Cool Dude

entertaining guy. can use a little help on his golf game

He is a very funny guy, he is interesting even if the course isnt always.

Hard to understand. Very helpful if you need assistance. Says Basically a lot

very smart!...funny too.

Awesome teacher, Always willing to help with anything econ related

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Very intellegent - perhaps too intelligent sometimes. Yet his door is always open and he will persist in helping until he can see on your face you have grasped the concept. Cheers Peter!

Peter is smarter and nicer than he looks. His notes might be messy at the first glance but if you review it later, it is actually very organized. Personally, he is a kind-hearted and very helpful prof..PPP..Peter

what a nice guy! he is really approachable. tests arent hard at all, all from the text book.

Awesome. Smart guy, knows his stuff, helpful, funny, all around take his class.

Loved his class! He tried to make it interesting, used games to demonstrate theories. Passionate about his students! tests werent hard, had to study tho! very fair and approachable! great teacher, if i was staying at TRU i would think about taking more of his classes!

dont take him..... I want more open spots for myself!!!

Peter made me like economics in the first place. He makes his classes fun and exams are a breeze (but dont try and go into them without studying). He laughs a lot and when he does he looks very much like a turtle which then just makes the students laugh even harder. Great guy!

Very Entertaining

Peter is a great professor that knows his material - I struggled with economics until I lucked out with him as a professor! He cares about his students and wants to see everyone successful!

He is very good teacher. I strongly recommend this instructor for anyone who wants to take ECON 1900

Great Prof! Firstly, he understands that students shouldn't be paying hundreds of dollars for a text book that they will use just once. All of our material was taken from free online sources. Peter used games to explain the concepts we were learning. He's always available for help. Read the assignments and participate in class- you'll do well!

Amazing teacher!

After you get over his Greek accent, and uncertainty if he is being funny or serious, you realize how funny he really is! You need to show up for all the quizzes (they take place of the mid term) and watch the extra-curricular videos to ace the course (Khan University ) but that usually only takes 20-30 minutes per week. Just don't slack!

He is the prof that u would want for 1st year , 1st semester Microeconomics. He is the best,he is funny, teaches good, no midterms, just regular quizez, attendance counts and his exercises in class are super fun. He is always smiling , clears all doubts of students and in short he is the best.

Putting the strong accent and his chicken scratch aside. You might not pick up the course material right away but the online videos he gives made the course material easier to understand along the way. Easy A as long as you study the night before.

Great teacher, extremely helpful! I will definitely take another course with him again. He is funny and very laid back. He use a lot of games to explain the material. You don't have to buy books. I took microeconomics with him!

Good

Amazing lecturer as he gets you to know the tricks and understanding behind each concepts

Funny teacher

Great first year teacher. Very clear and covers material at a good pace. No midterms just weekly quizzes. Great for knowing where your weakness is without killing your grade to bad and giving you plenty of time to recover for the final. Show up to class. Slight accent but nothing that is too difficult compared to some. No textbook purchase.

Great professor and has great knowledge on what he teaches. There have been some classes where he is difficult to be heard and understood due to his accent and low volume when speaking. I got a lot more out the class when he would hand out index cards and quiz us on what he just taught. Overall, the best econ prof at TRU, get in his class!

Very good prof. Teaches while making you laugh.

Has a bit of an accent, but I found sitting closer to the front made it easier to understand. Phenomenal teacher over all though! Funny, passionate, easy-going. Gave us a test every monday to make sure we understood concepts. Also gave us tons of supplemental material that was super beneficial. And in-class "activities" that were fun and useful. (:

welcome to the comedy network be very prepared to laugh often in class you never get bored with this faculty you learn well the material and he give you and happy face man Thank you very much Happy xmas 2014 and even more for 2015 just around the corner And vive le Quebec el vivo il Quebeco

You will not regret taking him. If you sit close enough the accent and low volume of his voice(at times) that some students have a problem with should be gone. Overall great class.

funny

He is a nice guy .. and takes initiative to make the students fall in love with economics.. :P He is very approachable and has a good sense of humor .... :) This prof is must have in your initial courses when you would like to take economics as higher studies...

