4.3

Susan Sajna-Hebert

Psychology - Lakehead University

4.3
Quality
2.9
Difficulty
80%
Would Retake
168
Reviews
4.3
Quality
2.9
Difficulty
4.2
Helpful
4.4
Clarity

80%

Would Retake

168

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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168 total ratings

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What Students Say

is frequently off topic, tells far too many personal stories, thinks she is hilarious, should spend more time teaching and less time trying to be your friend, worst

INTRO1100 - 1.0 rating

She always has resources available, and they aren't boring reads either

PSYC - 4.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

31%

Textbook Required

52%

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Inspirational (4)
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Reviews (167)
5.0
3.0
PSYCH1100
Aug 31, 2001

a great prof, very easy to understand

5.0
1.0
PSY1100
Oct 3, 2001

Susan's the best prof I've ever had!

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1.0
1100
Feb 17, 2002

No Comments

4.0
3.0
PSYCH1100
Mar 14, 2002

No Comments

5.0
3.0
PSYC1100
Mar 14, 2002

No Comments

5.0
3.0
PSYCH1100
Mar 14, 2002

She is the greatest teacher. Because of her i want to get my PHD in Psychology

5.0
2.0
1100
Mar 25, 2002

No Comments

5.0
2.0
PSY3001
Mar 26, 2002

This is one truly amazing professor

5.0
2.0
PSYCH1100
Apr 2, 2002

she's great; helpful, always there, knows her stuf, this school should keep her!

5.0
1.0
ENG1100
Apr 11, 2002

She's totally awesome and it would suck if they dumped her cos we all luv her!

3.0
3.0
PSYCH1100
Apr 19, 2002

No Comments

1.0
4.0
PSY
Apr 25, 2002

No Comments

5.0
1.0
PSY1100
Sep 10, 2002

Susan makes the course comprehendable without talking to us like 4 year olds.

5.0
2.0
PSYC1100
Oct 30, 2002

I understand so much more about the world from her class, she's very talented

4.0
1.0
1100
Nov 7, 2002

pretty hard not to get an 'A' in this course

5.0
2.0
PSYCH1100
Grade: B
Nov 8, 2002

No Comments

5.0
1.0
1100
Dec 9, 2002

shiney-bear rocks! She's super cool & smarter than some of the PhD's

5.0
2.0
PSY1100
Feb 1, 2003

A very down-to-earth and knowledgeable professor

5.0
2.0
PSYC1100
Feb 23, 2003

Excellent professor, not to mention hot!!!

5.0
3.0
PSYC1100
Feb 23, 2003

clear, helpful, good looking. What more could you want?

3.0
3.0
PSYCH1100
Mar 2, 2003

No Comments

5.0
1.0
PSYC1100
Mar 6, 2003

hot, straight forward, but has serious problems that she brings to class...as crazy as any psyc major/prof

5.0
2.0
PSY1100
Mar 14, 2003

best prof by far, awesome and fun class

5.0
2.0
PSYCH1100
Mar 17, 2003

I love this class. Everything except talking about the brain, but great teacher overall.

5.0
2.0
PSYCH1100
Mar 24, 2003

She has an enthusiasm for the material that is severely lacking in many other professors in the department. Plus, she can organize material and explain it clearly!

5.0
2.0
PSYCH1100
Mar 28, 2003

Amazing prof. She is so helpful and understanding!

5.0
1.0
PYSCH1100
Mar 31, 2003

VERYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY HOT!!!!!!

5.0
1.0
PSYCH1100
Apr 3, 2003

Shes the best prof ive ever had....lively, smart..and most importantly, KNOWS HOW TO TEACH A CLASS and keeps them alert!! Susan if ya ever read this, keep up the awesome work, ppl truly appreciate you!

5.0
2.0
INTOPSYC
Apr 3, 2003

No Comments

4.0
1.0
PSYCHOLOGY
Apr 4, 2003

her 1st year psych. class was easy. She made it interesting and funny. I never laffed so hard than when i heard the stories about her cats. LOL. GREAT PROF!

4.0
3.0
PSYCH1100
Apr 15, 2003

She seems really nice, and made it easy to understand but she kind of think she's funnier than she is... and bringing her problems to class isn't really cool. But she's a great prof!

