Easy class -- test questions were taken directly from in-class notes -- but you learn a lot. Participation is key but even if you don't like talking in class, Bulanda allows for related emails or chats during office hours.

Bulanda's a fun, likable teacher. The tests aren't challenging if you go to class enough times. His grading is fair--he's one of the teachers who will throw out a question if more than half the class misses it. Any assignments are grade boosters. If you're shy, you can participate through office hours or extra credit.

Ron is really detail oriented so he struggled to teach a seminar that is supposed to be more student-based than prof lecturing. He really likes to have a set plan with no changes and can be almost neurotic in some of his requirements (like page numbers in papers...5 is okay but if its more than 5 it has to be an even number..weird stuff like that).

He's a really fun teacher... one of my three favorite teachers I've had at Miami (I'm a junior)... If you go to class, the tests are straight from the notes so you'll do great. You can't miss more than 3 classes anyway or he'll drop you but you won't want to miss cuz he's really fun and makes it interesting :) I'm sad the class is ending!

Best class and teacher of my college career! EVERYONE SHOULD TAKE RON!!!!

Tests are fairly easy. Participation is vital, but you can use blackboard if you are shy. Plenty of opportunity for class discussion. Assignments help pad your grade. Can only miss 2 classes or dropped.

Dr. Bulanda was really easy to understand, and the material for soc was not at all difficult. Tests were always really fair. If you come to class and pay attention this class should be a breeze.

Interestingly enough, for most of the semester, I sung Bulanda's praises. He is amusing and entertaining. However, his exams are HARD, grades you against each other. Very immature-doesn't handle a student disagreeing with him well. Girl in class tried arguing a point once, and he absolutely flipped on her. Too obsessed with quantitative data.

Awesome class! I learned a lot. He is really funny too so it makes the class interesting. Go to class and take notes and you will be fine.

One of the best teachers I have ever had. He has a great sense of humor and mixes that well with his teaching. It is a two hour class but it flies by. I had no interest in this subject and he has made me extremely interested.

Ron is the man. He has great stories, his lectures are very easy to follow, and the tests are very manageable. Be prepared to participate in some way because it's 10% of your grade. Made me interested enough in sociology to declare it my minor. Definitely take this class!

Excellent professor. He is such a sweet person, very helpful, and very encouraging. His lectures are engaging and he does a great job of teaching the material. He really wants to help students do well.

Ron is one of the best professors I've had at Miami. The lectures are actually very interesting, especially if you participate in class (which is necessary for a good grade). His exams are 100% from his lectures and are so straightforward. He is really passionate about his studies and wants all of his students to do well. Highly recommend.

Favorite professor at Miami by far. Makes the material really interesting and is hilarious. Loved going to his class.

He is awesome!! Probably my favorite teacher so far! He is pretty much a sociological genius even though he's kind of socially awkward but that just makes the class hilarious! He's a really funny, nice guy and an AMAZING prof. I have learned SO MUCH in his class and am now thinking of making sociology my minor!

Dr. Bulanda is one of the BEST teachers I have ever had in three years at MU. I switched my thematic seq to take him in the future. Extremely passionate about his field. All I did was go to every class, and review my notes before the exams and received a 98% in the course - the class average was about an 80% so the material is not a cake-walk.

He is a genius. He loves to talk about his daughter and the police beat - which I now read all the time b/c of him! He gives you everything you need to know up front. Participation is mandatory but they are very interesting convos. He has a good sense of humor - its hilarious when he throws a cuss word into normal speech!Highly recommended .

did not like the way his grading system was set up and how his class was run (main reason for doing so bad) exams are fairly easy and so was the final, exams are straight from notes. also the material is somewhat interesting

I took Bulanda for his demography class and intro class. Both were very easy. Nice guy!

Bulanda is AWESOME! Since this was a 6 week summer class, there was a lot of material covered in a short amount of time. There were daily reading reflections and video reflections. Participation is mandatory but if you are shy, he allows you to gain a few points by participating in a discussion forum on niihka, going to office hours or emailing him

Mainly nice, but gets irritated easily. He threw someone out for putting her notebook away fifteen minutes early. Basically, get him to like you, or your time in this class will be miserable. ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY. If you don't go to class, YOU WILL FAIL. It's just what it is. Go to class everyday, get him to like you, and u should be fine.

