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He's a great teacher that brings a lot of humor to the subject and makes it fun!!
Hard class but very very interesting! You learn a lot about people, including yourself and others that are close to you. He has a bit of sense of humor which always makes it a little more fun!
Funny guy, his class was definitely fun to go to. Not a super-hard teacher but his tests are a bit of a pain in the arse. You'll learn a lot though and it's definitely worth it.
He's funny and uses good applicable infortmation. The information definitely sticks in your head. Tests are on the harder side, but if you study a decent amount, you'll do well.
He's a great teacher. Very understanding, works around students needs. He offers a lot of extra credit opportunities -- lots of notes and his tests are sort of hard (Almost all of them have essay questions).
One of the nest classes I've been in. Very entertaining, never dull.. He often relates what we learn about in the text to real world applications, such as how to handle different types of problems, because if we went about it exactly the way the text says... it just wouldn't work :P
He was an okay teacher. He's really funny. Doesn't expect too much from his students, easy grader. I liked him.
This guy is really funny and his class is awesome. Takes a very realistic approach; he's very good about telling you how things really work rather than how theorists say they should work.
I love this Professor. His teaching methods are off the wall. There never was a day I wasn't laughing, and at the same time learning. I want to take as many classes with him as I can. He is truely one of my best Professors yet!
You were hilarious and i loved your class!
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This teacher is interesting and always makes lectures fun to listen to. He tries to get you to think...and he does.
This teacher is interesting and always makes lectures fun to listen to. He tries to get you to think...and he does.
He was an awesome professor, he actually made Psychology fun!!!! Everyday he made the whole class laugh their heads off. I can honestly say that I loved going into class everyday. To this day, I have to say that by far he is my favorite teacher except for Linda Conniff. He is a great professor.....he teaches yet he makes it fun and interesting, in order to keep the students interest.
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Mikulay is the best teacher in this school. He is funny and gives extreme examples to remember the material. I recomend anyone to take this professor.
Yes, while his lectures are interesting and entertaining, he doesnt care if you learn what is being taught! Essay's on exams can be difficult because he expects details. Very entertaining but could care less whether or not you understand what he is teaching. I'd recommend J. Carpenter over him!
Interesting, knows the subject, uses good examples to illustrate topics. Homework is a great aid in preparing for tests.
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Doesnt care if you succeed and his homework is online and doesnt tell you when it is due until the day of!
Probably my favorite teacher ever. His notes were really easy to understand. He used powerpoint. Had awesome examples and stories. I loved his teaching styles. Defnitely a must take professor. Just make sure you have internet because all of his assignments are online and you need to email them to him. He does not tell you when things are due
Mikulay may be entertaining but he could care less about if a student passes or fails. He never seemed to want to help you if you were having a problem. I would recommend J. Carpenter if you have to take Psych. She is way more fun then Mikulay. Her class is easy. her assignments are also fun and easy and she is willing to help you. Take Carpenter!
Very interesting class! If you study his notes you'll to very well in the class
He is one of the best professors I've had at ECC. He uses real life situations to help you understand the material better, and he also uses jokes to lighten up the classroom environment. He's very funny, and a great teacher! His homework is really easy, his test are a little challenging, but still pretty easy. He's a great teacher, I recommend him!
If you didnt get an A in his class, you didnt even try. His lectures are interesting and makes you not want to miss class. He's pretty funny. Homework is simple but not short. If you want an A, be thorough with everything. If you do the reading and study the notes there should be no problem in getting an A. Take his course, you'll learn a lot
I loved this guy, his class was the only one I looked foward to. Yes, he is very funny, but he does care about his students, you have to go up to him though. He has great examples, great slides (which is rare)easy homework, easy papers. Overall, I love this guy. Wish I could take him again, but he teaches higher classes than I can take.
great teacher hard but you will learn so mmuch from him a must have teacher
Mikulay is awesome, his lectures are funny and interesting. Be sure to read the book and go over his learning objectives. Additionally, there are a couple homework assignments... be sure you read the syllabus because he will not remind you every day like some teachers. If you need help,he will totally help you. Overall, good teacher, but study!!
