Hard Professor, but very knowledgeable, and gives you what you need to know for test, ect. Test are very hard!! I would take him for a challening class!!

Professor Reid is very difficult, but I thought that he kept his expectations clear. You MUST understand the material to do his tests. I barely passed this class, and I am an "A" student,but I liked the challenge. Lots of essays & attendance is

people need to stop complaining about Reid just because he has high expectations. I feel that i have learned more in his class than any other, even if i dont end up with a good grade, i have no regrets

Very smart man but Extremely strict. Either you learn the information or you WILL FAIL. For those who like a ReaL College class take his class. but most people would rather take something that's easy! if so, avoid him.

Very good teacher. Knows history and tells you what you need to know. Do not take it if you don't care about learning or if you can't think. And he was not in the Air Force.

Very difficult and strict teacher, but I got an A. If you know how to study and take tests like real college students, you can pass the class with a B. Keep in mind this is an actual college level class.

Yes, he is very hard, demanding and expects you to know everything that happened in America for a range of 200 years. But he knows his stuff and it is an intersting class. I took him twice, but had to work really hard to get a B

Hardest teacher I have ever had in my life. and I've been college for over 2 years now. He defientially knows his stuff, and his lectures are really detailed. You must memorize the book to pass. all 420+ pages.

Very knowledgable. Quizzes were extremely hard. Must work to earn your grade. Fair, but difficult matterial. All tests are essays. Don't recommend the class unless you have a passion for history.

you all are just morons

If you do the work and study, you'll do fine. It's a tough class, but you learn a lot. If you treat this professor with respect, he'll treat you with respect. He holds you accountable for your learning.

If you don't catch his jokes, then you aren't paying attention! Tells you what will be on tests. Will clarify anything. Fair grading. You should write down everything in class, or use a tape recorder. STUDY YOUR NOTES! For quiz's: books' people & events.

I am a senior at UCF and will attend grad school next spring. Pro. Reid is the best TEACHER I have had thus far. If your lazy and act like a little kid, don't take him. You need a brain to get his jokes.

Professor Reid is a great teacher, he really knows the subject matter so dont try and b.s. your way throught the course. The only downside to the class is the book, it goes into so much detail and drags on and on. Good class though.

Mr Reid is one of the most difficult teachers that I've had, however, he is also one of favorites. Our class went from approximately 50 students to 11 this semester. Only those students that are serious about learning should take this course. He is great!

I loved this class. Mr. Reid is a great teacher who teaches you what you need to know and still expects you to learn like a college student should. It'll challenge you to take the class, if you are interested in learning in European history take it.

VERY HARD PROFESSOR!!! However, with that said, he is the best professor at Valencia. I took him for the summer B in 2003 and I worked extremely hard for my "B" that I earned. Be prepared to learn and work your butt off. This class is not for sl

After taking Mr.Reid for European and American History, I could go on jeapordy and do some serious damage. I wish I could take him for all of my history classes...I would be like the history guru!!!!

He's a really smart teacher, but his class is very hard. Graded on 2 tests-all essays, and a research paper. Not recomended if you're looking for an easy class, but you will definetly learn alot.

I barely passed his class but I didn't try very hard. I enjoyed his class. He knows what he is talking about so read your book. The tests are essay and the questions come from your notes (group questions) so study those. He's a good teacher. Read the book

He's a really good teacher. I really like his grading system. Those who don't want to study or aren't interested in learning or are dumb should not take any of his courses. I got a 96%A.If you can get an A in his class, you can get one in any class here.

Mr. Reid is not an easy teacher. However, if you study, come to class, and pay attention you will be fine. He is very straightforward and tells you at the beginning of the semester what he expects of you. If you do your work, you will learn a lot and get a good grade.

He wants you to learn, but his quizes are a ****.

He is very smart!! He knows everything about History!His Tests and quizes are VERY hard though! If you study a lot you will do fine! I kinda liked the class but I wouldn't take it if I had a lot of other classes. But I have never learned so much about history in my life. Thanks Mr. Reid!

Hard Hard class but if you show up and work hard you learn a lot. He's a real nice guy.

This guy is pretty hard but i never learned more in a single class. Really helpful teacher. You are forced to learn to keep up and what a difference that makes. TAKE HIM!!

When I first got in his class everyone said he was hard as hell and a real ****. If you don't take the time to learn the stuff he wants you'll be at his mercy but if you do what you need to to pass he'll respect you

Excuses...excuses. The previous comments are from lazy people who wouldn't try anything hard in life because they might actually have to work at it. This professor was excellent & left me with a complete view of American history. I would recommend him if you want a challenge and are not a slacker.

I've never gotten so much out of a class. Read the chapters and highlight any word that can be defined and study these for the quizzes. Tests are all essay, study notes. Do paper early. If you want to learn about history then this is the guy to take. He's hilarious if you listen to him. Try hard.

His class is very hard and structured! I got a "D" but never learned more from a single class in my life. If you don't like to read I wouldn't sugest taking him.

Wow very hard but very good at explaining. grade the essays very tough. read the details. I wouldn't take him if You are a slacker. he has small classes by the end of the semester. But you will be able to talk to a histian about amer. history.

