Paul Labedz - Valencia College - East and West Campus, Orlando, FL

Professor: Paul Labedz

Department: Political Science

College: Valencia College - East and West Campus, Orlando, FL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: INR2002H
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's boring. Talks the whole class and barely presents visual material. Do not take it

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: POS2041
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you enjoy learning about government like I did, I think you would enjoy this class. It gives you a chance to learn more in-depth about the government and its history. It will be a bit of a challenge but if you like that, then I would recommend this class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: POS2041
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professer Labedz is hilarious. He makes you work for your grade but its hard not to get a B or above. Its a common sense class really. Don't think too much into it. Also, form a group with a few kids in class, get their numbers and help each other. I did that and everyone in the group chat passed with B's or above. BE FRIENDLY!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: INR2002
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Labedz makes his class seem a lot harder than what it actually is. He is a great professor though!! Sometimes his lectures can be quite boring and he gets upset if you don't pay attention or can answer his questions.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: POS2041
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great guy, very engaging and easy to listen to, but he has to tell an extremely long story (usually about his personal life/childhood) before he can get to the main point of what he's talking about, which means you only cover about 2 or 3 things per class. He only teaches in class what the textbook doesn't cover, so you NEED the book, and use it.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: INR2002
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took this class online and it was difficult. I ended up with a B in the class but it was difficult to understand his instructions for the mid term, final, and an optional paper. The book is a must if you want to pass online. Weekly chapter quizzes that are fairly easy if you read! Very easy to get in contact with, overall a2 nice professor.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: POS2041
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I honestly thought this class would be a whole lot more interesting but instead it was just him going on tangents every day. Respectable dude, pretty smart, but class was not very enjoyable. Would probably not recommend.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: POS2041
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the best professors you will find anywhere. Be prepared to take extensive notes. Exams were essays from his lectures (easy to follow) or Multiple choice from the text. I recommend writing essays for the exam. They were not difficult if you took notes. A copy of US constitution, notes from his lecture, and 100% attendance will get you an A.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: POS2041
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I learned a lot in this class, all you need to do is pay attention and take good notes. The homework were difficult quizzes on a different chapter of the textbook each week. This class was highly educational and I would highly recommend, as long as you are willing to put in the work.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: IN2002
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Labedz is by far my favorite professor I've ever had at Valencia. The dude is a bad ass, about 40 years old, single, in shape, and flies to every Bills game from Orlando to Buffalo and gets turnt. His best advise, he told me to never commit to marriage. He knows sports, he knows politics, he speaks well, and you won't regret the class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: INR2002
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I don't recommend him unless your major is politics. He is a genius and cool but way treats us like we're Harvard students getting a PhD. I felt lost most of the course.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: POS2041
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

His lectures have a lot of information. And at times like the book, it was over my head. Be ready to read and take notes, they do help. But you must "know" the stuff, to make sense so you can pass the tests. Your testing can be done with a group or individual and also can do an optional essay.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: POS2041
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class although there is a lot of work was one of the most incredible classes I have ever been in. He is a very fun teacher who wants to see you succeed, in not just the class, but in life as well.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: INR2002
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Labedz is really passionate. I took International Relations with him and the class is very different from the U.S. Government class. He gives really good examples so that you can apply the subject to any aspect of your life. I would definitely recommend him. Go to class and take good notes, that is essential!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: POS1101
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Labedz was definitely tough, but gives fair chances to make up for work you've missed. He was very clear about what he expected and how. He respects students and treated our class like adults, allowing us options as far as mid terms and finals. I would definitely take him again, regardless of his tough grading.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: POS2041
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Labedz's lectures are a bit from the norm. It seems like he's drifting off topic a lot, but in reality he's going REALLY (more emphasis than I can type on that) in depth into the explanation. He always manages to swing the topic back around and make everything he said make sense. Not a lot of homework, tests are not too difficult.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: POS1102
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Pretty easy class, just take notes and GO TO CLASS. You will not pass if you don't go to class. Quizzes are easy especially if you read. He will reopen them at the end of the semester though so you can bring your grade up if you need to.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: POS2041
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Labedz, is interesting he wants you to understand what Political Science is really about. I enjoyed the lectures found them to be informative pay attention take notes it will be what you need to write the mid & final exam. There are assignments due every week using the book and 2 research papers this class is difficult so be prepared to work.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: POS2014
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lectures are interesting and the games are fun to break the silence/boredom. He is great with lectures but poor in creating tests (I think). The homework needs time and effort, so do well on that. Tests are group tests and the essay questions are from the lectures. His grading criteria is questionable too. Be prepared.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: POS1102
• 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:

Professor Labedz is a great professor, he gives life examples related to everything he teaches. However, his lectures tend to be sometimes long. Be prepared to read because there is a new test every week. There is one midterm, one final, and one extra credit that I would definitely recommend you to do it. Take good notes and really listen to him.