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Reviews (191)
Amazing teacher. Taking him again next semester if I can register while his class is still open
Professor Marchie is an excellent teacher. Ocean County College needs more teachers like him. What's really nice about him is that he is always willing to help. He has a great attitude and is respectful towards his students. Fun, enthusiastic and energetic.
By far, the best professor at OCC. He jokes all the time, especially if you have unusual people in your class who know everything about anything! Definitely take him! I never understood this class before I took him but now i'm passing and I still remember stuff he taught the first day. Coolest & nicest professor ever! DEFINITELY TAKE HIM!
Prof. Marchie is an awesome teacher! He loves to teach, he makes the class a lot of fun. His drawings are hysterical. You need to take notes and study!! His tests are hard but well worth it. I would take another one of his classes in a heartbeat!
Awesome teacher!! Best teacher I ever had.
Fantastic Professor always made class interesting and fun, goes above and beyond for his students. There should be more teachers like Proff. Marchie !!!
Really nice, helpful, gorgeous, and funny
Great Teacher, one of the best I have ever had. Made the classes enjoyable and very easy to understand and always available to help anyone who needed extra help.
Great Teacher, one of the best I have ever had. Made the classes enjoyable and very easy to understand and always available to help anyone who needed extra help.
very good teacher, knows his subject, very knowledgable
I like this professor a lot. I like his beard. It talks to me in class some times. One time a student didn't like his beard and his beard devoured that mans soul. Overall I like the way he teaches it's clear and fun to listen too. Also beware his beard. I'm serious if you value your life stay away.
Enjoy his class. Him and a couple other history professor are my favorites so far since I started.
What a fantastic professor!A fun guy! Mr. Marchie teaches with passion for the subject. He's got a story like way of lecturing that keeps you captivated. He's very easy going and way cool but don't forget, he's still the professor. Just remember to take notes for the tests, do your assignments and he'll be fair with your grade.
Great prof. Down to earth and every helpful. Believe me when I say be honest it's the best way to go with this prof. Focus on the assingment/study a lil n you do just fine. Be easy/ safe n enjoy
This professor's lectures were mostly off topic. Tests and powerpoint slides had many misspelled words but yet he takes points off your paper for grammar. Tests were easy overall. I didn't really learn anything because this Professor barely finished the chapters on Rome. Wish I took this class with someone else.
He is a great professor, very helpful, very interested in history & excited... but also funny & relates past history to times we go through now... not bad to look at too :]
Very passionate about history... specifically Greece, funny, attractive, down to earth & understanding, all around great professor wouldn't suggest any other professor for this course.
Nice guy but really bad teacher. He always talks about stuff that is not on the tests. He seems unorganized and is always altering the syllabus. I would not recommend him
seriously best teacher ive ever taken. ill take any class he teaches. so easy and makes class so fun. hes enjoyable to be around and really helps you out when you dont understand. plus hes VERY FORTUNATE LOOKING if you feel me.
Even if you aren't into History, you will be. I would suggest anybody to take him. He is informative, very intelligent, and has a sense of humor as well. He is impossible to not get along with. He will also help anyone in need of it without a problem. The only suggestion I have is to put grades online, because it is very helpful. Take him!
Very passionate about history... specifically Greece, funny, attractive, down to earth & understanding, all around great professor wouldn't suggest any other professor for this course. Lots of extra work...
Best teacher I have ever had. Easiest person to get along with. Class is pretty easy but you will learn everything you expect to learn. It feels like your best friend is teaching you. One of the most inspirational person I have ever met.
One of THE best teachers at OCC. Anyone who says otherwise either didn't show up for class or is brain dead. You will regret not taking one of his classes. Strongly recommend
Very passionate about his profession. Extremely intelligent, but also down to earth. His student's come first. Never looked at the book. His tests aren't simple, they are in depth, but if you go to class you will be fine. Only one major paper. I'd recommend to for anyone. Wish all professors cared only a fraction of what he does. AWESOME!
Great class
He's so awesome. That's all ya need to know. Wish he could teach all of my classes
Professor Marchie is by far one of the best teachers I've had. He has a genuine interest in what he does and he does a great job making his subject comprehendable. His classes were always enjoyable and rendered History a pleasurable topic. 10/10
He is an awesome teacher. Very passionate and engaging. If you study you know the material. About 4 quizzes and 4 exams. 1 Term paper about something from history. If you come to class and study His Power point slides, read the book you will do fine!
Really great prof! interested in teaching and related past events to today. Just go to class and youll be fine! Take him!!
