Gabriel Asfar - Bard College at Simon's Rock, Great Barrington, MA

Professor: Gabriel Asfar

Department: Languages

College: Bard College at Simon's Rock, Great Barrington, MA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ARAB101
• 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:

A truly awesome professor. Gabriel made his lectures extremely interesting and he formes actual friendships with his students. The material was challenging, but if you apply yourself, you can do it.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ARAB100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of my most beloved professors ever. If you hear of a lot of people who drop his Arabic classes, it's because he prides himself on weeding out the serious students by making an intense first week. He's not an easy ride (but who wants that?), but he's the most heartfelt, soulful, and CARING person I have ever met. HAVE AN ORGANIZED BINDER!!!!!!!!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ARAB101
• 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:

I took Arabic with him and it was my fav class both semesters. He gets really excited when you put in effort and he doesnt like you if you dont try (so if you want a blow off class dont take his). if you show up to class ON TIME and with the work done you'll get alot out of the class and gabriel will like you and help you get the grade you want.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: FREN204
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Gabriel is a great teacher is you apply yourself and demonstrate a good work ethic. If you don't, you're screwed. You get out of it what you put into it. Plus, he's hilarious and makes an incredibly dull text book "amusant". Furthermore, be comfortable discussing sex before you enter the class. all in all, it's "géniale"!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ARAB100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Gabriel is an incredible teacher. If you want to succeed in his class and work, you will see a great outcome. If you don't plan on putting in tremendous effort, don't bother taking his class. He has no tolerance for students who don't want to work. Also, make sure you show up for class everyday and are on time. He is very big on attendance.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ARAB100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Gabriel is all about respecting him, but that includes everything. If you are AT ALL off your game he will freak.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: FREN204
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

if he doesn't like you drop his class

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ARAB101
• 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:

I took two semesters of Arabic with Gabriel, and he was my advisor. Gabriel is an amazing professor: he wants to see you succeed, and really will work with you to make that happen. When you work, you work very hard, but there are also days where you'll relax. I never regretted a single day of his class!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: FRENC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He has students he likes and kids he can't stand, and makes it obvious who is who. Classes follow a predictable form: we go over the homework and he will tell a story or two. Nothing other than that. He's a smart guy and he adores me, but if you get on his bad side, I am so so so damn sorry for your wellbeing. Oh. He's BIG on attendance.

Rating # 10

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Gabriel is awesome, I totally love him! It is a challenging course but he makes it enjoyable.

Rating # 11

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

fantastique!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ARABIC3SEM
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Gabriel is a wonderful man and wonderful teacher. He's careful, attentive, and he'll challenge you. Stay on his good side, though!

Rating # 13

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Gabriel is a simply AMAZING teacher! He makes you so motivated to do and understand the work to the best of your ability and he will help you through anything. Learning Arabic seemed like a HUGE challenge, but, because Gabriel is so amazing, it seemed like a breeze. Shookraan Gabriel!

Rating # 14

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Gabriel is tough but fair; he's very very funny, and makes an effort to check in with you and keep you doing well in the class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Asfar rocks. Yay Gabriel!!!! He's an amazing professor if you are able to get on his good side. Work for him and he'll work for you.

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

compassionate, intelligent, funny, and beyond reasonable. i adore him.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: FRENCH202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

cool

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ARAB206
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I had Gabriel for 3 semesters of Arabic at SRC. He's a dedicated teacher who takes a strong interest in his students in and out of class. He can be impatient sometimes, but he's full of love. Be respectful of him; he deserves it.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ARAB101102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Gabriel is the most awesome professor I EVER had...

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ARAB101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Gabriel is just awesome. He's hard on you when it's necessarily, and he gives a million quizzes, but if you need it he'll give you a break. For example, I accidentally slept through the final for Arabic once, and he let me take it the next day. He's al