3.1

Sandra Muegge

English - Ridgewater College

3.1
Quality
3.8
Difficulty
40%
Would Retake
91
Reviews
3.1
Quality
3.8
Difficulty
3.0
Helpful
3.3
Clarity

40%

Would Retake

91

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official
91 total ratings

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What Students Say

Avoid it for your sanity

ENG122 - 1.0 rating

I get the impression that she wants me to fail

ENGL0121 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

69%

Textbook Required

50%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B

95% confidence
Based on 18 grades
Most common grades:
B (9)
A (3)
A+ (2)
Grade Distribution
A(5)B(9)C(1)D(3)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 22 reported grades
B: 9
A: 3
A+: 2
D: 2
Common Tags
Gives good feedback (8)
Tough Grader (7)
Tough grader (5)
Get ready to read (4)
Participation matters (4)
Clear grading criteria (4)
GRADED BY FEW THINGS (2)
Respected (1)
Rating Trend

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Reviews (90)
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ENGL200
May 7, 2004

She's really funny. Some people don't like her but it's probably because they didn't go to class or are a jock. Actually teaches.

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ENG122
May 29, 2004

Horrid. Avoid at ALL costs.

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ENG121
Oct 28, 2004

No Comments

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ENG101
Dec 6, 2004

She hates guys! Not kidding, I don't think that's right that she can judge just because someone was born with what they got...very **** teacher.

4.0
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ENGLISH121
Dec 6, 2004

I think she's great. Have a sense of humor and dont screw off and you'll be fine. She doesnt hate guys unless you are a screw off

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ENGLISH121
Dec 7, 2004

S. Muegge is a pretty good teacher if you become one of her "teacher pets", I myself ain't one of them. Another thing too that really got to me is she says to go to her office for help then she doesn't even help you because the people in line behind you are more important.

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ENG
Dec 7, 2004

she sucked

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3.0
ENGL122
Dec 8, 2004

A teacher

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5.0
ENG121
Dec 8, 2004

Very hard grader and not very understanding

2.0
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ENGLISH121
Dec 10, 2004

Worst teacher I have ever had, she hates all men, I feel bad for the guys in the class. They don't stand a chance. Unfair and mean.

3.0
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ENGLISH121
Grade: A+
Dec 13, 2004

Over all the cource is meaning full its just that there could be some more work in writing quality papers.

2.0
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ENGLISH121
Dec 16, 2004

I'm very disapointed in what I didn't learn from this class, but that could be her fault. I didn't know she didn't like me soooo much. I tried very, very, hard and spent a lot of time on everything. After recieving my grade I feel like a failure and I never want to take an english class again.

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ENGLISH121
Jan 7, 2005

I didn't find her teaching style helpful to me.

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ENGLISH121
Jan 17, 2005

I did not care for her at all. She seemed like she in general hates people, especially guys when I had her. I did learn things in this class, but most of the knowledge did not come from her. Plan to have a tutor that has had her, so you can hopefully pass.

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ENG121
Feb 1, 2005

MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. That could describe her. EVIL, EVIL and ****. This class described by her on the first day of class. "This will be the easiest english class you have ever taken. (Including high school english classes)" BAH, was it easy? no!!! And not only was it not easy, it was stupid.

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ENG
Feb 10, 2005

Not very nice! lacking people skills! avoid her at all cost!

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4.0
ENG122
Feb 10, 2005

she graded with fairness.

1.0
5.0
ENG121
Feb 13, 2005

No Comments

5.0
4.0
ENG121
Feb 24, 2005

Very helpful if you follow directions, listen, and take her seriously.

3.0
3.0
ENG121
Grade: A
Feb 24, 2005

Very helpful, very nice. I learned a lot. She has a bad reputation because she sticks to her word, and doesn't let students just "get by." She is demanding, but helpful and fair.

5.0
4.0
ENG122
Feb 24, 2005

Great teacher!!!!!!! I had a lot of fun and learned a lot. Most of the students who complain are nothing but idiots.

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ENG122
Apr 4, 2005

she was a great teacher.. idiots who have hangovers and don't get their work on in time don't like her.. she sticks to her due dates.. all you have to do is put in some effort which it seems like not much of you are willing to do.. this is college not high school.

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ENG122
Apr 21, 2005

No Comments

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2.0
ENG94
Apr 22, 2005

Don't assume anything with her, Get your work done when she says to have it done, attend classes as scheduled and don't take her for granted. For pete sakes, she is there for a reason. If students would follow through with why they are there, they wouldn't have a problem. Great professor.

5.0
2.0
ENGLISH121
Grade: Rather_Not_Say
Aug 3, 2005

Excellent teacher. Tells you like it is. Expects alot, but also gives alot if you take the class and learning seriously.

