I took his Environmental History Class for WR100. He's a fantastic professor, classes are interactive, full of fascinating discussions and ideas, material is thought-provoking; he's very friendly, loves the material and the students.

This guy is so awesome and his class is SO interesting. I take American Environmental History and I thought it was going to be boring and dry, but it's may favorite class. He is AWESOME and really nice and the discussions are so good! Take any class he teaches. ANY class.

He's a really nice professor and the class is a lot more interesting than you think. It's not totally necessary to do all the reading, and there's a lot of class discussions. He is always happy and willing to listen to everyone's ideas.

He's a really nice guy, always willing to listen and help you, and he's very passionate about the subject. He's not the easiest grader, but he's very clear about what he wants and gives very helpful suggestions, I really think my writing improved. Highly reccomend taking a class with fitts.

ditto... This guy definitely has some substance history, cuz he is DOPE!!! :) material can get a bit dry, but it's overwhelming how engaging and thought-provoking the discussions can turn out to be in the end.. Fitts gets an A+ on the chilled, laidback environment. Oh yeah... he's tha man :)

Fitts is a great guy who really loves what he is doing. He knows his material very well and is very receptive to new ideas and encourages you to think. He is a very fair graded and is willing to help.

i love him! he is passionate about his subject and encourages his students as well! lots of leeway on paper topics (if you dont like his general proposal, you can literally do WHATEVER you want related to nature). i actually read the books because i WANT to participate! highly recommended!

Mr. Fitts is a terrific professor! He is always extremely clear and helpful. Without a doubt in my mind, this is one of the most exciting classes that BU has to offer. The interactive class discussions regarding the proper relationship between humans and nature are extremely interesting!!!

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Great guy and a really good teacher. Very into what he is talking about and really encourages class participation. Very helpful and quick to respond. Overall a really good class. I recommend it.

Piles on boring reading. Don't take the class unless you love nature. He doesn't "believe" in grades - not too helpful for anyone trying to get an A. it's an 8am class and you have to attend. it sucks :-(! i do not recommend it.

This is a fantastic class. Professor Fitts is one of the kindest individuals you will ever meet. He is always so clear and helpful. Although he may not be an "easy grader," you should be able to do very well in this class if you put forth quality time and effort. This is the most interesting class I have ever taken.

This class is definitely IT. For those with catholic but iconoclastic tastes, one could find no finer fishing place than the Tyee River. We were not amused, but did our utmost to distress the phantasms. Amor de Cosmos.

Great teacher but hard grader. But, classes are good and interesting. He taught me the most out of any teacher i've ever had.

Professor Fitts is the most caring individual you can ever meet. Even though there is a lot of effort and time required to do well on papers, it is a worthwhile class. He is very helpful during office hours. However, it is certainly not an easy "A", especially that he doesn't believe in grading as an assessment of your knowledge.

Professor Fitts is the best teacher I have ever had. The readings are interesting and he leads very stimulating discussions. He knows how to ask provocative questions that challenege your thinking. He helped me improve my writing 100%. He is also very kind and shows genuine interest in his students. He's always quick to respond by e-mail.

He's a hippie lol...but great guy, very passionate about his subject, my favorite professor so far, helpful and kind, he is a really strict grader though...I was a little disappointed with my final grade

I LOVED this class, but probably only because of Professor Fitts. He is very interested in his subject and is willing to help you out whenever you need it he is also totally laid back and loves his students. HIGHLY recommend his 100 or 150 class.

He is one of the best professors i have ever had and really liked his class. he is extremely helpful and its an amazing class. i love him

Fitts is an amazing teacher! He always keeps what would seem a boring and dry subject fun by encouraging a lot of participation and by providing interesting and relevant readings. I liked him so much for WR100 that I took him again for WR150 and ended up loving the class even more. He's a fair but hard grader and cares alot about his students.

Great guy, great class. Discussions are interesting despite the fact the topic could be bland. You get to pick all your own paper topics that are independant to class readings. Overall pretty solid experience.