5.0
1.0
INTRO
Apr 22, 2003

SO HOT.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH1100
Apr 25, 2003

Good teacher. She keeps me focused and awake... but she really should't bring all her problems and stuff to class. Also got a tiny bit boring near the end of the semester

5.0
2.0
PSYCH1100
Apr 30, 2003

Excellent teacher. Very funny and definitely smart. Loved hearing her stories about her life, especially since they were very relevant to the material. Cannot say enough good things about this teacher. She is amazing.

4.0
1.0
PSYCH1100
May 3, 2003

A fairly good professor. She seems to bring too much personal stuff to class though, and makes inappropriate jokes about conditions that don't effect her, while making those that do seem more important than they are.

5.0
3.0
11003001
May 12, 2003

This is the best professor i've ever had. She is totally clear and concise in her lectures and welcomes all questions. For everyone that complains about her personal life examples...THATS WHAT MAKES THE CONCEPTS UNDERSTANDABLE!!!

5.0
2.0
PSYCH3001
May 13, 2003

I purposely took the Spring class of Psych 3001 because Susan was teaching it! She is the best professor I have had thus far. A 2.5 hour class goes by quickly with her.

5.0
2.0
11003001
May 13, 2003

Excellent Prof!

5.0
2.0
PSYCH1100
May 14, 2003

a good prof if you don't know much about psych. her MC exams emphasize reasoning, not rote memory

5.0
3.0
PSYCH2101
May 28, 2003

No Comments

5.0
4.0
PSYC3001
Jun 13, 2003

If there is a finer professor in CANADA I would like to meet them. Susan Sajna-Hebert defines the care, concern and intellectual clarity that one should come to expect from all Prof's (But is sadly lacking, so often. Take any course she is teaching!

5.0
2.0
PSYC3001
Jun 20, 2003

What an amazing prof! Not only will she explain everything, she also provides real-to-life examples, answers your questions, and puts a real, honest effort into what she does! Take one of her classes if you can, you won't regret it! I've taken 2 so far

5.0
2.0
PSYCH1100
Jun 24, 2003

Susan was very helpful and easy going. Her examples made it easier to learn and understand the concepts. I highly reccomend her classes to anyone.

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3.0
ABNORMAL
Jul 2, 2003

Susan is a great Prof, but her tests are annoying. She really likes to focus on which answer is MOST right. Doesn't quite seem entirely fair, but at the same time she does do a good job in trying to prepare you. Be wary of her test questions,that's all

3.0
3.0
PSY1100
Jul 11, 2003

She knows the material and is able to convey that knowledge to students in a way that is memorable. She should spend less time trying to impress the "kids" in her class by pretending to be "cool" so she can feed her own hungry vanity.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH3001
Jul 16, 2003

In regards to the last comment, I'm sorry but Susan IS COOL! She does not have to do anything to impress the "kids" but be herself. I am very impressed with her as a professor and highly recommend her class. Her tests aren't exactly easy, but

3.0
3.0
PSYCH3001
Jul 27, 2003

No Comments

5.0
2.0
PSYCH1100
Aug 5, 2003

Susan is an incredible prof. She cares about her students and uses clear examples. She is approachable, helpful and interesting! I've yet to have a better prof at LU.

3.0
3.0
30011100
Sep 5, 2003

She should spend less time TRYING to be funny and "cool" and spend more time focussing on the entire class instead of a select few who follow her around like puppies. I did find her classes interesting, and have heard horror stories about other

5.0
4.0
PSYCH1100
Sep 22, 2003

Finest prof I have ever had. Made me want to switch majors from English to Psych. Friendly, funny, down-to-earth, and teaches in a way that is easy to understand and remember. As an aspiring professor myself, I've taken Susan as a role-model.

5.0
3.0
PSYC1100
Oct 3, 2003

Just one word to describe her... AWESOME! she's approachable, and friendly...

4.0
4.0
PSYCH1100
Nov 5, 2003

No Comments

5.0
4.0
PSY
Nov 14, 2003

VERY HELPFUL AND INTERESTING. MAKES CLASSES FUN AND ENJOYABLE. KNOWS HER MATERIAL. POWER POINT USE. HAS A SENSE OF HUMOUR. FUN. OPEN TO OPINIONS AND QUESTIONS! GREAT FOR FIRST YEAR CLASSES! LEARNED A LOT FROM HER!

