She is a great professor, but the tests are long essays.Shes honor level.

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Good lectures, she explains clearly. Tough and expets alot from her students. Overall nice lady.

She is a great lecturer. She is high energy and very educated. She is favorable toward men and NOT FAVORABLE toward women, be careful girls.

she is tough but you can learn a lot. you have only 90 minutes to write your essay test. whole semester has just only 4 long essay exams...

A good teacher and gives interesting lectures. While writing essay exams were tough and stressful, they prepared me more for transferring and also provided me a better learning experience than scantron tests have.

ALL essays, tough class but great lectures. grading scale is kinda tipped for the benefit of the students. Makes history very interesting

Full-contact history. Professor Smith is an experience at OCC that you should have. Essay exams are manageable.

She can be ridiculously silly and marvelously witty in one breath when lecturing. Not afraid to make fun of herself. Essays will be the focus of your grade.

One of the greatest experience at OCC. American history became so lively through her narrative!

very hard teacher, but outstanding! very enjoyable lectures. gives 4 essay tests (each with 3 essays & 10 vocab words) and drops the lowest one. Yes it is "hard" to do 3 essays in 1 hr, but she lets u do practice essays before each test and grad

An awesome teacher. One of the best I have ever had. I learned more history in her class than I thought I would ever learn. Likes movies in class.

Very good lectures, keeps you somewhat awake. All writing class though. Quizes, and Exams are essays. But she gives you the questions beforehand, Exams are 2, 3 page essays, take home. Quizes: 1 hour in class, 2 essays, 10 vocab. Good class, I liked it

do the work and she is hilarious

She is very funny and interesting. She knows her stuff and will probably make a good historian. Her test are the hardest, because of the timing during the test. However if you are not ready to commit fully to this class, don't take it bcuz you will fail.

ugh. i made the mistake of taking two of her classes at the same time and i'm dropping them both. her class is interesting but the way she grades is bs

Prof. Smith is by far the best teacher at OCC. I took one class with her in the Fall of 2003, and now am taking two more classes this Spring. Yes, there are time constraints during the tests, but it's nothing one can't handle. Lectures are great too.

SUCH A FUN CLASS. I had a blast. She is sooo entertaining, funny, nice. I have never learned so much in college than i did in her class. She TELLS YOU WHAT TO STUDY BEFORE THE TEST. If you don't get an A, you are an idiot. Do what she says and get an A!

Smith is amazing! Humorous, educated, open-minded, office hours rock. The tests aren't bad at all, actually theyre kind of a joke when you get to upper division. If you can't write 3 short essays in 1.5 hrs, you shouldn't be in college anyway. Best Prof!

smith is simply one of the top 3 teachers at occ. you cant pass up a chance to take her. but she is no easy A.

gives the best lectures in class, most animated, and one of the best professors at OCC. she gave me a different perspective in history. enjoyed her class

KEEP UP WITH HER HANDOUTS AND AS SOON AS SHE GIVES YOU THE EXAM QUESTIONS START WORKING ON THEM ASAP. SHE PRARTICALLY GIVES YOU AN "A" JUST TAKE IT AND DONT BE LAZY! SHE REALLY FORCES YOU TO LOVE HISTORY! I DID! I ACTUALLY UNDERSTOOD WHAT WAS G

If you ever have the oppurtunity to take this class do it! History of Britain, Susan's an Anglophile and brings more passion than any other professor at OCC. I took it 3 years ago and I don't think it's been offered since, but keep an eye out.

WONDERFUL LECTURES! INSPIRING TEACHER. SHE GIVES YOU THE ESSAY QUESTIONS BEOFRE THE TEST! ONLY LAZY/SLACKER STUDENTS DON'T LIKE HER. Tip:take notes her "key-phrases" that she uses in her lectures, she'll make it apparent.

DUDLEY the GREAT Dane is sooo cute! We love Dudley! oooh and Professor Smith is good too!

If every teacher would have the passion and the ability to teach like Prof. Smith does I would never want to leave school. Plus Dudley rocks.

Probably one of the best history teachers I've had. You have to work hard for an A, lots of studying, but worth it. She's vibrant and passionate in the classroom, a really great teacher. I learned a lot.

