4.4

Nicolette Nicola

English - Brookdale Community College

4.4
Quality
2.4
Difficulty
87%
Would Retake
119
Reviews
4.4
Quality
2.4
Difficulty
4.3
Helpful
4.4
Clarity

87%

Would Retake

119

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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5

92

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What Students Say

She fails to acknowledge that Brookdale is a community college and that most of us are there because we have JOBS and other obligations

ENGL121 - 2.0 rating

She's crazy with attendances and lates

ENG121 - 3.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

91%

Textbook Required

25%

Grade Predictor

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Predicted Grade

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95% confidence
Based on 74 grades
Most common grades:
A (25)
Not sure yet (22)
A- (19)
Grade Distribution
A(31)B(4)C(2)D(3)F(0)A-/B+(36)
Based on 100 reported grades
A: 25
Not sure yet: 22
A-: 19
B+: 17
Common Tags
Gives good feedback (51)
Caring (44)
Clear grading criteria (41)
Accessible outside class (29)
Participation matters (25)
Respected (21)
Tough grader (12)
Inspirational (10)
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5.0

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ENG155

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Reviews (119)
1.0
5.0
ENG121
Nov 5, 2009

she is not good prof. never take her

2.0
3.0
ENGL121
Nov 24, 2009

She fails to acknowledge that Brookdale is a community college and that most of us are there because we have JOBS and other obligations...meaning no, we really do not have time to read 3 chapters out of a novel, 50 pages out of a text, write two journal entries and a heavily weighted essay for you in one week's time.

3.0
3.0
ENG121
Dec 21, 2009

No Comments

5.0
1.0
ENG121
May 8, 2010

Great teacher! Anyone who had a problem with her must be a real loser or moron. If you read the book she assigned then you should ACE this class NO PROBLEM. She's attractive as well, which never hurts! She was very clear on the class requirements. Very pleasant attitude as well! Wish she taught other English courses so I could have her again!

5.0
3.0
ENGL121
Sep 29, 2010

She is extremely fair and willing to help.

5.0
2.0
ENGL121
Nov 30, 2010

great teacher

4.0
2.0
ENG121
Dec 24, 2010

She is a decent teacher. She can be fair and helpful at times but other times rather frustrating. If you have a poor writing history she will take advantage of you. Overall easy class but feel I would have learned more with a different professor.

5.0
1.0
ENGL121
May 9, 2011

Nikki is the best English professor at Brookdale. Do not take any other professor for english.

3.0
3.0
ENG121
Nov 28, 2011

Never take her. She's crazy with attendances and lates. She also doesn't really help on the essays she just checks them off and doesn't tell you what needs to be corrected then when you hand in your final copy she suddenly has a lot to say and finds mistakes. She can be a nice person but as a teacher I don't recommend. Stay away.

3.0
3.0
ENG121
Nov 28, 2011

I dreaded going to this class every week. She was extremely annoying with absences and lates. Was a tough grader..If you don't write your papers exactly the way she would, she won't give you a good grade. Should not be teaching at a community college.

2.0
3.0
ENG121
Jan 3, 2012

The essays are the biggest part of your final grade, but she doesn't even bother to take a glance at your rough drafts. Most of the time, I never knew what I needed to do in order to receive a good grade. If writing isn't your strong point, her class WILL eat you alive. In general, she's very nice, but she's just not a great teacher.

5.0
2.0
ENG155
Jan 9, 2012

I strongly recommend taking her short story class in winter term. It's only 10 days and its a great way to get an English requirement. Its a lot of work, but classes are fun, mostly discussion based. As long as you do your homework, you'll be fine

1.0
3.0
ENG121
Mar 9, 2013

Her assignments are unimaginative and ripped straight from the book, and she seems to only react well to bland, unimaginative writing. Because of this, she has no place as a teacher of English. She's friendly, but a terrible teacher.

5.0
1.0
121
Apr 30, 2013

GREAT teacher who really takes time to go over your paper. Her feedback made me a stronger writer and it is nearly IMPOSSIBLE to fail this course. I loved going to her class and I wish I had her again.

3.0
5.0
ENGLISH121
Grade: Not sure yet
Jul 16, 2015

Very confusing. She rambles on and on about nothing the whole class. Tough grader on essay papers,wouldn't recommend her.