Took his Western Civ. online and the course was good and pretty easy! I didn't have a problem with him at all... until the end of the semester where I e-mailed him my final work and never got a grade for them. I e-mailed him and I never got a response. Other than that he was helpful and a good teacher.
Class was fun. I enjoyed coming to each class. He was nice and helpful. Doesn't teach the class like a history class. Will go out of his way to help you if you ask.
Great professor and even better guy! I took his class Wednesdays at 8 am, and to me, it just flew by. Plus, he gave us 10 minute breaks every class around 9 am. I highly recommend him, I maintained my perfect history average with him! Take him!
Proffessor is very very good. He makes histories fun and easy.
Marchie? I'll start by saying he was the best professor I encountered during my entire collegiate career at OCC. Sure he did talk of his life and personal experiences, but we never missed out on the content because of it. He took time in and out of the classroom to get to know his students, a simple task but scarce at OCC. Take him!
Great professor who covers the material well and uses good tie in on personal experiences. Always willing to help students with a very open door policy and continues to help after you've taken his class. Highly recommend taking him because he's great at his profession and actually cares about his students and how they do.
Professor Marchie is one of the best history professors at OCC. I took him for American History I and II. He is extremely interested and knowledgeable about the subject matter and will do anything to help out if you are struggling. He makes history appealing and relatable to people not interested in the subject. I strongly recommend taking him!
Great class! Anyone on here who says he doesn't know anything about history is clearly mistaken. He definitely knows his stuff. He is professional and relatable! Take him for sure!
i cannot describe how he is a good teacher.he is so funny and friendly. he used to explain everything on power point and make everything easy for u.
Marchie was a great professor. he really knew his material and made history enjoyable.
Professor Marchie's beard gives me the strength to carry on. Also he's a really awesome professor who will work hard to make sure you understand the material so you're kind of a loser if you don't take him at least once.
Great professor, great sense of humor, easy workload, exams are kind of hard but just study and you'll be fine! I would take him again in a heartbeat.
SO open and approachable!!This college SERIOUSLY needs more profs like him. I've had a few good ones, and he is one. Workload is manageable.
Prof Marchie is awesome! He's one of the best educators I've had! Very clear about assignments and tests/quizzes (which require studying!)The class is tough but fun. He will challenge you. But he has a great personality and is easygoing. He's a good person to have a conversation with and to get advise from. I would definitely take him again!
Marchie is one heck of a good professor and a really cool guy. He's always available during office hours no matter how busy he may be.
Terribly uninformed professor. Do not take!
Great class. Lots of information,but the work load was doable. Prof Marchie has a lot of energy and loves history. I'd def take another class if I wasn't done with history.
This professor makes the class easy and fun. He was one of my favorite professors I have ever had. He knows what he's talking about and will clarify anything you find difficult or confusing. Definitely recommend taking him.
Professor Marchie is the man. It is hard to be interested into History but he tries his best to make it none boring. Funniest professor on campus and really knows his stuff.
Marchie actually gives a crap about you. He's extremely clear and concise and is available for extra help....And he's pretty hot, too ;)
I am very unhappy with this instructor. He seems more interested in chatting with the female students than actually teaching. He referred to me as missy in an email (I feel this is unprofessional). He also doesnot seem to know much about history. I thought of going to the dean about him. Several of my classmates feel the same way. Avoid him
Mr marchie knows his stuff! Whoever says differently is just poed bc they failed bc they're dumb. He goes completely out of his way to help his students more than any other professor ever. I'd recommend taking his class - you'll learn a lot, he'll make it fun and as long as you do the work, you'll get a good grade.. DEFINITELY TAKE HIM IF YOU CAN!!
AWESOME professor, I look forward to coming to this class every week, I always learn something new. He actually cares a lot about his students and tries to get everyone involved in the class discussion, which is great, idk what else you could ask for. Really a great guy.
So easy on the eyes. And an awesome professor. Really interesting and passionate. Plus BEARD.
Cool guy, really passionate about history but also keeps the class somewhat interesting. Not too challenging of a class which is good. Definitely take him.
Very outgoing and very motivated.. Makes the class fun and does not drag it out with a lot of lecturing. He is very helpful and does not give a lot of HW, but tests can be hard
Great teacher. One of the few that is truly interested in his students and seeing them succeed. Very friendly, clear about what you need to do to pass, and helpful when it comes to any questions or concerns. Gives out a fair amount of work, nothing too bad. One of the best professors I've had.