Very funny teacher. Love going to his classes!

Such an awesome prof and person ! Humourous and relatable :)

Peter is the only Economist at TRU that doesn't default to the Neoclassical line. If you want to learn something about economics besides the neoliberal propaganda that has saturated the field then take Peters class and ask lots of questions.

He is one of the easiest teachers I've ever had. Very easy going and helpful. He is very fair in his marking, and often takes students opinions into account when deciding on course content.

A must for any student who wants to learn economics!

Amazing professor! Lots of material to read, and the tests aren't easy, but I left the course knowing far more than I do now... I mean that's why we're in school, right? Not just for an easy A.

Lectures are always fun.

Took a dismal science and made it fun and interesting to attend

A hilarious guy. Lectures were never boring. Gives participation marks so you'd better don't skip classes. Quizzes were somewhat challenging though. But as long as you put effort getting an A is not a problem.

Very friendly, very interactive person. Even though Econ is a hard subject, Peter make it simple and teach us

Peter is the most hilarious teacher at TRU. He is easy going and wants everyone to do well. If you are taking economics REGISTER IN HIS CLASS. He is 10000 x better than any other econ teacher at TRU.

Peter was amazing! He plays games with the students to help understand tough subjects. He uses examples that we would use in everyday life. He also is very lively in every class. If you are having trouble or missed an assignment he will help you, and allow to to have an extension if you prove you can do it! One of my favorites!

Peter was a wonderful teacher, since having to retake economics his knowledge is quite impressive compared to other teachers. He puts humor in his lectures and is easily approachable. I would recommend him to any student, over the other econ teachers we have at TRU.

Peter was a wonderful teacher, since having to retake economics his knowledge is quite impressive compared to other teachers. He puts humor in his lectures and is easily approachable. I would recommend him to any student, over the other econ teachers we have at TRU. He is my favourite prof so far that I have encountered!

Grading is easy. Attendance policy is lose. Easy going.

Don;t be afraid to talk to him after class - you may get more info and direction that you need!

Guys just trust me . Take classes from peter . He is simply the best

Peter is a great guy! He definitely knows his stats, which also makes it easier to understand him. He's a super funny guy and very helpful when you need it. Make an effort to get to know him! I would definitely take another one of his classes!

Peter is a nice teacher, however he expected students in his higher courses know a LOT of basic math,stat and econ obviously. He is totally adorable and funny but you are there to learn and understand material which is not easy with him sometimes.

Peter is friendly and is always there to help. He understands our queries no matter what and looks into them especially if that is something related to our online assignment. The best part is that he gives us a second chance if we couldnt complete the quiz due to some technical issues.

GREAT CLASS!

Peter is a great guy. He's funny and very knowledgeable about economics. He has easy ways to get grades but if you skip classes or get confused by the pp's, you will have a hard time with the quizzes. There are quizzes after each chapter. They are very wordy and I find them hard to understand compared to the pp's. If you talk to him, he does help!!

The bow-tie says it all

peter is a good teacher

Best teacher ever. Very kind and funny!!! Take economic class with Peter and I am sure You will never regret!!

Good professor

He's an amazing professor and an amazing person. I would recommend to take Peter any day. If you have some trouble go talk to him he's open to help you and evaluate different options. As I said I wish all the professors were like him.

If you are afraid of Statistics, then I would definitely suggest you to take course from him. His marking is good. You will get what you deserve. Before taking his class, I am just afraid of Stats 2 course that how would I pass it. But now after Midterm 1 and presentation I am sure that I will get some grade in range of B (between 70-80%).

Best teacher. Would love to have him back again in my other econ courses

Helpfull and Nice

Lectures were often confusing and it is hard to follow what he is doing on the board. Peter however is a funny guy, very helpful outside class and the test are very fair/easy.

