I like her, but she does come across as full of herself.

Tough, but if you keep up good notes, you'll be okay. Great teacher.

Teaching more than history, teaching life. Big Universitys are full of Wileys.

Not bad...she is really into what she does

you really learn a lot, had her in 96, and i hate hist but i liked her class!!!

Good teacher, but be careful! Once you sign up for her class history is ur life

Shes the best thing sence sliced bread. Better listen up in lectures and take notes...your in for a fun and pleasent adventure when you take history with her, its DEFINETLY, not boring

very good teacher enthuistic and she always is smiling just watch out for her backlashes. careful if you don't want to work at it THIS CLASS IS NOT FOR YOU so take it if you have enough time to study alot

I am taking Early Western Civ. with Sarah, and I love it. It is definately(the tests)a challenge but valuable because I am learning so much. I would recommend this class/professor to anybody who likes history and doesn't mind working HARD for that A.

She's a tough teacher, but passionate and she wants you to learn and to love the subject. She respects a hard worker and is generous with praise when you earn it. Prepare to work hard!

Sarah is a great teacher! She knows what she is talking about and is passionate about what she does. The class is very hard in the beginning but once you get the hang of it, it gets much easier.

I had her for Early American and I learned the most out of her class than any other. But be prepared for some work, the tests are insane. As long as you keep up with the notes you should be fine. She makes it very interesting to learn.

If you want an easy History class, this is not for you. If you're willing to listen and do the strenuous, required work, you'll walk away with more information than any other lecture class. Just don't ****her off.

ah, she's hot!

She gives a lot of work and expects i to be done. Exams are long and take like two to three hours to do. Class times are fun if you make it fun and like history.

Yes she is hard but not impossible. The people who complain about her are whinny and think they are still in high school. She will only ****you off or influence you if you let her. If you want to work hard and learn a lot take her.

I really like her, gives a lot of work, but she gives interesting facts and makes the class time fly by.

The only people who complain about her are the ones who aren't willing to do any work. I absolutely love her class. I have learned more in this one history class than I have in any of my previous ones. It's taught like a story and not like a lecture.

I like her classes. I actually took her twice, early western civ. and Early American. I learned more from her than most teachers, and I came away with the skills to do excellent on every exam test since.

Although she is a tough teacher with a tough course, i never liked history and hated taking notes, etc... however she's traveled everywhere she teaches about and knows a lot. Take her and dont settle for some stupid history teacher just using a book.

I took her early american telecourse and loved it. Tests were fair, videos were fairly interesting. Only real homework to turn in were journals which help A LOT with studying for tests.

I loved Sarah's class! She is very helpful and answeres any questions you have. She does not like slackers or non note-takers, do EXACTLY as she says and you will pass with flying colors. There are no surprises on quizzes and tests.

True, Sarah's classes are hard, but if you take good notes and study, you will do fine. She tells you exactly what you need to know. I learned SO MUCH from her and her husband's HIS/ENG Learning Community.

Sarah's class is a hard one to take. But I like it a lot. As long as you study hard and take good notes you'll do fine. She gives you all the material you'll need to know on her quizes & exams. Plus her stories are great and so is her attitude.

have a fast pen hand,3 exams they are essay,but not hard as long as you take detailed notes.For better understanding a course packet is also part of class, VERY helpful!There are no surprises,gives a study guide before each exam,exams are not cumulitive.Very strong,intellegent women,very admirable!

Have so much to say,see post below!Ignore the previous post,they are just from some idiot that had a bad experience bc they didnt want to work and put effort into class. She never once humiliated anyone in my class!Early Amer is a must take course,a lot of valueable info is learned, Love you sarah!!

Awesome class. Sarah is an awesome teacher

A fantastic professor who knows her material well and teaches a college class. Anyone who has a problem with Sarah is simply lazy and doesn't want to work. I loved the class and learned lots, I recommend her highly.