Good teacher. A little bit tricky with his tests, but he lets you justify your answer and if you can, he would usually give you the point for it. Overall, he's a pretty good teacher even though sometimes the class gets boring.
He's an excellent teacher who captures your attention and actually makes you want to come to class.
Very good Psy 100 teacher. I would recommend him. This definitely wasn't a class you could be bored in. I especially liked that his tests were very fair, and he told us exaclty what we would have to complete at the beginning of the semester and stuck to it.
Mikulay is not very concerned with your success but then again this is COLLEGE not HIGHSCHOOL. He doesn't have to be worried about whether or not you pass because it is YOUR job. Great, great, great Psych teacher, fun, very intersting class, learn a lot of "fun facts". Would def recommend him and his quirkiness. Test aren't too hard either!!
Great teacher, fair in grading, tests are pretty simple if you study the outline material. He allows you to argue your answers. Makes the class def. more intresting. You can tell he loves teaching! I enjoyed the class alot.
Excellent Professor. I absoutley loved his class. I took it as a virtual class. I was a bit nervous about that at first, but it was just like being in the classroom in the comfort of your own home He is extremely entertaining. I learned alot. He was always willing to take the extra time if you needed it I wish I could take him again.Go SMIKULAY
I also took his intro to pysch virtual class. I highly recommend it. Hes a great proffesor and is always willing to help. His class are never boring. He will teach you some stuff that you wont beleive. Take his virtual course, you wont regret it.
Mikulay is a great teacher but his test are way too hard!! It's like he wants his students to not get a good grade so that they retake the class. Also he is anal about the way you send your homework! I recommend another teacher!
very nice teacher although his personality takes a little getting used to. Tests were kinda hard. I never knew what I was gonna get when i finished one. His lectures are easy to follow and he uses alot of real life applications. He was always willing to help me with any questions, he also gives you a chance to argue your answers for points on tests
This class is amazing! Mikulay doesn't just teach the subject matter, he makes it interesting and shows real world connections. I would highly recommend this professor!
SMikulay is great! He's really interesting and he tells funny stories that help you remember the content. Low emphasis on the textbook, which is always nice.
SMikulay is great. He's the reason I took this course this semester (previously taking PSY 101 with him). His class reminds me of an episode of Family Guy; very humorous interjections to remember the content. Expects you to read the text and understand the material. Overall: Excellent.
His tests are real hard. I don't help you at all. I wasted my one semester with him I tried my best but still got D :( Seriously, I always tried in other classes but somehow I at least pass. To be honest take another teacher don't even try your luck. It's waste of money and waste of your time.
You will not get bored in Mikulay's class. If you go to class and do the work the tests are not that hard. Mikulay is hilarious and extremely intelligent. One of the best teachers I have had. He treats you like an adult and expects you to act like one. He is an ACTUAL college professor. BAMF.
He is a great teacher, as long as you go to class you will do just fine in the class. And he is pretty funny and entertaining to be in class with, and helpful with whatever you need, so there would really be no reason you would want to go to class. I would highly reccomend him to anyone to take his classes.
AWFUL Teacher he seriously does not want you to learn anything.
DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY YOU WILL NOT LEARN ANYTHING FROM HIM!!
This guy does not have any structure in his class and cannot explain things will. This is a hard class and everything is too be turned in electronically. Your papers may not be graded if not submitted correctly and may become lost.
I took Shawn for Psy 101 in summer. Attendance is for your own benefit. If you miss a day, you're only screwing yourself over. Every area he taught about, he made sure to relate it to things we would know ie: celebrities so we understand. Syllabus- clear. Class Study Guide- Very Clear. Test- mildly hard. Take many notes & read the book (useful!)
VERY, VERY informative. I never had a class I asked so many questions. Great experience. The test questions could get a little tricky at times (the final was just a very left-field experience - Summer 2010 final). I would take this again because there is so much interesting information to learn especially about life (Birth to Death). C in the end.