Professor Smith was the single greatest professor I ever had! I later became a U.S. History teacher. Wihout realizing it, I had modeled my teaching. My master teacher said "You teach so much like Susan Smith" It was the greatest compliment of my life! and so strange that we both knew her!

She is a great teacher. You should take this class. look over the study guide she gives you and you will get an A. Her lectures are fun and she is easy to listen to and remember the material.

Very nice teacher, liked her lectures, and her sense of humor. All the work in the class are just essays, a lot of essays!!!!! If you like doing essays than this is the class for you. No other homework, tests are of course essays with a few terms.

Professor Smith is wonderful, passionate, and extremely knowledgeable; very pleasant and kind, and one of the best teachers Ive had. If you sleep you'll fail; if you don't you'll do really well. Simple--I hate history and I got an A+. Not rocket science, I breezed thru it!

Great teacher, very smart, definitely recommend!

the tightest teacher ever. makes the class interesting, and knows what she is talkin about. just study the packets and the vocab and you'll do good on the test. you dont have to buy the book its a waiste of money, trust me. Overall she is a really cool teacher.

She is the best!!! She is just so smart... I love her classes~

smith is awsome. short and simple. it is people like her that keep me coming to school. she is so passionate about teaching and really loves the students. she is selfless and nice, smart, witty and funny. dont buy the book, wast of mony. study vocab and paketts, guarenteed easy A.

She is one of the best professors u'll ever have. I reccomend her to everyone i know. I learned so much thats useful for later in a UC school.

This is what a professor looks like. For those of you planning on eventually transferring to a university: Y'all betta recognize!

she is a very good teacher, her classes are fun to attend. Tests are in class essays. She gives the topics beforehand so you can prepare.

she is prepared to make you laugh at least once in each class. never boring. she lets you visualize history.

Prof. Smith is amazing. She is strict, but she is fair and entertaining. History of England is obviously her passion and she's very good at it. In my class alone, more than half were returning students, they come back again and again because she's so good at it. Prepares you for a 4 year university.

If you don't like most classes because you feel you're smarter than your teacher I suggest her. She admires the arrogant but is really a softie, albeit she is stressed often and you need to know when to approach her. Her lectures are scintilating though no doubt prescripted (as are most). Somewhat difficult if your a multiple choice fan.

One of the few true masters of education. Has a sharp, quirky sense of humor and a knack for story-telling. If you want multiple choice and date memorization, go elsewhere - but if you want to experience the depth and richness of the cultures and civilizations of human history, you belong with Professor Smith.

I had her for 4 semesters and I consider myself very lucky. She is the most knowledgeable professor, her lectures are easy to understand and funny. After you had her writing essays will be a piece of cake. She seems harsh at the beginning and a bit arrogant but once you get to know her she is a wonderful person. If you want to learn you will adore

Have you ever seen an old lady crawl under a desk with her dog? Or act really wierd and crazy cause thats whats this crazy lady does. Shes really easy, her test are basically on vocab, but theres essay that could be on anything. Theres a lot of notes but if you go to her office hours and ask her about the test shell tell you.

Wonderful class

How could anyone honestly say that her tests are difficult? She tells you EXACTLY what you should expect on her exams. The catch is that you have to study the vocab in her study guides and prepare for the essays prior to the test by reading the book. Hm, studying for an exam. Quite the concept. I REALLY enjoyed this class.

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This women changed my life over the summer, she is a very demanding teacher and wants everyone to do there best. She tells it like it is and isn't affraid to say something that might offend someone. I am taking all my history with her. Get ready for vocabulary. If you read and participate you should have no problem getting an A

She was the best history teacher that I have ever had. All tests are in class essays, but you will learn so much.

Very good teacher. Exams are difficult in the honors class, but it truly helps to improve writing in-class essays. Really prepares students well for university level work.

The best Jr. College teacher(and ACTUAL Professor)I've had. Turned me on from an undecided major to becoming a history major, about to graduate from CSULB to teach high school history.I came to this site just to rank her. Here's the tip: write all of your test essays out, make an outline of them, and memorize it. I received 3 FUZZY BUNNIES!

The best professor I've ever had. Lectures are super informative, extremely enjoyable & entertaining. I'd take this same class over & over again just to learn more! Don't miss class, take notes, memorize vocab = tests aren't that bad at all. She makes history exciting and fun!! GREAT professor!!