Comes at you mean but is a big softie in the middle.

Just work hard, and you'll get your easy A+! Do not expect anything super hard. If you have any misunderstandings, feel free to ask him any questions. Also, you don't have to spend money on a book

Very probably the best economics teacher available, if you have trouble with his accent he provides so much extra material it won't be an issue as long as you put in the work. Easy grades if you study hard!

Peter's class are very interesting and he makes Micro simply for the first couple weeks but his accent can be confusing, even for a native English Speaker. Very intelligent but sometimes this causes him to forget we are first year students and talks in heavy Jargon. Few real world examples but I have so far learned a good deal about Microeconomics.

Great class, learned a lot and it is enjoyable. He actually likes teaching.

You don't have to worry about an expensive textbook, working hard nets a good grade, and overall a fun and engaging class.

Peter is the best prof I've had in all my 4 years of post secondary. He truly cares about his students and it shows through his teaching style. He uses different tools to teach the material making it really fun. Also Peter is hilarious - watch for after he tells a joke and sticks out his tongue

Peter is very knowledgeable about economics and if you go to class and spend time reviewing the note packages you'll do just fine! He is also very funny so expect to laugh... alot.

Great teacher!

Great class, flexible prof

If you listen its easy

Great teacher, very interacting, knows what he's talking about, would defiantly take again

He rambles and has a tough accent to hear through sometimes. Other then that he makes economics tolerable and his videos were helpful.

Listen, ask questions and take good notes. He is classy, trend setting fashion with sweaters, glasses and changing facial hair.

Super funny! Sit close to the front as he can be hard to hear sometimes.

I just love Peter he is such a sweetheart. And he is ready to help you anytime. Such a great proff

Peter is a great person, but not the greatest teacher. Although he is extremely helpful and we'll versed in the subject matter, in class he is hard to follow sometimes and easily strays off topic.

Peter is passionate and knowledgable and it translates well into the class. He wants students to learn the material and as such challenges us to demonstrate our understanding.

Those who want to do research, he is the one who can help. knowledgeable person.

Peter is a unique professor unlike any other here at TRU. His classes are informative and he is genuinely helpful, approachable and cares about student learning and engagement. I would recommend him to anyone taking an economics course. He talks about Greece ALOT including where he grew up lol but that is ok.

Peter is amazing! So funny and makes what is sometimes boring material interesting!

Peter is a fantastic proff and you should take him any chance you have. No more sleeping in class the jokes keep the class laughing all day! Best econ proff in the school by far! Seriously thought he knows hos stuff and you will learn from the class and not hate it, he is the best option.

Peter always has a list of jokes ready for any scenario. Combine that with his sock and sandal look and you can't go wrong! He is an excellent prof to take at TRU I would recommend him for any class!

Very knowledgable teacher! The only downfall to his taking his class, is that his notes are very unorganized and difficult to understand.

Peter is a great prof. He always keeps the class engaged with his great sense of humor!!!

Peter is an amazing proff! He's hilarious and friendly and wants everyone to do well!

Great teacher, always interesting lectures, fairly easy exams and textbook was not necessary

Peter is a very entertaining professor. He cares about his student's success and makes himself available both inside/outside of class. By no means an easy A, but very manageable if you're willing to put in the time/effort and come to class. Would recommend to fellow students or anyone actually interested in econ.

Peter is better than Siri from Apple. He's inspirational and a true blessing to the Economics department. I don't care if he grades hard, what you take away is priceless.

Peter has an amazing sense of humour... think Mr. Bean but better. He always made class interesting with his jokes and he would give lots of half marks on quizzes if you make small mistakes. His practice quizzes on moodle were a life saver. He talks quiet and has an accent so sit close to the front.

Good prof! Sometimes lectures seemed off topic, big help with online assignments. Do the assignments and review your quizzes and the final will be a breeze. Would definitely take another class with Peter

Peter is a very funny and personable guy. His accent can be a little hard to understand at first, but you'll catch on soon enough. He's passionate about what he teaches and he loves to discuss things in further detail is you ask. He's very fair with his grading. I purposefully took at least three classes with him.

absolutely Awesome!