Professor Fitts is great! He is clear, helpful, kind, caring, and dedicated. Although the grading is harsh, you really learn the skills for writing good papers and analyzing the readings. One of the best professors I ever had.

Best. Professor. Ever. Subject is boring as hell, but he makes it engaging and really causes students to become a part of the issues and relate them to their own experiences. Plus he's just a laid back and cool guy; nothing really phazes him.

Amazing teacher! Cares so much about students, discussion topics are always interesting. Participation in a class is a must but very enjoyable even tho the topic may not seem interesting. He is my favorite professor at BU

american environmental history ... most boring class in the world probably and the reading made me fall asleep BUT he is a good professor and really does want to help you improve your writing. i say only take it if you love american environmental history. discussions - oh my god, whatever you say is logical.

Really great professor. He really cares about what he teaches, and it's infectious at least in discussion. I definately recommend taking him and speaking up in class.

The class discussions always got off topic which is great so those of us that didn't do the readings could switch to something we know about. Very nice guy and excellent prof. My only complaint is that for a guy that tells you that "grades aren't important - it's the learning experience" he grades pretty harshly.

I knew after the first week of classes that Prof. Fitts would be my favorite hands down. Even if you aren't that interested in the course, he makes it interesting for you. He definitely has a passion for the subject. I would take another course with him just to have him as my professor, regardless of the class. Take his class- you won't regret it!

Ted Fitts is one of the best professors at Boston University!!!

pick his class ONLY when you are one of those people who love talking in class. If you don't talk, then don't take this class. It is only wonderful for people who talk a lot. other than that, he's a very nice guy.

very good teacher very nice. lots of reading but thats to be expected. dont exactly have to do the reading for class. participate in class. topics are pretty interesting tough grader but inflates at the end. great class love this teacher. a must take!

Honestly everyone needs to take this class. Ted Fitts is one of the best Professors i have ever had. The topic we discussed was so engaging and extremely fun. Ted goes above and beyond to improve not only your writing skills but your abilitly to think critically. Awesome class. TAKE IT!!!

He seriously made me love going to writing classes! he is so nice and really engaging! he loves his topic and he really wants us to think more deeply and improve our writing! Yes, he is a hard grader, but the class is so interesting that it's okay. Definitely take a class with him, he loves teaching, he loves the world and he is amazing!

The best professor at BU by far. He is such a nice guy. Although the subject can be a little boring, its worth tolerating just to take a class with him. He is a hard grader though.

I loved this class! The subject material is very interesting. There is a lot of reading, and Prof. Fitts is a really tough grader. Just form an idea and say it! He is nonjudgemental and is great to talk with outside of class!

Awesome teacher! Great enthusiasm and he sparks the conversation. Take if you are an environmental major or not! Pretty fair on grading.

Great Professor! He sparks extremely interesting discussion. I was basically forced into this class because it was the only one available for the timeslots I had left. But I am so glad that I signed up! If you put some effort into it, you can get an A. He is more than willing to help you out with anything, TAKE THIS CLASS!

he's straight up Ted Fitts!

I took this class having little knowledge of environmental history and ended up wholly enjoying it. Prof. Fitts is a great speaker who includes everybody and stimulates tons of interest in what at times seems like a dry subject. One of the best professors at BU.

Excellent professor! He really cares about the class and helping your writing improve. It's really helpful to go to office hours just to talk, but especially to help narrow topic ideas for your papers.

Took WR 100 and WR 150 with prof. Fitts and I loved both courses. If you are looking to drastically improve your writing skills, his classes may not be for you, but if you're at all interested in the environment take this class! Very helpful if you go to office hours

Nice guy, but complete hippy. If you talk in class you'll do well. I never got above a B- on any paper but talked in class and got a B+.

Prof Fitts is the best professer EVER! he is such a good teacher and he loves to engage all of his students. I was in love with this class. When I woke up every morning this class is what I looked forward to. TAKE IT!!!!

interesting topic (environmental studies or something) and class. but tough grader

Read the material and attend class and it is possible to pull an A. Somewhat difficult grader. Very specific on what he wants in your writing. Personable if you go to his office hours. Other than that he is a hippy.