3.0
3.0
ENGLISH121
Grade: C
Aug 20, 2015

She was easy to listen to and her assignments weren't that hard. My biggest problem would have to be her lack of feed back. If you gave her anything other than what she wanted she would respond with a chorus of hmm's and okay's. She did not answer my emails and chastised me for missing one class in front of everybody. Would not recommend.

4.0
4.0
ENG121
Grade: Rather not say
Feb 25, 2016

Professor Nicola is tough but fair. I would take the class again.

2.0
2.0
READ095
Grade: A-
Jan 28, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Professor Nicola talked way too much and drove me absolutely crazy. She wasn't very specific about homework assignments and then would grade you on them. Also, she would stop the whole class just to tell someone to get off their phone and would make us sit and wait until they did. If you end up taking her class, just show up and try your best.

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Participation matters
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
1.0
1.0
READ091
Grade: B
Nov 26, 2018
Wouldn't take again

boring, she is not very exctiing.

1.0
4.0
ENG121
Grade: B+
Jan 26, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Don't take her! She comes off rude and she expects us to have this class be our only priority. If you are not marking the reading the exact way she wants then you will probably not do well on any of her quizes or test. She gives out way too much homework and her lectures were so long. Not an exciting teacher. I would do you self a favor switch out

Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
1.0
1.0
ENG121
Mar 8, 2019
Wouldn't take again

After being in the hospital for a while, came back in with my makeup work & a doctors note and she accepted my work but told me she couldn't take my Essay 1 (15% of my final grade) because she "just doesn't take late essays". She gives LOADS of work but no help, doesn't teach anything useful in class, is rude, and is overall a horrible professor

Skip class? You won't pass.
So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
3.0
ENG121
May 6, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Yo give the most honest opinion her class was the worst class Ive taken at brookdale. It is the only class that did not grade fairly and give a chance to get the grade you worked for. It seems that she only gives good grades to people that she talks to during class. Youll find yourself working for hours for like a 72 Because she feels like it.

Lots of homework
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
3.0
ENG121
May 6, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She is very rude and will give you a smart remark if you are late. I didnt miss a single class or assignment and got a 75 for the year. I did every assignment and writing center session but still got a low grade because I didnt care to interact with her cringy conversations. Dont take her class unless you want to struggle satisfying her.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
ENG121
Grade: A
Sep 6, 2019
Would take again

Professor Nicola is great. If you show up to class, do the homework and take your essays to the writing center you should have no problem getting a good grade in the class. Her feedback on the essays was always insightful and helped me become a stronger writer. All in all, you get what you put in. I would take a class with her again.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
ENGL121
Grade: A-
Jan 3, 2020
Would take again

One of the best professors that I have had. She gives amazing and helpful feedback on every essay. I will be taking her again for engl-122.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENGL122
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 29, 2020
Would take again

Professor Nicola is easily one of the best Professors I've had. She is extremely helpful and patient, while also being motivating. Her expectations in the class were clear since the first class day, and she does everything she can to help you in the class. She is very easily accessible for any questions you have outside of class! 10/10

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
Caring
4.0
2.0
ENGL121
Grade: A
Oct 4, 2020
Would take again

Some people in my class didn't like her but Prof Nicola was the best English professor I've taken. Most of the time you get out of lectures early, and her grading rubrics are clear. Those that didn't like her just didn't want to put the work in. Do your assignments on time and it's an easy A. If you have difficulty she's more than willing to help

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
ENG121
Grade: A
Nov 13, 2020
Would take again

Professor Nicola was the best teacher I've ever had. I learned so much from her class, grew as a writer, and learned to enjoy the process of reading & writing. She never assigned a ridiculous amount of work, everything was very manageable from the stories we read to the writing assignmets. The only way you can fail is if you don't do the work!

