Carolyn Balkwell - San Diego State University, San Diego, CA

Professor: Carolyn Balkwell

Department: Education

College: San Diego State University, San Diego, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CFD370
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She only gives 2 tests and 1 quiz but the hard part is the 4 part project that you have to do. She expects perfection and will grade harshly on the project if you don't meet her expectations even though she doesn't explain herself well enough.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CFD370
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I hated her as a counselor so I thought I'd hate her as a teacher, but she was suprisingly good! She's not the most exciting person ever, but she is helpful & genuinely cares about her students understanding the material. She's a fairly easy grader & clear on what she expects for the project and will walk you through things you don't understand.

Rating # 3

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I'm a senior and have had her as my advisor for the past year. She is a horrible advisor who has messed up my graduation deadline multiple times and has no compassion. You are treated as a number with her. If she is like this simply as an advisor, I would HATE to see her as a professor. I would avoid taking her at all costs.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CFD371
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She tries hard to entertain you with stories but her class is soo boring. Does not explain things well and is very unhelpful for the project, which is a big part of your grade

Rating # 5

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Can come across as being very mean... but you can learn a lot from her! A Great advisor as well, you want her to know your face, she can really help with schedule planning and advice!!!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ASANADVISOR
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She gave false information and screwed up my graduation timeline.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CFD370
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She is boring, but other than that she's not really all that bad. If you are not great with statistics, it is a bit of a struggle at first. The project has its hard parts but mostly its the amount of work it takes that will be most annoying.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CFD370
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I used to think she was pure evil and now I just think she is mostly evil. Very hard, horrible lecturer, won't answer questions, belittles you, thinks everyone in the world is an idiot except her. Read the book for tests and go to her for help on everything. The biggest peice of advice: suck up to her like she holds your life in her hands!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CFD370
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This is a very hard woman to please. She doesn't make allowances for anything, and she presents a lot of information during sessions. She'll keep you for the full 2 hours and 40 min., and will be VERY boring.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CD
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This woman is bitter and mean.Heaven forbid life happens and you can't make it to class, she will not listen to what you have to say.She's the only who teaches this course, the University should really reconsider allowing this.It's a nightmare for students! Passed class, never want to see her again!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CFD370
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She has a very no-nonsense approach to teaching her course. Research Methods is a very dry, sometimes boring course. But go to her for help! If you try to "B-S" her, she will nail you on it.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CFD370
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

VERY teadious grader, make sure you go to her for help on everything. it doesnt really matter because she is the only one who is teaching this class, just grin and bear it. do not challenge her authority or intellegence

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CFD370
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you do what she asks and smile like you want to be there she is very responsive to you, if you make dumb excuses she WILL call you an them.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CFD370
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

it's a boring, useless class that's required. her lectures are boring. her tests can be easy as long as you read the book. the assignments can be very hard...go to her for help! it makes a big difference.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CFD370
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She is so mean! I can't believe she is the only one who teaches it. Should retire soon!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CFD370
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Difficult class, but you might be surprised. She can be a nice person, but is more serious and stern. Just study for those tests.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CFD370
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Stern and Rigid, No Compassion! She's the only one who teaches this course.