LOTS of reading and work. Save trouble and don't take unless you love history.

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talks fast, has favorites, tests too long to finsh, hard even for history major

At first, you hate her. Then you learn a ton. Then you like her. Lots of reading

Gives you all of the questions for tests. Must take good notes. Recommend.

Take another prof. Tests are kinda easy but talks fast, boring & TONS of readin

She wasnt so bad, lots of reading, and she's cute. Do the work, get a good grade, I wasnt a history major so idont know about favorites.

I am horrible at history, was placed in her class by mistake, suppose to be in history of Balt., at 1st almost died, then liked her she was always available. Lots of reading, teasts real hard but gives study guide. In the end got an A, take good notes!

I completely loved this class. I love listening to history, especially history buffs who know what they are talking about, and she does. But you really do have to study, those identification questions will kill you if you don't.

I think she's a great lecturer, really makes history come alive. She uses a lot of primary sources, which is great. But you have to be an interested student, willing to study, really care about your work.

Must read a lot of books but she is a fair grader and gives you the info for tests.

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Class was intense. She talks fast. Lots of chances for extra credit. TONS OF READING!!! If you're not a history buff, do NOT take this class. And if your cell phone goes off during class, she kicks you out :(

I loved her! I originally thought she was hard until some student laughed at me and said she's the nicest/easiest person. If you aren't lazy like 99.9 percent of the kids at Towson, you'll get an easy A.

I went into this class feeling that i was going to be pounded with work. She is really cool with upper level history because she knows u want to be there. One 8-10 pg paper, midterm and final is your grade. As long as u show up you will know what to expect on the tests. Take her for upper hist

ROCK ON NICOLE

Theirs no easy way out of Hist 300 but in her class you are going to get someone who is knowlageable about her topic and has a intrest in passing on that knowlage to her students. Yes the reading is intense but the books are very worth while. I highly recomend taking this class with Prof Dombrowski.

Tough but fair, you know what's expected of you. Lots of reading.

We had 10 books, yes 10 books. You have to read them all because you have 3 papers on the books. Her classes cost a fortune. If you don't like to read and write papers don't take her. I got an A but I worked hard. Consider yourself warned.

Everyone below this comment is crazy Prof. Dombrowski is so nice and so helpful, you just have to want to take the class. Yes it is hard, but she is there to help you so shut up!

Nicole is awesome!!! She is so willing to help those who seek her out. Yes, she expects a lot from her students, but she's made me a better student. I'm sad I can't take anymore courses from her.

a 25 page paper... if you can't handle that then you need to change your major... she is helpful and not a hard grader... just do what she says... she is a nice lady and has a good sense of humor

This is an expert. She's smart and friendly and glad to help. Her upper-level classes are for real students who want to learn and are interested in the subject. Sadly, 103 is full of idiots trying to fill GenEd requirements. But she's a very fair grader and superb instructor. You read a lot, but the books are excellent selections. Thanks, Dr. D.

very knowledgable and willing to help. did decent with packing in the 2nd half of euro. seems like a lot of work, but really isn't. I only read 1/2 of the literature books & barely opened the text. grades tests much easier than expected. really just wants to sound like a hard-ass. anyone that does poorly just doesn't want to do ANY work at all.

Knows France, and you can't say otherwise. Expects you to read a lot of [good] books (she's interested in literary perspective)--if you're in the 13th grade avoid her. Tons of discussion, casual atmosphere, and her midterm was a field trip to the BMA. Wouldn't say she grades easily, she actually seemed to love what I wrote and heaped praise on it

I loved this class. The lectures are excellent. She's good at stringing the events together. Loved it. I never found myself bored during the lectures.. great sign. I got by with ignoring the packet, but you should read the books she assigns. Great class! Great Professor!

Difficult to read her. She tries to appear strict, but she's actually very nice and understanding. Too many novels made it feel more like a literature class than history. Note taking can be difficult because she jumps topics quickly. If you actually read all 8 novels, it's a breezy. Otherwise, you'll struggle. She's very into anything Europe.

