy! Very lecture heavy, and he has essay questions on his exams so beware of that. Study every week and go over notes, and you should be fine. Don't skip or you own't pass, and STUDY OR YOU WON'T PASS EITHER! Funny guy, and his lectures really come to life!

He does not use powerpoint so you will have to listen to lectures and take notes but his lectures are extremely entertaining and educational. He tells them in a way to where you remember them. Not an easy A but worth taking.

I loved this professor for history!! His lectures were amazing, and he involved the whole class while teaching. He is moving to the Rellis campus, but hes worth definitely worth taking. 10/10 would definitely recommend!

Does not use eCampus or any powerpoints, he only talks through his lectures in class. If you do not show up you will fail his class!! However, his lectures are amazing, and you can tell he has extensive knowledge and a passion for history. There is an essay portion on each exam, but he gives you the topic beforehand along with an extensive review.

Amazing prof, truly passionate about the subject and makes lectures more like storytelling than droning on about the past. I'm not a fan of history but I'm always engaged. You definitely need to come to class to pass, no online material and heavy note-taking. Be aware of essays and tests that you definitely need to study for! Would recommend.

The class seems really scary/overwhelming. He solely lectures in classes, but is a really entertaining lecturer. Gives 4 exams: 2 essay tests & 2 multiple choice/matching/true-false. Encourages reading for exams. If you pay attention in class, you will do okay. I got mid-Bs on all exams, but I did extra credit and ended with a high A.

Prof Giesenschlag is a great teacher he lectures heavy in class so take good notes. His lectures are really enjoyable and you actually learn a lot about history. His tests are tough so you must study his review and read the text book.

Professor Giesenschlag is an old school professor. By old school, I mean no powerpoint and no campus, only lecture. His lectures are not boring and you will learn way more by his lectures than anything else. I wouldn't say he grades hard but you definitely need to make good grades on his tests.

I really enjoyed Gs class. I was never bored in class and time always flew by. I wish I could take him for my other history classes. I learned so much in this class. Do your work and show up and you will be fine.

He uses no technology, only teaches by lecturing in class so make sure you show up. The lectures are interesting and I really enjoyed his class. He drops your lowest test grade and offers tons of extra credit.

Took Giesenschlag for 1301 & 1302. Entertaining & engaging lectures - makes history a story! Test heavy w/ 4 tests per semester. He always gives opportunities for extra credit & bonuses. Got mid-Bs on all tests, but got the bonuses & did extra credit & ended w/ an A. Gives study guides for every tests. Never read the whole chapters just used index.

The best professor ever. Incredible lectures that really make history interesting. Just make sure you read the textbook like he suggests, it really helps on tests!

i'm not a fan of history, or good at it, but he makes the class pretty interesting and tells history as a good story. read the text book, take good notes while he lecture, and do any extra credit available. A's are possible but unless you are a master at history you will really have to work for it

Im not a huge history person, but I throughly enjoyed Giesenschlags class. Hes very old school. No technology at all. Just straight lecture. But I looked forward to his lectures. He makes history enjoyable. Very smart country man. His tests arent too bad as long as you look over the review, but make sure you read the textbook as well.

Took both his HIST 1301 and HIST 1302 classes. Lectures are very interesting, yet helpful on the test. The tests are directly over his lectures and the textbook he recommends at the beginning of the semester. He is always available for office hours and very friendly, willing to work with you. His instructions are always clear. TAKE THIS CLASS!

lectures are engaging, but doesnt use the whiteboard/any form of powerpoint, so if youre a visual learner he might not be for you. The tests are TOUGH, but he does give a study guide. He gives one really good opportunity for extra credit, but you have to work really hard on it. Be ready to do a lot of work if you decide to take him

Giesenschlag is actually a really great guy if you get to know him. Crazy knowledgeable about what he teaches. But you will have to work for it, this is definitely not an easy A class if you aren't willing to put in work.

Great professor who gives lectures that are easy to listen to. Makes it clear what you need to know for exams, show up and study is all you'll need to do.

Mr. Giesenschlag was a really interesting guy! Def need to study and fully pay attention to pass though. Be sure to ask questions about details he's looking for for the papers because he doesn't always specify till the day before its due lol... biggest word of advice is to fully pay attention and you HAVE TO STUDY if you want to pass.

Professor Giesenschlag made class very fun and is very knowledgable on what he teaches. Definitely not an easy A but he does provide study guides and all his lectures on YouTube. I highly recommend him because he never made class boring, although he is very traditional and does not provide power points to accommodate his lectures.

So, Giesenschalg is a good professor. His lectures are interesting and the way he lectures on certain subjects lets you know it's something you need to pay attention to because it'll be on the test. His test questions come from lectures so you need to attend lecture. I had a 60 quiz avg and turning in my notes for extra credit helped bump me to A.

I personally loved this professor/class, but you have to work for the grade. As long as you take good notes during class and on the videos he has out, then study your notes, you should be fine. By "homework" I mean lecture videos he has on YouTube-those take a while to get through but are crucial. I took him for 1301 and 1302, so I recommend.

this was my second time taking a course from professor giesenschlag because i really enjoy the way he lectures! he makes it like a story and involves the class- its honestly what helped me remember information. tests are derived from lecture so you shouldnt miss class ever. one paper and not a hard grader! highly recommend

Professor Giesenschlag is by far my favorite professor I have had at Blinn or A&M. He tells history as a story, and gives you cool little anecdotes about real people living in the times. It is very clear that he is passionate about his field. That said, it is not an easy A of a class. You will have to work for it. Hard tests and lots of lectures.

