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took a summer school class, he is corney but very nice and not that hard as far as material. From what i remember he required internet assignments and a book review.

Excellent professor...he comes off really intimidating at first but he warms up. Follow his simple components plan and earn an "A" without taking the final! As long as you follow his very clear intructions, you'll do just fine! Do not hesitate to go ask him questions during his office hours.

great teacher! the first week will be overwhelming but after that it is the best class ever. take part in discusions, and study for the quiz.

One of the very best you will ever have. Take this class and you will learn something!He also teaches a religion class in the same format. Highly recommend it!

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I took both of his main classes. the only reason he gets a 5 for easy is due to his very open and modern approach with teaching. you do as much or as little work as you like. if you're the type of person to slack off then his class isn't for you. If you really have a passion for the subject though he'll give you more avenues to explore.

"Raise a hand take a stand" The class seemed boring, but I don't like online classes so I dropped.

eccentric- Very easy though. I slacked off like all hell and still got an A. He is so corny it actually becomes funny. If you go to class High... you'll die from laughing.

Eccentric, very helpful and very easy

I LOVE TL, he's the greatest.you never wonder what's expected and prepare to work, but I got an "A" and didn't even have to take the final!

Great teacher! I love his grading system, it is very flexible.

I took him for psych and religion.. dont remember which.. a few years ago. at first i hated him because he is totally weird but seriously.. his classes are easy! they are set up for you to get an A and pick and choose what work you want to do! seriously take the online ones, theyre sooo easy!

I've taken him for religion and psych.... excellent teacher!!!! makes it fun, easy and understandable!!!!

makes the material fun and easy to retain

Professor Brink is a great teacher, he wants to see his students succeed and is extremely helpful.

Brink was awesome!

Brilliant man. He has that classic intelligent professor on tv thing going. He is a great teacher and cares about teaching which I found refreshing. He IS very critical though. Sometimes I think he thinks he's teaching at an Ivy league school. Don't expect positive re-inforcement. Expect your mistakes to be the only thing he is really looking for.

Okay, for about the first two months that I was in his class I absolutely hated it. But, as time went on I really started to appreciate his way of teaching. The multiple options grading he uses in his class is AMAZING! I wish all teachers did this! Great class, great teacher!

I took this class online and it is very time consuming but he is there to anwer ?'s. MUST do Posts to pass class

Had him for religion. Has a unique and easy grading system with many options. Had no problem getting an A. Online tests = open book/note. EASY. Quizzes are straight from the book, online posts = EASY with daily practice. Teacher helps you when u ask for it. He's funny too.

A great teacher who educates students about the topic well.

I have taken his PSYCH 101 and 111 class and got A's in both. Personally he is a good guy, he has very fair grading but one of his nithces are that you must have good grammar! Otherwise forget about it. If you have good grammar it is an Easy A, E-A-S-Y! People who complain are the people who are unwilling to do the light work load.

I took Brink last semester for Religion. It's an interesting class but its incredibly time consuming because of his numerous mandatory blackboard postings. I found that he graded harshly. But he definitely pushes his students to think outside the box.

Brink is definitely a different kind of professor. On the one hand, he is extremely helpful and clear on his instructions. On the other hand, he is real critical of how he wants people to speak and write. Overall, I would say he's a good teacher but you will have to do a little work to get the grade.

TL Brink will make you work for your grade just like any college class. To be honest,you can learned quite a bit of discipline from taking his class, because of his standard on our work. He could be a little more organized and clear on his paper work on Blackboard, but if you see him face to face, he will explain everything to you clearly.

Very helpful and easy to understand. A little hard.

