3.3

Rosa Li

Psychology - The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

3.3
Quality
2.8
Difficulty
51%
Would Retake
87
Reviews
3.3
Quality
2.8
Difficulty
3.3
Helpful
3.3
Clarity

51%

Would Retake

87

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

27

4

18

3

11

2

16

1

15

What Students Say

I have taken many PSYC classes and by far this has been the worst one I have taken

PSYC250 - 2.0 rating

Learning nothing about development

PSYC250 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

76%

Textbook Required

0%

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Based on 61 grades
Most common grades:
A (35)
Not sure yet (11)
A+ (8)
Grade Distribution
A(43)B(4)C(2)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(12)
Based on 73 reported grades
A: 35
Not sure yet: 11
A+: 8
A-: 7
Common Tags
Group projects (24)
Get ready to read (23)
Lecture heavy (21)
EXTRA CREDIT (20)
Participation matters (16)
Test heavy (14)
Tough grader (13)
Clear grading criteria (12)
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Ratings by Course

PSYC433

4.5

(2)

PSYCH180

4.0

(2)

PSYC180

3.5

(34)

PSCY180

3.3

(15)

PSYC250

3.0

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PSYC433

4.0

PSYCH180

3.0

PSYC250

2.9

PSCY180

2.7

PSYC180

2.7

Reviews (87)
5.0
4.0
PSYC433
Grade: A-
Apr 30, 2020
Would take again

Engaging lecturer. Never stutters. The readings are tough and so are the quizzes. Accessible, especially during group projects. She's so smart that I felt dumb. But she is also very encouraging and facilitates great conversations during class. Super organized, grades really fast. Slides aren't detailed so write everything she says during lectures.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
4.0
4.0
PSYC433
Grade: A+
May 13, 2020
Would take again

Readings are hard & so are quizzes, but Dr. Li is so helpful, encouraging, & articulate that she doesn't make you feel like you can fall behind. She provides great support/resources, values everyone's thoughts & participation, gives clear feedback, is accessible. Lectures are application-based - make sure to do the readings and take notes in class

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
4.0
3.0
PSYC250
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 29, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Li is overall a good prof. She accommodated for the changes this semester. Lecture options for sync. or async. but there's more work to do if you choose async. (piazza posts). In-class group work almost every class. Quick quizzes before every class. It's not too bad but the extra work isn't particularly helpful, just redundant.

Lots of homework
Participation matters
Caring
2.0
3.0
PSYC250
Nov 24, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She pretends to be very accommodating, however, she is not. During a pandemic she is more concerned with keeping people at Bs then adjusting to the situation. She is very condescending.

5.0
3.0
PSYC180
Grade: A-
Nov 29, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Li and her TA were great this semester. She is extremely engaging in lectures and makes class very group oriented. There are a few essays and a group project that are easy to do well on, as well as a small participation grade. This class is test heavy, but all of the information for the exams can be found in her lectures.

Gives good feedback
Test heavy
2.0
4.0
PSYC250
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I have taken many PSYC classes and by far this has been the worst one I have taken. The TA's grade papers harshly and it is not clear where you fall short on points. The exams are pretty difficult. I suggest taking this class with another prof.

Get ready to read
Test heavy
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
PSYC180
Grade: A
Mar 9, 2021
Would take again

(Fall 2020) This was a very interesting class. She is a good teacher, and the tests were very fair (multiple choice and short answer). We read academic papers instead of a textbook, but she went over that content in class. There were a few projects, but they weren't bad. This was a great intro class for freshmen interested in psyc/neuro.

Group projects
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
PSYCH180
Grade: A-
Nov 17, 2021
Would take again

The easiest/ nicest professor I've ever taken. She assigns readings but for this course you definitely do not need to read (she even admits it). You will have three papers but they grade them super easy. A lot of group work but she lets you pick your groups.

Group projects
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
2.0
PSYC180
Nov 18, 2021
Would take again

A pretty easy class, just give decent effort and you'll easily get an A or B.

