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5.0
(1)HITS2111
5.0
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5.0
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HST2111
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You are not allowed to discuss with other students or instructer over disccussion boad
She is one f the best professors I've had. In addition to being highly knowledgable of the subject matter, she has a keen awareness of current political issues. And she is just one of the sweetest people in the world! Listen, take notes, study= A or B.
She is incredibly unhelpful. I accidentally emailed her at her personal account rather than her school account and got an INCREDIBLY nasty email telling me never to email her at her personal account again. DON'T TAKE HER!
Extremely unhelpful and unclear teacher. She adds NO supplemental material to aid students in understand the chapters in the book. Her class consists of nothing more than reading a chapter and taking a quiz. She seems lazy and unwilling to help students.
Took her online course and was very displeased. She assigns chapters to reads then you take quizzes and tests. She adds NO supplemental material. Someone could've thrown this online class together in an hour. She is also unwilling to help and doesn't let you come see her in person.
Do not take her online class! It is quite obvious that she does not like them. She takes pride in knocking a straight A student out of the straight A bracket. Very unclear with instructions. Difficult to talk to.
Took online course, very unimpressed. NO supplemental material/notes. Agree, very thrown together class. Unwilling to help and condisending regarding students. BTW don't post state you own opinion regarding history in discussions or you will be called out publicly.
was an excellent instructor in both classes... very knowledgeable, does not like to be challanged :(. Fair grader with high standards, I learned more from her than any other history teacher (History Major)
she's a great teacher, and she is very lenient, and he's easy to work with. Take her she is great.
Not a nice person at all. Although I got an A in the class, she was really mean whenever I would challenge something she said. She has a wealth of knowledge but is very elitist and condescending towards students. Wouldn't suggest taking her course.
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Don't take her online class. Unclear on what she wants and very unhelpful. Stay away.
I never want this instructor again. She did me wrong. I have had many instructors, but this is one was terrible. I love my studies, but this instructor was unfair to me.
Thorough and knowledgable. You must read and study, you will learn a lot from her. I enjoyed the discussions and found her accessible and helpful.
I agree, her class is not easy. In fact, it's hard. You really have to read and study, but she helps out in an a most helpful way when test time comes around. She dislikes students that complain..so don't complain in class...she will be mean and disrespect you in front of the class.
To me she was very hard to understand. I hated her class and she tried to make it harder than it had to be.
Doesn't teach subject to you. Lecture is about current events. You are expected to learn everything on your own. The tests are extremely hard especially when you haven't learned any of the material.
Totally boring!I try not to sleep in class. It would not be so hard if she actually taught the subject. I used to love history and I still do just so long as she is not teaching it. Well then again SHE ISNT TEACHING IT! Oh well I am displeased with this class. But I still love history.
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Do not take her online. She is evil. This woman does not answer questions; when she does, she answers them with a negative attitude. She is not clear and she does nothing to help you excel. I have taken 9+ distant learning courses and have done great in all, but this one. (G.P.A before 3.6)...
Extremenly unhelpful professor, the worst one I ever had.
Mrs. Vargis is very hard and unhelpful. I took her class online. When I emailed her and asked for help she told me to go to the library and pick up a book called" HOW TO READ A TEXT." That says it all. I would not recommend her class to my enemy.
Professor Vargis is unclear, and extremely rude when you email her. Her instructions aren't clear, and she gets made if you don't understand her. I had a 3.6+ GPA and I am a hard working student who usually excels, I got a C in the course. Don't take her, find someone else.
Very helpful teacher. This teacher is not for those students who want a grade without studying and doing their work. She is very thorough and I learned a lot from the class.
Dr. Vargis, is a great teacher. She actually made me want to read the book, which is rare! But you must do the work and read the material! So don't expect a free ride in Dr Vargis's class.
I learned a lot from this class. Dr. Vargis is very thorough and made us earn our grade. A very good professor.
One of the best teachers at GPC. You will learn a lot from her. I got an A for the course.
I took him online, and I ended up with a "D". I worked hard and put in some effort, but he still gave me a "D". He's hard if your taking him online.
Good Teacher but makes you work. Please do not register for her class if you want to have an easy semester. I worked hard, got an A grade and know a lot more about our county's history.
This class can bepretty tough, if you don't do the work. She is very well organized and gives you every opportunity to make and A. I took her online course and I received a C. I got the pleasure of meeting her in person, and wish I could have taken her face-to-face instead. Thanks for helping me.
I hate history but I loved Mrs. Vargis, she is very sweet and passionate about the subject. She is very thorough. Very flexible on her grading. But you do get a quix every week online, I failed everyone of them, but still got a B, because I did good on every test. You just have to weigh the good with the bad. Oh yeah just dont take it at 8 a.m.
An awesome teacher. If you are going to transfer to a four year college, take her. She is very good and will make you learn.