Best teacher i had so far during my time at OCC! His lectures were never boring, and for a class about western civ. that is quite a challenge! His exams are fairly difficult even if you review your notes. You get to pick your own research topic. I wish i had him for US history, because his lectures are the best.
great teacher and he is awesome!
Great professor. As long as you take notes and look over them for his exams(which are not too bad) you should be fine. Very funny and loves his job without a doubt. Would love to take him if I had the chance again.
If you read the book, attend class and take an interest, this is an easy, fun class. So many students in this class were SO lame. At the very least, read the book so you have an understanding of the topics discussed. Super nice guy/accommodating and very easy grader.
One of the best professors I've ever had. He is as entertaining as he is intelligent, and was able to turn the most dry topics into fascinating and enjoyable lectures and discussions that you don't have to be a history buff to be a part of. He's always willing to help and advise his students. If you need to fulfill a GenEd Requirement, take him!
it is the professor at Ocean County College , he is very understand and love what he does .He care about his job and he students .In just loves to teach other people around him about history now and in the past . He also give essay exam which are kind if hard sometimes and he love working with PowerPoint to make you get a better understanding
he absolutely loves what he teaches and it shows in his lectures. I've taken three of his classes and I would take a fourth. if you're not into history, he makes it interesting. I recommend him to all of my friends.
I would definitely take his class again. He is very thorough and helps you understand everything. I hated history but loved his class. I recommended 2 friends to take him next semester.
Best history teacher I have had in a while. He is really helpful and passionate. Class itself was pretty easy, but he still makes you learn. He goes off topic a lot but every time he does it is either hilarious or really makes you think. There is never a dull moment in his class.
Really helpful professor. He's a great teacher. Barely had tests and just a few papers
He's an amazing professor. He's fun and energetic. Loveeeeeee
He's very engaging and makes the most boring topic interesting. Plus, how he presents lectures makes them easy to remember. He is willing to help you with anything you are having trouble with and very sympathetic to giving out extensions. I actually miss his class, it made 8am's bearable. I would definitely take his class again!
Marchie is the best professor I have ever had! He absolutely loves what he does and it really shows in lecture. Wether you like history or not he makes learning fun and interesting for everyone! The work load is reasonable and he's always willing to help. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM! He's one of those rare professors that truly cares about his students!
I took Professor Marchie for US History 1 and loved it. He is a great guy. Does not give a lot of homework, only a few papers. I definitely recommend him. I am taking him again for another History because that is how much I enjoyed him.
He is a great professor and totally loves what he teaches. He tends to go off topic but knows who to make you laugh. You do not have much homework, just a couple of papers that are short. He acts like he is our age and loves to hear what we have to say sometimes. TAKE HIM!
Never any homework except for occasional reading, a few easy writing assignments, 1 research paper at the end of the semester. Very funny guy with interesting views on government and life in general. Not very extensive notes so you will have to read from the book to pass the tests. Highly recommend him.
Enjoyable Class and very good Professor!
Great professor, one of the funniest teachers I've ever had and also respects his students and cares about teaching. He makes history interesting by making it funny and he has all sorts of good vibes and energy it's definitely one of those classes you're happy to be in when you sit down.
Marchie is the best!! Class was super easy!!! He is so funny and hot!!! I don't think I learned much but It was really funn. I am taking him for everything!! Class not really organized and he was late all the time so don't try to be on time. take your time... We never used the book and Marchie shows a lot of movies.
He's awesome & hilarious. Lectures are never boring with him & his assignments are pretty straight forward. If you don't understand, he's always willing to break stuff down for you. He's cute too
Professor Marchie is the best professor there is. He is always there for you when you need help with his class or anything in general. Very passionate about his job and cares about his students immensely. His lectures are always interesting and he is hilarious. An all around great guy. Would recommend to anyone.
TAKE HIM FOR ANY CLASS YOU CAN! Marchie has the most entertaining lectures out there. Participation is 35% of your grade, so raise you hand, don't be shy. You can no show up to class and he gives every opportunity for make up, however it is SO worth it to come to class. He sidetracks very easily, but it makes sense with lectures. #awesomebeard
I took Professor Marchie for Western Civ, he definitely makes his lectures interesting. He is very helpful, tests were easy if you follow the study guide. He does give extra credit, entertaining, funny and cute. I loved his class!
the best professor i have ever had!
Awesome Professor!!
Hands down the best professor at OCC. he's super cute too! Prof Marchie has such a great way of teaching and explaining so that you actually understand what you're learning. He will explain history by breaking it down and relating it to current events. Such an awesome guy... Definitely recommend him. Would take him again in a heartbeat!
