Pete is a funny guy.... His classes are "fun". Seriously - all you have to do is read and he gives you a study guide w/the test on it - make flash cards and you are set. Its easy if you want it to be. But GREAT professor. Super passionate, loves what he does! GREAT PROFESSOR. Guranteed: You will learn if you take his class.

He puts forth a lot of effort as a teacher, and therefore creates a fairly interesting course. The tests are a bit hard but he is willing to help. Overall one of my better professors for sure.

Don't be late for class! There is a lot of group discussion in this class. Points are awarded for participation. Come to class prepared. He will help you if you make the effort.

Pete is a GREAT PROFESSOR!!! Do the readings before class and talk a little in group discussions. He gives you study guides before every test that ARE the test. Make flash cards- get an A. GREAT PROFESSOR. Wants his students to learn/absorb content, but does it in an interesting way. YES for Prof. Pete!

Great teacher, Just make sure you do readings. Test take alot of time and are very in depth. He gives you handouts that match the test exactly, test are essay format. Make sure you study well and show up on time. All points come from group discussions(Fun and easy participation points) 3 test(Relatively hard but grades fair) and quizzes(open book).

Pete is AMAZING. This is a class that anyone could get at any University. Do 3 things: 1. Read the assignments (however long they might be) 2. Go to class and 3. Have your own opinion in class! Talk/Participate!! Tests = easy (becuz of Study Guide) Easy A if you want it! TAKE HIM!! GREAT EXPERIENCE!!!!

Really nice guy and classes are fun. But you have to read alot if you want a good grade.

Mr. P is awesome! You have to study really hard for each of his tests but you leave his class feeling like you're smarter and that you've actually learned something. Getting through his class was hard but at the same time worth it! Thanks Mr. P!! :)

Mr.Schmidt is a fantastic teacher! His classes are very interesting and he makes it fun. The tests are hard but if study all the ID'S + Slides and you will be fine. Take this guy!

Great teacher, really cute too. If you don't like to read then I suggest not taking the class. The only homework assignments are reading the textbook. Study for the tests like crazy! He makes class fun. Just do the homework, study for the tests and you'll do fine.

Great teacher. Best class so far.Tough but fair. Made me interested in humanities

Fun and interesting class to take. He gives study guides for the tests so as long as you study and go to class everyday (he likes to give quizzes) you can easily get an A. He is big on group discussions so make sure you do the assigned readings. I definitely recommend taking him!

Read the book and practice the ID's and essay question and you'll do fine in this class. His tests are very detailed, so it isn't an easy class, but he's a funny guy with a great attitude. He's very real, approachable, and down-to-earth. Cool teacher, I'd take his class again.

Great teacher, exams are tough (only 3), but it can be a very fun class. He is helpful. Great class, I highly recommend it.

He's a great teacher. he'll help you out if you just ask.but if your a slacker in reading. then you won't cut it in his class. the reading you discuss in class so it should be okay.

Best grossmont prof ive had! Took him for both 110 and 120. Has high expectations for you only because he believes in you and want you to learn about his class and yourself. Very reasonable and fair but you have to act like you are in college (not high school) if you want a good grade. So you have to show up on time do the work + participate.

Awesome teacher & awesome class!

Really great prof. Class is made really interesting. He is motivated and fun unlike many other lazy Grossmont profs. Tests take a lot of time to prepare for but are graded fair. Big on group work but its lots of fun IMO. Best of all he's seriously super hot! Easy class? No. Great class? Absolutely!!

Not for you if you want an easy A. But if you want to learn, then he is the best. He makes this a University level intro class and he really knows his stuff. Fun quality learning experience, and yes he is really sexy.

GREAT teacher!! I hate 3 hour classes but he makes the class fun and makes the material easy to learn. I was never bored. Tests are essay but he hands out a study guide and helps as much as possible. Take his class!!