Completely awesome teacher. Her passion is contagious, and if you pay attention and aren't lazy, she can introduce you to a world of knowledge. Willing to work with you if you are hard-working and honest. If you really want to learn and not just memorize, take her classes. Best professor I've had!

Who gave her the hot rating? That is crazy! Anyway, if you are a girl, and you don't mind kissing her southern azz, take her, you will do great. I love history, and she knows her stuff, but this woman is a raging ****. Anyone who said she was easy is a liar!

Sarah was a very good teacher I thought. After reading the comments of everyone else I wondered if they even took her. I admit her class was a lot of work but i would recommend her to anyone. Very interesting subject and she teaches it well.

Listen, people, I know for a fact this this is one of the most knowledgable professors of her material out there. Completely absorbed in her material, you can feel her own excitement about the subject. Students shouldn't just dismiss her for being difficult. Bad reviews are by lazy students.

An easy class if you are intelligent, hardworking, and show up for class. Very passionate instructor. She loves essay exams. The only drawback is that she only accepts her view of history (she is a liberal, and a whino considering the way she talks about drinking). Still, you will learn a lot.

This was the best teacher i've ever had!! i've been to three different colleges and this was the best class i've ever been in. Yeah, she's hard but you learn things that will you remember forever. I would totally recommend anyone who cares about history to take her class.

LOVED this class! Adored her.

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This class is very interesting. She brings in slides, movies, and pictures of the real things that we study but the notes and projects are hard. She expects perfection from everyone. Notes and attendence are strictly inforced. Beware new incoming students, not a class to take as a new student!!!!

The class was very difficult. Had to take pages of notes each day. She was very demanding, if you miss one class, good luck. She required a lot of homework and her exams were very hard. Overall, I learned a lot and enjoyed the class. You have to work endlessly for a good grade. Not easy to stay interested in the discussion, but it pays off.

This class was by no means easy, but you will learn tons. If you are intrested in LEARNING history than take this class. If you are intrested in an easy A do yourself a favor and don't take it. Very Fun Class, but be prepared to do what she asks and you will have a great time. Highly Recomended.

Sara is very passionate about her subject, she can be difficult at times, but she really knows what she's talking about. If you pay attention and take good notes you will definitely learn something, but you'll have to work hard for the grade.

No professor has ever written as many comments than Wiley, and they were all helpful. She knows when you sit at home and watch the OC all night and then come to class complaining you had to work...people that can't keep up with her will work at Burger King the rest of their lives. Knows her material.

Sarah was definitely one of the most arrogant teachers I’ve ever had, and at points insufferable. Her class was a constant work out. But I don’t think I would ever take a different class. She taught me more than I would ever need to know. She may seem mean, but is really very reasonable, n helped me save my grade numerous times. She was also funny

If you are motivated, you will do well. Expect to read & work in this class. She's passionate about history, offers insightful comments, and clearly knows her stuff.

sarah is very passionate about history. She is a stick instructor, but visit her during her office hours, or make an appointment, and you wont regret it! she is very dedicated to her students, and while the class is demading, it is far more rewarding in the long run! If you want to do well and learn something, you will enjoy her class!

She will challenge you, and you will have to learn more from here than any other history instuctor. She is stubborn and demanding, but you will be a better student for it!! Take her rudeness, or ****yness as you will, but she really is very intellegent and anyone would benefit from taking her class

Great teacher who helped inspire me to become a teacher!

I am definitely smarter for taking her class. You will actually learn and want to learn more. Inspiring! It's a difficult subject but she makes it as easy as she can. Still, I wouldn't recommend taking one of her classes while going full time. She is anal and can say some mean things, but the good outweighs the bad.

You can tell she really knows what she is talking about. She is extremely enthusiastic and clearly loves her subject, but because of that she tends to stumble over her words and jump around alot. The entire class is lecture and quite hard to follow. She also often treats everyone like they are idots and is pretty disrespectful.Its her way or no way

Great history teacher, knows her history well. Can be a little harsh at times, but I think some people are too thin-skinned, just ignore her remarks and focus on learning the material. You're adults, you aren't babies. And why are you in college if you aren't willing to put forth effort and do a little work?