I enjoyed his class very much. He will make you work, but will always give additional help if you need it and ask for it. He has a good sense of humor and gives interesting real world examples to illustrate topics covered. I can honestly say I don't recall a moment of boredom in his class.
He has no respect for anyone, puts himself on a pedestal is very rude to students in class even embarrasses them test hard dont take find diff teacher. yes can be funny but at your expense
His, "teaching style" if that's what you wanna call it, was terrible. He puts one word on the board and then just talks non-stop and expects each student to get amazing notes to adequately prepare for the tests. Don't waste your time or money on this class because when you move on to the next level of PSY you won't be prepared. Oh and he's a creep.
Very very tough. Even after spending hours and days on the material, his test are impossible to get good grades. Not recommend anyone this class, unless you are very bright and work double than you are ready to.
I enjoyed his class. Great sense of humor and very interesting lectures. Will take his class again. Tests were difficult but gave plenty of extra credit.
Excellent teacher, lots of notes and test are tough but all in all his class was interesting and fast paced.
He is by far the worst teacher I ever had. He goes way too fast and does not care if you keep up. He acts like he is above everyone in the class and his teaching is awful. His tests are beyond hard. He will not even tell you whats on the tests. DO NOT TAKE HIM!!!
Enjoyed his class. You need to take notes and do the homework and study guides if you want to get a decent grade. His test are not easy but are passable. I would take him again.
Enjoyed his class. You need to take notes and do the homework and study guides if you want to get a decent grade. His test are not easy but are passable. I would take him again.
He's a really funny and nice guy as long as you're not obnoxious in class. His notes aren't hard at all as long as you're not dumb and listen; he repeats what you should be writing down. Tests are straight from notes and book. Overall I like the class.
I feel grateful to of had his class.He made the material what I feel as relative as possible and provided an excellent layout for note taking.The notes are very relevant to the tests.If you listen and pay attention you'll gain a wealth of knowledge and at least pass with an average grade. However he's probably grading my punctuation of this review.
I learned A LOT. It was a tough class and I did work hard. He gives you learning objectives for each chapter and if you understand the concepts you should be fine on the tests. I always managed a B on his exams, but ended with an A in the class. He gives extra credit and is always there to help answer any questions.
He was a great teacher. I plan on taking more of his classes. His tests are tough, but if you study, you'll do fine. You learn a lot in his class and he makes the material fun and easy to relate to. I always looked forward to coming to his class. If you don't mind a little extra hard work, you'll love it.
Awesome professor! I actually looked forward to his class...never laughed so much at 8am before! He made psych very relateable to the real world. His tests aren't THAT hard...study and you'll be fine.
He is a good teacher, just very tough on grading assignments. Study A LOT and you should be fine.
Had him and Hutman for Experimental psyh. I HIGHLY RECCOMMEND THIS CLASSIF YOU ARE A PSYCH MAJOR. Very cool, get to do experiments. He knows what hes talking about and helps a lot when it comes to running your data and getting results as well as interpreting the results.
Dr. Mikulay is definitely one of the best teachers at ECC.Social psych turned out to be the most beneficial class I've taken yet. He is ridiculously knowledgeable on the topic and has a great teaching style. Though he isn't the easiest grader, he wants to help his students and educate them, which he does.Great class, excellent teacher.
Professor Mikulay is a very good instructor, you earn the grade achieved in his class by way of what you yourself put into it. He does not give his grades to those whom do not want to work for them. Do not be intimidated by him he is really a wonderful instructor who tries to maintain your interest in the material while promoting class involvement
Great class but on first day told us to not expect an A or B. This class is interesting and fun, but the tests and homework are HARD! you must study your ass off and UNDERSTAND what hes teaching you.If you dont, you wont pass what so ever.
