Nice guy, but extremely hard tests--no mult. choice EVER, hard paper grader too

Lots of NOT fun field trips and long pointless readings!

Nice guy, knows his stuff, very tough grader but its worth it if you like histor

nice guy, but hard grader. Work hard and you'll do well

Expects one to GO DEEPER into essay questions, avoid class!

Amazing class, learned a lot, grades very fairly and gives you a great opportunity for improvement

Very hard grader. He expects every detail to be perfect in essays and he does not understand personal reasons for missing class. If you miss more than 2 he starts killing your grades. Grade wise i got an A but attendance put me to a C+. He's too hard.

Good teacher, encourages class discussions and willing to answer questions. Do the assigned reading before class and you're fine. Very detailed oriented when it comes to grading essays and papers, tells you ahead of time what will be on tests.

Very funny, makes 8am class interesting. class is great prep for capping. As for the origins students who think its "too hard" for a freshman class... you're in college now, get used to it.

Prof. Marshall is a great guy. Class was a lot of fun and I enjoyed going. One comlplaint is that he grades writing very hard and there are only a few assignments so that can affect you a lot. But, none the less, good class.

I love nick marshall! Great guy, great class. Hard grader, but if you're smart you shouldn't have a problem. Very fair and good stories.

Great man and a great teacher. Grades hard but if you put time into the class you won't have a problem. Test Questions are given before the test.

Great guy, good teacher. Grades hard but if you study alot its not a problem. Overall a good teacher who will help you ifyou need it.

knows his stuff- so long as you take decent notes in class, you're set. makes you read boring franklin memoir, but otherwise homework isn't bad. tells you exactly what will be on his tests. if you actually study, then no reason you can't get a B at least in his class. learn lots so take him!

he's awesome! he is definately a tough grader but if you study and listen to what he says in lecture its fine. He gives review sheets for tests, so use it!!! If youre interested in American History, hands down i would say take him!!

Awesome teacher. Knows entirely too much about the HRV. Takes you on cool field trips, brings in his guitar and sings the Erie Canal song... tests are fine if you study and he gives you advance warning on what to study. All essays. You buy a lot of little, inexpensive books that are all interesting. Definitely recommend him!

All history majors who are thinking about getting a higher ed. in history, museum studies etc. TAKE HIS CLASSES. His drive for quality papers and research will prove beneficial in the end! His SEX DEATH AND DISEASE class rocked...treated like a masters student! Really nice guy!

HE AWESOME! Although a tough teacher and grader, you learn alot. Makes material interesting and he's really helpful. You don't waste your money on the textbooks, you read every page!

An incredibly knowledgeable professor. He provided important and significant details during lectures. I would highly recommend to anyone who is interested in American History. His lectures were very entertaining and yet provided a wealth of information.

he is sexy!!

Great guy and knows his stuff. He is really funny, however his essays are really hard and he grades really hard. I thought I wrote an A paper, he gave me a C-.

Great class lots of interesting conversations, you aveto do the readings though, but they are good books.

A lot of work, but really interesting and create class discussions. Only take it if you are a history major/are really interested in the topic.

Good guy, fair but tough grader. Know your stuff for the midterm and final, tough paper grader, do all the reading. But great guy, makes class interesting, funny, helpful

He's an awesome guy but he is tough. I love his class the most and I was interested in history before. He cracks jokes and is prepared to help when needed. Pay attention in class and do the readings, it'll benefit you in the long run. I would totally take another class with him.

I think he grades fairly or even softly. The kind of papers I usually get C's on I get B's on from him. I've found the class entertaining and I think he's a nice and funny guy. I've heard he's really tough in his other classes though. I can't confirm that, but I recommend his capping class for sure.

Really nice guy and an enjoyable class, but a very tough grader. Don't think anyone in my class got an A. I did have fun throughout the semester though. Good amounts of reading, a few papers, a presentation and final. Marshall definitely helped me improve my writing skills though and I'm glad that I took the class because he made it fun

Prof Marshall has a good sense of humor and actually made class enjoyable. As for the work, he expects you to read and understand way too many pages for almost every class. He is a tough grader but is also willing to help and he encourages students to come to his office hours. Overall, the class was interesting yet challenging.

Dr. Marshall is an outstanding professor. He made Sex, Death, and Disease so much fun (regardless of how much work was required for the class). The readings were all so interesting that made the work every week enjoyable. Class discussions were always hilarious. Definitely take a class with this guy. He's the best.

Such an awesome guy! Class was always hilarious and he really knows his stuff. There are a few papers, but as long as you do the readings and go to his office hours for help, you'll do great. I would take a class with Dr. Marshall again if I could!!!

Dr. Marshall is one of the best professors at Marist. He makes class humorous, enjoyable, and truly knows what he is talking about. He expects a lot from his students. He will always be happy to look at work before deadlines and give feedback, and has no problem giving an extension. He really pushes you to earn your A. I would recommend him highly.