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4.0
ENG122
Sep 27, 2005

for all of you who are her pets then yes she was a good teacher.. but as for those who tried to be creative or those who were male then her class was hell.. you could try really hard and get**** in on time and you will still end up getting a C.. she has her favorites and it is clearly evident.. i would suggests taking another teacher.

2.0
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ENGLISH122
Nov 15, 2005

almost no one is good enough for this woman!

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ENG
Jan 11, 2006

She thinks that people making these replys are ignorant,dont know how to use proper grammer, and cant type complete sentences. The only reason some of these replys are poorly written is because she doesn't know how to teach students how to write! Terrible!! AVOID AT ALL COSTS (Even if it means taking an extra semester to graduate) SERIOUS!!!!!!

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ENGLISH121122
Mar 5, 2006

I love Sandra Muegge. She is not only the best teacher, but also kind to each and every one of her students. Fun, enjoyable class. TAKE IT!! You will not regret it, just make sure you do your homework.

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ENGLISH122
Mar 10, 2006

Oh i hate her, she blows of studnets and calls them stupid and ignorant, dont take her she's a horrible teacher and should be fired

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3.0
ENG121
Jun 29, 2006

Great class! Lots of fun. Learned a alot.

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ENG121
Feb 27, 2007

Worst, meanest teacher ever. I don't know what her deal is but she hates her students especially the guys. AVOID!

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ENG121
Dec 31, 2007

Great teacher!!! I learned a great deal in her class; she has high standards which drive the average dodo nuts. However, if you need help she provides it if you are willing to do your part.

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5.0
ENG122
Mar 11, 2008

This teacher is by far the meanest and scariest teacher i have ever had. I have had good grades in english my whole life and now all of us are getting horrible grades. whenever you ask a simple question, she freaks out at you and never teaches anything she just says look in the book, which doesn't explain things any better.

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ENG122
Apr 3, 2008

She is a great teacher: she expects you to do your part, as she will present the material clearly, ask for questions, then expect you to do your homework with being babysat through it all. She helps individually in her office and after class. She will not put up with rude comments, laziness, or half-hearted efforts. After all, this is college!!

5.0
4.0
ENG122
Apr 3, 2008

She is a good, helpful teacher. Some students don't like it because she expects everybody to listen and work hard. It's not her fault they don't grow up and work a little bit.

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ENG122
Jul 21, 2008

Great instructor that knows her stuff. I think she has gotten the wrong shake. Friendly with both GUYS and gals. Perhaps comes off a little impatient at times, but very knowledgable. Expects you to do your work...slackers beware! Treats you like an adult..expects honesty, work and adult behavior and responsibility. Highly recommend!

5.0
4.0
ENG121
Aug 27, 2008

Great class; I easily and quickly got my English classes completed this summer in a painless and fun environment. Ms. Muegge tells you what she expects then sticks to it. I learned a great deal about writing even in the condensed summer sessions.

5.0
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ENG121
Feb 2, 2009

Very helpful. I learned a lot!! Even if you have to wait a semester to get into the class, she's worth waiting for.

5.0
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ENG121
Apr 3, 2009

Excellent teacher. Follow her directions, ask questions when you don't get it, and attend class and you've got it made. I came to this class dreading English and writing, but she made it easy and well worth while. Writing for my other classes is now VERY easy as a result of her instruction.

5.0
3.0
ENG121
May 8, 2009

I had fun in this class. She is always upbeat, tells you what she wants, and makes it enjoyable.

4.0
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ENG121
Nov 19, 2009

I think she is an excellent teacher. Yea she can be kind of scary and intense sometimes but what professor doesn't. Besides she always makes class something to look forward to because you always want to see what she's going to do next. People who don't like her are most likely those who slacked off thinking it was going to be high school english.

5.0
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ENGLI121
Mar 4, 2010

Had a great time and learned A LOT!!!!!!!

5.0
1.0
ENG122
May 19, 2010

She is very helpful. I came into class knowing little about writing now I know a great deal. If you are a slacker or, are not prepared she will be on your case. Respect her and she will respect you back.

1.0
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ENG121
Jul 28, 2010

Was not helpful. Completely useless class. Easily angered by questions. Rarely explained things. Several students want to drop the class this Fall.

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ENG121
Sep 7, 2010

She was terrible. English is my strongest class...and half her class withdrew from the class!!! I wish I was joking but I'm not...Got straight A's in high school in English... (AP classes even)... she failed everything I did...did not help either...stay away from her.

5.0
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ENG94
Sep 21, 2010

Had a great summer class; I learned a great deal that prepared me for English 121. I even know how to use a semicolon, I think.

