Antonio Puente - University of North Carolina Wilmington, Wilmington, NC

Professor: Antonio Puente

Department: Psychology

College: University of North Carolina Wilmington, Wilmington, NC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSY256
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He had a substitute teach my class half of the semester and then did not coordinate with them to make the tests. The class is very disorganized. The exams seem easy but he asks questions about his life that you would only know if you literally write down everything he says from the moment he walks in the door. Would not recommend this class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSY256
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Rating system here doesn't reflect my views. Id say he is the best professor I've had (PSY 256 & 495). NOT easy. He tells you to take initiative. He talks about his personal life to connect with students. He uses real world application to teach students and puts success in their hands instead if memorization. Read the book. He is accomplished.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSY256
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I would never have taken this class w Puente if I had known. He doesn't show up to meetings you try to schedule or office hours. He wastes the first 20 minutes of every class talking about how awesome he thinks he/his work is. he missed about every other class. so cocky that its hard to even listen to sometimes. DO NOT RECOMMEND, horrible teacher.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSY256
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Puente is a difficult teacher if you need outlines and structure. He is very scatter brained and goes off topic a lot. Most of his test questions don't reflect lectures, and have more to do with his "mentor" Sperry. He expects a lot from his students, and is never in class himself. Always out of town having his post doc. and grad students teach

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSY256
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Puente is intelligent but very arrogant, and he SHOULD NOT be a teacher. There was no structure to his class at all, and come test time he would test on things not mentioned in class. 3 exams total, and on the first day he tells the class "you will be lucky to get a C in my class". I would avoid him at ALL COSTS if you want to actually learn

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSY256
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Puente doesn't have PPTs. That would be fine, if his lectures were structured in any way. He gets side-tracked and just says whats on his mind half the time. Since he doesnt go by a lesson plan, his tests are whatever he feels like testing you on. Even the smallest details are fair game. The only way to do well is to record the lectures.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSY256
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Puente is smart, and he knows it. He doesn't use a power point, and teaches with an informal style so it can be difficult to know when he has begun his lecture. The book is good to have even though he may say otherwise. His tests are tough so study groups are fantastic. He does give enough extra credit that can boost your grande an entire letter.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: 256
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I learned NOTHING from his lectures, and instead I had to go home and research all the topics on my own. He has no plan for what he is going to say so he gives you incomplete and confusing thoughts. He spends way too much time talking about himself, and he brags that he doesn't have to teach us well bc he has tenure. AVOID AVOID AVOID.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSYC405
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Puente's a cool guy. He's been through a lot in his life and to that degree he's very motivational. As a teacher, I don't recommend him. He holds his students to a very high bar and nothing short of that does well. Very difficult course, he lacks any form of guidance and expects greatness... Not a fan.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: 352
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Puente is hands down the best professor at UNCW. His tests are NOT impossible as long as you put it in the effort, and he will provide a LOT of help as long as you ask. He genuinely cares for his students, he is hilarious yet professional and he's brilliant and will make you want to be better and smarter. Everyone needs to take his class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSY355
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Puente is the best professor in the department. His class is hard but you actually learn material and life lessons that matter rather than memorizing slides. If you are a good student and enjoy learning, take the class. He makes you want to do something with your life. Record lectures, combine notes, and put some deep thought into the project.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSY405
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr.Puente is a wonderful professor. You'll be kept on your toes-but its healthy for the brain. If you like conversation style lectures you'll love Puente. Its so nice to have a class that is interesting, applicable, & knowledgeable. No HW. Review the class material, make friends, do extra credit, & combine your flashcards (secret to success) :)

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSY405
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you are up for a challenge take him. I learned the most from his class, not just facts but life lessons that stick with you. However, if your the type of student that wants to get in and out of the classroom and ease through the year... don't take him. This class takes time, dedication, and lots of thinking outside the box.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSY405
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Puente is the worst professor I've ever taken. He is a really great and interesting person and is SUPER smart. However, he does not use the book, powerpoints, nor does he lecture. He stands in front of the class and chats and could ask a question on the test about some small detail he mentioned in passing. AVOID AT ALL COST.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSY405
• 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:

Dr. Puente is not an easy professor by any means. However, he is one of the most influential people I've ever met. If you don't mind putting in the work, you'll get out so much more from this class than any other in your college career. Taking this class will change your life.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSY405
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Puente is definitely not the professor to take if you want to slide by with minimal effort. The good news is, if you actually care about the material (it's hard not to because he makes the information amazingly interesting) you can't go wrong. I learned more from him in one class than I have my entire college career.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSY495
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Amazing person, most intellectual man you will meet.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSY405
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

It's all true, this class is really hard but it is worth every second of your time. He challenges his students to be better and think for themselves. He only wants students that are serious about school. He is hilarious and if you come to class and show that you're putting in effort, you won't fail. I would take his class 100 times over, I loved it

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSY405
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Do yourself a favor and don't take puente unless you are prepared for useless material, hard tricky tests, ill, unwarrented humor and comments, him late for EVERYTHING, last min review seshs, and his grandeur behavior. Other than all the bs, he does teach you how to think and prepare for grad schol.+extra credit opps do wonders.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSY405
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The rumors are true. This class will test your capabilities as a student. Puente is a fantastic teacher unlike any other I've ever had. He might make you laugh. He'll definitely make you think. He'll probably make you cry. Go to class, but bring a recorder. Don't panic on the tests and you'll make it out alive. It's all worth it.