Great teacher, really knows here stuff and actually makes class interesting. never a dull moment with her. she lays it all out for you and gives you test questions the week before the tests. just study the packets and vocab and you will be fine. you will learn a ton whether you want to or not.

She's been teaching the same classes for like 100 years! She knows this stuff so well. You have to be willing to work, but she's a great teacher. She gives you the questions ahead of time. Advice: WRITE PRACTICE ESSAYS! You really don't need to waste your money on the book. Oh and don't be alarmed by Duddly the BIG BLACK GREAT DANE!

Don't mind the whiners' comments below. She tells you exactly what you need, and what to study; she's very clear of what her class is all about. PRACTICE ESSAYS = A+. No joke. She's not a breeze, but if you do the work you're completely fine. she's an awesome teacher...

to all the people that have recently complained about her, you need to grow up she told you what to expect, what and how to study. she gave you 45 min to write everything down; this is college and she treats the class like a college course. ive taken her for three semisters (hist 180,185,195) shes a great teacher and i loved her class will miss her

Expects alot from her honors class and grades as such. Gives three written essays during the semester, of which you may drop one as long as you complete the four film papers. She grades harder on the film papers than she does the exams, but very worth doing because you wont have to take the final. Requires some writing and memorization skills.

if you can't pass this class it's because you fell asleep. smith is the best professor i have ever had, and i would take every class she teaches if i had the chance. she grades hard, but gives you all the answers, you have nothing to complain about. take her if you want to learn something, it will be the best thing you could ever do as a student.

AWSOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!

She seems kind of rough at first but is actually a really cool teacher. Some lectures are boring, but it's history, so it is what it is. YOu get to watch decent movies, but have to write papers afterwards. Overall it's a recommended class.

Highly recommended class and definetely easy to pass if you put some effort into it. Smith will tell you the essays questions and vocabulary that are going to be on the exam; therfore just pre-write them and make sure you can write them down quickly during the exam.

She is a fun teacher who knows what to expect from each student.

Great teacher, a tad tough, but its not like shes a terrible teacher. She gives you the essay questions and vocab in advance. So you know exactly what to expect.

If you're not an honors student, she will weed you out. Otherwise, this class is very easy. Its true she is mean to the students that don't belong there, but once they're all gone she becomes quite nice. If you can write well and have a good memory this class will be a breeze. Do the practice essays though.

If you expect to transfer to a 4 year, Professor Smith is the women to take. Her classes are interesting, challenging and you will actually learn, I know what a concept. I have taken her 175H and 180H class, most of her students are returning. Amazing women and teacher, the best OCC has to offer.

Professor Smith is my favorite professor I've ever had...! Definately take any classes she is teaching!

Amazin teacher favorite on campus. I've taken all her courses and loved them wish there was more. If you do the practice essays its a beeze If not your screwed. Almost every student who has her the first time takes all her classes just that good!!

If you want to prepare yourself for the riggers of a 4-year university, take a class from Smith and learn how to study properly and write clear, concise arguments in essay type tests. Hard work, but you'll become a better student of history.

I really liked this class. it's not easy at all, though. the honors exams consist of 3 three-page essays and about ten vocab words to define in under 90 minutes. She's a cool teacher and she really makes it interesting. this is definitely the class to take if youre interested in western civ. Also, she has a thing about hats. Don't wear one.

I took her classes for the honors prog. and ended transfering to a university with a major in history. all i can say is that i had GREAT memories being in her class and she prepared me well for the UC-level work. if you can't handle her tests, theres not way you can survive

i loved being in her class she is easy to under stand and teaches you how to write. good professor

Professor Smith is truly amazing. I hated every history class I ever took but now I love it. I have no idea what people are talking about with the intimidation factor, in my opinion she's a sweet old lady. Do the practice essays, visit her during office hours just to chat, don't wear a hat, and realistically, you have to be smart or you'll fail.

She is wonderful! I took her for the summer. I dropped because.. I couln't stand a 5pm-10pm class. Her class isn't easy. You have to have some interest of Hist to be able to handle the class. I'm taking her for spring semester.. I already have the book.. might as well!