Participation matters
3.0
4.0
PSYCH180
Nov 21, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Li is a really neat lady but everything is graded by the TAs and I felt she wasn't always accessible to answer questions or concerns. Then once you do get a hold of her she will explain it the same way even if it doesn't make sense to you. Lectures were kinda boring and almost all the assignments center around a pre-assigned group.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Group projects
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
PSYC180
Grade: A
Dec 1, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Li is the most understanding professor and while the class is very test-heavy, the lectures cover everything. There are assigned readings but skimming will suffice. She's such a great person and super knowledgeable and willing to help you do the best you can in the class. Would recommend

Respected
Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
PSYC180
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Li is an amazing teacher! She is understanding of covid, mental health, and any other problem you can face. She is great about giving extensions for all assignments. Attendance is based on answering a few online questions (opinion based) in class. Grading is mostly done by IA's and they are not too tough. Lectures cover all test material.

Group projects
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
2.0
3.0
PSYC180
Dec 9, 2021
Wouldn't take again

This course is pretty easy but it is impossible to do well in it if you do poorly on one of the exams. The tests count for so much that the other assignments barley affect your grade. The assignments are mostly group assignments with a group of 2-3 that she selects. This class may have been worth it if it counted as a general education requirement.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Tough grader
4.0
4.0
PSYC180
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2021
Would take again

Overall a pretty good class. 60% of the grade comes from two exams so if you don't do well on one it's hard to do well in the class, but what will be on the exam is pretty clear. Several papers/projects, but those were fairly straightforward.

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
PSYC180
Grade: A+
Dec 11, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Li was extremely understanding of COVID and its effects on students and worked hard to overcover the barriers of hybrid learning. Her class is heavily weighted on two exams, but both are completely based on the lectures, and the criteria for assignments were always clearly established. One of my favorite professors in the psych department!

Gives good feedback
Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
3.0
4.0
PSYC180
Grade: B
Dec 12, 2021
Wouldn't take again

This course is pretty easy but it is impossible to do well in it if you do poorly on the midterm or final. They both make up 60% of your final grade!! Tests count for so much that the other minor assignments barley affect your grade.

Participation matters
Graded by few things
Test heavy
2.0
4.0
PSCY180
Grade: B+
Dec 13, 2021
Wouldn't take again

60% of your grade is determined by two exams in this class. I have gotten A's in participation, essays, and projects and then grinded for the exams and finished class with an 89.51. I assumed this would round up and I even emailed her but she wouldn't.

Participation matters
Lecture heavy
3.0
3.0
PSYC180
Grade: A
Dec 23, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Li was understanding of pandemic stress; you can get an extension on anything. I found this class boring as I knew a lot from being a teen on social-still overcomplicated. Lectures go fast and can be confusing- if you have a q she'll often have you search through the hour long recordings or long readings. A nice person and not hard to get an A

Test heavy
Group projects
Lecture heavy
4.0
2.0
PSYC250
Mar 23, 2022
Would take again

Professor Li is a pretty good professor. The layout of the course is really nice and organized. There's a lot of working in groups, so this would be a good class to take with your friends. The course content is generally very interesting and she explains things well. The work load is very doable. She makes it very easy for her students to succeed

Group projects
Caring
Respected
5.0
3.0
PSYC250
Grade: A
Apr 17, 2022
Would take again

I have to give her a 5/5 because of her character. The class was quite decent, and the lectures were solid, albeit sometimes a little boring. Rosa was awesome though, I liked it a lot when she made jokes, and she was always highly organized, prepared and understanding. She is an excellent professor and person.

5.0
4.0
PSCY180
Grade: C
Jul 15, 2022
Would take again

She as an amazing teacher, unfortunately I didn't get the best grade because I was focused on other things, but she was amazing and would help you no matter what and would even reach out to you for help when she saw you were struggling.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Accessible outside class
3.0
2.0
PSYC180
Grade: A-
Aug 11, 2022

Not many assignments. Pretty easy class, but she's oddly uptight about it. I also noticed she slipped up a few times content-wise, but never corrected herself. And the exams aren't difficult, but they're harder than you'd expect. That said, they're open book and open internet, so even if you don't know something, you can probably find it.

