Susan Smith - Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa, CA

Professor: Susan Smith

Department: History

College: Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: 170H180H18H
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Best Prof At OCC altough I think she is retired now I took 4 history classes with her got an A+ in all 4 (all honors)

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HISTORY175
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I would not recommend this class. I am dyslectic I am able to do the work I just need a little more time writing papers. Susan Smith did not want to give me the extra time that was needed. I felt she thought I was too much trouble. She told drop her class. Not a nice lady

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST180H
• 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:

One thing I liked about Professor Smith was that she gave you the prompts to the essay exams in advance: She wanted you to KNOW what you'd be writing about, not to THINK about it and waste time on the test. Her class was very entertaining although I was always intimidated every time I walked in her class since she is very intelligent. Take her.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST170
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She gives you the questions that will be on the exams (2 exams and a final). The key is to write your answers and vocabulary beforehand and get her to look them over and then memorize them -- easy 100%. Textbook is not used in the class but needed b/c she gives you 5pts for having a textbook. Her class lectures are interesting.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST170
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Only likes the students who are the smartest. So if you don't do good on her tests, she won't even bother being nice, but instead tell you to drop and do something else with your life because you aren't fit enough for her class. Tests are 4 pages of memorized written essays& vocab must be word for word.You WORK for your grade!HARD

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST180H
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Loved her as a professor! She is very informative and makes history extremely interesting because she is so passionate. I took her honors course and it does require a lot of work to prepare for written exams, but it is possible to get a good grade as long as you put the time and effort in.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST170
• 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:

very fun class to be in! she really helps you out and prepares you for exams well

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HISTA175H
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Best class I've ever taken!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: A180H
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

The best teacher on OCC campus,but not the easiest. You will learn in this class and she is more than willing to help you get through her tests. Tests are in blue books and essay formats, but the questions are given before the material is covered. She makes history come alive and loves what she does. Take her, you won't regret it. Practice essays!!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: A175H
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She is interesting and brilliant, but this class has a huge workload.You get packets for every chapter. Tests were different: you write practice essays days before the test and she hands them back evaluated. You then memorize that and then recreate it on the test.Do that for 2 tests and then do the 3 movie papers, you're exempt from the final.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST170
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Took the summer class and got an A. Passionate teacher. 3 exams and 1 optional paper. If you do well on the first 2 exams and on the paper and like your grade, then you won't need to take the final. Rarely used the textbook. Memorize all the vocab and practice writing the essays beforehand.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST170
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took this class in the summer and basically it's based on 3 exams with a total of 69 points. However each exam is 25 points and she will give 5 extra point if you have a textbook, do not buy the book yet!!!! talk to her first cause the book is +$100. There will be one essay that will replace any failing exam. DON'T DARE TO CHEAT!!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HISTORY170
• 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:

She can teach and her class is quite interesting. You will learn a lot about her class. The MAJOR downside is how she grades your exam. If you can't spell or write essay FAST, your efforts will be wasted. 4 full essay (1 page each) and vocab in ONE HOUR for each exam. What a shame, great teacher but the work makes it very hard.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HISTHIST
• 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:

Professor Smith is the best teacher on campus. I had her for several courses about five years ago. Trust me: if you learn how to get As in her class, you can get As in any class, at OCC and beyond. There's really nothing more to say.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST185H
• 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:

Professor Smith, is an amazing professor. She not only teaches the subject matter well but makes it interesting. She always talks about events in history as though she was there and it provides such interesting insight. In addition, she reinforces the ideals of hard work and discipline. Her class is not easy, but taking the class is so worth it.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST185H
• 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:

Tough class. Read your textbook to supplement in class info. Make flash cards, study her notes, and you will do well. Always willing to help students after class and in office hours. She does have a bit of an ego and is a bit intimidating. She's a good teacher, but not as good as she may thinks she is (and will tell you so).

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST175H
• 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:

professor smith is HANDS DOWN the best teacher at OCC. She is willing to help you pass the class, and if you put enough effort get an A. She takes the time to go over your practice essay for the exam and gives you test questions before the test. Her lectures are crystal clear, she is an extraordinary teacher, TAKE HER TAKE HER TAKE HER!! :)

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST185H
• 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:

If you get into her honors courses, HAVE FUN! Because she will make sure the slackers are out by the end of the first week :). love prof. smith so much, i had such an awesome time being her student, the only problem was the killer exams. 3 essays, 3 pages for each essay, and you've got to memorize them because you're gonna be writing in-class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST170H
• 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:

The best teacher ever. Most kind and helpful. The best teacher ive ever had in my life..

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST175H
• 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:

Professor Smith is an absolutely incredible teacher. She loves what she does and she loves teaching. Her class is designed to prepare you for universities that require essay formatted exams. This is my fourth semester taking her class because she is simply, THE BEST teacher at OCC hands down. Def take her class, she is an OUTSTANDING TEACHER!