5.0
3.0
PSY1100
Dec 9, 2003

I am in love with Dr. S-H. She is the best ever.

5.0
1.0
INTROPSYCH
Dec 21, 2003

She made me love Psychology. She's amazing. When LU tried to get rid of her, I was happy to hear that a petition was going around to keep her. Lucky for LU she stayed. She rocks. Keep on teaching Shiny Bear!

5.0
3.0
PSYC1100
Feb 15, 2004

No Comments

5.0
3.0
PSYCH1100
Feb 23, 2004

She is informative and interesting to listen to...I don't fall asleep in this class...that's a bonus.

1.0
5.0
PSY1101
Feb 25, 2004

Her lecture material does not reflect the exams. Recycles material from her 1100 course for her 3001 course. The mean for her 1100 course was below 50%, and blamed the class for thier low marks. Overheads are messy and impossible to follow. BEWARE

5.0
3.0
1101
Mar 21, 2004

She is the best teacher I've had. If you go to class, listen and take notes, you'll do great. Extrememly smart, and a great prof.

1.0
4.0
1100
Mar 22, 2004

She should focus on teaching and less on revealling too much personal information.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH1100
Mar 22, 2004

Good teacher, uses case studies to make abstract info applicable. Moves at decent pace, likes questions, interesting teaching style. Very approachable. Warning: You need to know class material backwards and forwards for exams!

1.0
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3001
Grade: A+
Mar 23, 2004

If you sit in the front row and smile and be a brown-noser, you will do well in her class.

5.0
4.0
1100
Mar 23, 2004

susan is a great prof. she makes pschology interesting. a friend of mine was a history major and took this class and ended up being a psych major! she knows her stuff. exams are hard, but rewarding to get a good mark after studying so hard for them.

2.0
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PSY1100
Mar 24, 2004

Not very impressed.

5.0
3.0
1100
Apr 1, 2004

She is the best professor I've had. Her exams are tough but if you attend & listen in class you can do very well. I got 96% on the last exam, up from 72% on the first. I love the way she outlines the % of the test that will be from text and lecture.

4.0
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1100
Apr 6, 2004

Talks too much about her own life, snaps at students for getting bored and talking. Overheads are difficult to follow, exams are hard. Blames students and the class' conversation for bad grades ("worst in 13 years!")

5.0
1.0
PSYCH1100
Apr 11, 2004

She was an amazing prof. She understands that note taking and listening is hard to do at the same time. She is very easy to understand. I am taking abnormal psych because she is teaching it.

4.0
3.0
ABNORMAL
Apr 12, 2004

No Comments

3.0
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PSYCH
Apr 25, 2004

I believe it shows that she is teaching without her PhD. She gives not one ounce of positive encouragement, and should not be so rude when it comes to someone asking the person next to them in class something they did not understand. SIngles poeple out

5.0
2.0
PSYCH1100
May 1, 2004

Very informative, easily approachable, funny,-the woman could do stand-up comedy in my opinion-, and she takes care to keep students quiet so everyone else will get a good lecture. Excellent teacher overall. :)*thumbs up*

5.0
3.0
1100
May 6, 2004

she is a great teacher and intro psych is a fantastic course. It seems that the only students that have a problem with her are the immature ones that like to talk throughout the whole class.

5.0
2.0
1100
May 7, 2004

Susan is an exceptional lecturer and makes her class very interesting. She's extremely easy to approach and genuinely cares about her students. One of the best profs I've had in 3 years.

5.0
1.0
1100
May 13, 2004

Wonderful woman. Great professor. She definitely knows her stuff and makes going to class very fun.

1.0
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11003001
May 14, 2004

I will keep my Simon Cowell comments to myself.

4.0
3.0
PYCH1100
May 20, 2004

Whoever said our dear Susan doesn't offer positive encouragement obviously never took a class with her. She's always bubbling with positivity; even if you get the answer wrong, she'll usually give you an upbeat "no, but close" or something of th

5.0
3.0
1100
Jun 20, 2004

Very good prof. Friendly, interesting, made me enjoy psychology! I think the only people that have problems with her are the ones that she snapped at for being continuously chatty in class. Fun to talk to.

