Susan Trussler - University of Scranton, Scranton, PA

Professor: Susan Trussler

Department: Business

College: University of Scranton, Scranton, PA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECO351
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She kept lectures engaging. occasionally roasted people in front of the whole class (my favorite moments), and knew almost everything about every country. As long as you have a half decent group for the term project, it shouldn't give you too much trouble. Great class, great professor, highly recommend.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECON351
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I love Dr. Trussler. She is extremely knowledgeable about international business and cultures. I loved listening to her lectures. She is very particular and a tough grader, so seek out help if you are falling behind. I cannot stress this enough: pick reliable partners for the group project! There is A TON to be done so this is ABSOLUTELY CRUCIAL.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECO351
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Quizzes, Midterm, Final (the quizzes), Term paper. She's a boss and does care about her students despite her sarcasm and no filter. Start the term paper ASAP. The term paper is basically her lectures applied to your country. During the lectures she comments how the topic applies to the term paper so take notes, quizzes are fair if you have notes!!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECO351
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Trussler knows what she is talking about, but get ready to take notes. The quizzes aren't changed semester from semester so they are fairly easy. Take thurough notes because her questions are very specific. Start the semester long project early and hand in as much as you can for the draft! Even the conclusion! It will help tremendously.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECO351
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

TAKE NOTES. Quizzes are straight from the notes and PowerPoint. Always come to class. Start the group term project EARLY, pick good group members, don't leave it until the last minute and PRACTICE your presentation. Probably one of the hardest classes that I've taken but learned a lot. She comes off as condescending, stay on her good side.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECON351
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She expects her directions to be followed exactly. Any mistakes and she'll berate you in front of the class. She's very disrespectful to students that get on her bad side, openly mocking them. She'll freak if you have a phone out or leave class early. Otherwise, she's not bad. Pretty straight forward material and tests and quizzes.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECO351
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class will ruin your semester. Her lectures are dry and boring and she alaways gives pointless and tricky quizzes. The midterm and final are quite tough and the term paper is outrageous. It is possible to do well, I got an A when I took the class , but the workload is huge. Also, get the term paper done early, it will get you in the end!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECO351
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She's tough, but she's definitely not impossible to get a good grade from. Midterm and Final weren't too bad if you study your notes and the powerpoints. Her main focus is the final project which can really make or break your final grade. By the end of the semester I actually found myself enjoying this class quite a lot so I'd say take her.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECON351
• 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:

Honestly, her exam questions come from no where. The quizzes are supposed to help you.. but they don't. She's really anal about the paper and group project.. know your stuff about your country. Class isn't terribly boring, you do learn. But it's not the easiest.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECO351
• 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:

Don't do it, man.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECO351
• 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:

I loved her! She is definitely intimidating at first, but if you come to class and pay attention you'll do fine. She really knows her stuff and uses examples that are relevant and interesting. The quizzes are super easy, and if you read the book before the test you're fine. The project/paper is work, but it is not impossible to do well.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECO351
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She can come off as aggressive but if you actually get to know her she is very nice.If you read the chapter and study the online textbook quizzes the actual quizzes are fine. Tests are the quizzes. Final project is a lot of work so pick a good group. PRACTICE your final group presentation.I received an A so it is not impossible!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECO351
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She's certainly tough but extremely knowledgeable. If you're an IB major, take her. Take notes throughout the semester because the class outlines your group paper. Pick reliable group members! Stay up-to-date with your country so when she asks you about it in class or on the quizzes, you know it. If you know your stuff, don't be afraid of her.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECO351
• 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:

She's an extremely tough teacher. I've *itched her out plenty of times but i found her really really interesting. She knows everything about every country in the world. so dont ****. She has really high expectations for her students. BE SURE TO START YOUR TERM PAPER PROJECT AS SOON AS YOU ARE ASSIGNED!! That thing kicks your ass at the end of t

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: IB1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She is horrible! DO NOT TAKE HER!!!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: INTBS1
• 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:

Funny very laid back as long as you do the work!! quizzes are off the web site from the book and tests are right from the quizzes. The paper is the only thing she freaks about but overall good teacher

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: EUROBUSCHINA
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very difficult. Unclear. Makes you work. Has her class pets. Boring. Don't do it, just don't do it.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ECO351
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Witch. Hated her; she was blatantly rude to me in class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: EUROBUS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is so vague, never tells you what she really wants. You have to read between the lines and she is very very picky on essays and she definetly has her favorites. Avoid at all costs.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: IB
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Not as bad as everyone says. 1st test is based on the textbook. Quizzes are so simple if you read the chapter. Group paper is a pain, but can be done in about 3 days.