Gail Hornstein - Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, MA

Professor: Gail Hornstein

Department: Psychology

College: Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, MA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH200
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Gail is definitely intimidating, but whenever I approached her she was very supportive and helpful. Lecture was always very interesting, and her exams were very fair. But the lab group project--good god, can we all just agree to abolish group projects after middle school? Awful. Also, B's are abundant and should be expected.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH323
• Grade Received: P
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Gail will challenge you & you will enjoy this class. However, she is not a pleasant person. She is cold and not helpful when you seek any time after class with her. Most times talking to her, you question why you even came in the first place. She has a great knack for making you feel like a complete idiot. Don't take class if you're sensitive

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH323
• 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:

Gail is a very well read professor, I would not say that she is brilliant, she is smart and educated and has been in academia for many years, that does not mean she is brilliant. A brilliant person would have more apathy for their students and would be interested in the success of their students and not so much their own endeavors. She is mean.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSYCHOLOGY329
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

the class was very interesting and i learned a lot. teacher is smart. too much reading. teacher is cold and unfriendly. she is rough and unpleasant. whenever i asked questions she bit my head off.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSYCHOLOGY251
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is really smart, but also very easygoing. She is not easygoing on grade or reading, but I feel relaxed around her. She really wants you to be knowledgeable at the end of the semester. And as for some saying she is intimidating...well, maybe. I mean, she is incredibly smart and she tries hard not to be annoyed by narrow minded stupidity.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH220
• 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:

One of the most brilliant professors I have ever had! She can be intimidating, but only because she is obviously extremely smart...and helpful if you ever need something clarified. A challenging class, but would never have missed a day because it was always the highlight of my week.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSY220
• 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:

Gail Hornstein is absolutely fantastic. I left her class feeling truly inspired. As an educator, she balances her expansive knowledge of the course material with humor infused through her captivating/ non-traditional lectures. If you can, take a class with Hornstein before you graduate. You will be challenged, however, stimulated.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH000
• 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:

My least favorite person so far at Mt. Holyoke.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Was so rude she made me cry. Horrible experience.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSY000
• 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:

Hornstein may be brilliant, but she won't hesitate to treat you like a moron.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH220
• 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:

You have to work your butt off for this class- about nine books to read... But the professor is very clear and very fair. Nice person. Don't take it if you don't like reading about mad people and sex. But do if you loving interpretating people and want some challenging reading!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH302
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Love Gail. Gail has fans, seriously. She is so gifted and passionate about her work. You should plan on working your butt off but she will appreciate every bit of it.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Gail is generally a very effective, dynamic lecturer, though some classes do drag on. She comes off as a bit too full of herself and overly sarcastic, and therefore is not extremely approachable. Tests are hard but fair -- really know your material. The class structure for Methods very positively allowed for a lot of student exchange of ideas.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH211
• 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 is a great speaker. She comes off as cold but she is very personable. Make sure you care about what she teaches! Don't waste her time if you don't care... she will be able to tell!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: NARRATIVESMADN
• 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:

Very challenging but very worth it. Hold on tight and get ready to work yor ass off. You get out of her course what you put into it. Oh- and dont waste her time!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH395
• 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:

Obsene amounts of reading, however if you have the time and effort to put into her course, it is fantastic. She is a bit blunt and comes off as intimidating, but she is one of the most fantastically engaging professors I've had on this campus.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: 329
• 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:

Can be very intimidating, but is a great professor with a lot of knowledge to share. Good at getting the students started in discussion. Just show up on time and hand in your work and you'll do fine!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH
• 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:

She is incredibly intelligent, shes the type of professor who pushes you even after you've gotten it right, she wants you to do better no matter what.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSYCHWOMEN
• 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:

somewhat intimidating, but very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the subject. i really enjoyed this class, although there was a LOT of reading.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: 211
• 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:

Great class...i never want it to end. The reading is a bit intense, but the discussions produced are intelligent, thought provoking, and wonderful.