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He's an EXCELLENT professor. He interacts with students and makes Gov't as interesting as possible.
He is an awesome person as well as a brilliant teacher. He has so much knowledge stored in his brain, it is hard not to want to soak it all up; not to mention he is easy on the eyes!
cool guy. my girl thinks hes hot
Great teacher, had fun in class. Easy tests. Very knowledgeable in his field of political science. Has a great sense of humor. You're missing out if you don't take Wigginton for Gov't.
Study key terms and you should do fine on the exam. He's a really nice and funny guy.
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He's Hilarious, (did you know every aspect of our government can be related back to _The Simpsons_) he's eays, and he's fun. Not too bad to look at either.
HE IS A GREAT TEACHER. HIS CLASS IS NOT BORING, HE KEEPS THE CLASS INTERESTING. JUST GO TO CLASS, STUDY NOTES AND YOU WILL EASILY GET AN A IN THE CLASS. I RECOMMEND EVERYONE TO TAKE HIM GOV., HE IS NOT BAD LOOKING EITHER.
He is an awesome teacher! I recommend him to everyone! He is funny, and good looking. I would definitely take him for another class if he taught something other than gov't. If you do not take him, you're missing out!
Wigginton is great!I looked forward to waking up and going to his class.He helped me understand politics and increased my interest in political science.I believe he's a conservative, which makes him even better! I am taking him when i take Govt 2302.
Cute. I hate GOVT classes and I actually enjoyed this one. If you study, you can do well. Had Ramirez also and preferred Wiggington. At least you knew what to expect on the exams.
study the outline and flascards and you will get a A or B EASIEST gov teacher and fun class
Fun, easy and hilarious - the ULTIMATE college prof. I want to be a **** when I grow up!!!
He has outlines and flashcards to study with. You can easily make an A and you don't have to study forever to learn the material. Very funny and down to earth. It's a great class to take in the a.m. b/c you'll be able to stay awake.
Easy class to an extreme.
Great Professor and class! If you don't just think of him as 'eye candy' and you might actually learn something from him. I am taking him for the next course and am looking forward to it!
Material covered in class was not easy but challenging and interesting. He is very easygoing and doesn't mind helping people understand. Loves the Simpsons and rock bands. Has a really hot girlfriend too!!!!
An easy and fun class.
As long as you show up for exams. You can study internet notes and still get an A. He is funny. Does not believe in essays. what else do you want?
He is entertaining. Down to earth and makes learning enjoyable. No homework just test. Attendance does not affect grade.
If you're actually interested in learning anything in college than I wouldn't take him. It seems to me that these idiots think they're still in kindergarden and they need their teacher to make flash cards for them. Grow up and grow a brain.
He was a very good Prof. Lots of fun in his class. Plus he's cute
He teaches well and has a book outline that you can follow. He is also very nice but a little snooty. I am sure the girls let him know he is cute so he acts pompous.
He is a very good professor. Just study his notes and the flashcards and you will be ok. Plus he drops your lowest test grade. Excellent!! Don't need to show up only on test days. I had a great time with his lectures.
Very boring,after this class is over you will hate the simpsons cuz thats all the guy talks about. hes very prude and kinda cocky.
NOT EASY BUT NOT HARD. WHEN YOU FINISH YOU WILL KNOW GOVERNMENT. DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST HOMOSEXUALS OR ANYBODY THAT IS DIFFERENT. GIRLS AND GUYS THINK HE IS A HOTTIE-TOTTIE!!!!
He is FUNNY. He makes this class feel like you were just there too talk and have fun. His tests are to the point and basically is covered by the review and flash cards. Take this class and you will have lot's of fun!!!
WIGGINTON IS RED HOT!!! HE IS AN EASY TEACHER, EASY TO TALK TO, AND VERRRY EASY TO LOOK AT! WHAT'S MORE TO ASK FOR?!
He does all he can to help a student pass. Whether you're interested in the class or not you will learn something. He may be easy, but its only because he would like everyone to do well.
Go to class its easy!
He is a good Professor. Has an outline book you can get at the bookstore and just highlight during his lectures. Bookstore also has flashcards to use to study for his test. If you study these materials you will do well on his test, lots of the questions come right off the flashcards.