There are no surprises on tests, everything is from your notes. There's only 4 easy homework assigments and they're straight from your notes too. He's really funny and makes going to class actually interesting. Really knows his information and puts it in a way you can understand too
funniest teacher i've had, definitely keeps your attention. he never looks you in the eye and constantly paces (a little odd, but hey, he's a psychology teacher). not an easy class, but if you stay on top of studying you'll be fine
I took PSY 100 & 118 with Mikulay. & I am enrolling into 115. He is the BEST teacher I have yet to have at ECC. He's a hard grader and his tests are very difficult. But you will most definitely learn something from his classes. This is not a class to take if you want an easy-A. He is very knowledgable. I would recommend everyone takes his classes.
A really entertaining teacher. His exams are tough, but the study guide is exactly what you need to know for the test. Make sure you are there for every class because some of his lectures include answers to the study guide that are not in the text book and vice versa. If you study and pay attention you'll do fine.
Shawn has a very dry sense of humor and can come off sort of mean. I am not a fan of the way he lectured and found him to be rude most of the time. The tests are really difficult and for people who work five days a week they're impossible to study for. I wouldn't recommend Shawn or this class to anyone.
His sense of humor may offend some people, but nevertheless, he is an excellent teacher. He understands a fundamental principle that few professors really do: engage your students. I fully recommend him to anyone.
Shawn is a really great teacher. He is tough and you have to pay attention, read the text book and study, but his material is very interesting. It's one of the tougher classes I've had, but I loved this class. He has a lot of super interesting information to share with his students, and it shows that he does enjoy teaching.
the first time i to Mikulay was intro to phych. He is a really funny guy, but some might think he is offensive or weird. You do need to come to class everyday, and you do need to read the books. the tests are soo difficult but if you study they are passable. he is one of the best teachers i have had so far :)
Even if you work 5 days a week, and I work more than that, you can easily earn an A. He offers extra credit and is always available for extra assistance.Before his tests he has review session that are very helpful. By far, he is my favorite professor.
I was NOT a fan of Mikulay. His class was interesting but he generalizes a lot and I felt that many of his jokes were at least a little offensive. He was willing to look through your papers but he grades hard on them. The tests are pretty tough but the homework wasn't too bad. Need to be their for lecture or you will not do well in this class.
He can be a funny guy. I honestly wasn't offended by any of the things he said. His tests are somewhat difficult, though. The notes he gives you in class aren't really sufficient (well, for me, at least). He does allow you to do extra credit, which boosts your test score by a decent amount. His writing assignments were what were mainly unclear/hard
This teacher has a relaxed sarcastic approach to teaching and when it comes to his test and grading of his assignment he believes he is some kind of scholar evidently,this is the first class I've had to drop in five semesters.
Pros: Class is very interesting, he is funny, he is very well educated. Cons: expects you to check online site on regular basis, is very unclear about writing assignments, grades hard on writing assignments.
BEST teacher I have ever had. He is super funny (sometimes laughing the entire class period) and all of his hilarious stories and examples help you to remember the material. Very willing to help. Does not rely on power points, strictly lecturing but he is amazing and super educated. HIGHLY recommend .
Never a dull moment in Shawn's class. No use for the book, he gives you all the information you need. He's detail oriented, and has high expectations. He is always willing to help when asked. He will not hold your hand and walk you through the course..this is college..time for students to step up. I highly recommend this instructor!
I really enjoyed the class. Subject; interesting. Teaching; enjoyable. Helpfulness; Idk, only asked one or two questions on HW, which he answered well. He does answer questions during lecture clearly. 4 15ptHW assignments, easy. 2 50ptPapers, very hard you HAVE TO ask questions. 4 100ptTests, mostly on lecture, but some stuff from the book.
Dr. Mikulay is a really passionate teacher who makes you look forward to coming to class. However, if students don't read each chapter, they will not reacieve a decent grade. In addition, Dr. Mikulay offers plenty of extra credit, and he is absolutely hilarious.
