3.2

Yingfan Zhang

Communication - Suffolk County Community College

3.2
Quality
3.0
Difficulty
43%
Would Retake
142
Reviews
3.2
Quality
3.0
Difficulty
3.4
Helpful
3.0
Clarity

43%

Would Retake

142

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official
142 total ratings

5

43

4

33

3

23

2

18

1

25

What Students Say

Horrible professor, if you want to get a C or higher for COM 101 do not take her class

COM101 - 1.0 rating

Absolutely by far the WORST teacher I've ever had

IDK - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

95% confidence
Based on 33 grades
Most common grades:
A (9)
B+ (6)
C+ (5)
Grade Distribution
A(13)B(5)C(7)D(1)F(1)A-/B+(7)
Based on 40 reported grades
A: 9
B+: 6
C+: 5
B: 5
Common Tags
Participation matters (33)
Skip class? You won't pass. (10)
Get ready to read (9)
Tough grader (9)
Clear grading criteria (7)
Tough Grader (7)
Lecture heavy (6)
GROUP PROJECTS (5)
Rating Trend

Declining

-0.82 avg change
Nov
Dec
May
Jul
Nov
Dec
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

CHINESE

5.0

(1)

SPEECH

5.0

(1)

INTOCOMM

5.0

(1)

CO23

5.0

(4)

INTERCULTCOMM

5.0

(1)
+21 more courses
Difficulty by Course

COMMCO23

5.0

IDK

5.0

INTERCULTCOMM

4.0

OS15

4.0

CO0639

4.0

Reviews (141)
5.0
5.0
CO11
Apr 14, 2004

a lot of work. Hard grader. worked my butt off for a B. She did teach the class well.

3.0
4.0
CO11
Jun 21, 2004

No Comments

2.0
3.0
CO11
Jun 30, 2004

she only requires two speeches, so if you don't like public speaking, this is the the fewest you'll have to do. however, her accent makes her almost completely unintelligible...funny how she ended up teaching oral communication.

3.0
3.0
CO12
Aug 11, 2004

Kind of hard to understand her with her accent. Taught the class well. If you speak to her about problems She will usually give you an extension, but don't take advantage of her!

3.0
5.0
CO11
Sep 7, 2004

very hard grader. you have to work hard and be a good "performer".

2.0
2.0
CO11
Nov 8, 2004

Easy class as long as you do the work, which there isn't a major amount of: 2 speeches, 2 groups, & 3 exams. Her accent makes it hard to understand her but is also part of what makes her funny. Class doesn't usually laugh with her but at her. Take her, do the work, and you'll get a good grade.

3.0
2.0
CO11
Nov 8, 2004

good teacher, accent is funny sometimes, annoying sometimes. The way she talks gives you a headache after a while, pleasant class overall.

1.0
5.0
CO11
Nov 11, 2004

VERY HARD N YOU CANNOT UNDERSTAND HER

2.0
4.0
CO11
Nov 21, 2004

Very difficult to understand. Humorous at times, like "Are you wisssss (with) me?" Although she is a somewhat good teacher she is poor in some areas!

2.0
4.0
CO11
Dec 16, 2004

She is hard to understand but funny at times. Her way of grading is horrible. She is strict with the absences and you cant leave the classroom for anything. She keeps track of how many times you come in late(after she comes in) and how many times you leave during class.

5.0
2.0
CHINESE
Grade: Rather_Not_Say
Dec 21, 2004

She is a very fun professor. She helps you out whenever you need help and isnt that bad with her English at all.

3.0
3.0
CO11
Dec 22, 2004

she hates men, it's hard to understand her and she favors women. after an hour and 15 minutes in her class you have a headache from the annoying way she speaks and repeats everything a million times. Ironic how she can barely communicate, yet teaches communication....

5.0
1.0
CO11
Jan 23, 2005

She is awesome! the only people who dont like here are people who are too immature for college and immediately stop resprecting her because she has an accent!

4.0
3.0
CO11
Feb 2, 2005

I really enjoyed going to this class everyday. Professor Zhang was very pleasant and funny as well. If you go to class and do the work your experience will be a good one! I would suggest this professor to anyone interested in taking communications.

5.0
3.0
SPEECH
Grade: A
Mar 16, 2005

she is one of the best speech teachers I have ever had.

5.0
1.0
INTOCOMM
May 8, 2005

first of all, if you have to take this class. get this teacher, she is awesome. she is hilarious and an easy grader. you give two simple speeches, 3 easy tests and that's it. she also has extra credit if you did bad. but you wont need it if you took it just a little bit seriously. trust me

4.0
2.0
CO11
May 17, 2005

She was a good teacher even though you can't really understand her that much. Her test are pretty easy if you study the chapters. Overall, it's an easy class to take. I recomend that you take her class.