If you got to the Master's level Peter will make you work hard to "master" material. Although lectures were fairly easy and well organized, tests were hard. Beware of take home tests, it will take you few days to complete! Otherwise, Peter is great! Approachable outside the class, very passionate about his subject, and is always willing to help.

Very helpful in explaining his assignments and what he requires of you

Peter is the best prof ever!

Peter is one of the best professors I have had. His passion for the material is contagious and his knowledge of the material is amazing. Very willing to help outside of the classroom, has good examples to help you retain the material. Attendance is not mandatory but definitely recommended. Use the textbook (its free) and it will make it easier.

Peter will remember your name, he will be happy to see you and when you see him outside of class, make sure to say hi. He jokes around and laughs a lot. Just pay attention and you will do great. Still have to do the final, wish me luck and hope it does not change my view on Peter and the course, wish me luck.

Always look forward to going to his class, one of my favourites . Peter is very caring and always on time, he makes sure you know the stuff inside out and gives a lot of very good examples that are very easy to follow. He is also very funny never fails to make me laugh. If you need extra help you can go to his office hours and he will help.

Great professor, likes to have fun in his lectures by making jokes

Peter was an awesome teacher, super funny and enthusiastic! The course content wasn't always the easiest to grasp but he made himself available outside of class. I wouldn't want to take this course with any other professor!

Great professor, very caring of his students and always made the class enjoyable with his his jokes. Sometimes the lectures were a little hard to follow but just stay focused and ask questions.

Peter is highly intelligent, inspire you to go the extra mile . he Has a great personality and very approachable . Learn more on one on one session than during the class teachings.

I had Peter for Econ 1900, he is a little hard to understand but he goes out of his way to explain material if you are unsure. Peter was also good about being available outside of class if you needed extra help or clarification on assignments. He is very passionate about economics.

Peter really loves economics. I found his online assignments super helpful, but in class sometimes his explanations left me more confused. Rereading the notes on Moodle helps a bit. Tons of quizzes where you are expected to apply concepts which can be hard if you don't understand, but he marks kindly. A funny and eccentric guy.

Personable guy who makes a genuine effort to get you interested in the material. Funny guy whos classes are never boring.

While the course from time to time strike as a bit chaotic or overwhelming, I've got zero regrets of taking this class. It taught me everything (and more) that I wanted to learn about Climate Change, how it will effect our economy and our lives in general and what action is needed. Thanks for the great semester Peter, have a great summer!

MY FAV PROF at tru. Hes so funny and is extremely intelligent and is very passionate about what he teaches. He is very fair and has the best stories. He DESERVES a chili pepper.

Awesome professor I ever had...: )

Great professor, very funny.

Kinda hard to understand sometimes, and will sometimes laugh his own jokes that aren't the best, also get ready for some quiz's about stuff you haven't learned yet or have just learned

Peter is a very knowledgeable and funny teacher. He's pretty quiet so your best bet is to sit up front, however he will then pick on you for answers. Multiple choice quizzes and online assignments with no midterm. Get ready to take a lot of notes.

very Funny

Sometimes its difficult to understand what hes saying but other than that hes a cool guy and I recommend

Really nice guy who definitely knows what he is talking about. he is knowledgeable about the subjects and gives feedback on assignments and quizzes. The one downside is sometimes the lectures can be pretty boring and have made students teetering on falling asleep.

Great prof

Stats 2 usually is a very hard course but taking it with Peter has become into a very hilarious and enthusiastic one. He will try to help you in everything he can and his classes are very funny!!! Will definitely take another course with him! Fully recommend him!

He is great.

He pushes the students in a good way to participate and interact with the class. His classes are fun and active. His examples are attached to real world problems.