I feel like I have to write something about prof. Fitts because he is THAT good. I took his class for two semesters and it was worth every second of my time. He is an awesome professor, really cares about his students, and he will help you improve your writing A LOT! Be prepared to work in his class, but definitely worth it! TAKE THIS CLASS!!!

Such a great class!! Fitts is a really great professor and knows how to help students improve their writing skills. He also stimulates classroom conversation that most everyone participates in. Great class! Great professor! take WR100/150!!

He really encourages class participation and brings up really interesting topics. He is kind of a tough grader but he is a great guy. Take this class!

Best professor for wr100! Fun class to be in because he makes it comfortable to talk amongst your peers. Kind of difficult grader but if you go to office hours he tells you exactly what he wants. Laid-back guy and tries to make students laugh in class. Overall great start to freshman year

Writing was one of my strongest categories. Fitts is the first teacher to challenge me, and truly develop me to another level. He is NOT an easy grader, and you need some skills to pull an A. However, if you didn't have them going in you will definitely have them after his course. He is as good as it gets; one of the BEST and BRIGHTEST in his field

You learn a lot of interesting stuff and you're never bored in class, but you will always get the same grade (which isn't going to be higher than a B+) no matter how much work you put into it. All the readings take up too much time, overall it's not worth, brought my GPA down.

Prof. Fitts is an awesome, awesome professor. He is absolutely brilliant. I cannot say enough great things about him.He truly cares about each of his students and does his best to help each of us grow. I know I have become a better writer because of him and my grades have reflected that as well. I loved this class and would recommend it to everyone

Fitts is a really good professor and class discussions are great. He is a very hard grader and doesn't give A's really. However, if you work hard you'll improve and your grade will go up. The low grades are more of a way to make you work hard and on the Final paper you should do better. Overall really good class and really improved my writing

I really loved being in the class discussions.He made Environmental History something to really think about. However, he is such a hard grader.I went to office hours and tried to do as he suggested and my grades didn't improve as much as I hoped.My writing is defintiely better! But I wish he would show it a little more in his grading.

Makes a boring topic interesting and enlightening. A nice professor who will really improve your writing skills. However, a GPA killer - for a man who hates grading, it is impossible to get anywhere higher than a B+, even if you're his brightest student. If you don't care about GPA and would rather improve your writing, Fitts is for you!

Best teacher I have had in college. Truly improved my writing and challenged me. Very hard to get an A- and will most likely bring your grade down. Although I went to his 8am class, I never wanted to miss one of his interesting talks on environmental history.

An amazing guy. He seems a little quirky, but he's the best. He helped me so much with my final paper and honestly is one of the most attentive, interesting professors I've ever had. He doesn't grade hard; he grades accurately. One of the few professors in BUs writing programs that truly cares about the progress of his students.

Very difficult professor, but I learned more about proper writing in this class than my wr150 class. Hard to get an A, and the class itself was quite a journey trying to improve. Read some good books and some terrible ones too, but more than anything it made me think harder than I thought was possible!

Best teacher hands down. He made every class interesting, and he was incredibly helpful outside of class. He inspired me to work hard, so I ended up getting an A-. You will not regret having him as a teacher.

Professor Fitts is seriously the most incredible professor/mentor/person I have ever met. The class itself is challenging, but it's absolutely worth it. He sincerely cares about his students (he wrote me a two-page letter at the end of the course detailing my progress over the semester!) and is just an all-around wonderful person. Take his course!

One of the most enthusiastic professors at BU, really loves this class and raises interest in the topic. You'll actually learn how to write better. HOWEVER, it's impossible to get an A/A-, so if you care (like future employers) about your GPA, AVOID,take an easier prof. Take Fitts only if you really want to write better & have an interesting class.