I have love/hate feelings on this class If you are willing to do the work it is a pretty easy A, I took his online class and you had to post everyday, it often infuriated me when points would be taken away because of grammer not philosophy I also think that Brink did not know that typing in all caps is yelling, he is very nice in person though

Amazed by his intellect & frustrated by his intellect! Took class online, but met in person several times (expected for an A or B). He does have high standards, and is a stickler in some aspects. All & all- will provide you with a great opportunity to learn and achieve- but you have to do the work and adhere to deadlines to be successful with him.

i took the on campus class. he is very strict and super smart. i definitely learned a lot in this class. mid term and final were pretty easy. book project was the most stressful, almost had to drop because i thought i would fail the class but i stuck around and glad i did because i got an A. just do the work and follow exact directions

I was lucky enough to take Dr. Brink for several classes .....I found him and his lectures very interesting. I was able to visit his office at any time for help...He was clear about what was expected from students and assignments were explained thoroughly ..I plan to enroll in his class again this summer...

When I first started the class I was worried after I read the reviews he was getting but honestly, he really is a great teacher everything is clearly stated as to what he expects, he is always around to answer questions, and he really does know what he is talking about.It isn't an easy class but if you put in the work you will do just fine

This was the hardest 3 unit class I have ever taken at Crafton. It is a lot of work, but if you follow closely to the syllabus and study for quizzes and tests, it is possible to get an A. I wouldn't recommend taking this class online. Brink expects a lot of rules to be followed and it can be overwhelming.

Professor Brink taught me introduction to Psychology (Psych 100) last fall. He is a very good professor and if you are a student or going to be a student in his class, just simply do what he asks and you will pass his class with flying colors!

Great Professor, if you do what is asked you will learn. He will expect you to write correctly, he expects high performance and grades for it. His rules are completely reasonable. I worked hard, got the A, he rewards hard work and the slackers need to go back to high school!

One of the hardest classes I had taken for a 3 unit course. I am the kind of guy that usually gets straight A's, but this class I feel he punishes you for a good score. A 9/10 is full credit, while 10/10 is reserved for mind boggling works. An A is possible, but I would say work as hard as you can because I got a B by missing an A by a few points

He was a great and entertaining teacher, yet a little too blunt and rude at times. At first I wanted out of his class, but realized how valuable his lectures were. Got 1% away from a B in his class, and I know I could've got a 'B' if I studied harder on my first test. Overall, I'd recommend.

I?m not a Brink fan, but his course was valuable, and not too difficult. Brink has a lot of rules, which can seem daunting at first. However, if you look past his ?because I said so? method of teaching, the material covered by the course is interesting. Also, he offers multiple options grading, so the student chooses which assignments to focus on.

Dr. Brink is a cool professor like most people says he is a little strict but as class progresses you come to find out that its not that bad dont expect easy A. has you meet in his office so you can keep on top of all your stuff which helped me. learned so much from his class and now come to really appreciate his way of teaching

hes funny and always has an interesting lecture. he is old and has been around so he knows what hes talking about. but sometimes it seems like he tries to find problems with your work so it feels like you cant win. maybe he does this if you dont go to his office hours like he recommends. hes a good person, but strict professor.

Dr. Brink is the most concise and the most precise professor I have ever met in a total of 17 years of school. He is extremely helpful if asked. If you want to learn and never forget, this is the instructor for that. Hard work, lifetime skill. The best of the best.Thank you, Dr. Brink!

sets a great study program up for his students who want to really learn or get high grades. Loved him!

This online class is hard. You have to be on top of your grammar when you do posts. He is very critical of your work. I seriously tried and got so frustrated. One of the most frustrating classes of my life. If you aren't good with paying attention to the tiniest details DON'T take this class!!!

He is amazing! We don't get any homework, all we have to do is make sure we have an excellent project. I look forward to his class. He's an extremely clear and concise professor. I recommend.

Dr. Brink cares about his students! Wants you to succeed if you put in the effort. He's not easy but he is fair. You will work for your grade. There are possiblities for extra credit. The best thing you can do is follow the rules & GO TO HIS OFFICE! He loves the students & loves to teach. Participation will help get the A. from Mr. M. Salerno :-)

very interactive. can be harsh. does not tolerate pleasantries during class. is very particular about grammar principals which at times seems a bit much. many online components of the class, would be simpler if we just did that stuff in class. entire class time is dedicated to lecture. overall, interesting class but could be more stimulating.