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
4.0
ENG121
Grade: A-
Jan 12, 2021
Would take again

I did well in Professor Nicola's class because I completed the work. She was a fair grader. Very fun Zoom sessions.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
5.0
ACAD089
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 29, 2021
Would take again

I like Professor Nicola. Shes very nice. When I was struggling with History 137 in the beginning of the semester and I give my academic warning letter saying that I was struggling with my classes and homework. So after she finds out, she offered to help me get better with my history homeworks. I took her advice and my grade had skyrocketed. Thank

Gives good feedback
Respected
Lots of homework
4.0
2.0
ENG121
Grade: A
Sep 8, 2021
Would take again

Loved her! Her feedback made me love to write papers. Highly recommend.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
5.0
ACAD089
Grade: A+
Dec 9, 2021
Would take again

I like Professor Nicola. This is my second semester with her. She just gives reminders about when the quizzes are due and she reinforces the consequences if we don't do the quizzes. Also, she didn't have office hours is because the Academic access program is operated on a hybrid schedule. She also gives me good feedback and she gives good questions

Gives good feedback
Respected
Accessible outside class
1.0
2.0
ENG121
Grade: B+
Dec 17, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Went into the semester thinking So many positive reviews! This is great! I had her for the Writing Process and she was terrible. No matter the effort given, every essay was completely critiqued and ripped to shreds, no positive feedback. Horrendous to reach, answered 1 of 5 emails I had sent. Left me unmotivated to finish the semester and essays.

Lots of homework
Participation matters
Tough grader
5.0
5.0
ACAD089
Grade: A+
Apr 21, 2022
Would take again

I like professor Nicola.

Tough grader
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
5.0
ACAD089
Grade: A+
Apr 28, 2022
Would take again

I like professor Nicola. This is my third semester with her. She gives out reminders for what is due and when the quizzes are due. She grades them like speedy Gonzales. She's a very good professor to have. I liked her a lot. The bad thing is that for the quizzes. She is very strict about the deadlines. You have to be on top of everything or else sh

Tough grader
Graded by few things
Accessible outside class
5.0
5.0
ENG121
Grade: A-
May 12, 2022
Would take again

Professor Nicola gave great feedback on our papers. She was a tough grader, but I did well.

Participation matters
Accessible outside class
5.0
4.0
ENGL122
Grade: B+
May 12, 2022
Would take again

Prof. Nicola made this class fun, and she cared about all of her students. I would take her again for anything.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
ENG121
Grade: A-
May 12, 2022
Would take again

This was the first semester I took Prof. Nicola, but the second time I took English 121. I failed with another professor, but I worked a lot more in this class than I did the first time. She was a fair grader, wrote a ton of comments on my essays but she got me in a better place this semester, and I think I'm getting an A-, which is amazing.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
ENGL122
Grade: A
May 12, 2022
Would take again

Professor Nicola is a tough, but fair professor. I improved drastically as both a writer and a diligent scholar in her course. If you put in the work and go the extra mile by using the opportunities given to you, you will succeed, and possibly enjoy, this course.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
ENGL121
Grade: A+
May 13, 2022
Would take again

"Good morning guys welcome to English 121." For the next fourteen weeks, she molded us into a family. Videos and written material were posted 3 days before class meetings. At the end of every session, time was reserved for one and one consultation for those having issues. I have no hesitation in recommending Professor Nicola for English 121.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Caring
1.0
5.0
ENGL122
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 13, 2022

Prof Nicola gives loads of work w/o any leniency towards deadlines. She gives 4 pages of essays/week. I asked for an extension for an assignment and she spoke to me with no empathy. She only gave me till that night to submit it and said, "I'm not willing to do this again in the future". Take her if you don't mind a lot of work and strict deadlines.

Lots of homework
So many papers
5.0
5.0
ACAD089
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 6, 2022
Would take again

I like Professor Nicola. This is my fourth semester with her. She gives out reminders for what is due and when the quizzes are due. She grades them like speedy Gonzales. She's a very good professor to have. I liked her a lot. The bad thing is that for the quizzes. She is very strict about the deadlines. You have to be on top of everything or else s

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
5.0
5.0
ENGL121
Grade: A
Jan 12, 2023
Would take again

Great professor! Her grading policy was very simple to understand. She cares about all her students individual needs. Her work is a little challenging but if you get help with the writing center you should be fine. 100% best English 121 professor!!!!

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Caring
3.0
4.0
ENG121
Grade: B
Mar 8, 2023

This professor is highly organized and skilled at explaining concepts, but her course is challenging and requires extra effort from students. Her Canvas pages are well-structured and easy to use, providing a solid foundation for learning. However, students should expect to work harder than necessary.