THis was the best teacher i ever had! She is very clear, she prints the notes for you, any monkey can follow along. The book is used but main basis for tests is lecture. You learn so much about history and your writing abilities. Has high expectations but in no way chooses favorites, if u say this u obviously don't go to class!Funny, always helpful

If you find the time and motivation to do the practice essays, you will get an easy A. Each exam is three 3 page essays in 90 minutes, but all of the prompts are given ahead of time and she will grade practice essays on time for you. She is old fashioned (strict and doesn't believe in scantrons) but tells amazing stories and makes everyone laugh!

90% of this class is VERY easy - the other 10% not so much. Three timed , written essays that require her particular style in-order to recieve a favorable grade. Do the practice essays at the very least to show her you care about your grade & she'll play favorites. Lectures just as much as she shows movies in class. Good smart professor.

good teacher...difficult class but def. manageable if u study and memorize. nice lady

There's a lot of verbatim memorization, which is kind of stupid. But she GIVES you the test answers and all you have to do is memorize them. Pretty easy class, watch lots of videos (yay!), and she drops one of your test grades. Final also is not cumulative, thank God. Pretty interesting class, would recommend to others. :]

I have taken 3 classes with her and plan to take more if she has any non-honors class next fall. Essay tests need to be studied for, and vocab is almost half of your grade. She has either dropped the lowest test grade or had work to make up a test grade in every class I've had her for. There is no reason to fail unless you don't ask for help.

Show up to class and look over her handouts and you will pass. She wants her vocabulary word for word so keep that in mind when taking tests. she's funny and always let you out of class early. Plus her dog is awesome

Excellent, dedicated teacher. Has an interesting presentation style, is kind and approachable, and seems to strive to make the material as fun and unambiguous as possible.

I had her for 170H, 180H and 195. She was a very inspiring teacher who had a heavy influence on my decision to major in history. She's brilliant and witty and such a wonderful teacher. I really enjoyed going to lectures. Although the honors classes were difficult (with a lot of writing) it was worth it and prepared me to transfer!

I thought she was scary and don't argue with her. She tells you exatcly what will be on the tests; selected terms, and essay promps. make sure you word everything exactly how she says it or you will get marked down. I didn't really use the book, and she hands out notes for every lecture.

Like everyone else mentioned, previous students are heavily favored. 3/4 tests graded, 10 points extra credit for buying the book on time. Do the practice essays, and you'll receive an easy A (and be heavily favored). To the students she cares about, she's extremely nice and helpful. To those she couldn't care less about, she is arrogant towards.

Every Exam is 9 pages (big blue book) and 10 vocab words.. if you're looking for automatic/easy A.. this is not the class to take.. but if you wanna learn, Prof Smith is a wonderful teacher. she's witty (can be a bit arrogant tho) and passionate about what she teaches. Do the readings and practice essays and you should be fine..

Wonderful professor who's passionate about history. I'm a math major who hates history but took three classes with her (175H,180H, 185H). She is amazing and genuine, made classes interesting, and history not so painful. Definitely one of OCC's best if you're up for the challenge.

One of the hardest classes I have ever taken. Smith is passionate about history and makes the lectures very entertaining, all his tests are strictly 3-page essay per question and 10 vocab words. Her handouts are gold, READ THE BOOK and do the prewriting, if you wan an "A" you have to work. But still an overall good class.

I took this class in hopes to be challenged academically, but my study skills were challenged b/c it was hard to complete the boring essays and study for tests where grammar counts more. Yes, when she lectures she's not monotone, but watching fictional movies in no way helps someone learn about history accurately. And her history was inaccurate

I seriously don't understand all of the negative comments. I'm a huge history buff, and if you should take history with anyone... it would be Professor Smith. I took her for 180 & 185. Her class is soo easy. She hand feeds you all of the answers and all you have to do is memorize them. I got an A in both classes and was exempt from both finals.

Great Teacher and Lectures! Exams are 3 essay questions and Vocab. She gives you the essay questions and vocab words two weeks before so you know exactly what will be on the test and you can prepare accordingly.If anyone does bad in her class, it is because they are lazy. Great movies and fun lectures!

If you want an easy A, hate writing, and are generally looking for the least amount of work possible then: 1) don't take her 2)Don't bother with college 3)reassess your life If you want to transfer to a U.C., improve your writing and are a history major then you must take this Professor.