His online class is doable and easy if you work on it everyday. Only takes 15 mins. He lets you determine how you want to add up your grade. Just post everyday, do weekly quizzes, corrections and the final. Everything is open note and he is there to help you if you need it.

This professor is happy all the time and loves to see students succeed. While he is humorous, he is also very strict, especially when it comes to proper grammar and usage of certain words. If you do the assignments correctly, follow his rules and syllabus, and visit his office frequently, you will find this class challenging but also fun!

Prof Brink is a wonderful teacher but visit his office hours as much as possible! He will help you with ANYTHING if you take the time to go to his office and talk to him. Go early though, there is normally a line

Dr. Brink is a great professor. I learned so much in his class.

He is crazy at first, but once you get used to the way he likes things he is awesome. Very helpful, will meet with you and explain what he expects.

A little strange but really helpful. He wants his students to be successful and he will make time to talk to you. His office hours are varied (could work for any schedule). Just make sure you go to his office a few times throughout the semester and you'll pass! I recommend his online classes!

Brink offers two options for grading. Do your work and post with good grammar and you will pass. Participation is key, so no slackers or sloppy writers.

Professor Brink has the reputation of being somewhat of a weirdo. People explain that he is "too much". I thoroughly enjoyed his style and method for learning. His personality and character was shocking at first but effective in the end. I definitely recommend Professor Brink. Great teacher.

I took Professor Brink for psychology and this religion course. I have said it before and I'll say it again: he is an excellent professor and knows how to make material interesting. I definitely recommend him.

Dr. Brink will make you earn your grade. This isn't going to be an easy class, but it can be done. He makes you think way past your comfort zone. Use his office hours that he sets up. He is the most helpful professor I have had. He wants you to learn and is willing to help you out. Don't procrastinate your projects. Do them early and get help.

Awesome dude, would highly recommend to anyone. Tough on in class participation, and you better do your readings. Has a great sense of humor and he has amazing stories to tell.

He is known for being a hard teacher, well he is and isn't. Essays aren't really essays they are more like answering questions. Class participation isn't too important but try. He is very helpful during office hours so go to them this is a must! This class is not hard just do your work, have him review your essays, and you will pass.

Professor Brink, in my opinion, should have been an English professor instead of a Psychology professor. He is too concerned about his students writing properly rather than being focused on if his students actually understand the material. I am a Psychology major not an English major. I find his class quite frustrating.

Dr. Brink is brilliant and he gives every opportunity for you pass his class. He will never give you a grade, you must earn it and work hard and pay attention to his lectures. He is a very encouraging professor. Utilize his office hours and take advantage of his knowledge let him help, its well worth it. I learned so much from him.

He was a very helpful if you went to him during his office hours. He even gives you answers sometimes. His lectures are pretty lengthy but just try to pay attention and you'll do okay. If you miss a class, he has a lot of resources you can use to catch up so it's very useful. Beware of you grammar and writing in general!! Overall, he's alright

Okay, Professor Brink is an extremely tough grader. If you use certain words or mess up on your grammar he'll deduct points from your essays and posts. However, if you do as I did and abide by his rules the class is actually pretty easy and I received an A. Post on the boards everyday and make sure you correct your posts before submitting them..

T.L. Brink is the perfect professor. He is knowledgable of the subject material, establishes realistic and achievable passing standards, and is more than available for questions. If students are willing to do the work and follow some basic grammar rules, they will easily pass. Participate enough and you might not even have to take the final!

Religion, Philosophy, and Ethics are a second in his course. Respect, Dedication, and Comprehension are a first. You will learn how to be coherent and direct in your vocabulary by the time you ace his semester. Some say he is stubborn in his opinion, but he is open to a tough argument. Challenge him and you will be able to challenge anyone.