He is a GREAT teacher very helpful,knows what he is talking about,and is funny. ALWAYS read the material that is assigned. Always bring your book to class. You have to do a presentation at the end of the class. Study alot for his tests and you will get a good grade in the class. Overall his class is interesting/fun and you learn a lot.

Great class, great prof, great looking. Hard if you dont put in the effort. Doesnt put up with slackers. Be prepared to read and talk. Tests are hard if you dont prepare well.

Took the summer version of his 110. He says it is a little different from regular class, but if the regular class is this much fun than I would take it any day. Best summer class I have ever taken! Four papers and two exams are manageable but a lot of work. Great instructor that wants his students to learn about the topic and themself.

I had him for 120 too and I agree with all posters here. Great prof that wants you to learn about more than just his topic. Makes it all relevant and interesting. Keeps long classes interesting, breaks up time with lots of different activities. Certainly best Ive had at Grossmont.

AWESOME PROFESSOR! Loved his class... was sad i had to drop it for personal reasons!!! will def take it again!!!

This is just repeating everything below, but one of the best profs I have ever had. You HAVE to do the reading, but he does a great job of interpreting it for you in class. He made class really interesting, and I actually looked forward to going. GREAAAT CLASS!

Well this class was one of the tougher ones I have taken because the test. Its not that they are hard but you just have to know A LOT of information. I didn't ever read until the night before the tests and I got A's so I disagree with everyone else there. Its not easy but its manageable, and he is a nice guy.

Even if you don't prefer humanities, he makes the subject fun and interesting. A vast majority of the class is based on group work, but you definitely need to keep up with the reading or you look like an idiot. Tests are very difficult - studying pays off bigtime. He's a nice and funny guy, and he really cares about his students wellbeing.

This class ws great, I learned a lot of intersting stuff. Prof was really helpful, he made clas interesting. The only thing I want to complian about is ho the test are done. Lots of information that you need to study for test. intervals between test are long. but great class.

The class wasn't bad. Good teacher (&attractive), makes subject interesting.. he's funny, gives study guides for tests.. but attendance/participation is 30% of your grade. Takes attendance. Group work EVERYDAY, and you HAVE TO speak up to get your points. He wants you to apply what you learned in class to your own life... very involved.

If you like to learn new things and work for your grade then take this class. He requires you to do your reading and participate in class. If you are looking for an easy A and to breeze through your education find another teacher to waste your time. This class will make your think and you have to study for the exams. Take good notes and keep up

I took both of his hum classes and he is amazing, & not too bad to look at either ;) hes super interesting, not much homework only 3 tests and a presentation. hes funny and just overall an awesome guy. Definite teacher crush:)!

I just finished up the online classs & enjoyed it and am surprised by other reviews. A challenge at first, but once I adjusted to his expectations I did fine. I have taken 4 other online classes and this was most educational and fun by far. Expectations were fair and fit a college level course. Don't take it if you still want to be in high school.

Most organized online class I have taken. Mandatory weekly readings and assignments keep you on on schedule- you cannot slack off. Grading based on simple rubric- I scored 8/9s the entire time with modest effort. People in class made discussion board pointless, but with a better class of students might be more fun. Overall great class, funny prof.

Just do yourself a favor and take this guy. Really funny prof. Doesnt just teach his topic- teaches u how to learn. A lot of what he does is to prepare u to transfer and succeed at other schools. Does lots of discussion to keep class interesting. Highly recommend!

This was one of the most interesting classes at Grossmont. Reading and talking are the main assignments. Other than that 3 essay exams that are done in class and a report on the topic of your choice. I decided to major in Hum after this class. Life changer.

Took Hm 120 with him and it was a blast. Hes really excited about his topic and brings that to class. Made the info really interesting. Overall a fair instructor that provides a great class. Wish he taught more classes.

cool. but exams are hard as heck!!!!!!!!

i love this class. he is awesome and always makes intellectual jokes. so what about the language, he isnt all that bad about it. anyways i recommend him to anyone at grossmont. =D

Loved him. He is tough, so do the reading and study for the exams. I really enjoyed his jokes and he made it fun to come to class at 8 in the morning.