5.0
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ENG121
Sep 21, 2010

I had a great time in this class; the assignments were more fun than the regular, boring English stuff we usually get. She comes to class upbeat and ready to get the work done. Before I started this class, a counselor told me not to take it from her because she is mean. Not so. She's helpful and kind.

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5.0
ENGL215
Oct 12, 2010

in my life i didn't see like this teacher. She is one of the meanest teachers i have ever seen. I liked this college but no more for the sake of this teacher. She needs to be trained how to teach the students because she doesn't like to repy any quesion. she is n't helpful she always says look the note and she doesn't want to explain or answer ques

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ENG121
Oct 12, 2010

This is the worst teacher i have ever had in my life. she treats students as a kid who is in elementary school. she will not help if you ask for help.she always encourage the students to come to her office and when you go to her office she will not even even answer the 1dt questions you asks. she spens most of the time introducing her family.

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ENG121
Nov 19, 2010

She is a great teacher, not all that helpful when asked specific writing questions though because she always seems to try to get yourself to solve your problems without explanation. She isn't mean like other people describe her but she does lightly pick on people, she even picks on herself. It's weird.

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ENG121
Nov 23, 2010

Terrible teacher. Came to class everyday and asked questions. She didn't seem to ever answer my questions, even though she said she did! This is the worst teacher I have had at the college, she needs to be more helpful...and she got me to dislike English!

5.0
3.0
ENG121
Dec 3, 2010

Her class was fun everyday; her method of rewriting papers until they are perfect is exhausting but effective. Having completed her class with a "B", I am now prepared for all my college writing.

5.0
4.0
ENG121
Dec 8, 2010

I do not like English, but Muegge made it fun. Thank-you professor Muegge.

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ENG121
Dec 15, 2010

I had a great time. Class was fun. I learned a lot. Not at all what I expected.

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ENG121
Apr 12, 2011

I had a great time and learned alot. She's funny! Keeps things moving.

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ENG121
Dec 9, 2011

I highly recommend Muegge. She's great!

5.0
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ENG2
Dec 9, 2011

I think she is great teacher and I will be taking her again next semester!

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ENG121
Dec 20, 2011

I had a great time in her class. I learned a lot and will always remember some of our off the wall class discussions of short stories. If you have the opportunity to take a class with Muegge, DO IT!

5.0
2.0
AA2
Mar 9, 2012

Professor Muegge is very specific. She is very helpful, if you let her be helpful.She is one of the best English professors I have ever had. Learn what writing style suits you best and write in that form. Always show up for class, let her know when you will be absent, always participate while in class, ask meaningful relevant questions.Talk to her.

5.0
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ENG94
Sep 27, 2012

I learned soooo much. I am now in 121 and I KNOW what I'm doing!

1.0
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ENGL0121
Nov 1, 2012

I get the impression that she wants me to fail. Considering I am paying for it, I don't want a teacher that wants me to fail just to make it harder for me to even pass when I struggle to begin with. Very mean and just plain rude. I am fine with the fact that the class is hard, it just seems as if she does not want to help at all. Very frustrating.

5.0
3.0
ENG121
Aug 30, 2013

great class if you want to learn; if not play some we=here else

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ENGL0121
Mar 16, 2014

Pretty easy class as long as you write along the guidelines she gives (eg. if she wants 3 examples, be sure to have 3). She can be a bit harsh if you're screwing around, but otherwise she's rather fun for the most part and even jokes around a little.

5.0
2.0
ENG121
Mar 27, 2014

Great teacher. Lots of fun while actually learning. Yes, I said "FUN." Regardless of what you hear or even what your advisor may say, she is a great teacher who teaches in a fun atmosphere.

1.0
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ENG122
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
May 13, 2014

The pain, so much pain. It hurt me so much. Avoid it for your sanity.

5.0
2.0
ENG121
Grade: A+
Jun 13, 2014

Cool Semester with Muegge!! YES!

5.0
2.0
ENGLISH121
Grade: C+
Jul 14, 2014

I learned sooo much. She's helpful if you do your work and participate. I loved it.

5.0
3.0
ENG121
Grade: B
Sep 14, 2014

Cool. She's great.

4.0
3.0
ENGL121
Feb 24, 2015

Very good class. I learned a lot and had fun.

4.0
1.0
ENG121
Grade: A-
Mar 25, 2015

ACCENT! No phones. Can be harsh but means well.

5.0
2.0
ENGLISH121
May 24, 2015

Good, good class. I was afraid of English before the class, but now I have confidence in my writing. She teaches well and goes out of her way to help if you let her.

5.0
3.0
ENGL121
Grade: B
Feb 21, 2016

Excellent, Excellent teacher. So helpful!

