Allison Adair - Boston University, Boston, MA

Professor: Allison Adair

Department: English

College: Boston University, Boston, MA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: EN104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Though there are a lot of papers she gives you a very fair amount of time to get them done. She did not make us buy a text book she supplied all the reading (which was minimal) Her classes are great and engaging and she's extremely nice and approachable. I would definitely take this class again!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: WR100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Ms. Adair surprised me. At first the class seemed like it would be awful, but ended up being engaging. She is pretty in your face, especially if you fall asleep (she tore some girl apart at one point). She called me out for being on my computer in the back row. Really helpful: she even called me to make sure we could make time to meet up.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: WR100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

She is amazing. She's a really tough grader and DO NOT BE LATE TO HER CLASS. but i learned a lot from her. She really engages student and even when you feel like you're struggling your writing is getting better. This is not a class to take for an easy A, but if you want to improve your writing this is the best professor

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: WR100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

She's awesome. Great mentor. Tough grader, but will help you in the end.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: WR150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Awesome teacher, difficult, make sure you see her with your work before you turn it in lol, but she is fair.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: WR100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

<3

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: WR150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Amazing class & amazing professor! I initially had no interest in the poetry of robert frost..signed up for the class because it was one of the only sections left. She honestly made the class so interesting and useful; writing assignments were tough but she grades fairly and is 100% focused on helping you improve your writing. definitely recommend!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: WR100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Although I hate writing, professor Adair made the class interesting and fun. She is a tough grader, but she really cares about improving your writing, definitely not here just for a paycheck. I wish I could take her for 150.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: WR100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Hated all my writing classes before this one. She is a very good teacher, able to grab your interest and also is very helpful when writing essays. If you show her you care, then she'll definitely take care of you.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: WR150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Shes awesome! Shes difficult, but she is amazing- my writing has improved so much!!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: WR150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Adair expects a lot from your papers and is a tough grader. However, she is an amazing professor and really improved my writing. She is really nice and is very helpful and open to questions, especially in her office hours. There isn't too much reading for this class and all of the books you need to read are really interesting.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: WR150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

She's awesome! I took her writing 150 class in poetry of Robert Frost. Her class is interesting and really take me into the poetic world! I highly recommend the professor!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: WR100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

LOVE HER! She makes you work hard, but your writing will improve SO MUCH. She is incredibly helpful and also just an awesome person. I would recommend this class to anyone who wants to improve their writing and have a good time.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: WR150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Not easy at all. She's an extremely hard grader and definitely expects a lot. She does it because she truly wants to improve your writing and prepare you for future courses. However, it almost seems like too much. I was expecting a writing class and got a sort of philosophy class. She's pretty nice though and if you work really hard you'll get by.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: WR150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

If you're looking for an easy A, this class is not for you. Be prepared to work hard, and you will become a better writer.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: WR150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

The essays are difficult, but Professor Adair is wonderful. She really wants to help her students improve and is great to talk to during office hours. The class discussions are both fun and enlightening. Professor Adair is definitely among the better writing professors.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: WR100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Pretty tough course, but worth it in the end. i was frustrated at first but being challenged really helped me. the re-writes of papers are great grade boosters, as well as the response papers. she's a tough grader but it's fair for a college level course. advice: do the response papers early so you have a choice, and PARTICIPATION IS KEY.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: WR100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Professor Adair is really a great teacher. If you go to office hours, she is more than happy to help you out with any concerns. She is a hard grader, but she WILL make you a better writer. If you have the chance, take her class, it is well worth it.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: WR100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

This class was definitely a lot harder than any writing class I've ever been in. After the initial shock/frustration with her difficult grading, I really came to appreciate her helpfulness and work to improve my papers. I am now a much better writer for taking her class. The readings were also especially interesting.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: WR100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Really tough grader on essays and sometimes the way she tells you to fix them seem kind of weird and unnecessary. Lots of reading that she expects you to do, but the reading is really fun. Response papers basically every night and you have to do 10 of them a semester. A lot of work. If you like poetry a lot it might be worth it.