This is a history prof. for people who like history. This class is straight up lecture with extra video lectures to be done outside of class. If you are like me and love watching history docs, you will love this class. If you are looking for an easy A, you will hate it. You are expected to take detailed notes and know them for the test.

he is the goat.super funny and clear with grading

Mr. Giesenschlag is an amazing professor and a very personable guy. You basically have weekly quizzes and tests. The quizzes are 3-5 questions and pretty hard, the tests are 75-100 questions with 2 essays. The tests are very very hard but the good news is his extra credit will save you. Take in-depth notes and submit them weekly and you'll be good.

Giesenschlag is a great professor and a funny guy you can relate to. His lectures are easy to follow and also easy to make notes. 5/5 would recommend!

He is a very personable professor. He lectures in a followable way and supplies videos of his lectures. He is very knowledgeable and eccentric when teaching. Solid professor. 10/10 would recommend him. Also, you can turn in your lecture notes for extra credit. its a 2-for-1 deal you take notes that benefit you and get extra credit.

Absolutely loved him as he was a very personable professor. He's very passionate about history and you can tell by his lectures. Do be warned he is not an easy A and will make you work for it. He does give extra credit that's very time consuming but very worth it. Take lots of notes and the more details the better. His tests are very detail heavy!

Had a great time in this class, be aware that there are no PowerPoints or online notes, but his test reviews are very comprehensive, and his lecture videos are online as well. He's funny, nice, and his lectures are enjoyable enough. Be prepared to take a lot of notes, and study a bit outside of class, but all in all a very enjoyable class.

This dude is a genius in his field. Attend class, listen to him, take notes, and you'll be perfectly set for this class. Attending class shouldn't be a problem because this guy is HILARIOUS. Made American History very fascinating.

I took this class with a very good understanding of American History, but not much of a knowledge of the way Professor Giesenschlag taught it. I enjoyed the lectures but most of the stuff talked about in lecture wasn't on the exams. It was mainly stuff from videos he made for covid times and stuff from the book. These screwed my grade a bit.

Nathan Giesenchlag was a great professor, and his lectures were fun! He offers a lot of extra credit if you take notes, which helps boost your grade. His tests are very long but easy if you pay attention in class. There is an essay at the end of every test, which is the only hard part of this class.

He is an amazing professor and was the highlight of my classes at Blinn! In the beginning I was unsure of what to think about the idea that he had no powerpoints but his lecturing abilities really make up for it. Reading the two textbooks given are important to the test and notes are as well! The lectures are the test material! Take this class!!!

He is an amazing professor. His lectures are very interesting and funny. He does provide extra credit at the end of the course if you have taken good notes throughout his class. He does have very long test and you will need to study a lot for them.

VERY lecture heavy - if you fall behind watching/going to lecture you will STRUGGLE. Exams are heavily based off of not only what is said in class but also the textbook!! That being said, the course is loaded with extra credit, take advantage where you can. Sometimes will drop exam hints at office hours - definitely go, super approachable dude.

2 books are required in order to pass the class due to the readings. Tests are hard, but if you go to class and listen and take notes on lecture you should do okay. Extra credit is givin and in order to get a good grade with one bad exam grade you NEED to do the extra credit (granted it's a lot of work!) Extra credit bumped me from a C to a high A.

SUPER LECTURE HEAVY. Like if you do not pay attention to the lectures you will not pass the exams. All homework was a discussion that was twice a week at most and exams. Gives A LOT of extra credit.

I loved his lectures they were very interesting and entertaining. It was an 8-week class so there were several lectures to watch online weekly. If you attend class and do the homework it is an easy A. I would definitely take him again.

Lecture-heavy class, but the extra credit opportunities help boost your grade. Definitely attend class, take good notes, and utilize resources like unstuckstudy to prepare for the challenging exams. With diligence, you can succeed in this course.

Great knowledgeable and passionate professor. Attendance is not mandatory but necessary for the difficult exams. You wont want to miss class because his lectures are super interesting, interactive with the class, and told kind of like a story. There are weekly out-of-class lectures that can be pretty long but there isnt much more work than those.

Watch the online lectures; he is exam-heavy and a lot of the test questions come from the review, the in-person lectures and the online lectures. Don't skip class or else your grade will suffer. Do the extra credit; it will help bring your grade up to an A. If you have Mr. Giesenschlag, be prepared to put in some effort. Fun class, but tough exams.

Dr. Giesenschalg's class was always engaging. He does not use technology or slides, but rather, lectures from memory, so prepare to write/type everything he says. He uses two textbooks, both of which are helpful, but not necessary to get a good grade. Additional lectures are on YouTube. Overall, great person and I would 100% take him again.

Very lecture heavy, but as long as you take notes you will do good on the exams. His lectures are so interesting, and he tells history as if it is a story. Do the extra credit, it is very helpful.

Professor Giesenschlag was one of the highlights of my time at Blinn before transferring to TAMU. I took 1301, 1302, and Texas History with him and loved every minute of all of them. He is funny, intelligent, and very engaging. Pay attention and take great notes, and you will do well. Lecture heavy and takes a lot of effort, but very worth it.