If you just want to take writing to fill your requirement, don't take him. But if you actually want to learn how to write like a boss you better take TFitts. Fitts made every class enjoyable and exciting, and he was always available outside of class and responded to emails within 24 hours. You probably won't get a good grade, but you'll learn a lot

Prof Fitts is very enthusiastic and kind! My writing definitely improved because he cares a lot about students. If you skip class or don't put in effort on drafts, that's your problem. But he gives great comments and wants students to improve. He's one of BU's best professors. Really great class!

Professor Fitts is the most incredible professor I have had the pleasure of having. His lectures are full of enthusiasm and he really cares about his students and their progress. He is a tough grader, but go to office hours and he will tell you what he expects. Bottom line is he will teach you how to write like a boss.

Teddy Fitts is one of the more enthusiastic teachers I've ever experienced. Class discussions are always exciting and hilarious because of him. He's a tough grader but if you put in effort and show you're listening to his feedback, you're likely to improve. He really cares about his students and likes those who participate

Haters gonna hate. Get over yourself. And do some real work. Prof. Fitts cares--about his students and about helping us grow. He gives great feedback. He responds amazingly fast to emails. He took me seriously and I had to work harder. My grade improved when I started to work. I love the course and value him a lot!

While Professor Fitts was certainly a hard grader, I believe the class is very manageable with time commitment. He's very personal and is extremely enthusiastic! As long as you are willing to respond to his feedback, however much or little there are, you will do fine within the course. But, as a warning, be prepared to write, write and WRITE!

I thoroughly enjoyed Professor Fitts' class, specifically because I put a lot of effort into the class and in return, I gained more than I could have ever imagined. While he is a tough grader, diligently putting in the time to build a solid conceptual problem over the course of the assignment pays off.

Ted Fitts is the best professor at BU. He not only cares about his students, but also will do whatever he can to make you a better writer. This is not an easy A, but it is a very satisfying A. I learned so much about the environment; we got to read about nature and I always loved going to class. Ted is the best person I've met in college. TAKE HIM!

Professor Fitts is an outstanding teacher. He is cool, calm, and creative. His passion for the subject is unmatched by other teachers I have had thus far. He is enthusiastic about his work and honestly wants the best for his students. Even though I am an engineering student, Professor Fitts stimulated my interest on a rather dry topic week to week.

Ted Fitts is a great teacher. He cares so much and is always willing to meet and help you with you're writing even if he has to come in outside his office hours. Always keeps energy alive in class and really tries to relate. Class was interesting, and I actually learned a ton. Would recommend.

Professor Fitts is a great professor and is really passionate about his subject and his students. He will tend to assign a lot of work for a writing class, but he always tries to offer time in class to work on research and papers. If you have any questions, he is quick to answer and loves to help. I have enjoyed attending every one of his classes.

At first, I strongly disliked this professor. However, he made me work for a good grade and helped me develop as a writer. He finds ways to motivate and engage all of his students. If you're looking to improve your writing, this professor is definitely a good choice.

Professor Fitts really cares about his students and puts in amazing effort to help them learn. He wants students to take their work and their writing as seriously as he does. I loved his enthusiasm and appreciated his never-ending support for me. He really cares and wants to help students grow.

Ted Fitts is incredibly caring and wonderful prof. He wanted to make sure everyone was not only enjoying the class but also enjoying BU. He really wants to know how his students are feeling about papers, the class, and life. Accessible in office hours and regularly told us he would be in his office for extra hours.

Class requires a lot of effort, but you'll get an A if you listen and act on his feedback. Compared to other WR100 classes, this class requires more time and work. However, he cares for his students and will always be willing to help you with your writing.

He really, really cares about his students. He's incredibly nice, but still a relatively tough grader. Make sure to go to his office hours, and take his advice!

he is super caring and helpful!

Wonderful professor. He cares a lot about his students and their wellbeing. Lots of readings but mostly very interesting. Make sure to work hard on the assignments, take his advice, and go to office hours!

What a guy T. Fitts, my boi. He's my favorite professor. He's a ton of work, but probably one of the nicest people I've ever met. Very fair grader.

Professor Fitts is my absolute favorite professor at Boston University. As long as you email him your paper a day before the due date he'll leave lots of constructive feedback on how to improve your paper and you'll really get on his good side. Emailing him late results in him rushing to read your paper without leaving the best comments.