Hey was a tough teacher but i learned so much! He has funny stories that makes it easy to grasp the concept of what he is talking about. He doesn't care for excuses and if u attend or not. Great teacher would take again!
he is the bomb diggity
He's a great teacher. Granted the course is difficult and you do have to study, but its extremely interesting and you actually enjoy attending class. You should read the book as some of the exam questions aren't covered in class and are about studies included in the chapters. If not you'll have to guess. Still, I would take him again
By far the most hilarious teacher I've ever had. I have never been so entertained in a class period in my entire school career. I was laughing hysterically the entire course and refused to skip a lecture. I highly recommend him to anyone, it was amusing to see how many people got offended by his dry sense of humor, his sarcasm is fantastic.
The absolute best professor I have taken at ECC He gives only 4 homeworks along with 4 exams & 2 papers he assigns l He offers extra credit that can boost your grade if all are done with full credit. The subject itself is hard & you will need study, but the way he teaches you will understand it well! If you're a sarcastic person, you will love him
Tests are very tough. The writing assignments are vague and he will fail your assignment even if it meets the requirements. First semester I will not get a 4.0- I think he enjoys being a tough grader and even puts questions on his tests that are ambiguous and confusing. He's funny and his lectures are interesting but no.
I enjoyed the class and he's very knowledgeable on the subject, but it was tough. Even if you read the book and study, you'll see things on the test that you've never seen before. He does not round your final grade, but he gives a lot of extra credit opportunities so definitely do them.
I signed up for summer PSY 218 course & completed it in whole month! I really wanted an A, but too much covered in a little bit of time. He is an amazing professor, talks about real-life issues. I loved his amazing lectures. He truly makes you understand the material. There is so much to read and retain. 2 tests, 2 hw, & 1 writing assignment.
He was funny during his lectures but sometimes i feel his jokes are too sexual and may offend someone one day. He explained thing pretty clearly, you must attend class to pass. He's a tough grader. I found him a bit rude considering that he has ignored my emails which I thought professors are here to help.
Entertainer and knowledgeable scholar at the same time, he is not afraid to be blatantly honest or even crude at times. Do not take anything he says too personally, pay attention in class, do the homework and papers he assigns, and everything you are expected to do, you will pass. He is not unreasonable and his directions are clear.
Mikulay is one of my favorite professors at ECC so I've taken three of his classes. I find it hard to grasp a lot of the information but if you take good notes, listen to his (entertaining) lectures, and READ, you will most likely pass. This class takes a LOT of time and makes you work!! This is no easy class, and you're graded on what you know.
Excellent professor. He's harsh because he is attempting to make us better.
Very tough grader. You may feel that you have just turned in an A+ paper, but receive a low C instead. Shawn is very harsh and definitely not an easy A teacher but he is so funny that at times you may even forget how much you are struggling. Do not take this class if you are a slacker. You need to put in a lot of work in order to get a good grade.
Amazing teacher. He is so organized and all his lectures are very entertaining. Tests are not hard as long as you study. He has a guide to help you be absolutely prepared. Extra credit opportunities, i suggest you do them. Honestly take this teacher, you will learn so much and look forward to going to class.
I took his Forensic Psychology class during the Spring 2015 semester. His class was so confusing, never taught anything related to the class, and just talked about his personal life experiences the whole time. Ended up dropping his class, like many others, because there was no way that anyone could pass. None of the material on the test was taught.
I took the Forensic Psychology class during the Spring 2015 semester. The class was so confusing, never taught anything related to the class, & just talked about his personal life experiences all the time. Ended up dropping his class, like others, because there was no way that anyone could pass. None of the material on the test was taught.
Basic PP each lecture, so focus more on what he says. He is funny, knowledgeable, and relates to students. Really inspired me to want to be in the field. Not an easy grader or test-maker. Gives crystal-clear learning objectives for each test; study them, do well on tests. He's there when you need help, but doesn't act helpful if that makes sense.
Dr. Mikulay is incredible. His teaching style makes the material more relatable & accessible. The textbook readings & the lectures are equally important; the lectures give opportunity to gain insight from an actual psychologists own experiences, but test questions are taken from the book. He'll help you with hw & papers via email &/or office hours!
I thought he was an okay teacher. He is funny, and his lectures relate to what we are going through and personal experiences. The class is never boring; however, his tests are worded weird which gets confusing. There are only 4 homework assignments and no final, but you need to do all the homework and writing assignments to pass. He's nice.