Sarah is a very tough teacher. She gives you a lot of notes and asks a lot from you. If you don't try you will fail. However if you study hard, and take good notes you will do fine. If you need an ENG 112 credit, take the learning community in the winter. It mixes things up and makes the class more enjoyable!

To the point!!!

You should feel grateful to have a professor as specific and knowledgeable as Ms. Wiley. She is very abrubt to the students that act like morons. She is only teaching a lesson on how to behave in a college level course. If you are moving on to a university, you will appreciate her style. Do what she asks of you, and you'll get the A.

I am working on a second bachelors degree, so I have had many professors, and Sarah Wiley was one of my favorites. It been years since I've taken her classes (I took 3)and I still remember a lot of what she taught. No, she's not easy, but you will actually learn in her class. All she asks is that you actually do the work

This class is not for slackers. She demands work from you and expects it to be college work, which is understandable.She is straight forward and will help you to succeed in this course.Attendance for this class is a MUST. There is so much information in her lectures that you are constantly writing-she stumbles over her words.Overall learned alot.

If you are moving on to a "real" university, you will appreciate Sarah. If she makes you feel like an idiot, you must not know how to behave and respond in a college classroom. I received a bachlor's from Michigan State and had to take history courses from the "best" in the nation. The "best" did not compare to Sarah's style and clarity.

Sarah is a great teacher, but you can't be a slacker in this class. She provides an entire coursepack to help you, clearly explains everything in her lectures, and gladly answers questions (even e-mails!). She has a dry, sarcastic sense of humor which is probably why so many people say she's "mean."

Of all the professors I have had she is the one I still remember the most. She demands excellance from all her students. This is not spoonfed history, nor should it be. I appreciate history much more because of her. Her classes were exremely informative and diverse. Be prepared to work very hard. I took all her classes in the mid 90s. Great fun!

Fabulous teacher with passion and love for her subjects being taught!

Comical to read the negative comments, since she was always clear of expectations. She runs her class in an organized fashion as she should...she is the teacher. Follow the directions and assignments and you will receive high grades!!!

I sometimes return to this particular professor to read the comments. I have some interesting observations. First, early western civ was the Greeks and Romans! Secondly, I am now at a much difficult school and if it weren't for Prof. Wiley I would be in a world of hurt; Delta was a mere stepping stone into a larger world; time to grow up all.

I appreciate history much more because of her 3 classes. Now am a history major at a private college and her classes prepared me for the rigors of the school I am now attending. I travel a great deal and the places visited have much more depth because of her instruction. Prepare to work hard in her classes, she demands excellance naturally.

Sarah was definitely an in-depth teacher. She was very demanding in the classroom and out, but she genuinely loved her subject, and she wanted you to succeed in the class.

If you are intelligent and willing to learn, her classes are a piece of cake. WARNING: Don't ever look at the clock. Don't ask a stupid question (yes, there are stupid questions). Don't skip or come in late.

I absolutely love Sarah Wiley. I took her Early American class and I loved it so much I took her learning community this semester. While it can be hard to follow her sometimes, and I've had many a hand cramp, I love her teaching style. She gives you the information and then adds her own commentary to it. She's really prepared me for later classes!

I had her for the fall semester. Although the class tough you clearly gotta take good notes and review them come test day. TRUST ME! I was able to pull a D from first exam to a B by the time the class ended from learning my mistakes. She expects your best effort and she knows her subject well.

Take good notes and read your course pack like a bible. becuase it is helpful in passing her exams. She is tough but you can pass the class if you do your work and clearify it.

Sarah Wiley's class changed my life. Her class is powerful. The work is demanding and you need to pay attention to her lectures, but what you gain is nothing short of a PROFOUND appreciation of YOUR history. Do yourself a favor and take Wiley's class for a crashcourse in what you should already know, you shouldn't regret it.