Great knowledgeable lecturer, makes the class interesting and will always be available when you need him. Mr. Marchie is all about the students and his door is always open to those who need him in moments of academic crisis. He is a true asset to OCC.
I will start by saying , I did get an A in this class. But this online professor was completely un- available. Emails went unanswered. Not one blessed paper , or class discussion paper was graded till the day they were due to hand in all grades at the end of the semester!!!!!!! This was extremely stressful not to know how you are doing
He is excited about his subjects and it shows in his teaching. If you do not understand something. just ASK. He will gladly give feedback and extra help. Listen to what he says will be on the exams. The papers should include all information asked for. If you do the work, you will walk away knowing history and an A.
One of the most intriguing professors i have ever taken. Professor Marchie makes every lecture one to remember. He is always easy when it comes to answering any questions you might have . I would definitely take him 100 times over.
Great Professor!! If you're looking to have fun during your classes definitely take him, there's always something funny going on in his classroom!!
People say you can get an easy A in his class but that is not the case. He will make you work for your grades but is very helpful if you are confused on the assignment. He likes to challenge his students and really make them think. He is a plagiarism nazi and will make sure your papers are perfect, but that is what makes him a great professor!
Didn't learn much in this class because he doesn't teach. Every class involved political rants about the election and we never got any grades back. At this point in the semester, I don't know my grade. He is late everyday to class as well and we never know how long we need to wait for him. People like him because he is easy I guess.
Professor Marchie is awesome. The person that commented in a negative way is wrong. He is kind, caring and very loving towards his students. I really enjoy his class and he knows how to teach. I'm taking him again next semester. You won't regret taking him. You rock Professor Marchie :)
own opinions on the matter. His "political rants" were great! He also sees his classes as more than a job and something that he HAS to do. Teaching his classes is something he WANTS to do. Speaking for myself, I very much enjoy his class. If my schedule wasn't already packed as it is next sem, I would definitely take another one of his classes.
Do not understand the hype about this teacher. I agree he is funny and very caring but only assigned 4 things the entire semester. Midterm and Final are nothing like the review, too many notes that are irrelevant, tough grader. Your essays better be amazing to receive a good grade. I recommend taking a different history professor if you wish to pas
If you are trying to grab an easy "A," don't take this professor. If you wish to see the relativity and practicality of history to everyday life, to understand the relevance of college education and overall acquire a riveting experience through ample participation, take one of Professor Marchie's classes. By far one of my favorite OCC teachers.
Marchie was great to have this semester because he wasn't a boring old professor just lecture about history. Make sure to ask him questions in class and outside of class to understand the topic's he is teaching, especially if you get do not understand it. I would love to take him again for other courses his teache's. #Marhie2016
I took him for African American History and was extremely disappointed. I do not understand his appeal. Most classes involve him talking about the election or himself. He wasted so much class time that we didn't even talk about the Civil Rights Movement. I had a few conversations with him and he doesn't seem very knowledgeable. In my opinion.
I have no idea have how this professor could get any bad reviews because he's awesome! He's really smart and really cares about students. He is also very funny and it was always a pleasure to come to class even though I hate history and shocked I passed. If you're not too great at history, take him! I would deff take him again
Prof. Marchie is a walking textbook. There is no need to read. Listen, participate & follow his slides. He encourages students to open their minds & form their own opinions,perhaps this is what is meant by previous posters referring to his political rants? I found it interesting the way he was always able to relate modern society to the past.
Marchie is one of my favorite professors at OCC. took him for Western Civ last semester and i'm taking him for US History this semester. He does have political rants, but it's all in good taste; it is important, after all. He's super passionate about his students and his job. But beware: if swearing offends you, DO NOT TAKE.
I was not a fan of this professor. I love history and wanted to learn more but left the class knowing what I came in with. Spends more time cursing and ranting about politics than anything else. Tries to hard to seem young and seems to care more about us liking him than anything else. Overall, not a good experience. Never returns work.
I don't know about how he is in class but online he never grades any of your work. He also never responds to your emails. I emailed him and he responded over a week later. I asked him to explain why I got some questions wrong on the test and he never responded. I wouldn't take him.
Marchie is a must take for History. His ability to break down complex events throughout world history and make them memorable and interesting is a huge plus. He is helpful, provides feedback, and offers additional resources past class time. He also heads the History club and several study-abroad programs!
Marchieeeeeee! Hands down the best professor you will ever take. He cares about his students and values their input and opinions. He gives phenomenal feedback and his lectures are always great. I always look forward to his classes. Definitely take him; you will learn so much about history & life itself.