Dr. Marshall is hands down one of the best professors at Marist. He is funny, incredibly intelligent, and extremely helpful. He wants you to succeed, and will help you with your goals. Reading is important, and papers should be well written. He is also incredibly handsome. 10/10 on the looks category

Prof. Marshall was one of the best professors I took at Marist! Be warned, there is SO MUCH READING! Most of it is very interesting, and the backbone of the class is discussion on said readings in the next class- not much lecture, the class is driven by what students got out of the reading assignments. Keeps you whole time for a 3 hr night class.

Dr. Marshall is super nice, helpful, and really funny. He gives lots of reading and quizzes on the reading. The quizzes are super easy if you read. He gives a few papers and is a hard grader. Overall he was a great professor

Absolutely adored his class. He is extremely well rehearsed in what he is teaching and makes lectures extremely interesting through tangents and making connections. Does encourage people to take notes on paper instead of using tech but does not forbid it. It definitely helps that he is extremely likable and funny. It makes the material memorable.

Dr. Marshall was definitely good at lecturing, however, there was so much reading for a FYS class. With presentations and papers, he wasn't always clear with what he expected, but he is still a good professor nonetheless.

Dr. Marshall was very lecture heavy, however, he is absolutely hilarious. He keeps students engaged and his lectures aren't boring whatsoever. He is very lenient and will give you an extension on a paper if needed. He is however a very tough grader. 2 papers, midterm, final. Lots of reading, there's a quiz every class on the readings, they're easy.

The best professor I've had! Excellent lectures and really engaging.

Dr. Marshall is the best professor. He makes lectures enjoyable and is passionate about history, which helped me to stay engaged. However, he is a tough grader, and it is difficult to get an A. Also, beware that this class has tons of reading...more work than other FYS classes. Overall, I would recommend this class because of how enjoyable it was.

Marshall's classes are very demanding but he is a great person. He catches you off-guard with humor and wants you to succeed. Tough grader on papers but he is willing to work with you so you understand it. Know your stuff for midterm/final. Quizzes are fairly straightforward but you must do the readings even if some of them are long.

I had professor Marshall for my first year seminar class. He was engaging and funny which always made class interesting. The topics covered are also cool, which is why the readings were very doable, however there are a lot of readings. He is flexible and will do what he can to help. I would definitely recommend for FYS.

Marshall is very funny and engaging. While his FYS class is a history class he picks very interesting readings for us which makes the lectures something to look forward to every class. He goes give a LOT of reading, however, and the essays he assigns can be tough, but if you participate you should be fine. Wish I could take another class with him.

Dr. Marshall is awesome. I looked forward to going to class because of him. Class was all discussion based off of the readings he would assign. We would have a quiz each class but they were easy. He was really helpful in office hours and helped me develop ideas for my papers and talk out concepts. I wish I could take another class with him.

He's one of the best teachers I've ever had. He's a fantastic person, and his classes are enjoyable to go to. There are a lot of pop quizzes for seminars, but they're simple: just do the work. Engage and be present, and you'll enjoy this class just as much as I did!

Dr. Marshall is a great professor and you can learn a lot from him as long as you put in the work!

Amazing lecturer. A harsh grader on papers, but gives super good feedback to improve your writing. He is also a great help when writing papers and offers extensions so you write a good paper too.

Made class interesting and engaging. Often included persona stories to connect them to lessons which was entertaining There are readings due every class and some of them could be quite long. There are also quizzes on the readings almost every class, but they are pretty easy if you do the readings. I enjoyed the class and he's a great professor.

Does a quiz on the readings: literally writing a sentence relating to what you read. Good lecturer, fun and engaging. Exams are solely essays; just analyze the key themes he goes over and really back up your points with the history. I do wish he had more graded work. He played the guitar in class once and passed out cotton. Talks the full class tho

Dr. Marshall is another history professor whom you'll love if you love history. He goes on a lot of tangents, but he's so kind and educated in his subject.

Dr. Marshall is a very energetic and humorous professor. His lectures are engaging and enjoyable, and the exams are not difficult—they mostly cover the material discussed in class. When I reached out to him for help, he responded positively and was very supportive. I'm grateful for his guidance and approachability.

Loved his class even though I didn't do the best. I wouldn't take his class as a GPA boost, but I would 100% recommend him. The content wasn't hard, but the exams had very confusing questions. I don't think anyone in my class got higher than a C on the exams. I would definitely take a class with him, he's very invested in his students.

Marshall isn't a bad pick. He's funny and engaging, but he's a pretty tough grader for the three exams. As long as you pay attention, do the readings, and take good notes, you'll do well enough.

While I felt the work was incredibly challenging for a 101 class, I still loved every second of Marshall's lectures. He's very educated on history, and you can tell he really cares for every one of his students. He goes on a lot of tangents, but they are always relevant to the topic of discussion. Don't let the subject deter you, his class is fun

Lectures are always insightful and informative. Tough grader on the writing assignments but overall an easygoing class with a passionate and hilarious professor. The readings are very interesting if you enjoy history. Just make sure you actually do the readings or you probably won't do well.

Great guy but can be strict. Knowledgeable and passionate about history. Grade from 3 in-class papers, easy reading quizzes, and a final presentation. Readings matter for papers. Tough but fair, strict on tech. Funny and gets to know students. More of a history than lit class. Rewarding challenge. Do the readings and you'll be fine and learn a lot