Great professor! Grades are based mostly on essay based exams along with participation and a presentation. Just do the reading and study for the exams!

LOVE this class. The scoop: For an A read 1.5 hours twice per week (SLOWLY with your questions in front of you) and annotate your textbook, 3 tests require 4 hours of test "prep" and 3 hours of studying, pay full attention in class while taking DETAILED notes and don't miss more than 3 classes TOPS. Honesty, respect, and curiosity go a long way.

One of the coolest teacher I know. A pretty laid back class. Assignments are simple as long as you answer the questions. Nothing else to say. Highly recommend him

This was a great class, but probably not the best to take in the summer with 2 other classes.2 exams, & 3 papers plus he does grade on your participation both individually & in the groups that he breaks the class into to discuss the readings & questions.Attended 4wks but then became ill, so Dr. Schmidt I'll see you in the fall. Highly recommend

His exams are very stressful, and it is absolutely required that you have a textbook. Work in groups a lot, his lectures are always entertaining. Overall a good class. Would recommend if you actually want to learn the material. All the hours of cramming for his damn exams have made the material stick with me.

Dr. Schmidt was awesome. His exams were tough, but he made the class very enjoyable and even fun.

At first I didn't like the way that the class was being conducted, however, after the first Exam my opinions have changed. I still don't think that "group sessions" to discuss each section of reading is the best for all caes, but now he has started lecturing sections. Exams are easy he gives you EXACTLY what 2 study for, u just have 2 remember it.

Took him for the summer, WONDERFUL WONDERFUL! TAKE HIM NOOOW. Lots of reading but he makes the class so fun. Exams are tricky, study as long as poss., attend class and take notes, you will learn a lot and with some effort guaranteed A, oh and do the reading with HW in hand. =D TAKE HIM! jebus finger rays<==inside joke

Took this class online and loved. His assignments are easy to understand and easy to find considering its online. he doesn't hide assignments in lectures. To be honest I slacked a lot in this class and on all my assignments I still got an 8 out of 10. TAKE THIS CLASS!

He was a great teacher!! He made the class very enjoyable, and was honestly one of the best teachers I've ever had. His test are really tough, but he not only taught me a lot about Humanities, he taught me a lot about being a better student.

He was an amazing teacher!! One of the best I've ever had. His class is difficult, so don't expect an easy A, but he makes the subject interesting and he is hilarious. TAKE HIM!! :)

Professor Schmidt is one of the best teachers I've had! He made Humanities very enjoyable with his lectures. He truly cares about his students and pushes them to learn and study. This class is not easy and a great deal of studying is required. Test must be studied for in ADVANCE with hours of reviewing. NOT recommended for an easy G.E. requirement!

Best friken teacher ive EVER had!!!!! This guy knows what hes talking about. He makes you want to go to school! Best class structure ive ever seen. DOES NOT USE POWER POINT. He explains everything and draws a mind map for everyone and you just understand what he's saying. Makes you look at the world from a different perspective. AMAZING class!

had a great time in his class. loved his style of mixed discussion and lecture. got to know lots of people and our class was really fun. he really wants students to do well but has high standards. very entertaining and fun. learned a ton.

Honestly this class is not very hard if you are prepared for college. My high school had tests like his and so do my other college classes so it wasnt too big a deal. This was one of my only classes at Grossmont that felt like college. He's a pretty funny prof and doesn't take himself too seriously but still does a good job. I would recommend.

I LOVE HIM! He is such a good prof. He knows what he's doing, and you can tell he loves his job. He makes class fun. Only time I didn't go to class is when I didn't do the reading. It's a lot helpful to do the reading so in class you know what's going on because he breaks the class into groups of 6 &have a discussion. TAKE HIM!!!