He is very passionate about teaching and cares for his students a lot. The most honest guy you will meet. He is hilarious as well :)
Professor Marchie is truly a great professor. He makes you work in his class but will really help you out if you try. He gives amazing lectures and helps to relate history to the modern world. It really helps you understand the topic better. His tests are pretty basic and he offers extra credit. Great guy.
Not my favorite class. The positive was that I got an A and didn't have to do much to get it, the negative was that I love history and felt that the majority of what Marchie talked about was not related to history. Class is really easy tho. Compared to my other history classes, this one I learned hardly anything.
Nice guy but not a good teacher. Really easy but just not a good teacher. Didn't return any assignments.
Nice guy but not a good teacher.
Great professor. It is very obvious that he cares about his classes and his students. The only class-specific note I have is that the pacing of the lectures did not correspond with the syllabus-- but the lectures were still interesting and pertinent to the class (and world) at large. Highly recommend this professor.
A lot of my friends like him because he is really easy. I, personally did not. He spent most of the time complaining about Donald Trump. I don't like Trump either but I don't see how every class should be his political opinion. Got a lot of historical facts wrong during his lectures when I checked them in the book.
He likes to talk.. ALOT! Be prepared to sit and listen and go off topic several times. He's good looking, and he's extremely passionate about History. Biggest downfall is how often he goes off topic and it's hard to stay focused.
Off topic most of the class. Talks about himself all the time. Takes really long to return any of our work. Talks a lot about nothing. Always tells us how busy he is. I haven't learned anything in this class. Gets a lot of his information confused. Take a different history professor.
LOVED Marchie! He talks ALOT but he is a great guy and great professor, he is a walking Textbook. He is very passionate about his job and History. If profanity offends you.. dont take him. He is a great adviser also! Over all great guy and professor! He cares a lot about his students and would do anything to help!
If there was a 10 Star option, Id give it to him. This dude is extremely passionate about what he does and genuinely cares about his students. He lectures a lot but it is all relevant to the world we live in and history as a whole. This is one of the few classes where I actually learn important things. Show up, study lightly and you will pass.
Professor Marchie's African American History course could stand to be more organized and structured, but that isn't his style. In order to get all the info, you have to pay close attention. That being said, his class is very fun and he is very chill and he's um... easy on the eyes, lord have mercy. His glorious beard is the best part of the class.
Quizes and tests are so hard because they are mainly free response and fill in the blank, not multiple choice. Also he gets off topic a lot so its hard to be focused on the power points. Takes forever to grade things and you have to put in a lot of effort to get an A which is annoying for a history class
First, I would like to say Professor Marchie is a great and caring guy. He is always wanting whats best for his students. I took him twice and never had any issue he is always there when you need him. All those negative comments are just horrible. He is a rare gem OCC are blessed to have him. Oh yeah and gives loads of extra credit :)
One of my favorite professors. His class is fairly easy as long as your pay attention and he posts his power points online which is amazing. He can get off topic but it's not distracting. Understanding if you turn things in late as well . He is also very, very, very attractive ;) African American History was fun! Taking him next semester !!
Professor Marchie has a passion for history, and he truly wants each of his students to succeed.
People like him because he is easy and personable, but a lot of the facts he spews out are wrong. Last time I checked, I was here to learn correct information, otherwise, what's the point?
Funny, caring and very understanding professor. always there to help if you need it. lectures were very interesting. would take him again. fairly easy class but make sure you pay attention. exams are fill in the blank and multiple choice.
Professor Marchie was likely the best professor i encountered in my four semesters here at occ. He made his lectures unique and relatable. He was thoroughly invested in the success of his students both in academics and in life. I wish i had taken him for all four of my history courses.
Loved Marchie! He teaches his subject well and is clearly passionate. He cares about the students and is a great advisor. If you do or don't like history, either way, you'll love any of his classes!
he's a really nice guy and you can tell he's very passionate about what he teaches. he just wants to help his students and wants them to do good and it's really obvious. I think his class can be kind of confusing at times, but at the end of the day he just wants his students to do good and he's always available to help.
I took AP US History throughout high school so history classes are always a breeze but Marchie constantly brought up uncommon and new topics and made it so interesting. He is very relatable and extremely kind. His passion for the subject does not go unnoticed which makes it even better of an experience. TAKE. HIS. CLASS.
Didn't learn anything. He reads off powerslide while always getting off topic, talked about himself most of the time.