4.0
3.0
PSY1100
Jul 4, 2004

Good Prof. If you need help just ask and she'll help you out as much as possible. Don't fall behind in readings and you'll do fine.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH1100
Aug 29, 2004

Excellent prof, very knowledgeable, recommend taking this class with her

5.0
3.0
PSYCH
Sep 29, 2004

I had her twice now, and i think every teacher should be like her!!!! You rock, Susan!

5.0
3.0
PSYCH
Oct 2, 2004

awesome prof! very approachable, helpful and fair. she definitely knows her stuff and gave great examples.

5.0
3.0
PSYC1100
Oct 21, 2004

She is REALLY nice, but she won't spoon-feed you, or take any crap from anyone being stupid or talking in the class. She is really funny, and she really knows her stuff. There's no way around her tests unless you know your stuff, though.

5.0
2.0
PSYCH1100
Oct 24, 2004

She is an awesome teacher, makes class worth going to, gives good examples, and has helpful ways of remembering things that are difficult, and ahe even watches kink!

4.0
3.0
PSYCH
Nov 10, 2004

Ever feel like the proff is only speaking to 3 or 4 students in the room? When in this case it's true. She will pick 3-4 sutdents that she will like, and ignore the rest. I sat through a class where she only made eye contact with one person for the whole hour and a half! I felt like leaving!

5.0
3.0
PSYCH1101
Nov 14, 2004

The best professor I've ever had. I would take a class I wasn't interested in because she was the prof. Amazing.

3.0
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PSYC1100
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Nov 26, 2004

Yah sure, having a strong personality is one thing.. But being a cocky, unhelpful prof is another. She doesn't give you the time of day. Make sure your questions sound very intelligent and you know what your talking about, otherwise, she deems you an idiot! Thumbs down!

5.0
3.0
PSYCH1100
Dec 15, 2004

Great proff. Really informative class and interesting. I love how she keeps that chatters mouth shut. It sucks how her tech equipment always is broken but great adapter!

2.0
5.0
PSYCHOLOGY
Dec 16, 2004

She tells her fan club to leave reviews on this site. Find a pyschology major and ask them for the "truth".

5.0
1.0
INTROPSYCH
Dec 18, 2004

Good or bad the responses to this prof are always rather intense. I personally enjoyed her class thoroughly, very structured and informative. She always has witty anecdotes and is very sweet and helpful. Even if you just see her around she is always smiling.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH3001
Jan 7, 2005

Susan's amazing! I got off to a self-inflicted poor start, but she really helped me to keep trying and I ended up with a good mark. Her class is very interesting, and a lot of fun. I'm fortunate to have met her; as a student and a person, she's helped me more than she'll ever know. Great instructor!

4.0
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INTROTOPSYC
Jan 13, 2005

Probably the hottest prof at LU, very well structured lectures, excellent speaker, etc etc, the lecture-class component was great and I hate psyc, but the exams...oh dear lord. Which is MOST right, is it A), a and B, B) none of the above except e, C)all of the above except B, D) good luck suckers

5.0
2.0
ABNORMALPSYCH
Jan 14, 2005

She is so awesome!I have to say she is my fav prof of all time!

2.0
4.0
PSYCH1100
Jan 18, 2005

No Comments

5.0
2.0
PSYCH1100YA
Jan 18, 2005

best prof of my first year, hands down. she knows her stuff and is excellent at teaching it, not just lecturing, people LEARN here... she makes it fun and I love that class:) "CHEERS" hehe, my fav!

5.0
2.0
PSYCH1001
Jan 19, 2005

Seriously, she is awesome, clear concise and she does know what she is talking about... definitely take her class if you can.

4.0
2.0
PSYCHOLOGY
Jan 20, 2005

She lectures quite well (due in very large part to her charisma), but seems suitable only for lower-level/intro courses. If you are more intelligent than the majority of the valey-girls who take psychology, I would advise taking courses of interest with senior professors instead. Lacks a PhD.

5.0
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INTROPSYCH
Feb 6, 2005

AMAZING TEACHER! Although her exams are HARD, her lectures are very worth going to and she makes the the more difficult lessons easier to understand! Those exams though.... God help them!

2.0
4.0
PSYCH3001
Feb 10, 2005

She includes case studies which she wants you to read, and only puts one question on the exam. The book is extra and its $64! If you question her teaching skills she gets very offended and acts like a 12 year old girl. She's not the worst, but she needs a severe attitude adjustment.