Tough grader
Test heavy
5.0
5.0
ACAD089005YL
Grade: A+
Apr 25, 2023
Would take again

I like Professor Nicola. This is my fifth semester with her. She gives out reminders for what is due and when the quizzes are due. She grades them like speedy Gonzales. She's a very good professor to have. I liked her a lot. The bad thing is that for the quizzes. She is very strict about the deadlines. If you don't do the quizzes on time, then she'

Tough grader
Participation matters
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
121
Grade: A
May 19, 2023
Would take again

This is my first semester at Brookdale and Professor Nicola helped make it much easier and smoother.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
5.0
4.0
ENGL122
Grade: B+
May 19, 2023
Would take again

Fair grading and fun class.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
5.0
ENGL121
Grade: A
May 20, 2023
Would take again

Easy course, submit things on time, always willing to help if there are problems

Participation matters
Accessible outside class
Online Savvy
5.0
4.0
ENGL122
Grade: A
Aug 17, 2023
Would take again

Professor Nicola gives good feedback on assignments, has a well-organized Canvas, and gives extra credit for going to the writing center. Overall, she is a very good teacher.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
ENGL122
Grade: A
Aug 18, 2023
Would take again

To anyone weary about this class, I advise that you shake it off! Ms. Nicola has been so instrumental in my success in acing this class and getting through the workload, I cannot thank her enough. The feeling of not being alone with the class material was truly invaluable, and I am grateful for her consistent sense of support and understanding.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Caring
2.0
3.0
ENGL121
Oct 15, 2023

She does not offer much support when you need her help.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
So many papers
5.0
3.0
ENGL121
Grade: B+
Dec 8, 2023
Would take again

Professor Nicola is really good at taking you through the writing process and helping you out. She requires you to go to the writing center 3 times for this class but it is so worth it. She is a tough grader because she can be very specific when it comes to papers but it helps you improve as a writer. Make sure to turn things in on time.

Tough grader
EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
5.0
4.0
ENGL121
Grade: A-
Dec 8, 2023
Would take again

Professor Nicola is a fair grader and she's helpful when you need her.

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENGL121
Grade: B+
Dec 8, 2023
Would take again

I did well in this class and liked the professor.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
ENG121
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2023
Would take again

She was a tough but good grader. The classes were not difficult and everything made sense. I liked the outlines because they helped me get organized.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
ENG121
Grade: B
Dec 8, 2023
Would take again

I signed up for both English 121 and 099 in the same semester, and professor Nicola helped me to improve my writing throughout the semester. Both classes were good, and now I feel ready for 122. It was the best writing class I ever had.

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
5.0
3.0
ENG121
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2023
Would take again

Professor Nicola helped me get through and pass this class. She pushed me to do better and I'm getting an A. Great class and great teacher.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
ENGL121
Grade: B+
Dec 13, 2023
Would take again

I failed my first essay and almost gave up, but Prof. Nicola encouraged me to stick it out. Passing now! So happy I didn't quit.

Gives good feedback
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
ENG121
Grade: A+
Dec 13, 2023
Would take again

Professor Nicola is truly one of the best professors I ever had in college. Having her for my first semester in college truly was a gift because she really showed me how well of a writer I was, and really was such an inspiring amazing teacher. I truly love her and hope I will have her again at my time at Brookdale. I will miss her so much!

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENGL121
Grade: B+
Dec 15, 2023
Would take again

The professor gave you all the things needed to complete an assignment. Willing to help out to explain how she wants the assignments done. Need to attended the writing center but helps you get a better grade on your assignments. I am taking her again for English 122.

Caring
Accessible outside class
3.0
4.0
ENGL121
Grade: C+
Aug 19, 2024

Overall she is a great teacher but is strict on due dates and feedback. It's pretty hard to get all points on her homework's and essay's. Gives very few feedback but you get more from the writing center. I wouldn't take her class again but that's just me.

Tough grader
5.0
3.0
ENG121
Grade: A
Oct 25, 2024
Would take again

Professor gives good feedback. It helps to take notes.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
4.0
ENGL121
Grade: B+
Oct 25, 2024
Would take again

Professor Nicola gave me extra time on my midterm this summer. She was great and i'm taking her 122 in the spring.

