This class is tough for almost everyone. But Young is great. She really tries to help her students understand the material, is very understanding, and gives out extra credit almost every week. She knows this is a hard class. Don't take your frustrations out on her; she is a sweetheart.

This class is difficult and you have to do a lot of work, but hey guess what, YOU'RE IN COLLEGE! Prof. Young is a great professor and really tries to help you understand journalism. She gives many chances for extra credit. If you actually try and go to class you will do fine.

By far one of my favorite professors. The stories/reviews made her/the class seem daunting, but she offers so many points and extra credit, it's pretty easy to get a decent grade if you do the assignments, go to class, and you know, do that school thing that you're sinking in debt for. Her interest and enthusiasm is what made studying language fun.

The class was a challenge, but Professor Young made that clear in the very beginning . She is a sweet and funny teacher and I will actually really miss her. I don't recommend the class if you're not going to do work, but if you're willing to put out a little effort- its a fun class.

This is a difficult course, but I learned a ton in this class! Professor Young really knows her stuff, and will do everything to help you, but you have to be willing to work. She is a very sweet person, and was always funny and engaging in class. She is one of the best professors I have had, and she really cares about you as a person. Take JOUR1330

Prof. Young was a wonderful instructor. She was intelligent, kind, and well-spoken. She is funny and willing to put on a show to demonstrate a point. Greatly enjoyed her, and her course. Comes highly recommended.

Very interesting in class. The comments she makes helps students to better understand the material. However, for someone who preaches about 'conciseness', she can drag on. The class was easy. Just read the book, there are things that you need to memorize, but overall, an easy A/B if you put in the effort.

At first she comes off as a super mean teacher but if you come participate and try she will be there for you 100 of the way Better come everyday because you will have quizzes or you will miss out on something important I ended with a C but I was very pleased with it Hardest journalism teacher at Ou

She comes off at first a little hard headed but she honestly wants the best for you. She has been the sweetest and most honest teacher that I have ever had here at OU. She will be there for you until the very end with helping you with your assignments to internships and even with personal advise.

This class is difficult by nature. It's basically grammar boot camp, which could be incredibly boring. But she's such a lively person that I was never bored in class. Make sure you do the reading and take good notes. Lots of quizzes and extra credit opportunities. Take JOUR1330 with her if you have the chance.

Professor Young was by far my favorite professor this semester. She acknowledges the fact that grammar can be a pretty boring and tedious topic, and does her best to spice it up (and it works). She can be tough, but as long as you put forth a little bit of effort and do the homework, you should be fine. She gives a lot of extra credit, too.

Professor Young acknowledges the fact that grammar is a really boring subject but she does her best to make the class as interesting as possible. The tests and exams are really difficult. However, if you do study hard it is definitely possible to score well. Loads of extra credit opportunities that you should take advantage of.

Nerissa is hilarious. You can't not crack a smile when she's giving a lecture.

Nerissa Young is one of the most hilarious professors I've ever had. True, her class is hard. It all depends on how much time and effort you put in. To be successful, sit towards the front of the room and participate often. This will make her more willing to help you if she sees you working hard. I would take this again just because of her.

Nerissa is insane. She's the quintessential country-style grandma, I loved listening to her lectures. She'd always pull out those weird country analogies that nobody ever understood but they were funny. Class isn't hard at all if you pay attention and take notes, and have a basic sense of English grammar and spelling. Loved the class and Dr. Young.

Professor Young is awesome! She really knows her stuff and wants you to learn it. The class isn't too hard, but you have to work hard and go to class.

Professor Young is AMAZING. She is extremely over the top and crazy during the lectures at times, but her funny sense of humor and creative ways to remember things really helped me remember the information for the daily quizzes. Going to class definitely helped me keep a good grade and pass the class. Overall, Professor Young is awesome:)

Prof. Young is amazing. She loves journalism and it shows. The material itself is easy/interesting and Prof. Young makes learning it enjoyable. She is hilarious and lectures are always a laugh. Lots of quizzes but they're easy points, skipping class could result in missing one. Personally, this class was great and I never wanted to skip it anyway.

Nerissa's class is very hard but she is a great professor and will help you every step of the way. you have quizzes almost every day so don't skip class but you won't want to, she makes her lectures very enjoyable.

I loved Prof Young. Even though attendance is not mandatory, she gives a lot of in class quizzes so I would try not to miss any classes. But honestly I didn't want to miss a class anyway. She is so fun and I truly admire her as a professor. Her class was hard for me because I suck at grammar and that's all the first half of the semester is.

Nerissa is one of the most insightful, compassionate, and cognizant professors I've had thus far. She's also hilarious. You learn so much in her class. Do not skip; she assigns 50 point quizzes almost every class. If you do the reading and practice questions, the exams aren't too bad. Grading is based off total accumulated points, not percentages.