2.0
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PSYCH
Feb 11, 2005

No Comments

5.0
3.0
1011
Mar 18, 2005

GIVE HER SOME CREDIT, SHE IS SO ORGANIZED AND OBVIOUSLY LOVES PSYCHOLOGY. SHE TEACHES A SUBJECT THAT IS COMPLEX, BUT EXPLAINS THINGS SO WELL, THAT ANYBODY COULD LEARN IT, ALTHOUGH HER EXAM ARE HARD, THEY ARE FAIR.

5.0
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PSYCHOLOGY
Apr 1, 2005

I don't know where you jerkfaces get your info. from but you're wrong. Btw, you paid for an OPTIONAL course pack which has all it's material on reserve in the library. You paid for no reason. And if she has a fan-club I wanna join! She's been my best prof yet.

5.0
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PSYCH
Apr 1, 2005

susan rocks! i learn so much from her lectures i hate it when i miss one! she's funny, knowledgeable and makes psychology fun and interesting. she's made me glad i'm a psychology major.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH1100YC
Apr 1, 2005

Susan is one of the most helpful profs in the university and her students shouldn't be jealous because she is smart, good-looking and has a great sense of humour. Just deal with it and rate her fairly and don't knock her out of spite.

5.0
3.0
PSYC3001
Apr 4, 2005

This class is the best class I've ever had in my life, GO TO CLASS, so you'll actually not make yourself look like a horses a** on a website that doesn't even mean anything to a prof!! Ive never had a prof that was so dedicated to her work and students TRY APPRECIATING IT!!

5.0
3.0
PSYC
Apr 5, 2005

Best prof. I ever had! she is not only nice but fair and helpful! Way to go Susan...keep up the great job!

5.0
3.0
PSYCH1100
Apr 6, 2005

excellent communication skills. super cute. very knowledgable and friendly. highly recommend her, she is my fav prof this year. keep up the kick a** class!

2.0
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PSYCH3001
Grade: B+
Apr 12, 2005

Don't believe anything the above posters say, I'm sure they will all be getting their A. Obviously, one cannot have their own opinions in her classes, or her lackys start attacking. About the $63 text book issue, yes it was optional but she did recomend that we buy it, regardless of what she says.

5.0
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INTROPSYC
Apr 30, 2005

A very interesting prof.. she seems like she's able to relate any short of psychological diease to either people she knows or even pets! but anyway all in all her lectures are great, they're very acknowledgeable and interesting... the only down side is her exams are insanly hard >.<

5.0
4.0
ABNORMAL
May 11, 2005

She is amazing. If you get the chance take her class. Work hard though!

5.0
2.0
INTROABPSYC
Sep 6, 2005

The lectures were always really interesting and funny. I always enjoyed her classes. The test questions are a little tough though.

5.0
4.0
PSYC1100
Grade: B
Sep 11, 2005

Susan was the best lecturer I had all year. She was funny and made things interesting. She always answered emails. She didn't take crap from those annoying people who talk in class! I had so much fun and never missed a lecture.

5.0
4.0
PSYCH1100
Dec 3, 2005

Susan SH ROCKS! All LU students will agree, so fun, enthusiatic and crazy! She's awesome, imtelligent, and gives you your money's worth! Take this class!

5.0
3.0
INTROTOPSYC
Dec 12, 2005

Amazing lecturer, very good notes and helpfulness. Tests are hard but her clarity and great notes make up for it. Unlike most profs, she actually tells the people who go to class what they have to read for the tests instead of giving you 100 pages to try and remember. Exam reviews were always helpful, don't miss her class, you'll be disapointed

5.0
3.0
PYSCHOLOGY
Feb 7, 2006

She's hilarious and fair. A great first year teacher!

4.0
4.0
PSY1100
Mar 6, 2006

She made the course material easier to understand but it was all very dry. Also she is not funny, and I think she knows at least one person with every psychological illness.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH1100YA
Mar 15, 2006

Susuan SH has been more than a professor to me. I've sent her emails, shared laughs with her, talked to her for half an hour after class. She truly cares and is interested in her students. She makes class something I look forward to and I've never missed a class. She's an awesome person all around, never mind professor. Take her classes!!