Great Professor. He was very knowledgeable and loves teaching. He is an inspiration to his students. The tests were fair and the work was manageable. If your looking for a great professor definitely take his class.
Hands down my Favorite Teacher ever!!! Everything is explained very well and you will leave this class learning something. Every test is on based off PowerPoints, test are a mixture of multiple choice, fill-in the blank, and open-ended questions.
Hard to learn anything about history when he gets off topic so easily. Decent grader. Drops your lowest quiz grade. Take if you want an easy class but not learn.
Amazing, engaging, witty, enthusiastic, passionate - all good things
Rob Jr is a great teacher, enjoys teaching and it shows. Moves at a good pace so if you skip class you might want to catch up. He will answer any question and even if its off topic. I enjoyed his class and highly recommend it to anyone taking Western Civil
I love Marchie. He's my favorite professor ever and I plan on taking his class as much as possible. He's really fun and open to talk about stuff that REALLY matters. I seriously recommend him to everyone. even if you hate history, he makes it easy to relate to today. If you're on the sensitive side, be warned, he doesn't sugar coat anything!
Professor Marchie was a real down to earth person. He gives extra-credit and allows his students to talk about what they are passionate about with the class (being that it relates to the material the class is learning.) His study guides absolutely relate to the test so you know what you are studying for will be on the test. Great teacher.
In general, a good professor who is kind and laid back. His class is rarely boring and makes history fun to learn. The only downside is it takes him a while to put in grades, but other than that take his class if there are open seats.
I had him for US history 1 in the summer. I thought it would be a boring 4 hours, but he managed to be very interesting and enthusiastic, despite being a very long class. I passed his class with an A, his class is very easy.
Awful teacher will never take again
He takes a dry subject like western civilizations and makes it enjoyable. His lectures take us outside of just dates and facts and opens our minds to what life was like in ancient times. He is a professor who cares about the success of his students and is willing to take the time to help. A real asset to Ocean County College!
Acts inappropriately. Curses a lot during class and he takes forever to grade work.
Marchie is an amazing professor. Not only is he passionate about history, he's passionate about students succeeding. At the beginning of the semester he establishes that there's always an open line of communication, even for advising needs. History can be boring but he always manages to make everyone laugh. I strongly recommend his class.
Bad professor. He spent several lectures on the Aztecs and other Central Americantribes, even though it WAS a US HISTORY CLASS! Because of this we ran out of time at the end of the semester and never got to cover the US Civil War. Very disappointing
Great guy, funny, and intelligent. He likes to see his students be successful. He also is always there if you need him. He may get off topic but he will always try and help you understand material. He's there for you.
Unfortunately, he just took over a history class that I am currently taking. I would have never paid to take a class with him. Constantly cursing and complaining about having to teach our class. I am glad that I only have to deal with him one more time. The exam he gave us is filled with misspellings and grammatical problems....
Professor Marchie took over my class from professor Banner and he was great. Really tried to help us learn all the material we missed and was very understanding about the difficult situation we were all put in. He gave great lectures and kept you interested the whole time! I would love to take him in the future!
One of the best professors I took at OCC. Down to earth professor and all around great guy. Just like any other class you have to pull your weight but he is extremely fair when it comes to quizzes, the midterm/final, and his papers. Gives you advanced notice every time before a quiz or before a paper is due (Only 2 papers). Love to take him again.
Hard professor
He was hands down THE BEST professor I ever had at occ! He was always willing to go above and beyond for EVERY student! Very generous with grading the quizzes, the midterm/final, and the papers! He is amazing and his classes are all great as long as you put the effort into it! He is very passionate about history and wants you to learn the material!
Talks about himself more then he teaches leasons
Professor Marchie is one of the only professors that will go out of their way to make sure he can help his students in any way he can. his lectures are fun and informative. quizzes and exams are easy and he'll let you know what to study for. 5% added to your overall grade for extra credit. highly recommend this professor to anyone.
One of the best professors at OCC. Took 3 of his courses and they're all structured the same way. He cares about his students and is really involved at OCC. His lectures are interesting and as long as you pay attention and do the work you'll pass. He's the reason I'm getting a minor and history. TAKE HIS CLASS!! You won't regret it.
Professor marchie is hands down the best professor I've had. I was never into history, but even though the material was boring he made it interesting. He not only taught history but also life lessons, he doesn't sugar coat anything and as long as you pay attention to the lectures and study the powerpoints, you'll do fine on the quizzes and tests!!!
Great teacher. 10/10 would recommend. I don't really enjoy history all that much, but he makes it fun and enjoyable. Loves to engage with students and asks how their days are. Easily one of my favorite teachers ever.