I dreaded taking this course so much but taking it with peter made it enjoyable! He is experienced and you can tell he knows what hes talking about. his examples can be confusing but hes always available to help & lenient with mistakes when grading. He isnt the typical math prof type, cracked me up everyclass and increased my appreciation 4 stats!

He is a really great guy and I would totally recommend him to others too.

He's literally the greatest professor ever! His lecture is entertaining and inspirational, but don't be fooled by that. His exams really test your understanding of the subject. It's easy to pass, but if you want good grades, you'd better work for it!

Good instructor

Great instructor. will definitely recommend.

Peter is a great Prof has a great subject knowledge. Econ 2330 course is hard but he provided us with other sources as well, if in case we didn't understand anything in class we have other sources to clarify our doubts. He is always available via email or office hours. Participation matters. He wants us to work hard and succeed with good grades.

Always available to help you, and makes you feel like you're respected by him. Great guy all around

Peter is an excellent guy, its just if you are doing a course with him you have to put a lot of effort, his teaching is exceptional and is a funny guy. One of best prof in the univ for stats, he also gets a little hard sometimes on deadlines but it will only make you push yourself and achieve great results. In this Unusual time he has been amazing

A good professor.

Peter is the most enthusiastic professor I have had. He has a true passion for his students, the material, and what he does at TRU. Hand's down one of the best professors I've had in all my years of university (Im in my last year). Peter is accessible outside the class all the time, answers emails very fast, and supports you for whatever you need.

If you pay attention it won't be hard. Although there's lots of assignments, they are all online and the mob lab games are actually fun. super sweet guy and so funny!

Great Professor would recommend to anyone took my first university course ever with him and he made it a great experience

If you take him you will get a chance to score alot of marks through quizzes and games and all rather than just exams.

Peter is an amazing teacher, he really cares about his students and is always fun to be around. There's a lot of homework but as long as you keep up with it you will definitely pass.

Peter is a very funny and nice guy. he genuinely cares about his students and wants the best for them all. There is lots of quizzes and homework throughout the year (nothing too hard) but it is very beneficial in the long run. He is very understanding and will never hesitate to help the class with homework assignments. Take his course if you can!

Peter is funny and makes personal connections with his students. He was lenient (when necessary) and helpful. I found the course difficult but Peter is a great prof. Lyryx is awesome but Moblab is definitely a little tricky, carefully worded. Take him for sure:)

Amazing professor.

Very good professor who encourages students and take efforts to improve grades. Conducts periodical experiments and quizzes after every chapter. The burden of studies is not felt by students due to periodical tests.

He is a great teacher but has a heavy accent so understanding can sometimes be difficult. All around he is a great professor

very good in communication easy to work with

Peter is a great prof. One of my favourites! He gives out a lot of homework but it’s all very relevant and he goes over it in class. If you show up to class and follow his lectures you’ll be all set. His lectures are easy to follow

Peter loves doing MobLab and Lyryx assignments and quizzes. He’s an amazing prof but you have to put in the effort by listening to his lectures. He basically gives everything to you as long as you make the same effort.

Peter is a good professor, teaches well and keeps students updated about their standing in the course. He conducts quizzes, lyryx and moblab experiments after each chapter to ensure students understood the concepts well. If we attend the lectures regularly we can score well in Econ 1900.

Teaching style requires your full attention to follow the material or you will get lost but thankfully he is very approachable, open to re-explaining concepts, and answering as many questions as you have during/after the lectures. He is always accessible for extra help and responds really quickly to emails. Good learning experience overall.

Peter is very approachable and makes each of his students comfortable. He's generally cool and easy going. He is sometimes difficult to listen to but otherwise he's okay.

Peter's classes are an excellent example of open-minded learning. Making economics free of technical jargon for diverse students demonstrates years of experience. Listens to all the views and makes you think outside the box, adding multidimensions to the topics. Fun learning experience, lots of laughs,hilarious examples. Ask him anything, anywhere!

What a great teacher and class!

great guy, would definaitly take his class again.