3.0
3.0
1100
Mar 18, 2006

No Comments

5.0
3.0
PSYCHOLOGY
Apr 1, 2006

Awesome prof. Very friendly she will help you with anything wether it be with school or personal problems. Tale her classes she rocks. She is hilarious too

4.0
2.0
PSYC1100
Jun 1, 2006

No Comments

5.0
1.0
PSYCH1100
Jun 2, 2006

Although this class was the easiest I took (I got 101%), SSH is a dry and boring prof who spends far too much time repeating the simplest aspects of her lectures for those who don't pay attention. She gives good notes, but focuses too much on memorization and not nearly enough on comprehension. Take this class for an easy credit!

5.0
5.0
PSYC101
Jun 27, 2006

Really hard exams! But then again they were all multiple choice and I'm horrible at multiple choice. Good teacher explained things well, but a little to crazy for me.

5.0
3.0
INTROTOPSYCH
Aug 6, 2006

One of the best teachers i've had! She always had a personal story to make a concept easier to understand, and hinted towards what would be on the exam with a detailed outline. Funny, fun, and interesting, i never missed a class.

5.0
4.0
PSYCH1100
Sep 12, 2006

awesome prof, only class that i always wanted to go to...never miss class because her lectures ACTUALLY are different from the textbook, its worth it to go to class because she makes them fun, study hard for her tests and dont just memorize, be able to apply them, favourite prof :)

5.0
3.0
PSYC1100
Oct 13, 2006

Best prof I've ever had.

5.0
2.0
PSYCH1100
Nov 24, 2006

AMAZING!!!

5.0
2.0
PSYCH1100
Jan 18, 2007

Best prof ever - I wish I had her for all my classws!

5.0
3.0
PSYC1100
Jan 20, 2007

Best prof I've ever had, I actually changed majors because of her, you HAVE to go to class because she is one of the few profs that actually doesnt read out of the textbook, but don't worry she will make u want to go to class because her lectures are so interesting

4.0
3.0
PSYCH3001
Apr 4, 2007

I took abnormal psych with her and hse is amazing!!! There are 4 multiple choice tests throughout the year and you have to study for them and attend class becuase she adds alot to her lectures that are not in the text. Her lectures are soooo interesting you will want to go to class! I recommend that anyone who can take a class with her to do so!

5.0
2.0
PSYC3001
May 1, 2007

Awesome prof, awesome class. I wish she taught more classes - I would take them all. Her exams are very fair - marks reflect the amount of time you study.

5.0
1.0
PSYCH1100
Dec 10, 2007

Love her, absolutely love her. I wish all my other lecture prof's were this good. She's made me laugh so had I was crying in class, and makes subject matter interesting. Highly recommended!!! You will love her!

5.0
1.0
PSY1100
Apr 1, 2008

This was an awesome class she really knows what she is doing. The lectures are really interesting and makes the classes really fly by. Pay attention and take notes in class and you can fail. She was so helpful and gave a breakdown of each exam. This was one of my best classes ever.

5.0
4.0
PSYCH1100
Apr 30, 2008

great teacher...made the material very clear...her personality made the class very enjoyable...probably the one class that i didnt dread going to...she is very helpful and will dedicate time to helping answer questions...overall great prof.

4.0
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PSY1100
Aug 16, 2008

Her exam is truely I.Q. test. She elimiates a lot of contexts and break down to what will be on the exam, but you will be desappoined and shot with your mark

5.0
4.0
PSYC1100
Aug 25, 2008

love love love her! she is so interesting and so funny! she always emails you back within like 2 days..i love her funny stories about her ex husband and her cats lol...her exams are kinda tricky..multiple choice tho..overall im glad i took her class!

5.0
1.0
PSY1100
Apr 23, 2009

Excellent prof! Very clear well organized lectures!

5.0
4.0
PSYC1100
Jun 6, 2009

Susan is the best professor I've ever encountered. Everytime I attend her class I am reminded of why psychology is my major. She makes lectures fun and entertaining with her personal stories, and tries to initiate class discussions. She is VERY helpful and understanding. Her exams are REALLY hard if you don't attend lectures!

3.0
3.0
ABNOR3001
Feb 8, 2010

I did not find Sajna as knowledgeable as she could have been for teaching a 3rd year course like abnormal psych. She is very text book and doesn't allow you to think outside of the box. Overall it was a poor experience for me being in one of her classes. I would definitely NOT seek out any course she is be teaching.