Participation matters
Group projects
Clear grading criteria
4.0
3.0
PSYC250
Nov 3, 2022
Would take again

She was a good professor and her lectures were pretty straightforward but her exams are set to like 20 questions so it was easy to miss one or two and make a B. Quiz every friday but you can take with a group the second try

Participation matters
Group projects
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
PSYC250
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 19, 2022
Would take again

Professor Li is super accommodating and understanding. Almost every type of assignment has a "drop lowest" including participation and papers. She does a great job at making diversity a focus in the course which was refreshing. Lectures were always easy to understand. A lot of textbook readings but that's pretty expected from a psych class.

Get ready to read
Group projects
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSYC180
Grade: A
Dec 6, 2022
Would take again

The class isn't hard and the content is interesting. There were three unit exams that were each worth 10%. There were four papers throughout the course and she dropped the lowest paper grade. She also offers a free one-week extension for any one of the papers. The final was an exam and a group project. I highly recommend taking this class.

Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
3.0
PSYC180
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2022
Would take again

This was an interesting class, but wasn't an easy A for a gen-ed requirement. Several papers, a final group project, 3 exams, a final, and frequent check-up quizzes. There's some peer discussion in class, but it is mostly lecture-based. This topic is worth learning about, but it was definitely a more challenging course than I expected it to be.

Tough grader
Group projects
Lecture heavy
2.0
3.0
PSYC180
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2022

This class is conceptually easy (mostly common sense). The TAs do all of the grading so if you get stuck with one that grades harshly you're out of luck. Dr. Li is not super approachable but she does try to implement feedback. Overall, I think the course content is interesting but don't go in expecting an easy A.

Tough grader
Group projects
Test heavy
4.0
2.0
PSYC250
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2022
Would take again

Reading the textbook will get you a better score on the tests than going to every lecture. The lectures weren't the most engaging, but the content was interesting. There's lots of flexibility in the course (EC, dropping the lowest grade in every category other than test) so it's important to be strategic.

Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSYC180
Grade: A
Dec 21, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Li is a really skilled lecturer, she is engaging and funny. She begins every class by playing music relevant to the topic of the lecture and often includes memes or other pop culture references in her slides. There are several readings, more so in the beginning but they are completely necessary. Big group project at the end. Dr. Li is great.

EXTRA CREDIT
Group projects
4.0
3.0
PSYC250
Grade: A+
Jan 3, 2023
Would take again

Dr. Li is very passionate and knowledgeable about child development psychology. Two lectures and one group activity each week. Her exams were tough, but she offers enough credit from papers and participation that it is still possible to get an A. She really cares about each of her students, so if you put in the work this is a great class!

Clear grading criteria
2.0
1.0
PSCY180
Grade: A+
May 3, 2023

The final project was graded horrendously, along with the other papers throughout the semester. Not really bad grades, but points taken off and no real explanation. She wants to randomly call on people in class too, so be prepared to have an anxiety attack!!

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
1.0
PSYC180
Grade: A
May 4, 2023

She's nice but I didn't enjoy this class much. The content was disinteresting to me, she calls on people at random, and the excessive amount of GRQs was unnecessary. Grading was pretty fair and lots of extra credit. I've taken 8 PSYC classes, I think it may be harder for people who haven't had psyc experience, especially for a 100-level course.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
1.0
PSCY180
Grade: A+
Aug 7, 2023

This was a pretty easy class, it just was dragged out a lot. Li is tries to engage students, but it ends up feeling forced a lot of the time. There isn't too much work to do and what there is isn't hard. Also, there is a LOT of extra credit up for grabs so f you are looking for an easy A, this is the class.