Professor Fitts is one of the kindest, most caring professors I've ever had. He always made sure that his students were doing okay and gave great feedback on our work. He never placed the emphasis on graded work, but that meant that our papers were counted for much more than usual and were graded somewhat harshly.

Professor Fitts cares a lot about his students. He replies amazingly fast to papers and emails. I liked being able to talk with him in office hours, and he was extremely helpful. He's very enthusiastic about teaching and I really appreciated all he gave to me and others in class!

Professor Fitts's classes are mostly improvised, open discussions. He asks really thought provoking questions about our relationship with the environment. Nevertheless, he is a tough grader, but he provides very good feedback and is very caring. I would recommend Fitts if you like writing, discussions, and environmental history.

What a fabulous professor! People who complain, particularly in multiple posts by the same person, need to get a life. Or better, just do some work and stop whining. Professor Fitts is deeply caring, very enthusiastic, and responds incredibly fast to emails while also returning student work faster than any other teacher or professor.

Professor Fitts did a great job using Zoom when we had to use it this spring. He promoted class discussion like we were all still in our classroom together. Some of my Zoom classes were mishandled but not this one! I really enjoyed learning with him and with my classmates all spring! He made it work!!

Professor Fitts was one of the highlights of my first semester at BU. His class was always an engaging and fun experience, something that is hard to do over Zoom. He was sure to give students multiple opportunities to submit drafts prior to grading, which he would return with comments and suggestions. Overall a fantastic prof and a great class!

Prof. Fitts is the most genuine, caring professor ever. He literally cares for every students and if you actively listen to his advice, your writing improves so much. He is a gem, national treasure, and deserves a clean planet. "Peace, Love, and Happiness" will be tattooed across my chest and put on a bumper sticker for my 2009 Honda Civic.

Prof Fitts is the most understanding and caring professor I have had. He is amazing and you should definitely go to office hours and email him to build a good bond with him. DO THE READINGS and participate. However, he is a very tough grader and his feedback is often unclear. Not an easy A and more work than necessary.

Honestly he is a great professor and you will definitely improve your writing skills after taking his class. That being said, he grades very harshly and you can expect to not get an A in this class even if you try your hardest because his standards are simply too high for a first-year writing class and going to office hours won't help much either.

Fitts cares more about what students get out of the class material than what they get for a grade. With that being said, he is a tough grader, but if you participate in class and show that you care you can succeed. Participate often, and put a LOT of effort into your essay drafts -- act on every comment that he leaves, it will pay off.

Fitts is one of the only professors I have had that actually seemed to care about me. But that being said the amount of assignments is ridiculous and hard to manage on top of an already packed course load. Many 2,000 word papers where we were required to answer lengthy questions, reflections, and don't even get me started on the portfolio.

Prof. Fitts cares about his students and wants us to do well. He is very accessible and responds to work fast. He is enthusiastic and compassionate! You get back what you put in, so if you care and do your work, you will grow. I loved this course and his caring for each of us, and I wish I could take more of his classes.

Looking back now on my first year, I am SO glad I took Prof. Fitts and Environmental History! He is really warm and enthusiastic. He helped me grow as a person and as a writer. His course was exciting and posed lots of great question--and so we all had great class discussions. I learned a ton, and I'm really grateful. He cared about me a lot!

Professor Fitts is very caring and enthusiastic! This class has been wonderful and my favorite of the year. (And that person complaining here about him, well, I sat near them, I know them, and they ought to blame themselves for what they didn't do, not Prof. Fitts) He responds with patience and lots of help. I'm really glad I got to learn with him!

The definition of someone who loves his job. Upholds a friendly atmosphere in class, and discussions are always thought-provoking. Course work can be difficult, but he understands that his classes are just one of many classes you take in a semester, and attempts to be flexible. Highly recommend for those passionate about nature or writing!