3.0
3.0
COMM
May 30, 2005

"IS IT RIGHT?"

4.0
3.0
CO11
Aug 4, 2005

Shes very funny and goofy, nice lady but her grading is rough! no matter how well you thing you thought you did on your speech you didnt do good!

5.0
2.0
CO23
Grade: F
Aug 11, 2005

I took this class online and it was great! She was very involved with the class which is often rare with online classes. She just seemed to care a lot about her students. I would take her again in a heartbeat!

3.0
3.0
CO11
Sep 1, 2005

she was an ok teacher. i thought she talked too much and i couldnt understand her that well. also she favors you a lil bit if ur not from this country which i think is wrong every1 should be treated equal

5.0
4.0
INTERCULTCOMM
Oct 1, 2005

GREAT TEACHER! I am taking her online class at the present time and look forward to additional classes with her. She is very clear in her assignments and returns your graded paper within a day or two and is always available for questions.

5.0
3.0
CO23
Oct 6, 2005

Very involved and clear with assignments she is a great teacher!

4.0
4.0
OS15
Oct 12, 2005

Her freshman seminar class is terrible. She's a decent teacher, but assigns about 2-4 essays EACH CLASS. That's no exaggeration either. The syllabus is basically useless since every class she adds more work. She's a cool person, but the work is just ridiculous.

4.0
3.0
CO11
Oct 26, 2005

She is a very nice person and doesnt give that much work in her intro to human communication class.

5.0
2.0
CO11
Grade: C
Dec 12, 2005

Not too much work, just get it done and you get an A. Tests are 50 question multiple choice taken right out of the textbook, so study and you're clear.

5.0
1.0
CO11CO23
Jan 4, 2006

Prof. Zhang very very nice and courteous and helpful if asked.

5.0
1.0
CO11
Mar 22, 2006

she is the best. if you do your individual speeches and participate in the group work then its an easy A. All you need to do is do 2 speeches on any topic and do 2 group projects which are so fun to do then you will get an easy A. Don't be late too many times.

5.0
1.0
CO23
May 31, 2006

She is a great teacher. Everyone has something to say about her accent, but you know what, I think she is fair about her grading and also VERY helpful when it comes to returning papers. She helps you develop your ideas and if you put the effort into the course, you will get the grade you deserve.

4.0
1.0
CO11
Oct 28, 2006

She's funny and she tries to make the class as easy as it can be.

5.0
1.0
CO11
Nov 14, 2006

professor zhang is a great teacher. i think shes a very fair grader and if there is something you dont understand she'll help you out in any way she possibly can. do all ur work and ur guarenteed an A. u'll have to work for it though.

5.0
1.0
CO11
Nov 21, 2006

shes really cool not to much work 2 group projects, 2 speeches, 3 tests.. take her she makes you laugh and is a great professor

4.0
1.0
FRESHOS15
May 6, 2007

i had her for freshman seminar, and although the class itself wasn't fun, she made it fun. wasn't too much work and the work she did give wasn't too hard. just do it and you'll pass.

4.0
4.0
CO11
May 14, 2007

What can I say about Zhang...? I can see where the people below are coming from, while she is a good person and she does teach well but for test 2, she didn't lecture. If you can keep up on your own outside of school then you will do fine but if you can't then you should take someone else.

5.0
1.0
CO0659
May 20, 2007

2 words ; Great Professor

5.0
2.0
CO44
May 21, 2007

Overall, this was an easy class if you just dedicated some time to it. She was extremely helpful and would always get back to you with any questions. The only thing is if she says the minimum is 800 words, you have to write way more than that if you want to get a good grade.

4.0
3.0
COMMCO11
Dec 12, 2007

This professor was extremely nice, and she helped you when you asked for it. She also gives out bonus points which is very helpful at the end.Her tests are difficult but if you study for them and pay attention to her lectures you should be fine!

5.0
2.0
CO11
Dec 15, 2007

great proffesor, i took her over the summer. wasnt too bad 3 test, 2 presentaions, and plenty of bonus points. I would recommend her. Shes SUPERB!

3.0
2.0
CO11
Dec 18, 2007

shes a great profesor. not a lot of work, tests are pretty much from the text book, definitions and what not. even if you dont read them, you can still do good. participate, it helps a lot in the end. isthatrite? lol

5.0
2.0
CO5495
Jan 9, 2008

I took her online class and it wasn't bad! She was really clear with the work that was expected from us and didn't give us too much! She is a really fair teacher and her feedback was excellent. She would always help and offered a lot of extra credit! I would take a class by her again!