At first I thought he was too intense for a community college. This was coming from me after returning to school after graduating with a bachelors from a 4 yr university 13 yrs ago, but it's nice to see such great professors in a community college!!! He's funny and helpful with homework or paper questions. Do the extra credit!
His lectures were hilarious, gave clear detail, and were very helpful. You don't have to study too much for his class, but you definitely have to show up.
He wants you to LEARN the material, not memorize it. His sense of humor kept my attention the whole class! Overall, very chill dude. Don't dismiss reading the textbook or studying for this class. You will NOT pass if you do not read the textbook. Be a good student and you'll get a good grade. He is also attractive.
He doesn't use the textbook. However, if you don't read the book it will hurt you on the test. He's a tough grader that gives minimal feedback. He's pretty intimidating.
Shawn did not reply to emails in a good time frame. He never gave me feedback even after I asked why I got a certain grade. Tests are confusing. I feel like I havent learn anything from this class
great, funny teacher. i love going to class!! i really recommend it
Shawn is by far one of the most interesting instructors at ECC. His lectures can be long but far from boring. He has jokes lol. Overall very specific on what you need to do. Tough grader because he knows what hes talking about. You will need the book.
Honestly, he makes class interesting and is very funny. But, I do everything he asks for assignments, study for tests and he's just a very tough grader and I've gotten nothing but horrible grades for this class. I wouldn't choose this professor due to his tough grading skills.
Overall he was an okay teacher, but he was such a harsh grader. Getting a hold of him was nearly impossible. It would take him at least two days to respond to emails, and sometimes he wouldn't respond at all.
He was a really funny guy , but he's a very tough grader. He takes over two days to answer back to emails and your grade is based on five assignments.
The best teacher I have had so far at ECC. His lectures are fun and interesting. You don't need to read the book at all but make sure you study your notes. He gives two extra credit options throughout the semester, so make sure you take them. I would definitely recommend him, I plan on taking another one of his classes.
This guy brought a hammer to class. Everyone is laughing from the teachers jokes. Super funny and loves what he does. If you go to class and take notes you can easily get a C in the class. The 2 papers are the only thing that are hard and could bring your grade down. Only class I've taken this semester I can say I've really learned anything from!
This professor is a bit odd but in a good way. His lectures are entertaining, coming from a person who sleeps a lot in classes, and you truly do end up learning if you just pay attention. One downside would be that he is somewhat of a tough grader, but honestly just take notes in his class and you will do just fine.
This professor makes class very entertainment. Homework is not very difficult but test are tough and hard to understand. He is not accessible, if you have a question or concern, he wont talk to you in person, he only answer you through e-mail.
Do not skip class, you'll miss important info. READ THE BOOK! Some test questions are directly from the book. Don't be late on assignments and don't plagiarize. He's kind of weird and gives weird definitions but you learn to go with it. If you make it past the first test, you'll know what to do after and you'll do better. Tests are hard though.
I never saw this teacher stand for more than 5 minutes all semester. All he did was lecture from his chair. No in class work just note taking. This professor seems to hate his job and looks depressed every single day. Talks about problems with his wife. Hes funny at times, but pick a different teacher.
Professor Mikulay is one of the most sarcastic professors I've had. His lectures are great but you need to take good notes and really listen to what he's saying. You only have 4 homework assignments (1 for every unit), 4 tests, and 2 writing assignments. So you better do good on those few things or else you won't pass this class; which is stressful
Some student's withdraw from his introduction to psychology class the first day. He is too focused on teaching stories, rather than terms and definitions. His tests and homework are based off of rough definitions, but his teaching methods come from stories. He is a funny guy, I just don't understand his teaching methods like other students as well.
If you are reading this do not make the same mistake as I did. Do NOT take this class; professor could not care less if his students understand what he is lecturing about.
Mikulay gives out a learning objectives sheet with everything that we could be tested on. Most things are covered in lecture, but some are not, so you need the book. He offers two extra credit assignments that potentially boost your grade half a letter grade. Even with very minimal studying, this class is easy to do well in.