4.0
4.0
PSCY180
Grade: A
Nov 20, 2023

Professor Li is a great professor who cares about what she teaches. Attendance is taken in random class periods, and learning checks are used at the end of class. Exams were not super easy even though I felt I had a good grasp on the concept, but overall was a good class & great professor!

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Lecture heavy
3.0
2.0
PSCY180
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 23, 2024

Professor Li is very knowledgeable on the subject she teaches, however, the knowledge she has never really correlates to how she teaches.She just read slides and some of those slides had no words on it either so if you were trying to review for an exam and you didn't take notes, it was over. Lots of extra credit, just felt like a poorly run class.

Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
Lecture heavy
3.0
1.0
PSYC180
Grade: A
May 7, 2024
Would take again

This class is very much geared towards freshman, and Li uses homework to keep them on track, which means a lot of busy work. That said, the class is easy, especially if you've taken any PSYC classes at UNC or if you're a PSYC major. The exams weren't hard and the TAs grade easy. If you need an easy A, it's a good option.

EXTRA CREDIT
Lots of homework
5.0
3.0
PSCY180
Grade: A
May 13, 2024
Would take again

Professor Li is very organized and everything is super clear from the beginning. She gives you practice questions the day before the exam which are helpful, and gives so many opportunities in class to ask clarifying questions

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
3.0
2.0
PSCY180
Grade: A
May 18, 2024

The study guides are not helpful to know what to actually prepare for. Tests are hit or miss you get a notecard for some notes to have for the unit test and a sheet of paper for the exam. Dr. Li herself is fine , tries to encourage a lot of participation and groupwork. Be sure to take thorough notes because she does expect you to know details.

EXTRA CREDIT
Lots of homework
5.0
1.0
PSYC250
Grade: A
Jun 29, 2024
Would take again

This class was very easy to take online over the summer. All HW's were graded easy, papers were fun and graded fairly, discussions were light, learning checks were good and you get two attempts (attempts are averaged), and the final was fair. Also, plenty of extra credit was offered through the discussion posts. Dr Li was a great professsor.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Respected
1.0
3.0
PSYC180
Grade: A-
Aug 18, 2024

just a horrible professor who is mean to students and just doesn't teach well. honestly maybe the most uncaring professor i've had here

Get ready to read
So many papers
Lecture heavy
2.0
3.0
PSYC250
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 28, 2024

The class isn't the worst, there are attempts to build in flexibility with grading, but the exams are challenging and the professor doesn't make many attempts to help your success. Wouldn't go over key concepts for the exam when asked but said we were expected to know them, and lots of group activities that didn't feel helpful.

Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
2.0
2.0
PSYC250
Grade: A
Nov 1, 2024

This professor is okay, but I will be avoiding taking a class with her again. The content is quite easy and her lectures are extremely organized but can become quite boring and she is extremely passive-aggressive. However, if you feel like your grade isn't the best, there are many opportunities for extra credit.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
4.0
PSYC250
Grade: Incomplete
Nov 3, 2024

The class content was interesting, but when asked questions to go back over things, she spent a max of 5-10 seconds on a concept and then moved on to the next question. The exams are difficult due to having all lecture material, textbook, and other material being "fair game".

Tough grader
Group projects
2.0
3.0
PSYC250
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 18, 2024

Professor is okay, not great. Exams are crucial in this class, but don't do a lot to help with review or to help students feel prepared for exams. There ar many activities that didn't seem beneficial for learning.

EXTRA CREDIT
Lecture heavy
2.0
3.0
PSYC250
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 25, 2024

Lectures are very organized and easy to understand. However, make sure to read every chapter in the textbook that she assigns as she tends to put information on the test from the book that was never covered in class. Everything in text book is fair game for tests. She's a little passive aggressive as well. Lots of chances for extra credit.

Get ready to read
Group projects
So many papers
3.0
3.0
PSYC180
Grade: B+
Dec 2, 2024

Rosa Li is overall a good professor. My only real issue was that she has all material, even from guest lectures, be fair game on the exams and that information not covered in class was fair game with a poor reviewing method the class before.

Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
PSYC180
Dec 3, 2024
Would take again

I loved taking PSYC 180 with Dr. Li. She is an engaging lecturer and the content wasn't terribly challenging. You can tell that she cares about what shes teaching and the students she has. There are two thought papers throughout the semester that are very manageable. I definitely recommend this class!

EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
Lecture heavy
1.0
2.0
PSYC250
Grade: A+
Dec 4, 2024

WORST professor in the psychology and neuroscience department. She is more concerned with being right than considering students' perspectives. Her tests are ridiculously poorly written and her weekly quizzes are even worse. Her justification for her answers is always "well this answer choice was least-wrong." Pretends to be woke, learned nothing.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
So many papers
1.0
2.0
PSYC250
Grade: A+
Dec 4, 2024

Monotonous. Learning nothing about development. Way too many tedious assignments that did not enforce my understanding of course content. Why did I spend more time illustrating and coloring a children's book for my final project than studying for my math 524 final exam? Overall a ridiculous class with an arrogant professor. Avoid if possible.

1.0
2.0
PSYC250
Grade: A+
Dec 4, 2024

Brain rot class. Shocking how she got a job at chapel hill. dont take

1.0
4.0
PSYC250
Grade: B
Dec 4, 2024

study guide doesn't prepare you for the exams and they're poorly written along with the quizzes. When she goes over wrong quiz answers she says "This one is more correct than this one" without explaining. Try not to take this class

Tough grader
1.0
4.0
PSYC250
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2024

Avoid this professor if possible. Her lectures are extremely boring, she posts "study guides" for the exams but they are not helpful at all. She loves to put in very specific random questions on exams from studies in the textbook and other things we never discussed in class. She does not answer or explain questions the class is confused about.

Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
PSYC250
Grade: B+
Dec 11, 2024

Dr. Li is a nice professor but this class was honestly ridiculous. I feel like I learned nothing and the exams/questions are written so poorly. Even if you understand the material she makes the questions so confusing with multiple 'kinda correct' answers. I was super optimistic about this class but nothing is explained and its so frustrating

Get ready to read
Group projects
Test heavy
5.0
1.0
PSCY180
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2024
Would take again

She was a great professor and as long as you went to class all of the tests were pretty easy. If you keep up with the little assignments its a relatively stress free class.

EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
2.0
PSCY180
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2024

Dr. Li is slightly intimidating and slightly strict, but she really wants you to succeed. PSYC180 was pretty easy, but when reviewing, I realized the slideshows were very vague in information and you NEED to go to class to understand what her points were. She gives tons of extra credit and help though, so don't be scared to reach out.

EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
5.0
PSYC250
Grade: B
Dec 14, 2024

The exams made no sense and there are multiple right answers but she will never tell you why one is “more right”. Papers were grading to harshly, the assignments were time consuming and not helpful. She never really answered questions but was passive about how she already covered that. she curved every exam which i've never seen in a psych class.

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Lecture heavy
Test heavy
2.0
5.0
PSYC250
Grade: C
Dec 14, 2024

This class threw me a curveball. Professor Li was nice but her class was honestly ridiculous. Exams were worded weird and papers were graded harshly by the TA's. She gives extra credit but it's not enough to make up for the exams. Save yourself the trouble and DONT take this class with her.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Group projects
4.0
2.0
PSYC180
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Rosa Li was a very good professor so not sure why her rating is so low. The course was fairly easy, and she made exactly what we needed to do to succeed clear at the beginning of the year. Lots of lectures but she posts the slides. Gave lots of extra credit opportunities, and definitely recommend for PSYC180!

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
4.0
3.0
PSYC180
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2024
Would take again

Li is a good professor I would say. She has decent lectures and the exams I thought were pretty reflective of the lectures. Some extra credit opportunities. you get an index card cheat sheet for exams. as long as you show up to class to take decent notes and go through slides before exams you would be fine.