I took her online class. Her tests were very difficult. I felt like I read the chapters and did my part and had a difficult time. I went into the class with a 3.9 and I got a B in her class. There is almost no le-way for flexability.
had a computer issue right before a due date, e-mailed response to discussion question. Got 0 credit because "no one else had a problem" even though answer was valid. doesn't answer questions. doesn't seem to enjoy being a teacher. i like academic challenges, but this was more difficult than it needed to be.
I took her online class, she never gave a study guide, all your studying was up to you. She did respond back when you sent her an e-mail, but other than that, I don't recommend taking her unless you have her class only and have alot of time to contribute to her class. Overall, she makes you work in her class NO leniancy at all
I took her online also. She will make you learn, there is NO leniency. You have to work hard, and do your work or else you won't do good. If you do your work you will do okay on her quizzes and tests. OVerall I wish she would have given some study guides,she isn't easy, but she does respond to your questions very vaguely.
I would not advise anyone to take this course Online. It is a very difficult course.
Good teacher, kind of hard to understand accent on a few words.
on line class sucked. not helpful when you had a question. will never take an online course again
Good professor overall. The class was not too hard and she did well at outlining what material we needed to know for the tests.
Dr. Vargis is very hard because she seems to be particular that we know everything. But her quizzes are easy if we do what she wants us to to do, study hard.
Gives a clear idea at the beginning of the semester about what is required. Just follow her calendar and sylabbus then read and learn everything in the textbook and you will do very well. I am doing very well already.
All you have to do is read the textbook and write one essay. Her grading is quite strict, however she will drop the worst quiz grade. As long as you read the textbook and won't fall behind, you're fine. She is a very nice lady, but you'll have to work.
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Good professor! You must take her course if you plan to transfer to a four year college, she gives good training. Of course she is hard!
very unprofessional and made the class to damn hard for no reason
She talks too damn much u can't help but fall asleep i never met a teacher that talks for two hours and forty five minutes straight if you take her class you better take some ****in coffee
she is a horrible professor its like she want you to fell her class!
she make history so boring
Ms. V, sucks as a professor, her teaching skills sucks. This teacher need to be fired, as well only be able to teach in her country, and not the good old USA.
She starts the semester telling everyone that they will get no help from her, and gives many reasons why you should drop her class. She asks questions pertaining to the 17th century when she actually means the 1700's. She does everything she can to make this class suck. DON'T take this class! Oh, yeah, if you complain, she threatens with a lawsuit
Mrs. Vargis is a sweet lady. She knows a lot about history and she is very smart. You have to be a history buff for this class. I am not! If you like history I recommend this class but if you struggle somewhat then this is not for you.
The lady is mean as a rattle snake. I would not let my worst enemy take her course. She does not have a passion for teaching at all. Please whatever you do not take her .
Great teacher. Has a good idea of World History. I am so glad that I was in her class. I learned sooo much in her class. If you are interested in learning, you must take her. You must study to earn your grade in her class.
Great teacher. I am fascinated that some of the students who find fault with her and post comments cannot even spell certain words correctly. I took two of her classes and she was very knowledgeable and interesting.
Dr. Vargis online class is a very neat class. Easy to navigate and all the requirements for the course are given upfront at the beginning of the semester. I strongly advise you to take her course.
One of the best history teachers at GPC. I have taken her face-to-face class. Dr. Vargis is an awesome teacher and will recommend her for any one who wants to learn history.
Great teacher and extremely knowledgeable. Will advise any student who wants to transfer to a four year college to take her.
Please avoid this instructor
THIS LADY NEED TO STOP TEACHING AND RETIRED IT SAME LIKE SHE DOESN'T CARE ABOUT HER STUDENT BEEN SUCCESSFUL. I HAVE HAD ONLINE CLASSES AND DID EXECELLENT, MAN! SHE NEED HELP, BECAUSE ALL HER ASSISGNMENT ARE NOT CLEAR........IT YOU SEE HER NAME RUN FOR YOU LIVE OR FUTURE.
She wasn't helpful. she wants you to read two chapters a week and do dicussion questions that week right before a test that is one day later. Does not seem as if she cares about the students. I had her online.
The class is hard, but you really have to read and take good notes so that you actually learn the material. She was very rude at first, but I reported her to the Distance Learning Director. She was very nice after she realized I wasn't taking any crap off her.
I found Dr. Vargis to be a very knowledgeable teacher, interested in subject and students. If you don't study (and figure out how to study for test) a B will be a struggle. Class notes are on quizes. The text book was not organized well. I think tests that used scantrons were made by the textbook company. Tricky stuff-not good. Wonderful Woman!
Very good teacher. Allows students to discuss in class. Very interactive class, very helpful and friendly. There is no way to do well in this class if you do not read the textbook. Gives multiple choice or essay option for tests.
Great teacher. Very knowledable, caring and very helpful.
One of the best courses I have had so far. Very good and caring teacher. I had so much problems but she was able to work with me. Thank you
A wonderful and knowledgable teacher. I will highly reccomend her.
Dr. Vargis online class is great. One of the best online course I have had. I strongly advise you to take her course.