1.0
5.0
COMMCO23
Feb 23, 2008

If you want to learn how to be a mindless, inconsiderate, human being, than this is the class for you. This teacher only grades you on how many words you can write, not the context of the writing. I found this teacher to be narrow minded and strict like a nazi. She is stubborn and ..... just don't waste your time, trust me

5.0
4.0
CO0639
May 19, 2008

Professor Zhang is the ideal Professor for teaching this course. Her directions are clear and concise. She lays the course out simply, and makes sure everyone understands. Good Job!

5.0
4.0
CO23
Jul 9, 2008

This lady works extremely hard to make this class organized and straight forward. She grades and responds super fast. She is constantly involved and is the best online professor I've ever had.

4.0
3.0
COMM101
Nov 19, 2008

She is a great teacher. Dr. Zhang is a good person when you get to know her and you can tell she really does care about the kids that she teaches. Don't be afraid to ask her questions because she will answer you and more then the answer but explanations. I was scared at first because she has a heavy accent, but in the end shes great.

5.0
1.0
HIS101
Dec 5, 2008

very good

2.0
4.0
COM101
Jan 14, 2009

Dreadful. She is so strict and basically mocks everyone in the class. Her grading system is nonsense and she play favorites. I've warned all my friends to stay away

4.0
4.0
COMCOM
Jan 30, 2009

Professor Zhang was hard to understand at first, but overall she was an awesome professor and I have learned a lot from her class.

4.0
2.0
COM101
Apr 27, 2009

one you get past her accent and can understand her she is really great i had her for communications and she was really easy going in the class and had lots of fun with the class

4.0
1.0
COM111
May 15, 2009

Good Professor. Funny & understanding. Not too many notes, A LOT of presentations and I hate speaking in front of a class so of course I wasn't happy when I found out I could've taken this course online!!!!! But that's not her fault.

4.0
2.0
COM101
Jul 9, 2009

I loved her class. She is funny at times and made class enjoyable. Anyone who has said anything bad about her did show up or didnt do the projects. Her tests a little hard if you don't study. I hate specking in front of groups but she made it easy for the class. 2 speeches and 2 groups works were easy and 3 tests. Has a strong accent though

5.0
3.0
COM101
Aug 10, 2009

Zhang is the best! Her class is great she is an awsome teacher. She is fun and funny. Best advice for students is to work hard and do ALL the work. You have to earn your grade in her class. Good Luck!

3.0
1.0
COM101
Oct 20, 2009

Nice lady and an easy grader but picks favorites. I personally could not understand a word she said and she raises her voice for no reason at all. Nothing she taught was on the test just in the reading but if you needed help she was there and overall she is alright and her grading system is off but if you go to class you will pass with at least a C

1.0
4.0
COL101
Nov 4, 2009

shes very nice but it so hard to understand her its annoing she doesnt explain the homeworks just assigns them she picks favorites, i dont liek presentating i have anxiety but u lose so many points and its so sad!

2.0
4.0
COM101
Nov 10, 2009

she is so annoying, interrupts all the time and def picks favorites. She isn't very clear about speeches and is just stupid.

3.0
4.0
COM101
Dec 3, 2009

I am expecting to get an "A" in this class. This teacher is overall hard, nothing she says in lecture is ever on the tests. Read the text book and you will do good. Even though on all my tests i have recieved a 68 since i did all the extra credits it made my average jump up to an A.

4.0
2.0
COM101
Dec 14, 2009

She is a really good teacher.. hard to understand her accent at first but you get used to it.. she makes the class funny at times which helps you learn the material.. theres 2 group projects which are actually fun and theyre easy grades. however the 2 speeches kinda suck even though its easy topics. overall a really good teacher, id take her again!

5.0
2.0
COM101
Jan 22, 2010

she was such a great teacher. the best part about her class is when she use to say how hot the guy in the front row was and that all the girls in the class should look at him. beside from that she will talk to you if you have any problems with anything, she gives out extra credit if you need it and she loves to hear funny stories from her students.

5.0
1.0
COM101
Apr 22, 2010

com 101 and 202 great prof. HER NOTES ARE THE TEST. forget text books, the tests are straight from her notes which she has you print out. easy a

5.0
1.0
COM101
May 18, 2010

I had professor Zhang for about a month. But for that month she was great I missed class on the day we started group work and I decided to drop the class and retake it and I'm taking it with her that's how much I like her!

5.0
3.0
COM101
May 23, 2010

Attendance required. Make sure to participate. Group work not bad but make sure you get paired with other people willing to work. Study lecture notes... Review textbook since that will help for tests. Gives good examples. Gives easy bonuses to help grade. Have Scantrons and pencils.