Everyone complaining about this class truly belongs at a community college. They are simply not ready for real college work. Dry your eyes, grow up, and realize that your hand will not be held forever. Take some responsibility. This isn’t that hard.

The best I have had so far at VCC. If you are a lazy or illiterate you won’t like it, so stay away.

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS IN THE SHORT SUMMER SESSIONS!! There is SOOOO much work involved. Reading, reading, reading. With only 2 tests, which in my opinion is bad. The more tests, the easier it is to bring up your grade. He is hard and expects much!!!!

This guy is a great teacher; my favorite ever.He is not for the lazy but for those who really want to learn.Don't take him if you're not ready for real college work. Tests are essays. If you listen, do the reading, and study you will not only do well but will learn more than you can imagine. Not for losers.

Fantastic professor. Slackers and bums need not register for this one because use of brain cells is required. Will give you a good grasp of history.

best teacher I had in college

He is very clear about what he wants on the tests, research paper, and quizzes. There are 2 test, one Final, a paper, and for quizzes(not worth many points) not much to be graded on so it can be difficult to get an A.

The first day of class he said normally only 10 people end up finishing the course... and he was right. I worked my butt off, and got a "B", but I have never learned so much in one class. Reid is a true college professor, and probably should be teaching at an Ivy League school. No one can stroll through this class... slackers beware!!!

Slackers Beware-Actual College course ahead. He is great. He tells you what he expects and there is no guessing. He is unwavering though, not flexible but i can tell you a lot about American History now than I ever could and I like history. Excellent.

Very hard...great class...too much to cover and too many chapters...if u doing more than two classes i wouldnt recommend doing an extra one....a bunch of short answers and essay questions....final is straight fwd though u know exactly what u r studying for..other test u at the mercy of reading a boring text.........

By far the best teacher of history I have ever had. Learned so much, and he is so easy to talk to if you just put forth the effort. He has a very low tolerance for slackers, so if your a slacker don't take his class

Excellent professor...prepared me for some tough classes a Rollins, which were a breeze after taking a history course with him...but if you're lazy, don't waste your time.

good teacher if you pay attention and take lots of notes. DO NOT BUY THE TEXTBOOK. he does not teach out of the book at all for history to 1877. he looks like the south bend shovel slayer from home alone and can crack a joke or too, all in all your basic collge class

oh my gosh my favorite teacher at valencia...so easy to talk to DONT BUY TEXTBOOK...it all depends on what kind of person you are...if you're a slacker and dont like work then forget it take someone else...if u love and want to learn history then he's the man...TAKE GOOD NOTES!

Anybody who takes him should be serious about history. Great teacher, learned more about stuff that isn't mentioned in history books. Attendance is a must but I never watched the clock in his class, it was that interesting. Took time to adjust to his style. Overall a 10. He belongs at a university not Valencia!

I took him for AMH 2020online and decided to take him again in the spring for AMH 2010online mainly because he didn't require a textbook, so it saved me money. Not bad, was easier the second time around but I made a B both times. Very nice quite easy. Just 6 discussion and 3 papers, not bad.

He is a great teacher! ADVICE FOR SURVIVING; take great notes. You only need to know DEFINITION & SIGNIFICANCE, no need to write more! He gives points for efforts, but quizzes/test are ALL essay so you can't BS your way through. He's by no means EASY, but you'll learn your history..isn't that what you're PAYING for?

Prof. Reid expects you to truly understand events in history, not just memorize dates. He is very interesting and knows the material. You will come out of this class understanding historical events (and feeling pretty dang smart). He is difficult, so take the class serious and TAKE GREAT NOTES (write down everything!!).

best teach I've ever had, valencia or UCF...helps students a lot. If you work hard he will love you, if you don't work hard he will hate you.

He is an awesome teacher, and if you listen hard enough, he is pretty hilarious. You don't really need a textbook, but you have to write down everything he says, interpret it, and connect it all. He takes into consideration if you try hard and gives an extra credit opportunity.

NOTE TO SLACKERS: If college were a breeze then any idiot walking on the street would have a degree...Prof. Reid was BY-FAR the BEST history teacher that I have ever had in my life! I graduated from UCF in 05 with a Social Science ED. degree and his class definately prepared me to teach my own history classes.I will never forget his class.

Prof. Reid is truly a great teacher. His class is the hardest I have every taken, but also the class I have learned the most in. History hasn't always been my favorite subject but I always found myself entertained in his class. Respect the teacher and be respected. Simple as that!

One of the hardest profs I've had! I've retained a lot of what he taught, but only because his tests were brutal and I had to study hard to get acceptable grades. He's attendance-crazy and dropped me a letter grade for being a few mins late every now and then... otherwise I'd have an A. He's helpful if you ask for it and knows you're trying.

I took professor Reid a few years ago, and I recently graduated from UCF with a degree in history and comparative politics. Now that I have graduated, I can honestly say that professor Reid is one of the most knowledgable and effective professors that I have ever had. His class is difficult and demanding, but if you have an interest in learning its