John Lestat - Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI

Professor: John Lestat

Department: English

College: Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: WRT150N
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the few profs that was vain enough and insecure enough to write his own ratemyprof reviews. He wrote most of these on this board himself. amazing but true!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: WRT150
• 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:

Love this guy. He is an amazing guy who will actually make this class bareable. He provides you with so many options which enables you to write about something you care about. John is so helpful and gives you endless amount of pointers to make you write the best papers you can. So far, he's been my favorite prof. Take him if you can.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: WRT150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

John is AWESOME. You have to be a fairly laid back person to take his class... he tends to swear and what-not. But honestly, the best WRT 150 Prof you can have. He works with you a lot to develop your best papers. No busy work.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: WRT150
• 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:

My favorite teacher BY FAR, and I hate writing. No f-ing busy work, and if you don't like a paper, he'll make one up on the spot for you. You don't get grades until the end of the semester, which is weird . . . but whatever. Get in his class if you can.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: WRT150
• 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:

He is seriously the best teacher I have ever had. He is very entertaining and helpful. Not to mention he is one fine teacher. He has an amazing personality and will go any length to help you with your papers. I love him to death and HIGHLY recommend him to anyone!!! I honestly don't think that I will ever encounter a teacher better than him.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: WRT150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Yes it's true, John is THE best prof @ GV. He's a very helpful guy, people say he tries hard to be "cool" but that's just who he is. He's an awesome person. Whether your a bad writter or an excellent, this is the prof to have. John knows his stuff, and sets all BS aside. He's just a great person who is great @ what he does!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: WRT150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I thought I typed ratemyprof, but I must be on the wrong site--because it sounds like ratemypastor. john is great. writing sux, but take him and it'll only half-suck. this is time 2 for me....failed with some crap 150 teacher the first time. the only class i actually want to go to now.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: WRT150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Probably my favorite professor at GVSU. Yeah, he does the whole "I'm just as hip as you guys," but it's not a front. He will be VERY helpful with feedback and allows you to work at your own pace, giving as much help as you need. Very good prof if you are looking for lots of genuine encouragement.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: WRT150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

If you would like an egotistical, liberal teacher who claims he "cares about his students" but only cares about the supposed book he says he'll be famous for, then take John. If you want to improve your writing or learn something, don't.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: WRT150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Honestly, the coolest guy you'll ever meet in the writing department...I just started and already adore the man. Great sense of humor, really helpful and overall amusing. He tries hard to be entertaining...however, keep a spare chapstick handy. It will make his day!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: WRT150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you're looking for something pseudo "edgy", take Lestat. If you want to learn something/get a good grade, look elsewhere. I learned nothing of importance, got little feedback, and was truly offended at the lack of professionalism displayed. Uses profanity often, sat through a meeting with his shirt undone, tries too hard to be "young"/fit in.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: WRT150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great Teacher. If you dont like writing ... this professor will let you write and help you write about papers you actually enjoy writing about. Also tries to maximize your grade in the class. Most definitely one of the Best Profs at GVSU. Will work his ass off to help you. This professor is genuinely interested in the success of his students.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: WRT150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Awesome professor. I didn't like writing, but he did everything he could to make it as painless as possible.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: WRT150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

John is a God. I can't explain it. He knows everything there is to know about mastering a portfolio. His class is democratic and what he says is just "his opinion." In truth, they're probably correct. Do everything you can to get John for 150. He's just an awesome guy.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: WRT150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I love John! He is by far one of my favorite professors at GVSU. He doesn't waste your time with busy-work, and lets you know EXACTLY what to do in order to do well on your portfolio. He goes completly out of his way to help students and his comments are actually useful. He does keep track of attendence though, Only allowed 4 absences.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: WRT150
• 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:

John is by far the coolest professor I had this semester! He's a no-nonsense, tell it how it is kind of guy and will help you with anything. I highly recommend him as a WRT 150 professor.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: WRT115
• 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:

This guy is awesome...he is real with you and he's the only professor to take for this class! He knows what he is talking about but doesn't make you do anything that you dont have to...no stupid stuff..

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: WRT101
• 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:

John is by far the greatest professor I've had. He comes in with a smile and makes an otherwise awful class fun. He actually made me want to write instead of forcing it out. He willingly goes out of his way to help anybody for anything. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! :)

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: WRT150
• 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:

John is simply amazing. Knows his stuff and tells you about it. Doesn't waste your time on useless stuff. Just the best professor I had my freshman year.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: WRT150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

John rocks! He is one of the coolest professors by far! He really wants his students to succeed and makes himself accessible at any time. Gives great feedback and really helps you improve as a writer. Makes an otherwise boring class tolerable. Highly recommended!!!