Cecilia Rio - Towson University, Towson, MD

Professor: Cecilia Rio

Department: Womens Studies

College: Towson University, Towson, MD

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: WMST231
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

A midterm and a final, as well as one individual projects and one group project. The group project can easily screw you over if you have bad partners. Prof. Rio isn't the easiest teacher in the world, so don't expect an easy A. She is not boring by any means and it isn't a super hard class. Only a few HW worksheets at the beginning.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: WMST231
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

She seems intimidating at the start of the semester, but you will do well if you hustle and put in effort. You don't necessarily have to do every reading, but do most or you won't do well. The group project will either save or ruin your grade, so make sure to chose your group members wisely. Great personality!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: WMST231
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Do not take this class if you are expecting an easy A. You definitely have to work for it. It was an alright class I feel I learned a lot but at times she expected too much. There was only tests were a midterm and final. They weren't too hard just a load of material to study for such a short exam. There were 2 presentations an individual&group.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: WMST231
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Rio is very smart and has a lot of experience. She is very honest and clear about what she wants, but can be a bit unreasonable. Grades very harshly... which gives the class its difficulty. Class discussion is interesting and eye opening. Really study because she grades the essays, projects, and tests very HARD.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: WMST231
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Rio is intimidating and can be a condescending tends to ramble during lectures about her views and beliefs. Very few grades- 4 little homework assignments, individual paper and presentation, mid term, group presentation and paper, and the final. Do the primary readings and show up for class. She's not a hard grader if you write her opinions

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: WMST231
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This professor is very experienced and passionate about gender studies. She is a great lecturer and she is very clear with what she wants. She only gave a midterm and a final. She can be intimidating but she cares a lot about her students. Make sure you read because she will be able to tell If you didn't and she will write it on your midterm lol

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: WMST231
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

extremely hard greater, and extremely liberal and voices it all the time. she doesn't use blackboard so you're always unsure of your grade.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: WMST231
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Loved Professor Rio!! Very strict but lets you know exactly what she expects!! 4 little homework assignments in the beginning, 2 projects (one group, one individual), midterm and a final. Pay attention in class, take good notes, and review the study guides and you'll do fine!! p.s. she doesn't post on blackboard so attendance is important!!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: WMST231
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

The first day of class she is very intimidating but will tell you how the class will go. She is very passionate and cares about her students and wants you to do well as long as you put in the work. She does not give out easy A's you have to work to get them. The first test I got a 98% and studied her study guide and paid attention in class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: WMST231
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Rio cares about her class, and if you show that you don't care, well you're in a rut. Do the readings, take really good notes, and good luck. She can be a little condescending at points and overbearing, but there were moments where I really liked her. GO TO CLASS, she takes attendance at the beginning and don't be late. Interesting content

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: WMST231
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Rio has a very strong personality and often comes off as intimidating. However, she is a generally a pretty easy grader. Very little homework, just an individual paper and presentation, group paper and presentation, midterm, and final. Definitely read the book. Her lectures are interesting but she often rambles and rants.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: WMST201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Rio is a tough grader and really makes you work for it. You should read; she gives pop quizzes. You'll also need the text book for your mini and group projects. She takes attendance every time. She talks a lot, she does know what she's talking about, so take notes because it's all game for the midterm and finals. Very opinionated, but educational.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: WMST350
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Don't fall for the hype. This class is strictly reading so unless you love to read then DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS! I am a math/chemistry person so believe me when I say this class was NOT for me. There are 2 papers not horrible but certainly not easy. There are two exam (midterm and final) ALL OPEN ENDED! Don't say I didn't warn you.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: WMST350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Within moments of being in Dr. Rio's class, I realized that THIS was why I had gone back to school. She's incredibly bright and I always look forward to her lectures and discussions. She is organized, accessible, and pretty much exudes competence. She expects her students to behave like adults and to exercise appropriate respect. And in return they can expect the same. Dr. Rio is clearly dedicated and is truly an excellent professor.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: WMST231
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Prof Rio is probably the most interesting professor I've ever taken at Towson. She cares so much about the topic and really did change the way I look at our society. BUT, She's a super hard grader and her tests are extremely difficult. She's only prof I've had that has you write in chicago style so get ready to fail that.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: WMST231
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Such an interesting class but such an awful person to teach it. Mrs. Rio is great on her own, super interesting and opinionated but not a good professor. She will not put any notes or slides on blackboard so she expects you to write down everything in class but she goes way too fast. Her midterm and final are ridiculously hard!! Grades too hard too

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: WMST231
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Rio is a very straightforward person. If you don't read then you won't pass. All of her exams are written. Attendance is mandatory. She is very passionate about her subject which makes it interesting. Some people may feel intimidated at times because she comes off as a very strong and opinionated person but she means well.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: WMST231
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Worst teacher I have ever had in my entire academic career.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: WMST231
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I was one of the few guys in the class, and it is certainly possible to pass if you work for it. She is very opinionated but I learned more in this class than anything else at Towson so far. Both textbooks are 100% mandatory.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: WMST109
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I loved Professor Rio, she's so passionate about what she teaches. She scared me so badly on the first day but the class was not nearly as hard as it seemed. As long as you have a good grouop to do projects and study for the midterm and final it shouldn't be hard to get an A or B in the class