Bulanda was ok overall. He talks really fast, takes attendance, and gives out pop quizzes.However, the material is not that difficult to understand. You MUST GO TO CLASS EVERYDAY and PAY ATTENTION if you want to get a good grade. Otherwise, you will definitely fail because the tests and quizzes come from the lectures. You cannot blow this class off

This class was harder then I thought it would be. If you are going to be late do not even come because he will call you out in front of the class sometimes and deduct points off your grade. He talks about how fair of a grader he is but I do not agree because I felt like half of the test questions were meant to trick you and there were pop quizzes

kind of a stickler on the rules but his class is great if you want a taste of sociology. Lots of group discussion that will make you think. definitely recommend

Bulanda is awesome. You must go to class, but it is worth it because he is a great teacher and gives you everything you need to know for tests. Participation is mandatory, but he gives you many different ways in which to do so. He seems really scary at first, but he is hands down one of my favorite professors at Miami.

THE BEST AND FUNNIEST TEACHER I HAVE EVER HAD. LOVEEE HIM.

While class is mandatory, Ron is the BEST professor i have ever had. He is insanely funny and keeps class interesting. He is an adorable man and has perfected making class easy- while effectively teaching at the same time. I learned so much from him, but maintained an A :)

Dr. Bulanda is SO funny, class was always so much fun to go to because discussions were interesting and made you think. He explains everything so well, and gives plenty of examples. If you show up for class, take good notes his exams are so easy. He does require you to participate, but if you don't like to talk in class you can post online!

Bulanda is a very cool guy and his classes are long, but very interesting. However, his tests are curveballs. They are very hard cover a lot of material from the book and lectures. I worked so hard in this class and just could not seem to do well on his exams. However, he is willing to give extra credit and help you out if you put in the effort.

Very interesting class, the quizzes were very tough and had trick questions.

Bulanda is amazing! Easily the best professor I have had so far. You can tell he really cares about the students and wants them to understand the material. Sociology is such an interesting subject and he doesn't disappoint with mind-blowing facts. Be sure to participate and the exams and quizzes are all multiple choice so easy enough.

HE IS THE BEST PROFESSOR IN THE WORLD!! So so funny, which makes it easy to remember the material. So down to earth and easy to talk to in office hours, too. I LOVE THIS MAN AND THINK EVERYONE SHOULD TAKE THIS CLASS IT IS SO INTERESTING AND FUN!!!

Dr. Bulanda makes this course interesting and I looked forward to classes each week. You can tell he knows what he is talking about and really cares that his students are understanding and comprehending the material. If you show up to class and put a good effort into the assignments and exams you will excel in this course.

Ron is a wonderful and compassionate guy that really puts in the effort for his students; he truly does want to see his students succeed both academically and personally. That being said, he has clear expectations for his class and if you don't follow them you will be dropped or failed. He is definitely worth the extra effort though.

If you have the opportunity to have Dr. Bulanda, TAKE IT. His lectures are funny and interesting and make it easy to absorb material. He genuinely cares about his students and wants you to succeed. Participation doesn't rely on speaking in class so everybody has the opportunity to get credit. Can't stress enough how amazing his class is!

Dr. Bulanda leads lectures well with interesting discussions and add-on videos outside of class. He's honest and cares about what students say. His testing requirements are strict and not ideal, but overall they're easy enough so the fun lectures outweigh the questionable timed quizzes and borderline tricky exam questions. A nice guy to talk to.

Personally, I loved Ron. The material of this class was very interesting, and the amount of work was reasonable. Exams are tough, but he curves a ton so good grades are possible. He can be a bit weird and off-putting in class, but hes really kind and helpful in office hours and is genuinely a nice guy. Overall I'd recommend him.

Dr. Bulanda is hilarious. Yes, he can be strict at times, but if you simply follow his rules and participate, he will like you. He makes class time extremely interesting by having discussions and giving everyone an opportunity to participate. I genuinely learn a lot from his class, and it's one of my favorites this semester.

At first Bulanda can seem very off-putting, but you get used to him throughout the semester. He's actually a decent guy. Material was easy to understand and interesting so long as you put effort into taking good notes. I barely had to use the textbook. This class should be an easy A if you simply come to class and pay attention.

Although he is a stickler for rules, this class is one of the easiest Ive ever taken. He does give short times on quizzes and exams (ex. 6 minutes for 10 question), but the quizzes are open note and most questions are direct definitions from the book. Exams are based on what he says in class, so have a friend to send you notes if you miss.