4.0
2.0
COM101
May 25, 2010

Took her twice! ( second course was an online course).. She is an awesome teacher. Do the work she will give you a good grade. Plus she gives a lot of extra credit!

3.0
3.0
COM101
Oct 25, 2010

She is a good teacher. She has some really good examples and a sense of humor. A lot of group work and 2 speechs. She's an easier grader. You learn about a lot of things in that class. Just look out for the 2nd test. She doesnt review for it until the class before it.

2.0
4.0
COM101
Nov 11, 2010

I took her because the majority of the comments on this site were good. I should have listened to the bad ones. I despise this class.Grading system is awful. Like everyone said, she plays favorites ALOT. Very unclear with directions. She's caused nothing but stress for me this semester.

3.0
3.0
COL101
Nov 18, 2010

Professor Zhang is a great professor if you are willing to work. Easy grader if you follow the criteria. She hates when students go to class and fool around. She loves hearing about what students are going to major in. This freshman seminar class everyone learns about everyones home lives because all the papers have to be written about yourself.

4.0
2.0
COL101
Nov 18, 2010

With professor Zhang, you MUST understand that you have to go to class EVERYDAY!!!! If you are someone who is shy it might help you open up and feel more comfortable. You have to present 2 essays you written in front of the class. All essays are around 2-3 pages. Easy because you write about your life in all of them!! Must hand in work on time.

1.0
5.0
COM101
Feb 3, 2011

this teacher is terrible, i got into a car accident the second week of school on my way to her class and she took off points because i wasn't in class

1.0
5.0
COM101
Apr 2, 2011

DO NOT TAKE HER!! Her grading system and overall logic does not make sense. The majority of the students in my class failed her tests. I'm usually a A student and expected this to be an easy class, but it turned out to cause me nothing but stress all semester and its not even an honors class!

5.0
1.0
COM101
Apr 12, 2011

This really depends on you. I take her COM class and it's the easiest class i've ever taken. Just go to class and do the work. Obviously if you don't do the work or go to class shes gonna give you an attitude and you wont like her. There is one thing, and it is true that her tests are very confusing and tedious. Shes okay though.

5.0
2.0
COM101
Aug 7, 2011

Tests are confusing. 2 speeches, 3 tests, 2 group projects. Speeches and group work are easy A's as long as you put the work in. Also gives a lot of extra credit. Go to class, do the work, do the extra credit, and you'll get an A.

3.0
4.0
COM101
Aug 23, 2011

Her Chinese accent is HYSTERICAL. Her tests are very hard though. Don;t get stuck with bums though, their work affects your grade directly in group work. Try not to get in her class, but if you do, do the work, and find others who want an A, and not just to pass.

5.0
4.0
COMCOM
Nov 4, 2011

Prof. is extremely clear about what she expects from you.The tests are hard, however she does curve the grades.5 e.c. journals you can do(must stand in front of class and read them if you want credit)and she has you do the group work first before the indiv speeches which helps you to get comfy and feel more at ease when you have to do indiv speech.

5.0
3.0
COMCOM
Nov 4, 2011

She is a riot! If you want an A you have to participate just about every class(she even puts check marks next to your name on her attendance sheet every time you raise your hand) And you absolutely better make sure you find people who want to do well and that you can work with for the groups as you keep the same group for both projects.

1.0
5.0
COM101
May 19, 2012

all of these comments are false. she's literally the worst help with everything, is so unclear, and not understanding at all. she makes you feel stupid for asking her about any assignments. group projects are so unclear. i hated her and i regret taking her.

1.0
4.0
COMM101
Nov 14, 2012

If your a minute late to class it effects your grade, like high school. Her accent is so obnoxious, as she say "is it right" after every statement. I dreaded her class, she was so annoying. Her tests were difficult, and her grading on speeches was rough. Never want to see her again. Don't take her!!

1.0
5.0
COM101
Nov 17, 2012

Her class is very hard! When she asks of you to do something she does not explain clearly, and when you ask for help she just leaves you more comfused. We do nothing in class, she lets us know the dates and then expects us to do everything ourselves. Write outstanding speeches and group work, and MAYBE you'll get a good grade!

4.0
3.0
COM101
May 8, 2013

Great professor. She's very helpful and considerate. The exams are pretty difficult, but nobody said college was gonna be easy. Overall I enjoyed the class and my fellow students. Worth taking!

4.0
2.0
COM101
Jun 15, 2013

great teacher she ramblings which is funny and she is a great teacher and very helpful. occasional misunderstanding cause her language.

1.0
5.0
COM101
Nov 10, 2013

Terrible teacher. Do not take her there is nothing good about this professor. Her accent makes it impossible to understand what she is saying. She leaves you clueless on projects and will only make you leave the class more confused than you did as you walked in. Never goes over tests, and leaves everything up to you. DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS!!!