He is such an amazing professor, He is funny cool and never boring. I wish him nothing but the best
Professor Marchie was very passionate and knowledgeable about past and current events, not only about African American History but all History. Attend lecture and participate in discussions, you will be enlightened. All degree-seeking college students should definitely take this course, Prof. Marchie keeps it interesting and fun just attend lecture
Favorite professor I've taken! If you're not into history, he makes easier to understand. He's very thorough with his lectures & covers a lot of ground. On top of that he's super funny & down to earth making him very approachable if you have questions. He's great at engaging with students and generous with grading. Would love to take him again.
I took Prof. Marchie in the fall of 2020 and have no regrets. His lectures are very interesting and make you want to learn more. I enjoy that the class wasn't wholly dependent on notes and tests, and that made it more interesting. This professor also has a relaxed and open teaching style.
I cannot say enough about professor Marchie. One of the most genuine people I have met and THE best educator I have EVER had. Marchie makes learning interesting and makes you want to be involved, and I can't thank him enough for doing that. Regardless of your major and what classes you need to take, make sure you take Marchie's classes.
Marchie! A great guy who really cares about his students and their well being. Not sure how the class is in person, but remote its a super easy A. A couple exams, discussion questions and quizzes, and one research paper.
Marchie is an amazing professor who gives some of the best lectures. He makes every aspect of history fun and engaging while also easy to digest for students who may not have been interested in the subject. The assignments are consistent and he fosters discussion in his classes. If you have the option, definitely take him!
Professor Marchie is by far the best professor anyone could very have. He is extremely down to earth and is respectful and caring to his students. His lessons about ancient civilization is great and he makes it understandable. as long as you show respect and pay attention in his class not only will you pass but you too will love going to his class.
Rob is one of the best professors I had at Ocean County College. I took him for Western Civ and enjoyed it so much. He always speaks the truth I gained a lot of knowledge from him that helped me prepare myself for the real world. He's very good looking to lol you won't regret taking his class. :)
Professor Marchie was one of my favorite professors Ive had at OCC. He really cares about history and wants you to learn. He ALWAYS made class so entertaining. This was truly one of the only classes I ever actually wanted to go to. Do your homework and do the quizzes and youll get an A. Best professor ever. Youll laugh every single time you go
Professor Marchie was the best Professor I in OCC. He is passionate about all aspects of History. He cares about his students inside & outside the classroom.
Professor Marchie is a caring teacher who you can tell really cares about history and his students. His personal experiences and jokes make the class enjoyable. His casual attitude also makes the class a lot less stressful.
I took Professor Marchie for Spring 2022, one of the best Professors I had. It breaks my heart to have to say goodbye, he'll help you with anything you need, he's super down to earth. His introduction is very inspirtational,and all he wants to do is help you.If you get the chance, take him, show up to his classes, please. You'll love him, I promise
The best professor at OCC. I hate history and he makes it so enjoyable. His lectures are funny and is by far my favorite class. Professor Marchie really cares if you do well, not only in his class but in school in general. I highly recommend taking his class, please show up, it is so worth it.
Very good professor... lectures were always easy to follow along with. Professor Marchie knows everything. Test and quiz are easy and same with discussions. If you do not like history like me, you will still enjoy his class.
I took his class over the summer as an accelerated course and it was wonderful. I don't even like history but he made it so entertaining. I would definitely take his class again. He barely gave any work and always made sure we understood everything, take his class you won't regret it.
He was, by far, my favorite professor at OCC. He inspired me so much telling the real African-American History in the US that was never told before, it's one of the only classes I didn't want to miss every week.
I've heard nothing but good things about this professor and I was not disappointed. His class was super enjoyable, and I had a good group of peers with me to make the class better. The only complaint I have is he took a while to get back to my messages about assignments. I don't typically have this issue with professors but it's understandable.
Professor Marchie is a cool dude. Very laid back and clearly has a passion for history. There's only a few assignments and quizzes, a midterm, and a 3page paper. This semester all the work was online, but he did mention that that was probably going to change in the Spring and everything would be on paper, so beware.. Overall he's a 10/10. Take him!
Teaches by reading off a PowerPoint or playing random YouTube videos. Barely grades assignments in a timely manner. Never responded to any of my emails asking him course-related questions. Makes you feel bad for asking questions about things that he didn't explain. Mentioned going back to paper assignments next semester so beware, it'll be hard.