Professor Smith is a great person and wonderful teacher. I do not normally like history, but she kept her lectures interesting. It is important to go to her class, so you get all of her handouts and notes. The only papers we wrote were on movies. Know the vocabulary for her essay exams.

She's great. Very easy Honors level class, write practice essays, and attend every class and you'll do fine. Know how to write essays, and like to write essays! Each exam is 10 pages in blue book, with 3 3page essays and a page of vocab. Take everything she says with a grain of salt, but after you get past her political leanings, shes wonderful.

Her class is real easy. She gives you the test questions in advance so you need to know what your going to write beforehand because the test are timed. She keeps the class intresting with her lectures and movies are allright.

Good teacher who knows what shes talking about. Don't be frightened by her attitude the first two classes, shes just being angry to try and get people to drop and get the class size down, past the first week shes an awesome teacher. dont take this class if you are 1)a bad writer, all her tests are essays and 2)afraid of Dogs, she has a great dane

she's passionate about her subject but she totally plays favorites...I felt like I was back in elementary school. She also is very short with you whenever you ask a question. Before, during r after class. Did not enjoy her class at all

Professor smith is a darling woman. She is very passionate on the subject that she teaches which is refreshing. she cares about the world and simply tries to inform her students. she is opinionated but unless you are just obnoxious and have to have your views heard in the classroom, than it shouldnt get to you. the tests were straight from her lect

I respect Professor Smith because she knows so much and is very passionate about the subject. But I also found her to be quite intimidating and pretentious.

Professor Smith is one of the best professors I've ever had. She is passionate about the subject, and her lectures are interesting and informative. This is an honors course. Be prepared to study because the tests are extremely difficult. Those people who don't like her simply aren't willing to work hard for a good grade. Be prepared to study.

Her tests are not that hard! its 3 essay questions, she gives you the topics at least 3 weeks b4 the test and lets you write rough draft and proof reads and corrects it for you. She tries to look tough but she is not really.. Fun lady, sometimes seem mean toward minority groups, but she doesn't seem to mean any harm by it.

Don't bother taking this class unless you are prepared to dedicate yourself to the curriculum. You cannot skate by in this class. All of the grading is discretionary, so you don't want to be on her bad side. 4 tests, each are 9 pages of written essays with 10 definitions. You get 88 minutes per test. You need to know your stuff to even finish.

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difficult class, but lectures go by outline. tough grader on writing assignments but you learn a TON in the class, as she has a lot of first hand experience. I loved the class even though I didn't to too well.

Professor Smith completes me. And I gave her that chili pepper btw.

I took her for honors She is a wonderful teacher. If you an easy A, well you won't get one. I think only one person in my whole class got an A. If you want to do well, ask her about practice essays on the first day of class! Do all the practice essays and even redo them and you will do great on her tests :). No extra credit.

Do the practice essays, memorize the vocab, and write decent essays = A. I loved listening to her lectures and found them quite comical. If youre liberal than youll probably cry and become insulted by her conservative viewpoint..get over it. Take this class

Nearly dropped because the class seemed scary at first. For an A, just write practice essays, incorporate her corrections and memorize them. Only 3 tests and can skip one if you do well. Has a few weird views. It's like she's talking to herself and doesn't need the students there. Has a dog the size of a horse you're not allowed to pet or talk to.

I really do not like history much, but her love for history makes the lecture time pass by quickly. This is a college level course and not easy, but if you study A's are posible. I wish I had more required History just to take another one of her classes. She is retiring after this year. Do not miss out on one of the best history teachers on campus.

i took 175H and 185H and as long as you do the practice essays before the exams and take her notes into consideration you'll be fine. make sure you memorize the essays you have to write because the exams are 3 3-page essays with 3 papers that are written on movies, and if you write all the papers you don't have to take the final. I got an A's

Pre-writing your essays for the tests is a MUST. Be extremely detailed when studying. Practice essays are very beneficial. If you take this class, try to start a study group and exchange essays before the test so you can share ideas for the essays. on avg. 3 essays/test + vocab words. good luck.

Professor Smith was an amazing Professor. She ran her course well and made sure that the students did their part as well. She taught us that is her job to present the information but ours to take it and use it. She is truly the best History Professor to take. You'll learn a lot from her.