AWESOME TEACHER! This class is not easy A you will need to put in effort but you will learn soo much. If you don't want to do the homework don't take this class, there is group work and everyone will know if you don't pull your weight, you also wont get participation points which goes toward your grade. Take him if you like history and culture.

Awesome teacher! He is super helpful. This is not an easy A class be prepared to put in effort. If you do not do the homework you will look stupid, there is group work and everyone will know. The teacher also basis your grade off in class performance 20%. So you need to do the work he will call you out. Awesome class if you like history and ultre.

Great teacher! He teaches great study skills if you're willing to put in the effort. You can tell through his energy in class that he truly loves his job and it makes the class a lot of fun to attend. He's really easy to understand and extremely helpful. I definitely recommend this class!

Very easy class if you actually participate in your own education as one should, very enlightening also. lots of concepts you may have thought you knew all about, realize you knew very little at all. great class

Best class i've taken in college so far and i'm in my 3rd year. His teaching inspires you to actually want to learn? I actually changed my whole major because of his class. He's VERY clear in what he expects out of his students and he holds you to high standards, but success in his class is so rewarding its worth all the effort put in.

Schmidt is AWESOME. He comes off very arrogant and inconsiderate the first week to scare off the students that dont care. But after that he is amazing. Teaches everything thats on the exams, though they arent easy AT ALL he provides you with the info you will need. He is very funny, and not bad on the eyes.

I LOVE DR. SCHMIDT! He is very intelligent and strict when it comes to people who actually want to learn the material. He's really funny and makes the class interesting. He also plays music at the beginning of class. Not to mention he's super HANDSOME. The class is easy only if you read & study hard. The class went by so smoothly! Highly recommend.

If you are looking for an easy A this is not the class for you. Mr. Schmidt expects you to follow instructions very close. He can tell if you haven't done the reading, so do it. He can be a little harsh with his grading. But, if you try hard enough, you just might pass. VERY STRICT SO WATCH OUT.

If you are looking for an easy A, look elsewhere. He expects a lot out of his students but makes the subject material very interesting. Be prepared to do ALL of the reading, show up every day and study your butt off for the tests. This class is very interesting and will give you many insights into our history.

Took his 110 and now in 120. Highly intellectual. He probably knows that a lot of freshman take his class so he'll be a bit harsh 'til after the first test. IT IS CRUCIAL to do the first exam. It will significantly bring your grade down if you don't try. Do all the readings, participate, ace the film papers, study 3 days worth for the exam. Easy A.

The exams are all written (identification and an essay prompt given ahead of time) so be sure you do everything on the exam prep sheet. I like to think of studying as if you someday want to travel to Italy to see all the art and already have the background knowledge memorized by heart. Very interesting class. Especially the Baroque era & the music.

Knows what he is talking about, answers questions clearly, gives ahead what he wants on exams and work, and is a great person. Reccomended, although his exams might be rough IF you don't read the material.

He is a great professor that really knows what he talks about and is very helpful but the tests are difficult and require a lot of time to study for them. However, he helps you out in every way he possibly can. Dont be afraid to ask questions.

Prof. Schmidt is possibly one of the best people and professors I have ever had the pleasure of learning from. Incredibly wise, fair, helpful, and a whole other list of things the limit won't let me add. I learned so much about the world from this class. You do use the textbooks! He gives you an exam prep sheet with the essay prompt.

Schmidt is one of the best professors I have had this year. I would highly suggest you take him. He knows what he is talking about and really likes for people to become involved. His tests are consistent all semester (identifications and essay) If you read and listen to what he says you will do fine. He does not offer Extra Credit.

He was an awesome professor, but the material is a lot and the tests are a lot of memorization. Take this class only if you need to and have the time to study.

He made this class one of my favorites. I was concern in the beginning of the semester because I m a second language English but Dr Peter Schmidt help me every time that I need it. He is great and I love the way he encourage the students .I high recommend this class .