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENG121
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 25, 2024
Would take again

You are awesome, Professor Nicola!!! Thank you for helping me get through this class!!!!!!

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
ENG121
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 25, 2024
Would take again

Professor Nicola cares so much about her students. We love her. She is a great teacher!!!!

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENG121
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 25, 2024
Would take again

Professor Nicola is a good teacher and a good person. Her classes are fun. Take her in a face to face class. You'll like her.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
4.0
3.0
ENG121
Grade: A
Nov 14, 2024
Would take again

Prof. Nicola is great! Even being online, she is very attentive, and clear with the material/work. She gives good feedback for essays and other assignments. She gives a weekly syllabus so you dont get lost with the work and everything is pretty straightforward. Easy if you give yourself enough time to do the work, which the work isnt even a lot.

5.0
2.0
ENGL121
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 21, 2024
Would take again

Professor Nicola is great. She allowed me to turn in assignments late because I was sick a lot this semester. I'm probably getting a B in this class. She's so nice and the class is very chill.

Participation matters
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENGL121
Grade: A-
Nov 21, 2024
Would take again

Professor Nicola gives feedback on my papers so fast and she is always available to talk after class about my work. I'm glad I took this class. She's inspired me. I want to be a teacher, and I'm going to have a class like hers someday.

Caring
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
ENG121
Grade: B+
Dec 5, 2024
Would take again

Love Professor Nicola. She's the reason I'm doing so good this semester. I'm happy I took her for this class.

Caring
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
ENGL121
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2024
Would take again

Great professor. She cares about her students.

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
1.0
ENGL121
Grade: A-
Dec 11, 2024
Would take again

I enjoyed Professor Nicola's class and her enthusiasm for writing. I'm taking her in English 122 next semester.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENGL121
Grade: A-
Dec 11, 2024
Would take again

Nice class. It was fun, and Professor Nicola truly cares about her students and their success.

Caring
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
ENGL121
Grade: B+
Dec 11, 2024
Would take again

Prof Nicola is a very chill teacher. She's really cool and accepted some late work i submitted. She made the class easy. I'm taking her in the spring for 122.

Gives good feedback
Caring
Respected
5.0
2.0
ENGL121
Grade: A-
Dec 11, 2024
Would take again

I took Professor Nicola for an online 121 this semester. She was great about giving me quick feedback on my essay and she met with me on Zoom two times to help with my assignments! She's very kind, which I did not have with my teacher last year. I'm glad I took her class.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Respected
5.0
2.0
ENG121
Grade: B+
Dec 11, 2024
Would take again

This fall I took Prof. Nicola for English 099 in person and 121 online. I loved her class and her feedback. She is willing to help with everything. I would not have gotten through without her.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
ENGL121
Grade: A-
Dec 11, 2024
Would take again

I signed up for 099 in person and 121 online, which was difficult, but Prof Nicola made it easy to keep up with the work and get everything done. She gave clear feedback too. I loved the class and the friends I met in it. Great teacher.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
5.0
1.0
ENGL121
Grade: B+
Dec 11, 2024
Would take again

I didn't want to take an 11 week class but I signed up too late for anything else. I ended up loving my class, my teacher, and the writing. It was such a cool class and I'm so sad it's ending. Prof. Nicola made the whole class great.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Respected
5.0
1.0
ENGL121
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 12, 2024
Would take again

Professor Nicola is a great online teacher. I took her this semester for English 121 fully online. I loved the videos and the support outside of Canvas. I met with her on Zoom a few times. Great class. I liked the journals, too.

Caring
Accessible outside class
Online Savvy
5.0
1.0
ENG121
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2024
Would take again

I took Professor Nicola this fall. I'm taking her again for 122 in the spring. She's great. Super helpful. I liked the class a lot.

Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
1.0
ENGL121
Grade: A-
Dec 16, 2024
Would take again

Nice professor. Great class. I met one of my newest and best friends, and I loved writing the journals each week. I would definitely take Prof. N. again.

Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
ENG121
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 16, 2024
Would take again

Professor Nicola was my favorite professor this semester. I loved her and I hope to have her again.

