Professor: Olga Arbelaez
Department: Languages
College: Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO
Rating # 1
Overview:
- Course: LAS3000
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Olga is a great professor. She cares about her students and wants to see them succeed. Very caring and personable.
Rating # 2
Overview:
- Course: SPAN
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Very interesting professor. If you take her classes and put in the effort, you will gain a lot from the course and learn much along the way. If you do not put in the effort, she has no hesitation in assigning poor grades. If you're looking to breeze through a class, avoid her. If you're looking for an intellectually rewarding course, take her.
Rating # 3
Overview:
- Course: SPAN201
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
She's amazing. She's the best Spanish teacher I've ever had and I've been studying this damn language since Kindergarten. She's incredibly patient with students and personally goes out of her way to make sure everybody is on board or caught up. She also compromises with students on things like the syllabus or lesson plans which so nice
Rating # 4
Overview:
- Course: LAS300
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Lots of buy work, but an easy A
Rating # 5
Overview:
- Course: SPAN437
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 1.5
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Started the semester off super strict to the point where I was already failing 3 weeks in, but by midterms she loosened up and I had an A. LOTS of papers and out of class work. Cancelled class a lot. Classes were solely discussion. Not my favorite teacher.
Rating # 6
Overview:
- Course: SPAN115
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This class requires a lot of out-of-class time. Student are expected to learn vocabulary and grammar from the textbook then practice it in class. There are daily quizzes so keep up with the reading and homework. Those points add up quickly. All 115 classes have the exact same exams. It doesn't really matter who you take but I really liked Arbalaez.
Rating # 7
Overview:
- Course: SPAN115
- 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:
If you show interest in her class she will always be more apt to help you. Classes are mandatory because she gives quizzes and does not give you makeup quizzes. She requires everyone to take each day in spanish but I found that helpful.
Rating # 8
Overview:
- Course: SPAN415
- 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:
I loved Professor Arbalaez! She was really friendly and helpful. After having taken 310 and 315, 415 was easier than both of them. The tests aren't too hard, and she grades more easily than the other professors I've had for Spanish. I would definitely recommend her. Taking 415 with her was so fun!
Rating # 9
Overview:
- Course: SPAN415
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Ok class. She's a great person, but very demanding when it comes to work. You won't do well on the tests-- accept it, move on. Give this class the attention it deserves and go to her if you need help.
Rating # 10
Overview:
- Course: SPA210
- 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:
I belive she is the best 210 teacher. She is very helpful and nice. There is a lot of work but that is in every spanish class. She tries to make class fun. So far, she is my favorite spanish teacher.
Rating # 11
Overview:
- Course: SPAN480
- 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:
I really enjoyed her class. She makes you read a lot. A v. good thing and bad thing depends on your work load for the semester. No regrets in her classes
Rating # 12
Overview:
- Course: SPA315
- 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:
I wish she taught every Spanish class!! I looked forward to going to her class!
Rating # 13
Overview:
- Course: SPAN315
- 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:
So helpful! Wonderful professor who really cares about students. She seems strict at first, but she's really flexible and understanding. Class if fun, and you do learn spanish.
Rating # 14
Overview:
- Course: SPAN315
- 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:
This has been my fav class at SLU so far. The teacher is very helpful, and she will really like you if you show effort and participate during class. Lots of homework, but she grades easy - except on tests. Make sure you pay close attention on tests bc she will rip them apart! SUPER FUN class! Dont forget to look at your syllabus everyday!
Rating # 15
Overview:
- Course: SPA315
- 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:
The class was very fun; I looked forward to it each day. There was bussy work, which was unfortunate, but that didn't really matter. There were a few tests that were managable if a little effort was applied, and there was always homework that was also managable. I'd recomend the class.
Rating # 16
Overview:
- Course: SPA315
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
i think she is a great spanish professor, and the class is so fun!- her grading is not that hard, and she really does try to help you out. there is a fair amount of busywork involved, but you get credit for doing it which can help your grade out!
Rating # 17
Overview:
- Course: SPAN315
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
All you do in class is talk. She is an easy grader, but you really do get a lot better at Spanish.
Rating # 18
Overview:
- Course: SPN310
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
She was one of the greatest spanish teachers i have ever had. She really cares about her students.
Rating # 19
Overview:
- Course: SPA110
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I had to drop this class and find a new language.The whole department teaches the class *in* Spanish,which is unbelievably hard to follow if you haven't had Spanish before.Seemed like 3/4 of the class already knew Spanish,fall behind quick if you don't.
Rating # 20
Overview:
- Course: SPA436
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very nice, understanding teacher. Class requires a good deal of reading, but if you keep up you will be fine.
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