He's a good professor, he makes the class interesting. You definatly learn something, Ive learned stuff I didnt know b4. He's not hard, but not easy, study the outline and f/c and you'll be fine!
He was awesome. Great stories and examples. Go to class, take notes and you'll do fine.
Lengthy lectures (took class in summer). Don't need to buy book, just buy the notes packet in the bookstore and all exam questions and lectures follow packet. Funny and a GREAT teacher.
HE IS SO EASY AND COOL.... I barely WENT TO CLASS and still got an A. all u need is the cards... the outline and bokk is not necessary...... He's a simpson fan just like me .lol..... He make a boring subject FUN
he was very cool and he did make class fun but i always had a hard time when it came to test...he has flash cards to help you study but there's so much that i didn't always study the right material.
WIGG likes the Simpsons. Anyone teaching from the greatest political satire ever to exist is cool with me. His class is not so bad . . . for government
This is a very professional instructor who encourages the students’ abilities to learn. Lecturers are covered with specific detail and moderate personal influence. Over all he is a must take teacher; with the curriculum advanced, so studying is required.
Mr. Wigginton knew the material and always started on time. Sometimes he would take questions. I found the class fun and interesting, it could be the Presidental Election that went on this year. I like current events.
Very helpful teacher i was affraid of taking government because i dont like the subject but he made it very interesting and clear study the outline and you'll be just fine!! some people said studying his note cards was easier who knows!
Good Class. GO TO CLASS, follow outline and read cards once or twice and you can make an A easy. Text Unnecessary. I wish I had taken him for 2301 also.
Mr. Wigginton makes this course fun. Even for us "older" students. Study his outline and flash cards and you'll do great. I made A's of all his tests. He is a nice professor and friendly to his students. Very funny.
great teacher. very funny. study his outline & notecards & you should do fine on the tests. goes over the test the next time your in class. Final Exam is 100 questions, but he copys & pastes 25 questions from the previous 4 tests so you should recongize the questions and the answer to it. Great MAN!
He never puts down students for having outrageous ideas/ comments. In fact he graciously accepts them. I explained why Hitler had good ideas and that this US gov't. is based on corruption since 1775 and he told me that my arguments were logically sound. EXCELLENT TEACHER!
easy class, Mr. wiggington loves the simpsons, so be prepared to here about them. I highly recommed this class. dont buy the book all you need is his outline and flash cards.
He thinks he knows everything about politics. Take this class only if you are a girl because he don't like none of us guys. His tests are tricky. I wouldn't retake his class. And he treats his students like we are in high school. DO NOT BE LATE.
Wonderful teacher, you will get a lot out of his class! His class is very interesting and actually applies to real life. Highly recommended.
All you need to make an A is his outline, but you really have to study it. He is hilarious and the class is never boring! This is the first time I've really actually learned in a gov. class.
Wigginton is really cool and funny but I thought his tests were hard. I studied the outlines and the notecards but I still didn't do that great on the tests..they were kind of tricky. He's really friendly though...but maybe that's just because I'm a cute girl!
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AWESOME TEACHER! I FOUND THE FLASHCARDS AND OUTLINE VERY USEFUL. LECTURES ARE FUN, HE LIKES TO CHANGE HIS VOICE AND IS VERY ANIMATED! NICELY DECORATED CLASSROOM. BOOK NOT NEEDED! MOST TEST QUESTIONS ARE THE FLASH CARDS. FUN CLASS, ENJOY!
No professor could possibly make govt. more interesting than he. He's funny and is organized. There are 4 tests per sem, 50 questions each. So the final is just 25 questions from each test. Study the outline and the flashcards for an A. Don't bother buying that way over-priced book.Best teacher
very nice teacher, very interesting, gives good examples. buy his outline & flashcards. study them! & you will do GREAAAAAAT! says Tony the Tiger. His final are 25 questions from each of his four tests.
nice teacher. very friendly. love his class. makes it very fun. his outline & flashcards help alot when it comes to test. study them and you should do fine. his final is 100 questions. 25 questions from each of the first 4 tests. goes over the test and answers on Fridays. Tests are on Wednedays. :)
He is a funny and intersting guy, but his test are hard. They are tricky and the flascards and outline didn't help.
He releases his OWN outline and flashcards, what more can i say? It was an easy A cause i just stayed awake in his lecture and studied the flashcards. Awesome is what Van Wigginton is.