Professor Smith is very intimidating. Actually she's just plain scary and she could probably make me wet my pants. But despite that, she will definitely prepare you for a university and for that I love her. But she makes me wonder if university professors are that scary... I sure hope not!

Professor Smith is a extremly smart Woman. Yes I agree that she can be intimidating however she just wants to really have her students succeed. I spent a short time with her during her office hours and she helped me in not just in History but advise for my future with transfering to a University. Just be prepared to study when you take the class!

Very interesting, and funny woman. Explains her expectations as well as what you need to pass her class. Recommend taking, but prepared to work!

I absolutely love professor smith and toby! she makes her expectations clear at the beginning of the semester.4 test she drops the lowest grade. all have 10 vocab words and 3 test have 3 essays. shes super funny and is extremely helpful when you go to her office hours. By far best history teacher ive had at occ. she has so much passion for hist.

AMAZING PROFESSOR....VERY FUNNY AND ENTERTAINING.....I'LL ADMIT THAT I WAS AFRAID OF HER IN THE BEGINNING BUT NOW I LOVE HER. YOU WILL LEARN A LOT!!!!! I RECOMMEND

She is one of the smartest women I've ever met! She makes history so much fun! It's a bit challenging because there's only 2 exams (essay format)and three papers. If you do well on that, you dont need to take the final. It's FUN, EASY, and YOU LEARN a lot!

ABSOLUTELY AMMMMMMAAAAAAZZZZIIIINNNNGGGG! SHE'S IS SUPER NICE, SUPER SWEET AND REALLY WANTS HER STUDENTS TO SUCCEED. SHE WILL CHALLENGE EVERYONE TO MAKE SURE THAT THEY REAH THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL. YOU WANT TO LEARN A LOT AND GET A GOOD GRADE? TAKE SMITH AND TOBEY (HER DOG)

Take her, nuf said

I love Professor Smith. She WILL intimidate you the first day, this is intentional. If you stick with her, I promise you will not regret it. In fact it's likely that she'll be one of your favorite teachers ever. I'm in my third class with her and I look forward to everyday in her class.

Professor Smith is the best teacher i have ever taken at OCC. If you do not take a course with her you truly are missing out. Her lectures are crystal clear and she gives handouts that follow them in exact order. She truly loves what she does and it shows. I would highly recommend taking her, if you follow instructions you should pass the class:).

i had to drop this class unfortunatley due to a busy life schedule but Proffessor Smith is the most amazing teacher at OCC. She is the honors program at OCC. She wants to help you succeed as a student & do your best. to anyone who has complaints about her, you are a slacker. she gives everyone a fair chance & is wonderful. will def her again!! :)

Professor Smith (make sure you call her Professor!) is an excellent teacher. She scared the crap out of me the first few classes, but she is now one of my all-time favorites. She is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about history and really teaches it in a way that is very interesting. Take time to study for the tests and you will do fine!

Professor Smith is old, and it explains a lot of the things that we don't like about her. She's strict, but completely fair. She's discouraging, but encouraging if approached. She wants you to work hard for your grade- but she gives you the tools to do it well. Worth taking for the experience- her dog is a plus! She knows what she wants, for sure.

Great professor, truly has a passion for history and tries to instill a similar passion in all her students. She will always be the great Bard.

What a lovely lady and spectacular teacher! Taking her class is like being handed the tools to success, and if you fail to take advantage of them you're a loser, because "in life, there are only winners and losers." She teaches with immense passion, authority, and interest. Smith's one of the most rare and authentic talents I have ever encountered.

Great teacher! Extremely passionate about History... You MUST take advantage of the practice essays! I wish I could take her course over again.

I have taken Susan smith for 4, unforgettable,history courses. Her lectures are masterfully crafted.lectures are tied with world events, humor, and wonderful anecdotal insight, but the gravity of the content is never lost. The most memorable lecture is that of the treaty of versaille.The type that attends class to pass a test:sit this one out.

Best western civilization class on campus

Absolutely amazing teacher. Period. All teachers should be as in love with teaching as Susan is. She is of the highest quality. Always had a great time in her class and her dog Jasper is absolutely beautiful! Looking forward to taking another class with her asap.