4.0
3.0
COM101
Nov 20, 2013

Such a SWEETIE. Adorable accent. Wants the best for students. If you show passion in your efforts, she sees that. Fair grader, lots of groupwork, but the material isnt too hard. Study, work hard, be respectful to her & peers, & PARTICIPATE EVERY DAY, you're golden. I took her for COM101 on a WHIM, & loved her so much i took her for Freshma Seminar!

5.0
2.0
COM101
Dec 4, 2013

She is a wonderful teacher. Class is simple enough, if you go and participate you'll do great. For the group work you'll need a group willing to work. She will build your confidence during your speeches and she offers extra credit to assist you if your willing to do the work. I am scheduled to take her COM 202 next semester.

4.0
2.0
COM101
Grade: B+
May 17, 2014

GREAT teacher somewhat hard to understand due to her accent but her class is CAKE, no homework only textbook reading her test are a bit difficult but not if you study. She is easy to take to if you have a problem. Id take her again!!

1.0
5.0
IDK
Oct 23, 2014

Absolutely by far the WORST teacher I've ever had. I was horribly sick and in emergency care and she penalized me and my group for missing a presentation and basically said oh well. She is a HORRIBLE representative of Suffolk County Community College. Most disappointing and frustrating class ever taken and not to mention you can't understand her.

2.0
4.0
COM101
Nov 11, 2014

Zhang has a very heavy accent so if you don't pay attention - YOURE NOT PASSING. You NEEED to read the textbook, its more important than the lecture notes when it comes to tests. you have one group work assignment. 2 tests and an optional one, 1 speech and an optional one. She's willing to work with you. She jokes a lot. Participation is a MUST

4.0
1.0
COM101
Grade: A
Nov 24, 2014

If you put in the littlest of effort you'll pass trust me. You must participate every class, even if you just comment on a lecture she'll give you credit. For the tests you will need to read the textbook, it's really important. Professor Zhang's accent is completely comprehensible. She will call you out if you don't try though!

2.0
4.0
COM101
May 4, 2015

I began the semester feeling as though this was going to be an easy class, but as the weeks went on I realized I was wrong. Her grading system makes no sense to me at all, she was never clear on what she wanted you to do for the assignments and orget the idea of getting a good grade on the speeches because you won't. Hated this class!!!

3.0
3.0
COM101
May 26, 2015

She is nice, but has a thick accent (beware). Wasn't a fan of her class but I passed.

1.0
5.0
COM101
Sep 17, 2015

She's hard to understand and not very clear

3.0
4.0
COL101
Nov 16, 2015

She is a fast pace teacher, tries to do everything quickly and her accent is kinda tough to understand plus she talks fast. She sees the importance of the class as very important which I think is not at all. A bit too many assignments for a 1 credit class. You NEED the textbook for her class and you have to show up,you can only miss maybe 1 class.

4.0
1.0
COM101
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 20, 2015

Nice professor, put in at least a little effort in the assignments do the bonus journals, and pick good group members and you will get at least a B. Her accent is not that bad but her lectures are very boring, when you take her tests focus on the textbook and especially the vocab and participate in every class and you are going to pass.

4.0
2.0
COL101
Dec 3, 2015

Her syllabi lays out everything she expects from you

5.0
3.0
CHE100
Grade: A+
Dec 15, 2015

He goes over everything so clearly so everyone can understand if you pay attention and write down what he says it's easy to pass he basically gives you every answer. He's a tough grader but thats if you don't listen to him. He's very easy going but hates when your late or talking. You have to do homework to pass but he helps you a lot.

4.0
3.0
COMM101
Feb 5, 2016

very good professor. at first she will seem standoff-ish. always saying "right?" or "understand?" but this is just to train you to always pay attention and improve your communication skills. this teacher only really asks for you to read, and participate with simple q&a. definitely worth your time.

3.0
2.0
COL101
Nov 8, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Although she was not my favorite professor, she was still very good. Sometimes hard to understand but nothing too bad. Very easy class with graded group work in class. No homework or tests besides two short essays. There is one opportunity for extra credit and i would take it. Just show up and pay attention and you're bound to get an A.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
1.0
3.0
COM101
Nov 17, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Would not recommend taking. She is a tough grader and isn't clear with directions when giving out an assignment. I do fairly well in this class, but the way she teaches isn't in my best interest. Participating in class means a lot to her and she WILL call you out if you don't. You need to put in a lot of effort in order to receive a decent grade.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
4.0
COM101
Nov 18, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Horrible professor, if you want to get a C or higher for COM 101 do not take her class. She is very vague with instructions and will minus points for the littlest things. Also you have to raise your hand for participation every class which if you don't you will lose points but you don't gain points for participating. Avoid her.