Gives good feedback
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
ENG121
Grade: A-
Dec 16, 2024
Would take again

Thanks for a great semester, Prof Nicola. I did better than I've ever done in an English class. You're a good teacher. It was a fun class!

Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
1.0
ENGL121
Grade: B
Dec 16, 2024
Would take again

Professor Nicola was a favorite teacher of mine this semester. She made writing easy. Loved the journals and in class discussions. She's so sweet.

Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
ENG121
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2024
Would take again

Love Professor Nicola! Just so attentive and an awesome professor for Engl121. I honestly really enjoyed all the assignments and appreciated all her feedback as well. Her set up on Canvas is very helpful; she made sure to give any and all resources for us online students. Im sure she's even better in person! I plan to take her again for Engl122!

Participation matters
Caring
Online Savvy
5.0
2.0
ENGL121
Grade: A-
Dec 19, 2024
Would take again

I didn't want to take an online class, but I had to. Turns out, it was a great semester and I did better than I thought I would. Prof. Nicola is so nice, and she met with me on Zoom to help with one of my essays and to answer questions. I had a really good semester because of her.

Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
ENG121
Grade: B+
Dec 21, 2024
Would take again

Professor Nicola was incredibly kind and always willing to help us understand the material. Her patience and dedication made learning enjoyable and accessible for everyone in the class. However, she did assign a lot of homework, which sometimes felt overwhelming. Despite the heavy workload, I learned a great deal from her class.

Tough grader
Group projects
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENG121
Grade: A
Jan 22, 2025
Would take again

I took Professor Nicola for English 121 in the fall and now i'm in 122 with her. She is very chill and she cares so much about her students. I'm happy to be in her class again this year.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Respected
5.0
1.0
ENG121
Grade: A-
Jan 28, 2025
Would take again

Love Professor Nicola! She's so kind and cares about her students. She made my fall semester the best, and I actually like writing again.

Gives good feedback
Caring
Respected
5.0
1.0
ENGL121
Grade: B+
Feb 18, 2025
Would take again

Professor Nicola was my 121 teacher, and she taught me so much. I still remember how fun her class was and how sweet she was to all of us. I miss her in my 122. I would recommend you take her for any English class.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
ENGL121
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 6, 2025
Would take again

Professor Nicola has helped me pass 121. I failed last semester and now I'm passing. It's a great feeling. Thanks so much for your help.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
ENGL121
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 11, 2025
Would take again

Currently taking Prof. Nicola for English 121 online. This is my third time taking this class and I am finally going to pass due to Prof. N's help and support. This teacher made the difference. Take her.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Respected
5.0
1.0
121
Grade: A-
Apr 18, 2025
Would take again

Professor Nicola is the reason I'm graduating this semester! Thank you so much. 😊

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
5.0
1.0
ENGL122
Grade: A
Apr 30, 2025
Would take again

Prof Nicola was my teacher in English 121 and now I've taken her in 122. It was a great semester. I love her organized classes and clear grading. I'll miss her when I leave Brookdale.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Respected
5.0
1.0
ENGL122
Grade: B+
Apr 30, 2025
Would take again

Professor Nicola is the sweetest teacher. She created teams in class and we have snacks all the time. It's very chill. I'm so happy I took her for this class. She's so enthusiastic and energetic-even when the class is not.

Clear grading criteria
Inspirational
Respected
5.0
1.0
ENGL122
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 30, 2025
Would take again

I had 121 with Prof. Nicola, and I'm glad I took her for 122 this semester. She's the best and she makes class so fun and enjoyable. I learned so much about organizing myself and outlining, which will help me in all of my future classes. Take her. She's great.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
5.0
1.0
ENGL122
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 30, 2025
Would take again

She's the best professor! She is always pleasant and bringing treats to class. I love our team work and the clear schedule we have each week. I took Professor N. for 121 too. YOU WILL NOT REGRET TAKING HER CLASS.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Respected
5.0
1.0
ENGL122
Grade: Rather not say
Apr 30, 2025
Would take again

Professor Nicola gives clear examples and feedback, and she tells you what you need to do to pass the class. We work slowly on the steps leading up to each paper so there is no busy work or surprises. Very clear and well-organized class. I've learned alot.