You really work yer butt off

I've seen nasty comments about her here & I think most are from lazy&whiny students. She works ya hard, harder than might be appropriate for a 100 level course (espec. the exams, which seem more for 200+ level courses). The knowledge you gain from her is well worth the effort. TAKE THIS CLASS if you're a good student, IF YOU ARE LAZY, stay away.

I sometimes come back and read the comments for this professor. Those who rate her negatively I have some advice: Welcome to the real world. Wiley is one of those professors that does not sugar coat, nor should she, and she is also not there to hold your hand. This is not high school. Don't expect an easy "A" handed on a silver platter.

Anyone can say all the negatives they want about her, but she knows her stuff. I was able to improve my grade from a D to a B by buckling down and studying hard. Thats the key in passing her class study your notes multiple times and do what she tells ya.

Sarah is a very intelligent and knowledgeable person; she knows her stuff. She is clearly enthusiastic about teaching history. However, don't expect to pass this class easily. She grades hard and her exams are entirely essay-based, so be prepared for that. This class requires hard work, copious note-taking, and dedication to pull off.

She nags about taking notes, her exams are long and strenuous, and the homework assignments are very lengthy. You learn quite a bit from this class, but don't expect to turn anything in late.

If you take this teacher then expect to take LOTS of notes and bring a recorder because that helps alot when it comes to "copying over your notes," a phrase you will be hearing constantly in class. Her assignments are long! But in the end she's a good instructor, just listen to what she has to say.

I think Sarah is an amazing professor. If you are the type of student who does not like to do a lot of work, then don't even bother. Her assignments help your grade in the end because you will actually be LEARNING something. Sarah's class was so fulfilling. I am so lucky I had the chance to take it.

yes she is intense,& not for the lazy or fain of heart. This class is life changing, if you listen to what she has to say you will leave truly educated on the subject matter, and have developed study skills that will make your college career easier in the long run. I know it seems silly but COPY over your notes and learn the value in doing so! <3

She was an amazing teacher, hard on the homework but it was well worth the experience

She is hard, but great.

She is an excellent professor, I think many of the people who complain about this course are simply not willing to do some work. She is extremely knowledgeable and friendly. If you plan on taking one of her classes as a blow off class do not, they require you to use your brain and apply your knowledge.

Before taking this class, I was terrified. After, all I can say is that Sarah Wiley is a brilliant and inspired professor. She will teach you the story of Early Western Civ. in hope that you will realize it's inpact on our lives. Work hard and be respectful, and you'll see that you might even miss this class.

Sarah inspired me not only to travel to Europe, but to pursue my graduate degrees in history. She is passionate about her subject, is well-educated, and teaches so that her students LEARN. Yes, there is a lot of work, but if knowledge is important to you, take her classes!

I loved Sarah so much I took both of the classes she teaches at Delta. Her classes are in NO WAY BLOW OFFS, they're all lecture, but as long as you're paying attention and taking notes, they can be extremely rewarding. She doesn't bs and doesn't take it either, so a lot of students don't like her, but she's honestly one of the best I've had.

Looking at a clock is rude! So she throws in life lessons while teaching. I saw nothing wrong with this. I sat in front, did my work as a student, easily got an a. No, it wasn't an easy a. I worked for it and was proud of the work and grades.

Sara Wiley is an awesome instructor! She is very detailed, and specific. Very easy on the eyes too!

Interesting teacher. Got high marks for doing the assigned work to the best of my ability. Slackers will not do well! Be ready to work and learn!!

Very intensive note taking class. very interesting subjects. art intensive. taking good notes and studying easy class to take. I still remember everything i learned from her class. love her teaching style even though she was very anal about thinks. all directions are clear for the assignments

Sarah's class is for the hard-working student who enjoys history. Her lectures are really engaging because she has a lot of knowledge and visited all the places talked about in class. Make sure to copy over your notes and practice the study guide she gives for each exam, it really helps. Remember to know the story. I would take her class again.