Tough Grader
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
2.0
COM101
Grade: Incomplete
Nov 19, 2016
Would take again

I love her! People say they can't understand her accent but it honestly isn't that bad. She's super funny and one of the only professors around here who actually care (if you do)! This class she makes you befriend your classmates and is the only class I made friends in. I would take this class again in a heartbeat.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Hilarious
2.0
1.0
COL101
Grade: A+
Jan 19, 2017
Wouldn't take again

She is very hard to understand due to her heavy accent.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
5.0
COM101
Mar 27, 2017
Would take again

Zhang is awesome,she's so funny & wants all her students to succeed ,I enjoy her class and would take her again for another subject!! But be prepared to participate

Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
Hilarious
4.0
2.0
COM202
Grade: A
Apr 19, 2017
Would take again

Currently taking her online Communications class and she's awesome! There is kind of a lot of work but it's not difficult at all! She just wants to see that you read the textbook & worked hard and she'll give u a good grade! Her instructions are simple to follow & everything u need to do is there! Definitely take her!! Im really glad that I did

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
2.0
3.0
COM101
Grade: C+
May 17, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Very particular, if that makes sense. EVERYTHING has some kind of penalty that she can put on if not done in form with her demands. She's a pleasant-ish person to learn from but she can be difficult to communicate with. She will assign a group project that can be quite stressful as like I said she has A LOT of penalties she's more than happy to use

Tough Grader
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
3.0
3.0
COM101
Oct 11, 2017
Would take again

She was a good professor. She has an accent but you are able to understand her. PARTICIPATION IS KEY!! You have to participate every class but as long as you raise your hand or say something each class you are fine. There are only 3 tests (they each cover 6 chapters) and there is 1 group project (a little stressful) and some speeches.

Respected
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
3.0
4.0
COM101
Dec 17, 2017
Would take again

Hard to understand and the group project really sucks. If youre not a social person don't take this class. Make sure to do all the work on time.

Tough Grader
3.0
3.0
COM101
Dec 20, 2017
Wouldn't take again

It's pretty ironic that it's extremely hard to understand the teacher of a communications class. Not even just due to her accent, but she'll end up trying to express 50 different ideas in her head at once and you'll lose track of what you were talking about to begin with. You have to come to class or you will miss imperative info.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
GROUP PROJECTS
2.0
4.0
COMM101
Grade: C+
Jan 20, 2018
Wouldn't take again

horrible. she's a really tough grader and if you miss one class its hard to do good and you get lost. the speeches were the worst thing and the tests were hard. she makes you participate and checks you off each time you participate

Tough Grader
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
COM101
Jan 30, 2018
Would take again

She was absolutely fantastic. She gives you notes and allows you to get extra credit on all 3 tests by doing quick post-tests online which takes 10-15 minutes a piece. The tests are extremely fair. No midterm or cumulative final. It is important to raise your hand once every class and say something.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
COM202
May 12, 2018
Would take again

Great online course. Everything was clearly laid out, up to you to do the work and gain the points. Also offers a chance for bonus points.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
4.0
3.0
COM101
Nov 3, 2018
Would take again

She is very strict about certain opinions of hers in regards to how things work, but usually shes flexible if you makes mistakes and doesnt grade that harshly if she knows you put in effort.

Participation matters
GROUP PROJECTS
Respected
3.0
4.0
COL101
Nov 15, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Lectures on and on about thr same topic. If you do something wrong or incorrect she will yell at you in front of the whole class. Everything has to be done her way or its wrong

Tough Grader
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
4.0
3.0
COM101
Dec 5, 2018
Would take again

This class really made me more interested in being a Com major. Shes amazing and super helpful. Very clear with what she wants. There are three tests and two speeches. BUT! Only one speech and two tests are mandatory. The last test and second speech are interchangable, which is nice. I woud if youre going to be taking her show up to class.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Participation matters
2.0
4.0
COM101
Dec 20, 2018
Wouldn't take again

First of all, this is a communications class. She basically speaks limited English, which is ironic since you can barely understand what she's communicating. She's always late and changes the topic when she's called out on it. It's not recommended to take her class. If you want a high letter grade and have her, be prepared to work extremely hard.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
GROUP PROJECTS
4.0
3.0
COMM101
Grade: B
Dec 23, 2018
Would take again

Good choice. She can be difficult to understand, but she is a very good person. She does yell a lot. A LOT. Do your work and leave your attitude at home. You will work with your peers.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Caring
4.0
4.0
COMM101
Grade: A
Jul 23, 2019
Would take again