I would easily date her. Although I'd rather get curb stomped than have to reread Madame Bovary, the class was great and so was Dr. Dombrowski.

An above average history professor. She expects alot out of a 100 level course but it is not that bad. If you attend class and take notes there is no reason to not get an A. I would take her again

I have taken three classes with this professor and wish I could take more.

Pay attention or you will fall behind. She is very helpful if your struggling.

She is a great person and funny. She tends to present a ton of information during her classes at a fast rate. Also, she teaches it as if you have some background in this subject. She is willing to clarify and help explain things if you ask. Need to go to class and take notes. Be assertive with the workload from the start or you will be overwhelmed.

Initially the class will seem unbearable and difficult and you will consider drippoing it, but dont. It gets easier through out the semester and your assignments will be graded very easily. There are only 2 exams and one term paper. There is some outside reading required excluded from the textbook, but nothing too hard. I would recommend her

Excellent teacher. She's passionate, insightful, and strangely funny. Expect to write a lot. Strong writers will do well in this class, but if you don't meet deadlines, fulfill the requirements or don't properly cite sources, don't expect to get a high grade. She's a caring teacher who will go above and beyond to help you if you are struggling

She's very passionate and knowledgeable about the material. For anyone who is a history major, the paper grading should seem lenient.

She's an excellent history teacher. She expects people to participate in class and show that they are paying attention. Her base of knowledge is incredible and broad. Mid term and Final are some short answer IDs and two essays which are easy as long as you prepare in advance. Expect to write papers and use proper citations to get an A

Dr. Dombrowski-Risser is great! She maintains your attention during class by making it interesting and is always willing to help out and answer questions. Though sometimes she isn't very good at responding to emails or staying organized, she's always willing to move due dates around to accommodate her students. Would definitely recommend.

I thought she was great! She is super funny in class and really keeps you engaged. She has a few papers per semester, but they are not hard. She also lets you revise your papers. Midterm and final were super easy, she gives the terms and essays that will be on them. Just memorize the terms and draft your essays and you will get an A for sure!

Professor DR is amazing! She really knows the material and makes the lectures interesting. However, you HAVE to go to class. There is no other way to keep up with her lectures than writing it down as fast as possible - especially in your own style. She jumps around a lot and if you blink you may miss 30 years of history.

Dr. Dombrowski-Risser really is one-of-a-kind. She's engaging, hilarious, and really passionate about what she teaches. You must participate in class. She may give a lot of reading and writing assignments, but if you're not willing to put in the work than maybe you shouldn't be taking upper-level courses.

She is super nice and if you do the readings , will pass easily

Dr. Dombrowski is one great professor, she made history 103 fun and engaging. Its important to remember to participate. There were plenty of extra credit opportunities that you couldnt miss. Therefore, youre bound to get an A. The study guide also covered everything on the midterm and the final exam. I would highly recommend taking her.

Take Prof. Dombrowksi! She is so nice. The class requires a lot of writing and reading, but she really appreciates effort just like you should appreciate hers. Do your work, try, communicate with her and it will reflect in your grade. Tests are w/ blue books, written exams! Show what you know even if its not 100% and you will pass!

I really enjoyed Mrs. Dombrowski, she was really nice. She looks confused half the time, but she's actually very knowledgable. Plus, if you go to office hours she's awesome at answering your questions thoroughly. Although, she does kind of make you feel dumb sometimes, she grades really easy! She isn't quick with emails, so just go to office hours.

I have taken 3 of her classes. I honestly enjoyed her classes -VERY lecture heavy -gives extra credit opportunities -buy ALL the text -ASK QUESTIONS IN PERSON & CLASS -midterm & final: IDs & 2 essays, her study guides are literally her exams -lots of reading, can SKIM, or can fake it till you make it (I did) -MUST PUT IN WORK -come to class to pass

She is very demanding and assigns many readings, quizzes, assignments, and long essays. Also, be ready to participate in some group activities. Besides that, her classes are exciting and are a perfect balance of in-class activities and lectures. Her selection of readings are really good and engaging. She is also unintentionally hilarious!

long lectures a lot of group activities.