All the students were always laughing in Peter's class and his lectures were fun to listen to. He was also very easy to meet outside of class for help with course material.

Peter Tsigaris is a great professor, he is very devoted to you, always friendly and makes you laugh, giving me a feeling of closeness and comfort when studying. His way of teaching is very easy to understand. This is a great professor.

Peter is a pretty interesting Instructor who gets to carry everyone along in class. his methods of teaching are also quite commendable.

Absolutely loved coming to class everytime. Always open to talk. Loved it

I loved going to his class, and would take his class again.

Peter is a very kind man and is an amazing professor. if you have the opportunity i would highly recommend taking his class

Great professor, incredibly funny guy. Always enjoyed attending his classes and the work was not too bad. I highly recommend taking this class.

Peter is great and takes pride in his rate my professor rating, there is a lot of material that he gives out on moodle which is used for the many assignments given but he gives you the tools to succeed. Was never wondering where I was standing in the course as your grades are updated every week. Overall would definitely take his class again

Peter is one of the best professors at TRU. He is really passionate about his subject and knowledgeable. He keeps his office doors open and is available for help anytime. If you really love the subject he would do everything he can to support you.

Peter is an amazing teacher, I wish I had tried harder in his class. He will do anything in his might to help his students pass his class. Be sure to use the textbook along with his lectures and you will do great

was having fun in his class but then I got ill and all went down. I used to score good as he is very talented and knowledgeable but my sickness caused my F

Peter is a great professor and I have enjoyed his class as he cares about his students. His use of online experiments expanded my knowledge and furthered my understanding of the material.

he is great

Peter is one of the best professors I have met so far at TRU. At first l did not understand or say love ECON because l never did it in high school but now what l can say is ECON is understandable needs your reading and class attendance you will be ready to go.

Peter is a good economist as well as a nice human being who smiles a lot. He teaches economics in a fun way and always gives his students second chances to get good grades.. I would love to take his courses during my rest of the semesters.

his teaching style is incredibly engaging, blending real-world examples seamlessly into economic theories, making complex concepts more relatable and understandable. I highly recommend students to join his class.

Peter is a great professor. He wants his students to succeed, even reopening assignments or giving opportunities to improve on evaluations. He will learn every one of his students name. He uses lots of online evaluations and experiments.

He is very calm professor with great humour.This is a man who is happy to be alive.Simple things make him smile.Such a great person

Peter is a great professor who is very caring and funny. He goes into detail during his lectures, tries his best to explain concepts and creates good engagement through experiments. He wants his students to succeed and gives many opportunities to improve your grade, quizzes make up most of your grade and are given weekly along with experiments.

He is a very sweet and caring teacher, and took the time to get to know us each individually. Made me enjoy economics, I would love to have him as a teacher again.

He truly cares for students, making learning enjoyable. His teaching style is amazing, simplifying complex topics. Always available to help, he ensures everyone grasps concepts. A gem in education!

Peter is an amazing prof who truly cares for his students success. He took the time to learn everyones names and he gives multiple attempts to improve your grade. Super easy class, online quizzes each week, and he made the final optional at the end. Just go to class and you will get a great mark. Would 100% take again I loved his class

Very engaging class. Super knowledgeable. His hand writing is awful, but eventually you learn to read it. No final and lots of quizzes. He was great at explaining everything and had lots of examples and practice in class.

The GOAT!

Peter is awesome! He puts lots of time into helping students and gives great feedback on projects.

He is an engaging and knowledgeable educator who delivers fun and informative lectures. Despite moderately difficult coursework, Peter incentivizes class participation and attendance, creating a dynamic learning environment. His dedication to student success and expertise in the subject matter make him an invaluable asset to the academic community.

He is a good prof that helps you learn. Passionate about the course material.

Professor Tsigaris makes learning enjoyable. He simplifies complex topics and is always available to help students succeed. unstuckstudy ai and weekly online quizzes made this class a breeze.

10/10, Peter is an amazing teacher, if you have the opportunity to take one of his classes, do it!:)