Class is boring...but he is a good teacher. Just study his flashcards and outline and you will be fine. I took him during the Spring Mini and it was a breeze.
Easy class, just study the outline and you will be fine. Sometimes its boring but tries to make things intersting. I recommend.
I had never really enjoyed learning about government before, he made it really interesting by giving alot of examples and such. He also throws in alot of humor. All you have to do to make an A is study his notes and the notecards for an hour or so. I recommend!
Wonderful teacher, and very humorous! Makes learning about Government fun. I am taking him for the Summer mini and so far it is pretty much a breeze. His tests come right from his lectures. So pay attention, take your notes, and study.
Coolest teacher ever! He sounds like Bill Clinton and looks like Homer Simpson. Makes learning about gov. fun.Pay attention in class and study the outline.Everything is straight from the outline.Test are piece of cake.You have to be an idiot not to make an A in his class!
Excellent prof. Very helpful and personable. He seems to genuinely care about his students. I would highly recommend taking him.
he is very knowledgable, but passes on his knowledge and love for the topic with ease. He will clarify any questions and keep you interested (as much as possible due to the subject). His tests are straight out of his outline. Just study the outline and you'll ace it.
This teacher is the "God" of govt, ok, well maybe a "Ceasar" of govt! He's AWSOME! I hated govt, but not after his class. He's very comical, even when he's not trying to be, which made his already easy test even easier to take. Being in his class was a pleasure. Everyone who doesn't like govt & still wants an "A" should take him.
he rocks
HE LOVES THE SIMPSON'S! Plus, his class is interesting. You wont fall asleep, just show up and pay attention and you will make an A.
He is just plain awesome! His tests are tricky but he made the class fun!
Took Mr. Wigginton for both government classes. Very funny and keeps you interested in his lectures. Uses the Simpsons as a great reference. He could make it a little more challenging by adding an essay or two to his tests. But overall a great professor!!
Awesome teacher. History isnt always that interesting so he throws in jokes, corney ones yes but he tries to make it interesting and does a really good job of it! I took him in a mini session and make an A!
The best professor I ever had, and the best person I have ever known. His objective is to help students develop thier own individual interest in government so learning then comes naturally. If you take him let him know how great he is at what he does and how his class has increased your intrest in politics. Take a peak! www.epoliticalscience.net
he is the best teacher, i have ever had.
Oh my gosh, he is THE best! He's so smart and actually knows what he's talking about. He's funny so you can enjoy the class and he goes over anything that's on the test. He's also very good looking so that helps you pay attention too! He makes you want to be aware of what's going on and how everything works in the government.
He is an awesome teacher! He is so nice and really cares about his students. Mr. Wiggington is SEXY!
Very easy, just buy his outline and if you go to class, all the more easy. He really knows what he's talking about and he's funny! Doesn't care if you skip class, drops your lowest grade, gives online extra credit. If you read and study the outline, tests will be easy for you. Great guy!
The semester just ended and I'm already registered for his class next semester. I like to argue with him after class because his bell curve is just wrong (LOL). Pay attention to his lectures and his outline, study his outline (do the flash cards too), if you're really worried about it do the extra credit, watch The Simpsons... voila! Easy A!
this guy is santa clause when it comes to getting a good grade :).... hes funny, keeps you interested and relates the info in a fashion to keep anyone learning. even if you hate gvmt, take him. he tells all kinds of things to help you remember !
This teacher is excellent! He makes you laugh and keeps the course interesting. He offers extra work (easy) for extra credit. I'm glad I took him for both parts of government.
Super easy, but class is enjoyable. He's funny and time goes by fast. Tests are easy and there's extra credit. This is the easiest A, but you'll actually learn, too! Everyone should take him!
he's funny, and makes learning fun! I learned so much from him.class is wonderful and light, easy tests(if you study)and he gives extra credit.he's a wonderful teacher. take him. also he's extremely hot!
One of the classes i looked forward to my first semester. Hilarious broguht politics into view by using current events to explain. Literaly tells you what is going ot be on the test. Would have been my favorite class had this annoying woman not been in the class
Great teacher! Knows his stuff and make it very interesting. He's very funny and uses movies as analogies to Govt. He's not to bad to look at either! He's totally hot!