He has strict rules but if you make sure to follow the no technology you're be fine. Attendance is not mandatory but he hints what is important to know during class. Really interesting and easy intro class. Most difficult part was short time limit on quiz but they are open note/if you look over notes before hand you'll be fine. Took for Miami plan.

Ron is the type of professor that needs to grow on you. It's easy to dislike him at the beginning because of how strict he seems, but he really is a sweet guy who cares deeply for the material and his students. Do your best in class and follow his rules, and you'll get a lot out of it. As long as Ron can see you're trying, he'll love you.

Bulanda seems like a tough teacher, but he became one of my favorites. Although I wasn't a huge fan at first, he truly became my favorite professor by the end of the semester. Although attendance isn't mandatory, he does know your face &there can be pop quizzes. He course content was very interesting, and Bulanda keeps you engaged during lectures.

At first glance he seems like a harsh professor but everything he does is fair and he genuinely wants you to learn. I don't think I've ever met a professor that cared so much about their students' education as this man. If you do have him, be sure you're genuinely trying your best and you'll be fine in the end. avoid if you're not willing to try.

Best professor I've had. He genuinely cares about your learning experience and cares about your well-being as well. He may seem harsh at times, but he just wants everyone to succeed and try their best. While attendance isn't required, you should go to lectures or you may miss exam content or assignments. His lectures are honestly super engaging.

I've had Bulanda for a few classes. He has a strict attendance and tech policy, but it really is for your benefit. I have never had a professor who cares more about his students and the subject he teaches.This isn't a class you should take for an easy A, but it is a class you should take if you're passionate about Sociology and learning in general.

As a first year student, Ron was an amazing professor. His lectures are kind of all over the place, but he tries to stay on topic. I was an undecided major and am looking towards a Sociology major because of him. His exam questions are somewhat tricky, but if you read the text book in depth and pay attention to lectures, you will do fine.

Highly recommend taking a class with Dr. Bulanda! One of my favorite professors at Miami. If you are engaged & put in the work then classes you will do fine. READ THE TEXTBOOK because he gets off-topic in class! Strict cellphone policy & attendance policy got students dropped from the class. Great guy w/ lots of respect & care for students.

Truthfully the reason I switched to sociology. Attendance is mandatory but he was the easiest professor to pay attention to. Genuinely learned a lot in this course and it was easy to contribute to conversations.

I loved his class and still talk about it. He was an amazing professor and his lectures were engaging and kept the class involved. He does NOT allow laptops or electronics of any sort, but it honestly helped make the class more engaging. He is very funny and personable recommend all of his classes and would take his class again.

I do not understand the bad reviews. He is genuinely a great professor who cares deeply about his students. He does have strict rules so make sure to follow them. For example, you cannot be on your phone or computer, and if you missmore than like 3 classes you get kicked out of the class. Nonetheless, the class is pretty easy if you read and study.

Honestly please ignore the negative reviews. Ron is an amazing professor that genuinely wants you to understand the content he is presenting. He is a difficult professor but if you pay attention in class, take notes, and understand the content more then just on a surface level you should do great.

Before I took this class I was scared because of some of the reviews but he actually is a really nice guy. Sometimes there were pop quizzes but he usually hints about them in the previous lecture so you know when they're coming. Make sure to read the textbook if you want to do good on the tests.

he is a very knowledgeable and nice professor. His lectures are very entertaining and engaging. As long as you actually study, participate, and don't cheat, then you will get a pretty decent grade in his class! and he truly cares about his students, so don't hesitate to ask him questions, he is very approachable.

Dr. Bulanda has a few strict rules (do not be late, do not use technology unless you have accommodations, and he hates cheating) but if none of those things bother you he is a great professor. I thought the content was super interesting, and he wrote the tests and assignments in a way that was approachable and practiced critical thinking.

Gives chances in class for students to share their thoughts and takes everything deeply into consideration. Do not even TRY to cheat or use AI, don't use technology, and don't miss over 3 classes or else you're dropped. If you do not take notes, do his reviews, and study before exams you will most likely end up with a poor grade though.

Holds students to extremely high academic standards because he genuinely cares for authentic learning. His exams are difficult but extremely doable if you actively attend class and read the textbook. He is strict with course policies so plan to attend every class and don't even think about using AI/ cheating. Favorite professor at Miami.

There is an attendance policy-you only get to skip three classes before being dropped, and no technology is allowed. Still, honestly, one of the best professors I have had really cares about his students' learning, and his lectures are exciting. Being forced to take notes on paper only also helped me really learn the material thoroughly.