Great teacher. Very out there with high energy, but a fantastic professor.

By far my favorite teacher I've had this semester. She treats her students like children; she's incredibly supportive and caring, and tries to make her lectures fun for the sake of her students. She motivates you to keep working hard. However, if you don't put in the effort you will not get a good grade. If you are trying, you can easily get an A/B

Professor Young's energy class it what keeps you awake. The class is hard, expect quizzes after lectures, the positive side is 70.00-79.99 grade scale is all C's there's no C- so you won't fail the class, but no C+. Study or you will fail. But overall even though I got a C, Professor Young was one of the best teachers I had at OU.

she cares a lot about her students. tough at the beginning but then gives out points for showing up

Prof. Young is by far, one of the best journalism professors here at OU. She really cares about her students and wants them to succeed in their future as journalists. I'd gladly take another class with her again, she's awesome!

An excellent teacher, Nerissa is a kind person who wants you to do the best in a class that itself is super difficult. For those who have to take this class anyway, this is the best teacher you could hope to have for it.

Professor Young is a great instructor. She is hilarious and always does a good job explaining things in her lectures. Expect quizzes after most of the lectures.

Awesome Professor

Show up to class and you will pass. Gives chances for extra credit. Make sure to look at review guides for test and you will be fine.

Professor Young is amazing! She really cares about all of her students and want them to learn. Attendance isn't mandatory, but she will give unannounced lecture quizzes so it's important to attend every class. Getting an A or B in this class is manageable if you show up to class and put in some effort.

I took this course online and we would meet occasionally over teams. Nerissa can be tough but she is genuinely kind and wants you to succeed. The course itself can be tough if you arent strong in grammar but if you can make it through the first half youll breeze through the rest of the semester. I would definitely take Nerissas courses again.

Professor Young's class is very heavily grammar-based, which makes sense for it being a first-level journalism class. though it was online I still felt it was taught very well and I enjoyed it.

This class was engaging even though it was online. If you go over the material and do the assignments, which are both clear and straightforward, you will be fine. Professor Young is pretty funny too lol. I recommend this professor!

This class was difficult, it required a lot of studying and focus. Overall, I enjoyed the class and Professor Young was very kind and helpful. This class is taught through online lectures, so if you do have questions they have to wait until you meet in person. As long as you study, pay attention, and do the assignments you'll be okay.

Prof Young gets a bad rap because the subject matter is tough and really particular. The class is test and quiz heavy, but I think it's better than doing a bunch of papers and exercises. Study and you'll be fine. She's a really nice person and a funny teacher. She is always willing to help.

Prof Young was great! She is the perfect prof for students that are prepared and engaged in class. She is very knowledgeable and knows the content she is teaching inside and out. Often times, aspects of this class, including parts of the hybrid format, were over complicated. I still feel that I learned a lot, and I have a lot of respect for her!

Prof Young is amazing! She is so funny, respected, and I appreciate how much she treats her students like adults / with respect. This class is transparently difficult and she makes sure to let you know this. You'll probably do poorly at first, but try to stick around until the second half. Participate, be organized, be prepared, and you'll do fine!

Prof. Young gets a bad rep for her class. It is the definition of a weed out class. The concepts can be tough, but if you prepare and do the work on time, you will see the results. The beginning of the class is hard, but the second half is easy. She was accessible outside of class to talk and wanted her students to succeed but won't hand it to you.

This class challenges you and is a weed-out class for journalism majors. Professor Young is very tough and doesn't let many things slide, so she gets a bad rep. But, she is a good professor and will like you if you ask questions and are engaged during class. The hybrid format is tough, but as long as you are respectful and study you should do fine.

Professor Young gets a bad wrap. She is hilarious and is extremely knowledgable on the subjects that she teaches. Though she is intimidating, you learn a lot from her if you listen to the lectures and out the work in for it. Tests aren't awful if you study, either! Just put the time and work in and it will pay off and you will learn a lot.

Professor Young does a great job in trying to intrigue students in the very boring subject of grammar and it seems to work in an extent. The course is hybrid and the syllabus she provides details the complex schedule of when to come in and when to not. Other than that, she has a passion for teaching aspiring journalists.

After reading Nerissa's ratings, I was unnerved. But to my surprise, JOUR1330 has become one of my favorite courses thanks to her. Has a very 'tough-love' attitude, but she does love all of her students. This class is mostly online, so you mostly rely on yourself to learn the concepts. If you struggle with that, I do not recommend this course.

I was nervous after reading Young's reviews, but she turned out to be a great professor. The class is definitely intense, especially for the first half of the semester, but if you stay on top of the online lectures and put in the study time, you'll do well. She's funny and genuinely cares about her students as well as the future of journalism.