Participation matters
2.0
3.0
PSYC250
Grade: A
Dec 25, 2024

Prof. Li is a nice person, and not a horrible lecturer, but boring. Her tests were also on very minute details like one small thing on a graph somewhere, or the answers were ambiguous. I did not do well at on the tests, but there were lots of other opportunities to pull my grade up with EC, so it kinda worked out. She is helpful in office hours.

Group projects
Accessible outside class
4.0
2.0
PSYC250
Grade: A
Jan 2, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Li is very nice and knowledgeable, and the class was generally easy. My only complaint is that there was a final exam and a final project. The exams were a little harder than I expected but you get a cheat sheet and everything else is pretty easy, so there is definitely plenty of opportunity to succeed even if you don't do well on the tests.

4.0
3.0
PSYC250
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 21, 2025
Would take again

Before taking 250, I saw a lot of reviews on here that made me worried about taking this class with Professor Li. I needed the credit, so I went for it anyways and I've been pleasantly surprised. She is very clear about her expectations and has built in grace in her grading systems (dropping lowest quiz, etc) and offers extra credit opportunities.

Group projects
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
4.0
2.0
PSYC250
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 21, 2025
Would take again

Great class. Her grading criteria is very clear, and the exams are very fair. We're allowed one page as a security blanket for each exam, and the final is not cumulative. There are two papers and they're both super straight-forward, with clear grading criteria. If you take decent notes during lectures the exams are not difficult.

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Group projects
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
PSYC180
Grade: A
May 1, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Li is a great professor with engaging lectures and clear slides. You can choose between two grading systems: one with required attendance and GRQs, or one based only on tests and papers. Exams are fair, and there's lots of extra credit. The class is enjoyable and manageable, even for non-majors. Highly recommend!

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EXTRA CREDIT
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
PSYC180
Grade: A
May 4, 2025
Would take again

I was afraid after reading other reviews but def my favorite class this semester. Pick how you are graded (attendance/pre-class work included or 2 papers based on personal experiences + exams only), opportunities for extra credit, light work load, content is super interesting and relatable. 10/10 would recommend!

5.0
3.0
PSYC180
Grade: A
May 4, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Li was extremely fair. Students could pick how they want to be graded based on strengths. Her exams were not super easy, but definitely not hard.They required studying because she would ask very specific questions. However, all her test questions were reflected on the slides. Definitely recommend this class, even though lectures can be boring.

EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
PSCY180
Grade: A
May 17, 2025
Would take again

Clear criteria with fair grading (you picked one of two grading schemes). Your grade is based on attendance, pre-class readings (if you picked the scheme with those), 3 tests, 2 papers, and the final. Classroom discussions were fun, and the material was interesting! I thought it was a relatively easy course, just pay attention to the slides.

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Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
3.0
PSCY180
Grade: B+
Nov 10, 2025

PLEASE AVOID THIS CLASS!!!!! she will try to help but mention on exams a accordding to study from this random tuesday and lectures are sooooooo boring

5.0
3.0
PSCY180
Grade: A-
Nov 17, 2025
Would take again

Rosa Li was very nice, it's big class so I you won't necessarily be known unless you go to office hours or participate heavily. Class is interesting and structured well. The exams would have some random questions that threw me off. No textbook but lots of readings. There is a good mix of papers, participation, and tests for grades.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Caring
1.0
5.0
PSCY180
Nov 24, 2025

Her tests are worded very oddly and you have to guess to see what she is asking about. Papers are not given clear rubrics, and will get points taken off for random things. A boring lecturer who expects you to remember specific information from studies. Material is not difficult, but she makes it hard to do well.

Tough grader
1.0
4.0
PSYC180
Nov 24, 2025

passive-aggressive, not informative, and boring.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
4.0
4.0
PSYC250
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 25, 2025
Would take again

I preferred 180 > 250 with her. The 250 TAs lessened the quality of the class. There is a lot of homework and it's very repetitive but it's better than in class attendance in my opinion. Lots of group work so pick wisely. Dr. Li is a good lecturer and helpful for questions. She sets very clear policies and does not waiver on them.