I learned more about his personal life from him than I did in psychology. At least I had the internet and the book. Class was mediocre at best.
He took attendance every day. His lectures were very easy to understand. The study guides he gives are helpful. He gives extra credit opportunities. The only thing I did not like was the two papers I had to write, he is kind of a tough grader regarding papers. That is what brought my grade down. The tests are usually easy.
He's terrible. The only thing I remember from his class pointless stories. He tells more stories than actual lectures, his notes are vague compared to the information you need to know for the exams, and he does not provide any study guides or quizzes before an exam. You're lucky if you even know what the current unit he teaches is about.
Please just pick a different professor. Don't pick this guy. Don't let him take your money and waste your time.
There aren't that many assignments in his class. You'll have to write some papers and answer comprehension questions. Unfortunately, he does not give you feedback for your papers or any wrong answers. BUT he's super knowledgeable and his lectures are really interesting! Take notes!!
Mikulay was good teacher. I took him for PSY100+215. The tests and essays were a little difficult, but nothing you couldn't study for. He made the lectures interesting, and gave plenty of stories to help. He did offer study guides and extra credit. I know some people dropped out because it was "hard," but it's college, never expect it to be easy.
I took his 8 wk summer class so I have no idea what his normal 16 wk course is like. His lectures are interesting, funny, and informative. He's a tough grader, so spending a reasonable amount of time going over your h/w and papers is a must. Keep up with reading, study for tests, and you will be fine. Don't take him if you expect an easy A.
You'll never see this professor be out of his chair, simply sits and lectures about nonsense. At least he's funny to make the class go fast, but to pass you need to teach yourself. Hard grader without explaining what he's looking for. If you must take this class with him, good luck!
He is completely inappropiate. Talks about things that shoun't even be talked about in a college classroom setting. He can't even manage to get through two lecture slides within the hour and 15 minute class. He has no idea what he's doing. I'm curious to where they even found this guy.
If you're looking for an easy A do not take this professor. You will have to spend hours teaching yourself outside of class. He uses stories to teach, but sometimes that results in losing sight of the objective. He is also very sarcastic and insensitive at times. he is willing to answer your questions outside of class. Very tough class
Mikulay is a very tough professor. Notes are based off what you understand. Definitely lecture heavy. Tests and quizzes are worth a lot. Very tough grader. Makes homework assignments unclear. Hes funny, but he always gets off track.
He is a very intelligent professor and really knows what he's talking about. He is very humorous and the examples he uses to demonstrate certain topics are very clear. He is a tough grader and will call you out with his feedback. His powerpoint notes are very brief and a bit hard to understand. Overall, a very decent teacher but not an easy A.
Sits on his chair the whole time while he lectures. Pretty chill guy, however he rushes through the slides expecting us to know the topics. Expects you to read the chapters on your own and objectives with no additional worksheets to help you. When it comes to the test its completey different that the objectives. It's basically a self taught class.
If you email him ?'s keep them brief, he doesn't care to read or understand emails. Many times I've gotten responses that make no sense, and have had to point out that he did not understand what I was saying in the first place. Since he requires 48hrs to reply, this makes "help" from him almost useless.
i made this account just for you professor mikulay :) I hope you are seeing this, im a huge fan. All of your reviews are terrible. Isnt it time to find a new job? Stop failing good kids just because you dont care about telling them information. Some of them are naive. doesnt mean you get to let them drown. You are such a bad teacher.
He is a cool teacher but the homework is hard and there is multiple papers you have to do.
I dropped the class once he started talking about dilos. Idk where they even found this man. He could care less about you and your grade.
Do not take him! His homework assignments are vague and when I went to ask him what he expected he gave very vague answers. After getting bad grades on it I asked him if he could explain more on the directions he lied and blamed me for not knowing because he said it was on the prep video (it was not).
I hated this class, and this Professor Mikulay. He's super vague and doesn't tell you what he wants with his assignments AT ALL. His lectures are almost impossible to takes notes on and rants about nothing for the majority of class. He's extremely pretentious. VERY few assignments all worth a TON of points so if you mess one up, good luck.