1.0
5.0
ENG121
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 6, 2016

Considering the class I took was a COMPOSITION course, I found it very odd to be docked points and then told specifically what to write. Being told what to write is not a helpful critique. Writing is my absolute strong suit and I have never been criticized about anything before. She does not answer questions, and is quite rude when asked.

1.0
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ENGL0121
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Apr 18, 2016

This professor gives instruction, then grades a totally separate way. I still haven;t figured out what exactly she is looking for in the papers. Not sure how anyone could pass. I even paid one of the online services to write the paper for me and she gave that paper an "F" too. Withdrew from the class, the three papers I submitted all got "F" grades

5.0
4.0
ENG121
Grade: B
Sep 17, 2016
Would take again

Great learning experience. Challenging, but learning should be.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Respected
5.0
4.0
ENG121
Grade: A
May 9, 2017
Would take again

Sandra Muegge is specific when it comes to grading. There is nothing funny about a college student coming out of a composition class with false confidence in writing. Muegge will insure that you do not commit professional suicide If you do, your grade in the class with reflect the reason why. Ill stick with Physics thank you :

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
SO MANY PAPERS
5.0
4.0
ENG121
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2017
Would take again

I was fearful of my first online class, especially with it being composition; but she made it a true learning experience that I recommend to all my peers.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
1.0
3.0
ENG121
Grade: D
Aug 3, 2018
Wouldn't take again

There was nothing I could do to satisfy muegge. Throughout the course I had 100% on all of my essays, and then on the final essay I was given a 9.8/15. She was very contradicting while critiquing my papers as well. She once told me my thesis is too vague, and when I made it more detailed I hold it was too direct. It felt like she wanted me to fail.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
4.0
ENG121
Grade: B
Oct 7, 2018
Would take again

Muegge is a very thorough professor. The class was a lot of work however instructions were always very clear Muegge always let us look ahead so we know how much work was coming up. If there were ever any questions she would respond promptly. The class definitely wasn't easy (I took both her comp classes online) however her clear instructions helped

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
1.0
5.0
ENG122
Nov 2, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She assigns way to much reading and isnt willing to help you when needed. Basically says you can do it and leaves it at that. Too political as well.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
2.0
4.0
ENG122
Grade: B
Dec 6, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She is willing to work with you as long as you work with her.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
1.0
1.0
ENG1210
Dec 21, 2018
Wouldn't take again

textbook not used, wast $100

Tough Grader
1.0
4.0
ENG1210
Grade: D
Dec 13, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Its true theres nothing that can be done to impress Muegge. There will always be unfair grades given.

Tough grader
2.0
4.0
ENG121
Jul 3, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Would not recommend taking a summer cclass with this professor.

Gives good feedback
So many papers
Tough grader
2.0
4.0
ENGL1210
Grade: B
Jul 3, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Honestly the hardest class I have ever taken in my entire educational career. Her directions were all over the place, she made us write about things that almost no one in the class really had experience in, and she wasn't very clear with her grading criteria. Also she repeats herself so much, and is quite sassy in her email replies.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENG121
Nov 16, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I do not recommend taking her class if you want to pass.

Tough grader
Gives good feedback
Participation matters
1.0
3.0
ENGL1209
Grade: B
Dec 23, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Most of grade determined by few essays. She was not fun to be in class with, did not go after the 2nd in person class. Very strict about masks and was very annoying.

Get ready to read
Tough grader
5.0
4.0
ENG1210
Grade: B
Jan 16, 2023
Would take again

If you want to learn, take a class from Muegge. If you want to play and socialize, take a class from Gruis or Hansen or Martina. If you want to be confused, take a course from Benson. Muegge teaches.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Online Savvy
5.0
4.0
ENG121
Grade: B
Feb 17, 2024
Would take again

Excellent teacher and excellent experience. Requires a lot because she expects real learning. Her sense of humor is grand. Fun, fun class.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

69%

Textbook Required

50%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B

95% confidence
Based on 18 grades
Most common grades:
B (9)
A (3)
A+ (2)
Grade Distribution
A(5)B(9)C(1)D(3)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 22 reported grades
B: 9
A: 3
A+: 2
D: 2
Common Tags
Gives good feedback (8)
Tough Grader (7)
Tough grader (5)
Get ready to read (4)
Participation matters (4)
Clear grading criteria (4)
GRADED BY FEW THINGS (2)
Respected (1)
Rating Trend

Stable

+0.17 avg change
Dec
Jul
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

ENGLISH121122

5.0

(1)

ENGLI121

5.0

(1)

ENG2

5.0

(1)

AA2

5.0

(1)

ENG94

4.7

(3)
+14 more courses
Difficulty by Course

ENG101

5.0

ENG

5.0

ENGLISH122

5.0

ENGL215

5.0

ENG122

4.0

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