Clear grading criteria
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
ENGL122
Grade: A-
Apr 30, 2025
Would take again

Professor Nicola is one of the best teachers I've ever had. She's nice to everyone, super organized, and really easy to talk to. I've taken her for a few classes now and I'm sad I won't have her for anything in the future. I recommend her to any student taking 121 or 122.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Respected
5.0
1.0
ENGL122
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 30, 2025
Would take again

I would highly recommend Professor Nicola to anyone taking 122. She's very organized and enthusiastic. No surprises and clear grading. She's a tremendous teacher.

Respected
Accessible outside class
1.0
5.0
ENGL122
Grade: D
May 1, 2025

Tough grader, went to tutoring and put in all the time and effort yet she still gave me a D, if you need to take any English courses I would recommend talking another profesor

Tough grader
5.0
1.0
ENGL121
Grade: A
May 7, 2025
Would take again

I loved having Professor Nicola this semester. She is so kind and sweet. She brought food to class all the time. She is great!

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
5.0
1.0
ENGL122
Grade: Not sure yet
May 7, 2025
Would take again

This is my second time taking Prof. Nicola for a class and I'm so happy I took her again. She's a good teacher and a nice person. I will miss her next semester. I would tell any student to take her. You won't be sorry.

Gives good feedback
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
ENGL122
May 7, 2025
Would take again

Professor Nicola is great. I would take her 100 times.

Gives good feedback
Caring
Respected
5.0
1.0
ENGL122
Grade: B+
May 7, 2025
Would take again

Such a good teacher!!! I love Professor Nicola. She made this semester manageable. She is beyond nice and so easygoing. Take her. You won't regret it.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
ENGL122
Grade: Not sure yet
May 7, 2025
Would take again

Loved her! Take her class!

EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
3.0
5.0
ENGL122
Grade: Not sure yet
Jul 11, 2025

she is nice but gives a lot of assignments

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
So many papers
5.0
1.0
ENG121
Grade: A
Jul 24, 2025
Would take again

I took Professor Nicola for English 121 Remote Live in Summer 1, and she was so kind and helpful with my writing. I'm so glad I took this class and this teacher. Thank you for a great learning experience!

Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
1.0
ENG121
Grade: A
Sep 23, 2025
Would take again

I took Professor N this summer for 121. She was so sweet and easygoing. Best English class ever!

Inspirational
Caring
5.0
1.0
ENGL121
Grade: A-
Oct 10, 2025
Would take again

Prof. Nicola was easygoing and the class was fun. It was my second time taking it. She helped me pass with an A-. I would take her again.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
1.0
ENGL121
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 17, 2025
Would take again

Prof. Nicola is a great online professor and that's hard to find. She is nice, helps out when I need her, and she meets on zoom too. This has been the best online class I ever took.

Caring
5.0
1.0
ENGL121
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 17, 2025
Would take again

I'm taking an online class this semester with Professor Nicola and she's great. It's not difficult to reach her outside of class. She met with me on Zoom to go over my essay. Take her, you'll like her.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
ENG121
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 24, 2025
Would take again

Prof. Nicola is helping me get through English 121 with feedback and help. Take her class.

Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
1.0
ENGL121
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 30, 2025
Would take again

Prof. N. makes lessons easy to understand. This is my second class with her, and she's so nice.

Caring
Respected
5.0
1.0
ENGL121
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 7, 2025
Would take again

Professor N took the time to meet with me online and on zoom. No one else has ever done that with me in an online class. She's the best.

Caring
5.0
1.0
ENG121
Grade: A-
Nov 24, 2025
Would take again

Professor N has been a great help to me in this online class.

Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
ENG121
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2025
Would take again

I've taken 121 once before and never got good feedback. Professor Nicola is the best.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
ENG121
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2025
Would take again

Professor Nicola is great. Take her! So nice to everyone all semester, and I'm getting an A.

Gives good feedback
Caring
Respected
5.0
1.0
ENGL121
Grade: A
Dec 22, 2025
Would take again

I had the best semester with Prof Nicola. She helped me with regular Zoom meetings throughout the semester. I'd recommend her to anyone.

Caring
Accessible outside class
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91%

Textbook Required

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