She is willing to help all her students if they are willing to put in the work for her class she is really engaging in discussion and is in love with what she does. she takes her honors classes out to dinner at the end of the semester. She really is a great teacher. Love Her

I took her classes about 20 years ago (first took British History, then Western Civ.) She didn't make it simple. No multiple choice, just essays for her exams, but she was eager to help, a great lecturer and had a great sense of humor. I loved the pixie costume she showed up in one day! She probably doesn't do that anymore. Still my favorite prof.

Professor Smith is an absolutely incredible teacher. She loves what she does and she loves teaching. Her class is designed to prepare you for universities that require essay formatted exams. This is my fourth semester taking her class because she is simply, THE BEST teacher at OCC hands down. Def take her class, she is an OUTSTANDING TEACHER!

The best teacher ever. Most kind and helpful. The best teacher ive ever had in my life..

If you get into her honors courses, HAVE FUN! Because she will make sure the slackers are out by the end of the first week :). love prof. smith so much, i had such an awesome time being her student, the only problem was the killer exams. 3 essays, 3 pages for each essay, and you've got to memorize them because you're gonna be writing in-class.

professor smith is HANDS DOWN the best teacher at OCC. She is willing to help you pass the class, and if you put enough effort get an A. She takes the time to go over your practice essay for the exam and gives you test questions before the test. Her lectures are crystal clear, she is an extraordinary teacher, TAKE HER TAKE HER TAKE HER!! :)

Tough class. Read your textbook to supplement in class info. Make flash cards, study her notes, and you will do well. Always willing to help students after class and in office hours. She does have a bit of an ego and is a bit intimidating. She's a good teacher, but not as good as she may thinks she is (and will tell you so).

Professor Smith, is an amazing professor. She not only teaches the subject matter well but makes it interesting. She always talks about events in history as though she was there and it provides such interesting insight. In addition, she reinforces the ideals of hard work and discipline. Her class is not easy, but taking the class is so worth it.

Professor Smith is the best teacher on campus. I had her for several courses about five years ago. Trust me: if you learn how to get As in her class, you can get As in any class, at OCC and beyond. There's really nothing more to say.

She can teach and her class is quite interesting. You will learn a lot about her class. The MAJOR downside is how she grades your exam. If you can't spell or write essay FAST, your efforts will be wasted. 4 full essay (1 page each) and vocab in ONE HOUR for each exam. What a shame, great teacher but the work makes it very hard.

I took this class in the summer and basically it's based on 3 exams with a total of 69 points. However each exam is 25 points and she will give 5 extra point if you have a textbook, do not buy the book yet!!!! talk to her first cause the book is +$100. There will be one essay that will replace any failing exam. DON'T DARE TO CHEAT!!

Took the summer class and got an A. Passionate teacher. 3 exams and 1 optional paper. If you do well on the first 2 exams and on the paper and like your grade, then you won't need to take the final. Rarely used the textbook. Memorize all the vocab and practice writing the essays beforehand.

She is interesting and brilliant, but this class has a huge workload.You get packets for every chapter. Tests were different: you write practice essays days before the test and she hands them back evaluated. You then memorize that and then recreate it on the test.Do that for 2 tests and then do the 3 movie papers, you're exempt from the final.

The best teacher on OCC campus,but not the easiest. You will learn in this class and she is more than willing to help you get through her tests. Tests are in blue books and essay formats, but the questions are given before the material is covered. She makes history come alive and loves what she does. Take her, you won't regret it. Practice essays!!

Best class I've ever taken!

very fun class to be in! she really helps you out and prepares you for exams well

Loved her as a professor! She is very informative and makes history extremely interesting because she is so passionate. I took her honors course and it does require a lot of work to prepare for written exams, but it is possible to get a good grade as long as you put the time and effort in.

She gives you the questions that will be on the exams (2 exams and a final). The key is to write your answers and vocabulary beforehand and get her to look them over and then memorize them -- easy 100%. Textbook is not used in the class but needed b/c she gives you 5pts for having a textbook. Her class lectures are interesting.

One thing I liked about Professor Smith was that she gave you the prompts to the essay exams in advance: She wanted you to KNOW what you'd be writing about, not to THINK about it and waste time on the test. Her class was very entertaining although I was always intimidated every time I walked in her class since she is very intelligent. Take her.

Best Prof At OCC altough I think she is retired now I took 4 history classes with her got an A+ in all 4 (all honors)