2.0
4.0
ABNOR3001
Feb 8, 2010

Her exam questions are not very consistent with her course material. Not an enjoyable course with her teaching it. I was disappointed that she only has her masters. I expect more knowledge coming from my professors if I am paying for my education!

5.0
2.0
PSYCH1100
Sep 9, 2010

Best prof ever! Lectures are fun and they are easy to follow. Go to every class, and if you can't, get notes from a classmate. Exams are easy if you went to the lectures. Highly recommend taking any class she teaches.

5.0
3.0
PSYC1100
Sep 27, 2010

Very clearly taught classes, extremely easy to understand, comparisons to the media and current events is very effective and fun.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH1100
Nov 16, 2010

For such a complicated course she does an amazing job explaining the material, and does so in a way which makes you remember and enjoy the class.

5.0
5.0
PSYCH1001
Apr 15, 2011

Awesome teacher! she changed my life! :)

4.0
4.0
PSYCH1100
Jun 10, 2011

I had her for Intro to Psych and if you attend class to fill in the notes, keep up with the reading, and review them before her exams, you'll be fine! Also, take part in the surveys for the mark boost, it definitely helps out if you did poorly on any of the exams. She uses a lot of examples to help you remember the material. Great class!

3.0
4.0
ABNOR3001
Jun 20, 2011

You must attend class to do well. All tests are multiple choice, so if you don't do well with MC, don't take this class. If you didn't take her intro class, you will NOT do well in this class as she relates alot of her material back to her Intro 1100. I would not take this class knowing what I know now

1.0
5.0
INTRO1100
Nov 23, 2011

is frequently off topic, tells far too many personal stories, thinks she is hilarious, should spend more time teaching and less time trying to be your friend, worst. prof. ever.

5.0
3.0
PSYC1100
May 1, 2012

Great. Motivated.

4.0
4.0
PSYC1100
Jun 19, 2012

Very enthusiastic, loves what she does. Notes are fill-in-the-blanks so attendance is important. Doesn't use the textbook much for lecture, but additional info for exams is in there. Exams are m/c. Based off of her laid back demeaner and fun lectures, I wasn't expecting her exams to be difficult. THEY ARE, study hard for this class!

5.0
3.0
PSYC1100
Jun 17, 2013

Excellent class. Sit at the front, pay attention to her tips and study hard and you'll get an A. Take advantage of the bonus marks for sure. Fun class! Also took her Abnormal Psych class which was very similar material but with a more specified topic. Recommend taking both with her if possible.

5.0
2.0
PSYC2401
Jun 19, 2013

Awesome instructor; very enthusiastic; exams are fair (gave us the option of long answer question); great job of explaining patient presentation. Enjoyed the course!

5.0
3.0
PSYC1100
Jul 14, 2013

Always looked forward to going to her class! She's so fun and outgoing! She explained concepts with fun examples which helped me to remember what I learned. Attendance is key because her notes are fill in the blank but the class was fantastic! I could relate very well with her and her exams were fair (m.c) as long as you kept up. Highly recommend!

5.0
4.0
PSYCH1100
Oct 24, 2013

One of the best prof.'s I've had in 6 years of post-secondary. Very easy going, helpful, laid back, knows here stuff very well. Also, she has a knack for making the dry material interesting.

5.0
2.0
PSYC100
Nov 18, 2013

Best prof I have had. She made the material interesting. Notes were emailed to us and had blanks in them. You came to class and filled in the blanks - made taking notes easy. She was very specific in what material to read from the text book - down to the paragraph that she would test you on. Test were M/C and you had to know the material.

3.0
3.0
PSYC1100
Dec 13, 2013

She is always getting off-topic, always talking about her personal life (cats, health, friends, etc.), her class notes are so unorganized and hard to understand (so many grammatical and spelling errors it's kind of ridiculous). This course would've been way better without her as the prof.

3.0
4.0
PSYCH2004
Feb 8, 2014

really knowledgeable professor but terrible delivery. notes are written in all caps, different colours, and filled with spelling mistakes. chapter notes are frequently 30 page word documents. talks about personal life A LOT. could be a good professor but I didn't like her

5.0
3.0
PSYC2004
Grade: Incomplete
Dec 11, 2014

She has easily become my favourite prof out of all of the classes that I've taken so far. She is very accessible and willing to help her students, she makes note-taking easy, and gives you all of the materials that you need to succeed well ahead of time. The Psychology department is blessed to have her.