Extremely down to earth guy. Often cracks jokes and they truly liven up the class. Classes felt more like a laid back conversation than a college lecture, and I mean that in the best way possible. You won't find a more understanding professor on campus, take him if you need a history class or a gen ed without a doubt.
An awesome professor. He's really fun, friendly and easy going. Gives an exciting lecture full of information in a very enjoyable and interesting way. Has lots of interesting things to say about any topic, so don't be shy to ask even if it's only partially related. Definitely had a great time and learned a lot in his class.
Would bring in coffee and doughnuts every morning for us. The entire class is just lectures so u really don't need to show up. The only work we had was mid term, final, 1 essay, discussion posts occasionally, and EASY quizzes (open book). told us all about the essay in the first week even though it wasn't due for three more months. love him
Genuinely, my favorite professor & it isn't really close at all which isn't a shot at the other professors because there are some other ones who are very good however Marchie is just the best in every aspect. Gives you all of the information you can possibly need via links & notes he already has them up for canvas for you to look at or copy down.
Really great guy, Marchie will def talk the entire class literally til the last min of the class but you do learn a lot. There was barely to any homework in the class throughout the semester. He really takes his students in almost as family, he's an advisor for students, & he's very involved in school & really tries to get his students involved.
Professor Marchie is the best!!! His lectures were amazing and it is clear he cares about students. The workload consisted of a few discussion posts, a few quizzes, one research paper, a midterm, and a final. Learned a lot from Professor Marchie's lessons and class discussions (participation doesn't matter), definitely take his class!
(HONEST REVIEW) Easy Class To Pass! 5 QUIZZES+5 DISCUSSIONS+1 MIDTERM+1 FINAL+1 RESEARCH PAPER(CHICAGO STYLE). Everything Is Online At Your Own Time. He Has Claimed HE WILL BE GETTING RID OF ONLINE BUT Everything You Need Is In His PowerPoints. HOWEVER He Does GO OFF TOPIC And RANT A LOT. Topics In This Class GET INTENSE So Be Prepared.
Makes the class fun during his lectures and his tests and quizzes are pretty easy and taken online not in class
Professor Marchie is one of the best history profs I've taken, even though it is a history class he makes it fun. There is a midterm, final and one research paper that is due towards the end of the semester. He also have discussions and quizzes throughout the semester. I recommend Professor Marchie for anyone that needs to take a history course.
Professor Marchie is a chill dude who keeps his HIST171 class engaging. Online work made it easy, but he may switch to paper assignments next term. Unstuckstudy and the textbook-free PowerPoints were super helpful for acing this class.
I would 100% take his class again. The lectures were very good and interesting. Work load is on the lighter side.
Marchie is the best!! I advise you to take him, he genuinely cares about his students and your success. He gives amazing and interactive lectures and debates, he really knows his stuff. Not much take home assignments, all testing is done at home. Would take him again, give this guy a raise!
Marchie is very knowledgable in his field, and seems to love teaching. Heavy on powerpoints/videos but gives in depth explanations for each slide and video. Has a tendency to get sidetracked but it all circles back to the material being learned. Very personable and funny. Not many assignments, just discussions and quizzes with one 3-5 page essay.
Great guy, super funny and relatable, understands his students. Class is very easy if you pay attention to lectures. All tests and quizzes are online, you can do them at home and whatever time you want. Barely any homework, usually just discussion posts. Overall great class, taking another one of his classes next semester.
Simply put, if you're interested in learning, he'll go above and beyond to help you. However, if you're not, he understands and ensures that the class is both engaging and tolerable. He's involved in school activities, so it's great to seek his advice or information about any programs. HIGHLY RECOMMEND, his classes fill up very fast.
Good professor when he is actually on topic, the class is way too lenient though and many students looking for a chill easy A, take advantage of that. It actually would benefit from maybe some homework or group work at least. Also, do not ask for any letter of recommendations or educational materials from him (that he offers). He won't provide them
He is amazing and super cool! Grading was a breeze, he was very thorough with what he was looking for but was also 100% willing to assist further if needed. Lectures were very fun and interactive, he used current world situations to tie into the lectures. But, he will lie to you about going to the renaissance fair on campus if its a hyflex class :(
Best professor ever and he's a total dilf lmao. He cancelled class one time for me because I didn't want to skip class to go out and eat authentic Japanese food with my friends who were begging me to skip right in front of him lol.
Professor Marchie took a subject I knew a little about (African-American History) and enlightened me on the topic in ways I never thought possible. The opportunity to do Honors By Contract and essays with him was a pleasure, would definitely recommend and take again.
Funny and nice professor.
He's simply the GOAT
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