Shes deff a tough cookie. But she really does care about her job. Literally just show up, do the assignments on time, and show you care. She will pass you.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Group projects
Tough grader
5.0
1.0
COM202
Grade: A
Oct 25, 2019
Would take again

I use to hate her at the beginning but the more I got to know her, the more that I liked her. Just do your work and you should be fine. I am now taking her again this semester for her online class and I love it.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
1.0
5.0
COM101
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 25, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She is hands down the worst teacher I have ever had. I have been in this class for over 2 months and I havent learned anything. She gives you a penalty for everything , and is an extremely harsh grader for a first year course. Do not take her class under any circumstance , unless goal is to be stressed out.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
3.0
3.0
COM101
Grade: B
Dec 18, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Her test and project requirements were very very unclear. I was confused with what she wanted us to do. In this class you do 1 group presentation, 1 speech and 2 tests. For the last grade you get a choice of the third test or the second speech. Do the speech. Only has to be 3 mins. Not bad. Hard to understand and would not recommend this class.

Participation matters
1.0
5.0
COM101
Grade: C
Dec 27, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Took this course during my first semester of college. She is an absolutely terrible professor. Very hard to understand her and she just repeats herself over and over again throughout the entire lecture. I dreaded going to this class. She gives out penalties very often. Takes her job way too seriously. Don't take her!

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Tough grader
2.0
4.0
COM101
Mar 4, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I will say that she is a very nice professor and wants to see everyone do well. But the class itself is awful. Most of your grade goes to multiple choice tests and you don't do a ton of oral reports or activities. If you prefer doing tests and very little speaking, take her class. For me, her class was no help on improving public speaking.

Test heavy
Caring
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
COL101
Grade: C+
May 13, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Professor Zhang was the worst. Don't recommend taking her.

Get ready to read
Group projects
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
COM101
Grade: C+
May 13, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Professor Zhang was the worst. She was late to class half of the time. She's a harsh grader. You would think that during the circumstances of Covid-19 she'd be understanding but instead was the complete opposite.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
COM101
Grade: B+
May 20, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Do not take her if you don't have to. She tallies participation every single class so you HAVE to participate all the time or she gets annoyed. You have a group project which is difficult and you have your own speech. She is nice as a person, but tough as a professor. Also tests.. you have to study and follow her notes or you will fail the test.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
COM101
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Nov 24, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Dont take this class, shes too extra and always wants you to participate . She only gives you an hour to complete 50 questions! You cant even go back to those questions if you got it wrong.. Shes not a good teacher, she makes you read so much and expect you to understand everything. Cant understand her much since her accent is strong.

1.0
5.0
COM101
Grade: B+
Dec 1, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Do not take this professor if you don't have to. Test are very hard, expects you to know whats going on and has a heavy accent.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
COM101
Jan 26, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Heavy accent. Thought it was kinda funny before it became a problem to understand her. The group projects are just plain annoying and doesnt really prepare you for the final. She mandates participation as it counts against your grade if youre not vocal enough. The presentation is minimum 5 mins for 2 mins of content and my group had to bs for 3.

Participation matters
Group projects
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
COM101
Grade: A
Mar 2, 2022

professor Zhang shows up late pretty much every class but enforces lateness upon the students heavily with a hypocritical double standard. 90% of the class is her reading the book at the front reading off redundant information. If I had to give one piece of advice for anyone planning on taking her class it would be to absolutely avoid doing so.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
5.0
2.0
COM101
Aug 31, 2022
Would take again

She was mostly a great professor overall, and was funny during class. The workload in this class was pretty light, except for a speech at the end of the semester. She says you should be using the textbook but you really don't have to. I would recommend her if you are taking COM 101.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
COM101
Grade: A
Nov 15, 2022
Would take again

Professor Zhang is a wonderful professor. She has slides highlighting chapters of the textbook & is clear about what will be tested. Participation at least once a class is necessary, it's a communication class. Make your presence known & you're golden. Professor Zhang is funny & caring, as long as you do what's expected, which isn't much

Participation matters
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
COM101
Grade: B
Dec 23, 2022
Would take again

I loved Prof. Zhang's class! She is very funny and understanding person. 3 exams and a 3-5 minute speech, which by the way she is lenient when it comes to the speech. She posts all the needed lecture notes I barely used the textbook so I don't think it's worth buying. Participation is a MUST as she rewards bonus points that way every class

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
3.0
5.0
COM101
Grade: Rather not say
Nov 7, 2023

PARTICIPATE evEN iF Ur FAKing IT!! Shes a very tough professor, Here to help but assignments can be tougher than they should. Make sure you have the notes on hand and pay attention (even though it is so easy not to and she won't care if you don't get caught. xcredit available but it's crazy unnecessary work &shes on top of it 247. yeah, iz alright

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Lecture heavy
3.0
1.0
COL101
Feb 26, 2024

Probably the easiest class you'll have at Suffolk. I wouldn't exactly recommend her, but there's nothing about her that's really that bad. Her accent is pretty strong but you'll get used to it. Just participate, do the super easy homework, and you'll be fine.