The best teacher I have ever had. Yes, you will read a lot, you will write a lot but if you immerse yourself into his feedback and just THINK, you will succeed. He seriously is one of the most caring and compassionate professors I have ever had. This class has not only improved my writing, but also it has profoundly changed how I view the world.

Mr. Fitts is such an amazing professor who emphasizes creativity within writing and growing your skills. I have to say, there are a lot of readings which take up a substantial amount of time, but I would definitely recommend this class to someone who wants a VERY REWARDING challenge and has the proper time needed to dedicate to this class.

Ted is probably the best writing teacher I've ever had but that's not to say his class wasn't challenging. Even so, Ted is a professor who truly cares about his students; listen to what he has to say and I can almost guarantee that you will thrive.

Prof. Fitts is very enthusiastic and energetic, and given how fast he gets our essays back to us, it's clear he takes us and our work seriously. So go to class (DUH!) and enjoy the chance to participate and grow. Best professor I have had because he cares so much about his students!

I don't know about you, but I'm at BU to grow and Prof. Fitts very helped me so much to do that, and he helped in a very caring way. He is enthusiastic and kind and wants everyone to make progress in their writing. He very obviously cared about me as a person, and I'm grateful.

The class is definitely rigorous. This will probably be the hardest writing class I've had to take at BU but it will also be my favorite. Professor Fitts treats his classes like a family I'm so glad to have been a part of it. If you're not interested in working hard, don't take this class but if you do you DEFINITELY wont regret it.

Professor Fitts is easily the most kind and caring professor I've had. He truely cares about your success as a writer and your development into a better argumentative writer. I do think that the amount of work he assigned was unreasonable at times, as he would often add on to assignments after he gave them out in class.

Prof. Fitts is caring and compassionate. He genuinely wants you to do well and wants you to improve as a writer. He gives a reasonable amount of work and helps to sculpt you into a fantastic writer. If you want your money's worth at BU, take Prof. Fitts.

I felt respected by Prof. Fitts, and he listened carefully to my voice. As a woman, this matters to me, and I am grateful for how he supported my growth and every one of us in our class. Take this course! He is very caring.

He is hands down one of the nicest people. I love Tedd; he has taught me a lot and is always so kind, caring, and open to having insightful conversations. Whenever I needed feedback, he provided comments immediately. He is incredibly genuine. Everyone must take a class with him!!!

Prof Fitts is one of the best professors I've had at BU! His passion for the subject, positive attitude and dedication to helping you succeed as a writer and learner is inspiring. Readings are engaging, projects are transformative and discussions are intriguing. Highly recommend him for WR120/152! Nothing but respect and admiration for Professor!

Professor Fitts' WR120 class is challenging but incredibly rewarding. He is genuinely passionate and cares deeply about his students' growth. Though the workload is demanding, the feedback and support make it worthwhile. I found Unstuck AI to be a helpful tool alongside the course materials.

Amazing professor and a super kind person. There were a good number of papers, and at times the due dates could be a bit hard to track. The in-class lectures and discussions were fun, and he never forced participation if you weren't feeling up to it. I would 100% take another course with him, but it's unlikely due to my major.

Such an inspiring class. All you have to do is care and participate to succeed because Professor Fitts is more than happy to help with everything else. I learned so much. There were a lot of homework readings, but if I got too busy, I would skim and it was totally fine. If you enjoy environmental debates and topics, you will love this course.

Looking back now a year after I took this course, I remain SO grateful for what I learned and for Prof. Fitts. He is kind, caring, and wants students to do well. He supported me in my attempts to grow!

Fitts is a really nice Professor and I enjoyed taking his class, but for WR120 its among the hardest, he expects the absolute best out of you for essays and is a very tough grader, and we do alot of them as well. The class was really interesting and the dynamic was fun but it was really a tough class to do well in if you are not an excellent writer

One Paper is worth 40% of your grade. This is a difficult class if you are not interested in nature, and you have a lot of work to do. PLEASE do not take this class. You'll have to scramble to get an A in his class unless you know how to write New York Times Best Seller essays. He's very nice though, and he wrote a rec letter for me.