Good teacher; very funny. The only complaint I have is his review's. He started doing a power point review that wasen't as helpful as I thought after seeing my tests. If you study his notes and look over the powerpoint you'll make a B, without any effort...easily have a C.
He's a great teacher. He makes a lot of jokes and helps you. Remeber to pay attention when he's going over the tests after taking them because they will be on the final.
You buy his notes....you never have to write down anything!!! If you have the money buy his flashcards too....thats ALL I studied and I got an A!! So freakin easy I would take him again any day!
Great Teacher very interesting and knowlegable took during mini and summer made an A in both classes and study the day before Final is very easy. No book required just buy the summary outline no need to buy the flash card. He also offers xtra credit he makes it impossible to fail. Believe it or not the mini was easier then the summer class.
awesome teacher! don't waste your money on the book just buy his notes. flashcards are not really necessary i think but its your choice! just highlight what he says and you'll be good to go! the final is comprehensive but really easy!
Hes kinda boring, but sometimes really funny. Hes a cool Prof. and you will get an easy A in the class if you just study his outline!!
knows a lot! has a lot of stories to tell
Great class!!! Do the bonus pts. I was the only 1 in class that bought the textbook & not the study guide- w/o the pts I would've made a B+; instead I got an A-. Buy the study guide unless you are a glutton for pain (or dumb like me). The teacher is nice, he'll answer questions if you have any.
I LOVE THIS TEACHER!! HE'S THE BEST TEACHER I'VE HAD IN SAN JAC SO FAR. HE'S VERY HELPFULL AND KNOWS HIS MATERIAL. DEFINITELY TAKE THIS CLASS. U WILL ENJOY IT!
He is a very helpful and very cool teacher. He keeps you pretty entertained. Buy his study guide and he goes straight from that. His tests pretty much follow the study guide too. He is a pretty easy teacher. TAKE HIM!
hes is an awsome teacher and really intresting ..he likes to make alot of jokes and dosnt really care if you never come to class. The test are a little hard but it comes straight from the workbook which is the only thing you really need for the class...hes worth taking.
great teacher, only used the study quide, straight from that
He is an awesome teacher! I actually liked going to class =)
He is an awesome teacher! He never took attendance but everyone still came to class. He made government interesting. I'm definitely taking him again for 2302
GREAT professor! He pretty much always has something funny to say about government that you never would have thought of. He's very interesting and I plan on taking him for 2302.
He's pretty much the best teacher I've ever had. He always has something to say.
Mr. Wigginton is a great professor! He's very interesting and makes Gov't interesting! He only uses his outlines for lecturing. If you study, you will do well. He is very sweet and really handsome... I will definitly take his class for 2302!
Great instructor & highly recommended! If you want to learn about Politics this guy has the info and is really passionate about what he does. His lectures tend to be very interesting ALL the time, very funny as well.
I took him at UH and followed him @san jac he's awesome. Buy the outline read night before and make an A. He's awesome ask him to do his Nixon impersonation and why ****s need to need to know about interstate laws. He's so funny. Warning if you can't memorize don't take his class.
He is a great professor in every way. I recommend everyone to take him for govt. or any political science class. Highly knowledgable in these disciplines. He is very much involved with the San Jac District and has a lot of credibility at San Jacinto. Good Professor to know!
GREAT TEACHER!!!! MADE LEARNING ABOUT GOVT INTERESTING AND COMICAL. RECOMMEND MR VAN TO ANYONE WHO WANTS A EASY "A". TOOK HIM IN THE SPRNG 07 2301 AND ALSO WILL BE TAKING HIM FOR SUMMER 2302!!!!! TAKE HIM
I took GOVT 1301 in the summer at 7:30 in the morning. He kept me awake with his interesting, funny lectures. Seriously, just buy the outline and get the gist of it. His tests are a piece of cake. If you listen in class and study the outline a little bit, then you'll make an A.
Loved this class! Prof. Wigginton is my absolute FAVORITE professor! He has a great sense of humor and is very charming! I wish I could take him for more classes! He's a real cutie-pie! :) Pay attention and study and you'll do great!
Good class, material gets interesting towards the end of the semester. His attitude is quite laid back and lenient, however if you talk during his lectures he'll get "uber pissed as hell will allow."