Great teacher. You learn alot more in this class than any other class. Do your reading and you will earn a good grade.
Great professor, be sure to follow instructions carefully, and ask questions if unsure. Versatile testing formats help if you are a better with general idea or if better with all the details. Be flexible with an accent!
I took her U.S. History Honors Course. Her class is not an easy one. You have to study hard because the tests are full of trick questions. She has been a lot of fun though. She really does TEACH her students.
I took her World Lit 2 online class. Every 3 days you have to have read a chapter and taken a quiz on it. A LOT of reading. Discussions online, too. She expects you to have a thorough understanding of everything you read. Her tests aren't too bad, but quizzes are tricky. This class was pretty challenging to keep up with while working full time.
Mrs. Vargis is an excellent teacher. But do not take this class if you want an easy A, it is a somewhat hard class but so interesting. You only have 2 tests and a final so make sure to study.
Great teacher. Gives good extra credit opportunities. Study guides help with tests but be sure you know everything on the guides in detail. Come to class and take good notes and you will do fine. Also-- read BEFORE she lectures on chapters... she loves class participation.
Okay so the TRUTH is,Vargis' class is hard but sooo interesting. You will actually learn! There is a quiz after each chapter-She wants you to read and PARTICIPATE!!! Also never talk to your classmates in there she will get mad and move you! Otherwise,sweet lady-fun class. Dont look into this if you want a easy A. Two tests,One paper,quizes,final.
I took her Honors class and found her very knowledgeable and helpful. She loves class participation and allows us to discuss and speak our mind. I like her first five minutes of current events discussion. Take her if you want to learn good learning style and earn and A.
I think she is an amazing teacher who is very caring. I took her for one class and like her so much I decided to take her again the following semester. If you follow simple instructions and are not rude to her or in class you should do well. It is not a super easy class but an A or B is not too tough if you try.
Dr. Vargis' class was exremely hard. I always read and followed up on quizzes and tests but when the time came for a test I would receive a grade that I did not expect. Be prepared to study a lot in this class. Aside from the difficulty she is a caring teacher who always looks after her students and their well being. I came out with a good grade bu
I took dr. Vargis for summer. a good teacher who encouraged me to take Honors classes.
She is terrible. You can't understand anything she says.
Great teacher. I had a wonderful time in class. Allows discussion and does not permit any incorrect and opinionatd information. I highly recommend her.
Very good and caring teacher. Encourages you to do well. I liked her class because I learned a lot.
Would not recommend to anybody. Very rude, unorganized, takes her weeks to grade stuff. I read every chapter and came to every class and her tests still seemed really hard with questions we never covered. She loves to express her personal opinions on religion, government, and health care from the podium and then gets behind on her lecture.
Good professor, not easy. Gets you ready for four year college. Take her Honors classes, it is a truly seminar type class.
She is horrible. She just goes on and n and on about her life and stuff. Wouldn't recommend her. STAY AWAY!!!
Dr.Vargis is a true professor.She doesn't allow cellphone use or talking off subject during lecture(I loved that) she is not an easy teacher, she will give study guides but thats all it is, a guide. not a lay out of the exam. Read! READ! ask questions, get ready for real university still learning
I didn't really like Dr. Vargis' class. Her lectures didn't really help me learn anything, and I had to make sure I read all of the assigned chapters thoroughly before each test to have a chance of passing. Her study guides often had things on them that weren't on the test, and didn't have things on them that should have been on there.
Mrs. Vargis' class is hard. There is no way to sugar coat it. Born and raised in India and she makes sure you know it. She does however get you ready for a 4-year college but I would not recommend anyone taking the class if they are 1. a freshman or 2. has trouble staying awake like me. Very easy to fall asleep in her class.
I had Professor Vargis a couple of semesters ago. She's an AWESOME professor. I enjoyed her class and guidance. Her tests weren't hard if you study. She knows her history. Thank you Dr. Vargis, you were much better than the last pro I had for hist. GPC is fortunate to have you. I hope students appreciate you as much as I have.Again, thanks
Excellent and knowlegeable instructor. I had her for another class couple of semester back. Take notes and you will get a good grade. Mostly mutiple choice tests and I liked them.
Good professor, must read the textbook. Essay or multiple choice test, can take one or the other.
An average professor but not hard you just have to study like she say and take the 10 question quizzes, she drop your lowest quiz scores as well and does help you when you need it. I had 1 essay and about 3 assignments where we had to write 2 paragraphs about a specific topic. I came out with a C but i did miss 2 or 3 classes so.
She is a very difficult professor, lots of pop quizzes and assigns papers, tons of homework, an lectures are very boring and monotone.
Class Info
Attendance Mandatory
50%
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Predicted Grade
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USANDWORLD
5.0
(1)AMERICANHIST1
5.0
(1)HISTORY1112
5.0
(1)HITS2111
5.0
(1)HIST2110
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
WORLDHIST11
5.0
HST2111
5.0
HIST101
5.0
HIST1101
5.0
HST1112ONLINE
5.0