Dr. Brink's assignments and high expectations for students may seem overwhelming at first, but it's really not bad. I only advice students to stay in contact with him for paper reports and projects because his feedback is profoundly helpful. Also, Dr. Brink may be strong on grammar and spelling, but I thank him for reminding us to be proper.

Clear grading system, gives you options on what you're actually being graded on. I suggest doing as many assignments as possible so you give yourself the option to drop your worst grades. He tries to grade so all of his students can pass, but he makes you work for it. You can miss a class or two and pass with an A but I wouldn't suggest it. Caring.

Easily my favorite professor. He has tons of office hours and is willing to help you with anything, as long as you take initiative and come see him. I was in the honors section that required a project and he walked me through every step. Yes, he's picky with grammar; he wants you to be clear and concise. Other than that, class is not too difficult.

Dr. Brink is the most difficult professor I've ever taken, however he is without a doubt the most influential. What I respect most about him is his passion for teaching and unbiased judgment of students. He will make you work hard for your grade but will be there for you every step of the way if needed. A truly brilliant and unforgettable professor

This online class is not nearly as bad as I thought it would be. All you have to do is post to forums everyday (super easy, most are just reflections), do the 10 quizzes (open book and notes), and the project is optional. Final is a replica of all the quizzes you took. You don't need to textbook at all. If you have common sense, you're fine.

Brink is one of the best professors there is. Cast judgment aside, ask for help, and utilize office hours and resources he supplies. You will pass. This class is not easy, I passed with a B, but considering the difficulty I feel like I got an A.

DO THE DISCUSSION BOARDS AND QUIZES AND PRETTY WELL ON THE ESSAYS AND YOU SHOULD PASS. HE GIVES YOU A LOT OF OPPORTUNITY TO PASS.

Professor Brink is an amazing intelligent instructor. He truly makes you think outside the box and expects college level writing skills. He made me grow so much academically! I took his class online and he was easily accessible if needed for questions. Go in and use his office hours, he is a big help!

Grading is a bit odd, but understandable after a while. He is more than willing to help if you need it. Grading on assignments is very tough. I won't lie, his class is stressful, but one of the best learning experiences I've ever had.

Good overall.

I had Brink for both online religion 100 and online psych 101. If you read the syllabus and follow the rules youll have a great semester. He is a tough grader, but once you get the hang of his system youll do fine. I ended with a B in religion and A in psych. He lets you make corrections on other students posts to receive extra credit points.

Dr. Brink is a dope Professor, he is up to date with his technology and gives clear instructions on everything. He is prompt with grading and responding to emails, I don't know if he has a life because he's literally on Canvas at all hours. He also allows you to pick how hard you want to work with his grading systems.

If you are new to online courses, wait before you take this class. He does give you every chance to earn an A. Hate tests? You can do writing prompts every day and the project. Hate projects? You can do the prompts and the final. Don't have a lot of time? You can do just the project and final. Solid professor.

Brink is really funny and amazing at what he does. I never participated much in class but still felt engaged in there. His grading isn't hard and his system is awesome and gives you TONS of opportunities for an A if you really want it. i missed 5 classes because of personal issues and still got the A as a math major. That should tell you everything

While Brink may be a hard grader, he is very well versed in both Psych and Religions. If you're looking for a middle of the road class that will get you your credits to graduate, go for it.

Professor Brink's syllabus was a little scary looking at first because of how specific everything is, but as time went on, it actually isn't that bad. As long as you follow the criteria outlined then you will be ok. You can choose to either take the final or do a project. Make sure to keep up with the daily discussion boards.

Dr. Brink is a wonderful Professor. I took his online course and received an A. If you follow his instructions and do the work you should have no problems. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS!