5.0
3.0
PSYC2004
Grade: B+
Apr 22, 2015

Her lectures are very enjoyable. She speaks clearly, and with passion. Her notes are easy to understand, and provide many examples. The textbook isn't necessary, which is an added bonus. Some of the exam questions require detailed knowledge of the subject, but all questions are fair. I wish she taught every class I was taking! Favourite prof so far

4.0
3.0
PSYC
Jun 29, 2015

Susan is amazing! She took a subject I highly disliked and turned it into the most engaging and enjoyable one I've studied. She always has resources available, and they aren't boring reads either. Her lectures are captivating, incorporating humour into the education. Her personal stories are useful as study aids, and inspirational. Highly recommend

5.0
1.0
1100
Grade: A
Sep 17, 2015

Susan is by far the best prof ive had, she makes classes exciting and she always has a funny story (some not always appropriate ones) shes never afraid to help students whether it be with class work or outside stuff shes quick to respond and help the best she can or point you to someone who can help you!!

1.0
2.0
PSYC1100
Grade: A
Jun 9, 2016
Wouldn't take again

All tests MC (4 total) She gives you practice tests which have approx 50% of actual test questions. Don't use textbook, can earn an extra 6% for doing Psych surveys. Notes and lectures are extremely poor. Cannot recommend this prof.

5.0
3.0
PSYC3001
Grade: A+
Jun 27, 2016
Would take again

PSYC3001 is informative & practical for anyone interested in clinical psych/mental health. DSM-5 based. Susan is vibrant, feisty and a wealth of knowledge. She enriches the course material with a personal or real case study approach. Lots of opportunity to do well! No textbook, She gives you all you need! Term: Spring (6 week full credit)

5.0
4.0
PSY1100
Grade: A
Aug 11, 2016
Would take again

This class is based on 2 midterms and 2 exams (full year) so in order to succeed you must attend lectures and put work in on the side by writing out notes. Her lectures are oral and she provides notes to follow along, notes can get confusing if you don't attend class! No textbook and her tests are very easy if you prepare for them all semester

Clear grading criteria
TEST HEAVY
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
INTRO1100
Grade: B+
Oct 19, 2016
Would take again

Susan was wonderful. She was very interested in her students well being. She would go out of her way to help you anyway she could. Her tests were fair and always gave reviews, bonus marks, and practice tests. Her lecture notes are mainly "fill in the blank" so attendance is important. Shes very passionate about psychology and makes it interesting

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
PSY1100
Grade: A+
May 14, 2017
Would take again

I absolutely LOVED Susan! She genuinely cares about her students and their academic success. She always gave us more than enough extra material and practice exams to help us with our learning, and her lectures were witty, passionate, and informative. If you want to, or have to, take a psychology course; I highly recommend her!

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
3.0
PSYC2004
Grade: A+
Jul 11, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I took her in first year for my intro psych credit and she was fine. However, I took her a second year in a row for abnormal psych and she is so clearly unqualified that her notes at times were identical to the ones from the year prior. Stick to intro, but she's not really able to teach beyond that. Everything she relates back to herself as well.

Clear grading criteria
TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
4.0
3.0
PSY1100
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 16, 2019
Would take again

Very kind and humorous lady, puts a lot of effort into her lessons and it is clear that she loves what she does. BUT: her notes are in caps-lock, bold, size 14 and underlined with some sentences in different colours. Very hard to follow. Tests and exams are easy if you attend lectures and study. Overall, not bad.

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
5.0
4.0
PSY1100
Grade: A
Jan 29, 2020
Would take again

Her notes are on point so it is okay to skip class. She posted everything in advance so in case you wanted to study early you can do so. She is willing to change stuff according to how the class perform. I love her!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Get ready to read
5.0
3.0
PSY1100
Grade: A
Oct 19, 2020
Would take again

Sajna is just simply wonderful!

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
PSYCH1100
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2020
Would take again

awesome teacher, gives good examples to help students understand, keeps students engaged in lectures!!! Overall great teacher

Inspirational
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
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