Took both of Sarah's Early American&Early Western Civilization. I took these classes at the same time. In both classes be prepared to take notes like you never have before. Study these notes, too! If you are willing to talk to her, she is willing to help. But you must seek this attention. Both courses are challenging, but you will certainly learn!

I took Early Western Civilization. Lectures were amazing, you really got to know the eras and people. Notes, my hand hurt after class. But the notes are golden! It prepares for the exam. One of the best professors at Delta. To all those who gave low scores, you must not of even did an assignment, were too lazy to actually study.

Excellent professor. She really cares about the subject; shes very knowledgeable about it. She can be strict but not to the point where she makes the class unenjoyable. She gives you a lot to read and write so be ready for that. Pretty easy grader though.

As much on everyone hates on Wiley, I truly enjoyed taking her online recent American history class. She treats the class like a college class, unlike many of the other professors at Delta College. She's so interesting to listen to and very helpful. If you're not willing to put forth effort, definitely do not take her class.

Delta is known for going easy on students- I graduated from there and am now working towards my Masters at SVSU. If you don't like her style- you better drop out, because other colleges aren't like Delta. She makes you work for your grade but is there to help you- but it's YOUR responsibility. Took both her classes, best professor I ever had.

I took 2 classes with Sarah, and I've never learned more in my life. She's tough and she expects a lot, but she is incredibly enthusiastic about history. She wants you to do well, but she places her importance on learning--which is the point of college. If you put the time and effort into this class, you'll learn a lot and feel like you earned it.

She is very helpful and her exams are tough, but if you use her tips for studying, you should do fine.

Sarah is a great teacher. Throughout the semester I felt like I could never keep up, but she stresses to copy over your notes and I believe that this small thing saved my grade. Pay attention, be on time, and keep an open mind. I'm not going to lie and say it was easy because it isn't, but if you do the very best you can I believe you will do fine.

I love the way she lectures, she is very into what she is telling you and it makes the class interesting. The assignments aren't something you can do last minute and the exam did have a lot of writing but I found that if you listened to her and did all of the work, the exams weren't that hard.

Sarah was amazing in the passion and preparation that she put in her lectures. Don't take this class if you are aiming to just slide by. She challenges you to do your best, truly understand the material, and participate. She was the best professor I ever had.

Sarah is one of my favorite professors. Her class is lecture heavy and there is a lot of work, but you learn SO much. If you copy over your notes and review, the exams are easy. She is a wonderful lady and I would recommend her class to anyone.

Sarah's Early American History class is amazing. If you're a Hamilton fan, you are in for a treat. I really enjoyed this course. Her lectures were very interesting and there is a lot of homework but if you put in the work, it's not that bad. 10/10 would recommend if you are willing to work for a grade. This class prepares you for university well.

Sarah is by far the best professor I've ever had! She has amazing lectures and you feel like you learned so much at the end of the semester. There are assignments that can take a long time to finish. The exams really do take three hours but they are so fulfilling if you pay attention and study. I truly loved this class and highly recommend 10/10.

I really enjoyed Sarah as a professor. Ive always liked history so the class was enjoyable to me. If you are taking this as an easy A, I would reconsider. Not horribly difficult but she is very particular with how she likes her information presented. The class is all lecture and the tests are long and lecture intensive.

Sarah is a great professor. Her lectures are very informative, and you need to take good notes. Study the notes and do the homework properly you should do well. Reality is, you need to out in work to do good in this class. You can't get away will doing nothing. People hate her because you actually need to put in the work. So put in the work.

I had Sarah in 1995. She inspired me with her stories. I was inspired to backpack through Europe, became a history teacher (which was my goal), and am now a middle school principal. I still remember Sarahs class and the impact she had on me because of her high expectations for learning. We need more Sarah Wileys in education!