Group projects
Lots of homework
1.0
4.0
PSYC180
Nov 25, 2025

AVOID HER IF YOU CAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tough grader
1.0
4.0
PSYC180
Nov 27, 2025

weird grader which makes it difficult to do well even if the work is put in

Tough grader
2.0
4.0
PSYC180
Nov 30, 2025

Didn't really learn anything from the class. I would agree with some of the other comments made too about her grading.

5.0
2.0
PSYC180
Grade: A
Dec 6, 2025
Would take again

This class is super easy, and the 2 essays are also graded easily. You just have to memorize some terms for tests. There are grqs before most classes but shoulnt take more than 15 min to do. No other HW. Very low stress class.

Caring
Respected
Lecture heavy
2.0
4.0
PSYC250
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 8, 2025

I've gotten the impression that she wants to make the class unnecessarily more difficult than it needs to be. Will take grades off for things that are never explicitly mentioned in the rubric. She can also be quite hostile if you miss class. I personally would avoid taking a class with her if you can.

Tough grader
Test heavy
3.0
3.0
PSYC180
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 8, 2025

She does a lot of things right, but a lot I would change. Review sessions are not very thorough. ULAs didn't seem to know any material. Her formatting for the class is nice but lectures are not easy to pay attention to and tests are not easy because of how she words questions. Pretty interesting content either way

Participation matters
Lecture heavy
Accessible outside class
1.0
4.0
PSYC180
Dec 9, 2025

her exam questions are worded very weirdly and you can tell she wants to make the class harder than it should be.

5.0
2.0
PSYC250
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2025
Would take again

I might be in the minority but I enjoyed every lecture and though Dr. Li did a great job teaching content during lecture in a very professional but still entreating way. I also took 180 with her and I feel like exams can be weird but once you figure out the general form and use the ability to bring a cheat sheet, you will do fine.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
PSYC250
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Li genuinely cares about her students and makes the course content easy to digest. I appreciate the frequent use of studies, examples, videos, and real-life scenarios in her lectures. Made it very fun and engaging. Tests/LCs aren't bad.

Group projects
Amazing lectures
Caring
2.0
4.0
PSYC180
Grade: B+
Dec 11, 2025

Rosa Li is generally a nice person, but her exams are unnecessarily confusing. Many of the questions are worded in an unclear and overly complicated way, and it often feels intentional. The difficulty of the class comes more from how questions are phrased than from the actual material. I'd avoid unless required.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
PSCY180
Dec 11, 2025

tests are worded very weirdly and you have to kind of guess on what she wants. also be aware NO ROUNDING UP. if you have an 89.9 tough luck but that's not an a- to her.

3.0
2.0
PSYC250
Grade: B
Dec 11, 2025
Would take again

There are weekly mini quizzes that are open note and pretty easy, and the group activities, almost every week, are also easy. Other regular lecture days are lowk boring, but not bad. They are a nice break from the other days imo. You need to know textbook terms for the exams, but you get a clear study guide and cheat sheet!

Group projects
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
PSYC250
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Li was super helpful and very accommodating to all students. Class has 2 midterms and a final (non-cumulative), 2 papers (short like 1-2 pages) and a group project (easy), lots of extra credit opportunities so you would genuinely have to try to do poorly in the class.

Group projects
Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
PSYC250
Grade: A-
Dec 18, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Li is superb! She assigns very creative and fun assignments, is very good with communication, organization, and you can tell she loves what she does. She is very accessible outside of class, and incentives you to do so. She is very well-versed in her craft and I hope to take another class with her soon!

Get ready to read
Caring
Respected
5.0
1.0
PSYC180
Grade: A
Dec 21, 2025
Would take again

A great class for some of your first semesters, interesting and super easy

Group projects
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Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

76%

Textbook Required

0%

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4.5

(2)

PSYCH180

4.0

(2)

PSYC180

3.5

(34)

PSCY180

3.3

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3.0

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4.0

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3.0

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2.9

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2.7

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