Participation matters
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
COM111
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 8, 2024

This professor will give you a bad grade if they don't agree with your opinion! There are so many projects in this class. The workload is so heavy and they don't even answer their emails when you need help with the projects. Also the assignments had so many spelling errors it was hard to even decipher what you needed to do for the project.

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
So many papers
1.0
4.0
COM101
Grade: A+
Sep 18, 2024

Truly a wild professor, she's a communication professor yet she cannot control her anger, yells, makes you feel stupid when you don't understand something, asking actual questions that will benefit you is out of the picture you should already know 5 chapters by heart. She also has no problem making fun of you in front of the class!!!

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Lecture heavy
2.0
4.0
COM101
Grade: A-
Sep 19, 2024

At the beginning of the semester she was good. She said that the textbook isn't required, but uses the textbook a lot. I'd recommend getting the text book. Only gives you 30 minutes for a 50 question exam. Will drop points if you don't participate in certain class days that were mandatory for everyone.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
COM101
Grade: A
Sep 24, 2024
Would take again

Absolutely love her. She is passionate about the subject and teaching. She is very engaging and values participation. She holds expectations for us and motivates us to do better. If you pay attention and participate, the class is great. She is good at what she does.

4.0
3.0
COM101
Grade: B+
Nov 28, 2024
Would take again

Professor Zhang can be tough, but engaging with her system pays off. The textbook is useful, and study tools like unstuck ai helped me prep. Participation is key - stay present and you'll do well.

4.0
2.0
COMM101
Grade: A
Dec 6, 2024
Would take again

Prof. Zhang was easy. Try to raise your hand at least once each class so you can get points towards exams. No participation=Penalty points. Technically she does "require" a textbook and she'll reference it here n there, but I personally didn't use it once and regret buying it. Her lecture notes are provided to you and are super simple.

Participation matters
Lecture heavy
2.0
3.0
COM101
Grade: B
Dec 12, 2024
Would take again

She is lowkey unpleasant. You get bonus points for participating but points off if you don't and the test reviews were so annoying. Would take again only because it wasn't super difficult but I dreaded going to every class.

Participation matters
2.0
3.0
COM101
Grade: B+
May 17, 2025

Very big emphasis on participation and attendance, but no homework so your grade is based on exams and a final speech. Wouldn't take a class with her again.

Participation matters
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
COM101
Grade: C+
Jul 17, 2025
Would take again

Fair and very respectable, great at teaching

Tough grader
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
1.0
4.0
COM101
Grade: B+
Nov 13, 2025

For a communications class, there is a strong language barrier. She also writes her own tests, which the language barrier is also clear in. Tests are ridiculously difficult for a COM101 class. They are overly complicated for no reason and feel like psychology tests. Only grades are 3 tests, 2 speeches, and participation/attendance.

Participation matters
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
1.0
COL101
Grade: A+
Dec 11, 2025
Would take again

Easy class, easy professor. I'd take it online if I were you, easy discussions and essays. You can complete every assignment in 2 weeks if you wanted to, but of course there are due dates.

Clear grading criteria
2.0
4.0
COMM101
Grade: B
Dec 21, 2025

Professor Zhang is a great person, but a difficult professor. Her accent is hard to understand at times, especially when taking her class online. Online students only get 30 mins to do 50 question tests, and participation is a MUST or u will lose points even if u received some extra points and stop participating.

Participation matters
Graded by few things
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

95% confidence
Based on 33 grades
Most common grades:
A (9)
B+ (6)
C+ (5)
Grade Distribution
A(13)B(5)C(7)D(1)F(1)A-/B+(7)
Based on 40 reported grades
A: 9
B+: 6
C+: 5
B: 5
Common Tags
Participation matters (33)
Skip class? You won't pass. (10)
Get ready to read (9)
Tough grader (9)
Clear grading criteria (7)
Tough Grader (7)
Lecture heavy (6)
GROUP PROJECTS (5)
Rating Trend

Declining

-0.82 avg change
Nov
Dec
May
Jul
Nov
Dec
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

CHINESE

5.0

(1)

SPEECH

5.0

(1)

INTOCOMM

5.0

(1)

CO23

5.0

(4)

INTERCULTCOMM

5.0

(1)
+21 more courses
Difficulty by Course

COMMCO23

5.0

IDK

5.0

INTERCULTCOMM

4.0

OS15

4.0

CO0639

4.0

Similar Professors