Dr. Schmidt was an awesome professor learned lots from his class. He is very strict and his test are TONS of memorization but if you have the info and pay attention in class you'll do fine. This is not a easy class you really have to pay attention and read the textbook. But overall loved this class and he's very helpful but you just have to ask.

Pr. Schmidt is a great instructor. The class is not easy and requires lots of writing and reading, but he makes it very engaging and fun. I highly recommend his classes to everyone who are interested in art and art history!

One of my favorite professors. He knows what he is talking about, and makes learning fun and relates material to modern day stuff. His tests are not cumulative, and they are always in the same format so you know what to expect. Only homework is reading every night (less than 10 pages) and two short papers through the semester. Highly recommend.

This is challenging class but I learned more in this class than any other class i have had. Not unreasonable amount of work, but weekly assignments keep you busy. Good reading and writing skills required. I had a hard time at first, but I asked for help and got better. Fun class, great instructor but not for high schoolers.

Dr. Schmidt was a great teacher but has incredibly high standards compared to other classes. I am a straight A student and I had to work harder in this class than any other I have ever taken. He is a good teacher but definitely not handing out grades that are not well earned. Do not take unless you are willing to work for your grade!

very interesting but you really have to try in class to get a good grade!

Lots of writing assignments, no tests just 3 essays that act as tests. You have to read and be able to write well. It was challenging but good experience and I learned and grew to appreciate Humanities. He is helpful and offers great detailed feedback on how to write better and get a better grade.

If you have the opportunity to take Dr. Schmidt DO IT! You do work- it's not an easy A course but its fun & the class discussions are something to be marveled. The book is MANDATORY for HW but its easy. This class helped me finally choose a major. He sets his classes up like real college courses so its good prep. Only 3 small papers and 3 tests!

This class is hard, but not impossible, and you will learn! Dr. Schmidt is a great professor and it is easy to respect him because he lays down the rules and sticks with them. Make sure you do the work and study for the tests before the day of. It's a great class, don't get scared off by the work.

Great teacher but this is class is not easy. You read the text for hw & then review it in groups & w. powerpoints in class the next day. There are 4 exams total where you have to define 4 terms (1 paragraph ea.) AND write an essay so be prepared. He's very educated & organized & you learn a lot over the course of the semester! Text book essential.

Dr. Schmidt is very intelligent and very articulate. Though you will often work in groups (not a bad thing!), you will learn so much in his classes. You MUST: Be on time, go to class, read and comprehend the assigned readings, participate, and STUDY. There are 3 exams, none cumulative, and he will give you a study guide with the essay question.

Dr. Schmidt is organized, articulate, and intelligent. Information comes from lectures (take thorough notes) and novels, short stories, and essays. Grades depend on class attendance, 5 or 6 essays (600-800 words), and a final project (1200-1400 words). You will work hard, but this class is very interesting, and you will learn a lot.

I don't think I learned something so well and retained it so well until I took this class. I have never had a class make such an impact on my perspective of studying and learning. I absolutely loved this class. I want to take him again and learn more. I never liked history and he made me love it. be prepared to work hard though. just saying

This teacher is amazing. The class is hard, very hard, and it takes a lot of reading and understanding, but he can honestly make you understand. He is so passionate about what he teaches and he makes it so easy to understand. He is really able to relate things to today and make students want to learn. It helps also that he's amazing looking.

I took his online Humanities 110 class, and quickly realized it would require time, but he gives exactly what you put in, and is always there to help. He gives very clear feedback. Also a very funny professor who cares about this subject matter. I only wish I could have had an on-campus class with him.

I took this class online. This course is basically a history class, except for the long hours reading and writing. I did more writing every week than any other English class Ive ever taken. He writes a very long critique section every week while cracking jokes at the same time (Peter, you are not a comedian). In summary, expect long readings,