Brink is a solid online professor. He utilizes Google docs and responds to emails quickly. You should meet with him in person or on the phone if you can. You can choose what assignments to do to earn your grade. If you are confused by his grading system, watch his videos. 101 is harder than 100 or 111, but it's still very possible to earn an "A".

This is how he grades: choose categories of which the final percentage will add up to 100. finals (050), prelim test (010), midterm (010), paper (0 or 10 each), posting (0 for 09 postings, 10 for 10+ postings, 20 for 20+ postings and 30 for 30+ postings, quizzes (sum of best ten). if u fail something, he gives u the option of counting it as a 0

I took this online course over summer. The class might be confusing at first, but if you do read everything thoroughly, it's all clear. Those who complain about the layout of his online information are the ones that probably didn't read everything. It's a straightforward class; you read the material, write essays and do exams. The grading is fair.

Brink is a hard professor, but in a caring way. He obviously cares for his students. He is hard on you so you will succeed in your career. Make sure to triple check your grammar or you will be docked points. You can choose what you want to do for the points. 900+ is an A, 800+ is a B, and so on. He can be seen as harsh, but he wants you to succeed.

In the beginning, I honestly hated him and the class so much. . I got D on my midterm but after that i started paying more attention. I posted everyday on discussion board and I ended up getting a high A on my final & in the class. I recommend people to take him because he is a GREAT teacher, you jus need to be open minded and follow directions (:

Dr. Brink is the reason your English teacher told you that you need to know how to write in order to succeed in college. Very meticulous and has rules for everything. You may be offended from time to time by the way he speaks/writes to you, but stick with it; be an adult about it. He is very kind and helpful if you put in the effort. Great teacher

Brink first came off as a hard teacher with all his various grammar rules and email rules but once you get the hang of it everything is easy. You can choose what assignments you want to do, final, midterms, and essays are all optional. Just make sure you have enough points to pass the class. There are multiple opportunitie to earn points everyday.

I was honestly scared to take Dr. Brink class, but I took him in the fall of last year and he was a piece of cake. Just read the instructions and you'll pass his class. I found his lectures to be informative and yes, I was that student who didn't follow his instructions and I can see how it comes off harsh, but I didn't let that get to me.

It is true what the others say about Professor Brink, he is very particular about grammar. If you want to be a professional one day, wouldn't you want to know the proper way to speak and write? I learned so much from him and he goes out of his way to help you with projects. Other students who complain can't handle constructive criticism.

This course has definitely prepared me for university level courses, as he makes sure to implement the importance of staying on topic, being direct, and FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS; It may have been lengthy and detailed, but not difficult. Do the daily discussions, correct classmate's grammar for extra credit, go over essays with him, &DO ALL ESSAYS! :)

He is very straight forward. Do not make excuses for your short comings. Follow the guidelines to his work and you will pass. Very knowledgeable and willing to help his students. Meet during office hours if you need help.

At first, the class is overwhelming, with the amount of material to read through (e.g., a 200 page syllabus, email rules, etc). However, the first assignments ease you in gradually. This class can be infuriating, but it is equally as easy to succeed. Do the daily postings, quizzes, and exams, and it is virtually impossible to get less than an "A."

Amazing professor, always helpful and available at any time. I took psychology 100 as well and he was Amazing.

Great class on learning how to write a research paper. He communicates through email and allows you to sign up for phone call office hours. I'd suggest to meet with him at least once a week to make sure you're on the right track with your project. It seems intimidating at first but it's a good informative class and he is very helpful.

I took Mr. Brink for Psychology online, and honestly, he was not bad at all. If you are okay with writing one sentence responses to daily discussions, you will be fine. Good grades on tests matter, and get a good score on the final. Overall, easy A and very informative.

if you're terrified reading these reviews, don't worry. the syllabus is ridiculous but you can still get an A. complete the discussion posts EVERYDAY until you have enough. ace quizzes and tests, use proper email format and contact him to make sure your points are heading towards the grade you want.