The worst teacher I ever had, never take him. You will learn nothing but his personal life stories.
Mikulay is an amazing professor, but he isnt an easy A. If you study hard enough and attend the lectures youll be fine. If you ask him questions beforehand, he is always helpful and willing. I was surprised I hadnt annoyed him with my endless questions, but he truly cares if his students pass. His lectures would always be the highlight of my day
This class could be a non stressor if you pay attention early on. Listen to his lectures exams revolve around that and some questions from the book. 4 exams, 4 Homework assignments, and 2 writing assignments. Personally exam 2 stumped me so stay cautious for that. Overall good professor and good person. Highly recommend taking notes.
A solid professor overall but when he lectures he can sometimes go off on a tangent about a story but most of them relate to the topic. Flexible with moving around due dates if a chapter is running long or something. Biggest thing I recommend is to READ THE TEXTBOOK because a lot of exam questions come from it.
Honestly the worse teacher that I have ever had. His lectures are so terrible and so boring. He rambles on more than he teaches. One class period he was talking about a singer. Which had no relevance to psychology. He clearly doesn't care about teaching or about the students. He was there for the paycheck as he stated in class one time.
Where do i even start with this guy, so boring it hurts, takes forever to get a though across and when he does it makes little sense. Is genuinely a rude person and when you have a question on anything he just tells you to read the syllabus. Joke of a teacher honestly the worst class I've ever had to go through. Doesn't actually teach nor care.
Worst professor I have ever taken a class with. His lectures are all about his life story and weirdly always has to relate class material to drinking and bars. He does not care about his students, won't respond to emails, and never respectfully answers questions. His class is straight lectures with no thoughtful outline. Awful prof.
Dont select Mikulay if u care about your GPA bc he certainly DOESNT. There are only 10 assignments, so u gotta grind for ALL of them to get an A. Exams include things that arent in the lectures or textbook, but u NEED to pay attention to both anyway. Digresses off topic often, NO extra credit, tells pointless life stories, lousy professor overall��
Don't take his class. Especially if you have add/adhd. You won't be able to keep focused on his boring lectures. No class engagement or questions. There isn't even an option to turn your camera on. He has 10 total assignments and will accept no retakes. For being a psychology teacher, it's ironic that he doesn't care about student's mental health.
Do NOT take this professor. If you care deeply about your grades, this professor is not it. He is an awful grader that eliminates points from your work for seemingly irrelevant reasons. Doesn't explain course material well enough to apply it to your work correctly. Assignments are directionless and unhelpful, feedback is nonconstructive and useless
The toughest grader I have ever had in my 5 semesters at ECC! I am an honors student and he gave me very poor grades on both writing assignments bc he is so critical. I can truly see that he is a nice guy, but he is a very vague guy when it comes to answering questions and directions on projects. Please do not take!!
Mikulay will not let you squeak by with the bare minimum. I took him 3 times and got 2 As and a B. You cannot be LAZY and pass his classes. If you do your writing and HW assignments EARLY he will give you the necessary feedback to improve. I would turn in my assignments early for feedback many times until they were good enough, and he allows that!
Didnt respond to emails at all (or took 4-5 days and was vague). Graded papers with no feedback so I really had no idea what to fix or what I did wrong on the paper. Very mundane lecture and doesnt seem passionate about teaching or psychology. Would not recommend this teacher at all
Literally the most vague person ever. Doesnt explain any assignments and uses ridiculously complex wording for no reason. Loved his lectures but hes the hardest grader Ive ever had. Dropped his class because he refused to grade assignments that I had turned in on time, just into the wrong drop boxes because they were labeled almost identically.
Dude is an absolute joke, doesn't care at all about his students and literally said on zoom lecture that he only does this for a paycheck. Terrible terrible professor and seems like just an overall rude person. He would listen to russian radio while giving us lectures and go 5-10 minute stretches where he did not say a word but expected us to watch
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