I got an A in his class by using his notes that he sells in the bookstore. Very funny and interesting to listen to. Gives extra credit all the time to help your grades. Tests are hard but passable if you study.
I took him for 2301 & 2302 govt and love him. You have to study his notes and powerpoints but if you study, it's an easy A. He's very easy to listen to and funny! Extremely nice guy- take him!
I LOVED him! He's funny and very intelligent. Presents everything clear. You'll WANT to come to class. I hated Govt. and Politics and now, I run House campaigns, consult politicians..Man! Wigginton is AWESOME!
Loved, loved, loved this class! Prof. Wigginton is really funny and very intelligent... study the outlines and you will make a good grade! Definitly take this class! Interesting material, too! Prof. Wigginton is just a beautiful man :)
Great instructor, funny during lecture. He is also the Department Chair. You won't need the textbook although you will need the class outline authored by him(available at the bookstore). He also has powerpoint outlines available on blackboard. If you take good lecure notes you probably don't even need the outline book but its worth the money.
TAKE MR. WIGGINGTON!! he is so awesome! he is really knowledgable about government since he is a lawyer. he makes the class interesting with lots of examples, good sense of humor, and loves to answer your questions. he cares about you doing well. i took him fall of 06 and i still go and talk to him!
Great teacher! Lecture only. Book not needed. Purchase outline and flashcards. I studied the flascards and usually made an A on the tests.
GREATEST PROFESSOR ALIVE! His class is really fun even if you don't really care about government. Some people that didn't even care about the government class still showed up for his jokes. I wish he taught different subjects just to take him again. LONG LIVE WIGGINTON!
VERY FUN. HAD TO TAKE HIM AGAIN FOR GOV 2302. EASY A IF YOU STUDY THE OUTLINE AND POWER POINT SLIDES.
I truely recommend him! It's an easy A and I took him for summer I. All you have to do is go to class and read the outline.
I took this class during the semester & it was it was super easy! His tests come directly from his outline & powerpoint slides. If you are in class everyday you will do well!
He's an AWESOME teacher. He is really funny and his lectures are interesting. The tests are easy if you study all you really need for his class is the workbook. I strongly suggest you take him. I made an A and I didn't have to do much.
He is an amazing Teacher! there is no reason to get the book. go get his outline and you'll be set. his exams are straight from his outline. there is no reason at all not to pass his class. his a simpsons fanatic :)
VERY VERY EASY! I made an A, in a 3 week mini class. I took him in the Spring mini of 2007. I like the way he teaches and the tests he gives. Everything is EASY in his class. The tests are simple.... the reviews are easy. Take him for an easy A.
I DIG THE WIG! Hes a super nice prof & loves to make the class fun, always making jokes to keep you awake! Took him for 2301 during winter mini & made an A, now taking him for 2302. Dont buy the book, just the outline. Go to class with a highlighter & follow along with the lecture! Extra credit is also provided in a few forms! Take him!
I absolutely LOVE this guy! So funny and I actually enjoyed going to class! Buy the outline and notecards and study for about a day before the test til you can answer all the notecards and you'll make a A easily. He doesnt teach part 2 at UH but I am really considering following him to San Jac even though its a bit far. oh yea,he's nice to look at
This is a great professor!!! Come to class everyday because some exam questions will come from the lecture only, buy the note cards and the outline and you will be set. Some people will tell you that the notecards are useless but they are wrong. If you can answer the questions on the notecards then you can answer the questions on the test.
Just show up to his class everyday and you'll make an easy A. All you need to buy is his outline. Going through the outline may seem like it is a lot of information to study, but if you listen to the lectures then once you take the test it is a breeze.
By far the best teacher I've ever taken at San Jac. He teaches you what you need to know and he's test are from the outline. So attend class! Study and you'll make an A.
The best teacher I've ever had! I actually took govt 2301 before with Faiser and got a C but with Wiggington an A. He cares for his students and wants us to do well. Mr. Wiggington made me actually like politics! Amazing teacher and overall guy.
Great teacher. He understands students.
Listen to these people. 120+ comments can't be all wrong. Van is the coolest prof you will have in your college experience. Yes, his class is easy, but take it because in his class, you will grow to love Government (maybe) and you will be surprised how much you will learn (definitely).
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