Vanitha Dayananda - Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

Professor: Vanitha Dayananda

Department: Social Science

College: Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SOC422
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. V.D. is one of the worst. She contradicts her own information day to day, but holds students accountable and denies any of her own mistakes (I audio recorded for reviewing, so I'm 100% she is full of BS). She made fun of students for personal characteristics and laughed in their faces. I filed an official complaint, unfortunately she remains.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SOC023
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

If you go to class & pay attention, take your own notes, and do extra credit (there are many extra credit opportunities) you should get an A or an A- at the very least. Take your laptop because she goes very fast, but she repeats herself. She makes the material interesting, and she is hilarious! One of my favorite professors at PSU

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SOC023
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. D is hilarious! Her exams can be difficult because they involve lots of essays but they are not too bad. Show up to class to get the extra credit assignments, you will need them to get a good grade in the class! Bring your laptop to class, it is impossible to take notes without one because she talks so fast!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SOC001
• 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 is very interesting as a person and as a professor. The class is entertaining but is a bit fast pace but if you need something repeated then just ask. She has an accent so pay attention. She is very helpful if you take the time to go to her office and talk to her.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SOC23
• 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:

Great Teacher, really enjoyed her. She gives you plenty of opportunity to get good grades and learn a wealth of new things.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SOC001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The grading is done by the TA's. Make use of your T.A and go class every time. Her Chinese T.A. Yunyi rocks!!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SOC23
• 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:

Need to go to class and really pay attention! If you take good notes the book is unnecessary besides a few extra readings. But she has loaner ones to give out. She is a very nice lady who really wants you to do good. Plus LOTS of extra credit! I had over 30 extra credit points from just writing really easy one page paper!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SOC001
• 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:

Dr. D is extremely knowledgable and up to date on her current events. She loves to use examples of worldy events to explain sociology, so brush up on your current events too. Her exams are hard but fair. Her accent is hard to understand at first but you get used to it. She makes jokes in class and keeps things interesting. Gives extra credit too.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SOC023
• 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:

Dr D was an experience. She tells you from the getgo that the class requires a lot of work and it definitely does. However, if you attend class, take her notes, do the bonus essays given in class and study hard for her exams, you will practically be guaranteed an A. Also, stopping by her office hours is a great idea, it could benefit your grade.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SOC002
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. D., was an ok professor at first; until she called me out one day after class about being late. I have done all the extra credits and have attended all my class, and still I received an average grade. NOT cool. She shows favoritism.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SOC422
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She genuinely cares about the subject which is helpful but her accent and lesson plans make the class very hard somedays. Go to class, TAKE NOTES, nearly diregard the book. Take her if you want to learn a lot of important info, but be ready to study before exams and go to class!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SOC023
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. D is...interesting. The key is to go to class. keep your notes ORGANIZED. Make notecards. Do all the little papers - they help A LOT. The class takes work but the extra credits will save you. Dont let all these ratings scare you. I got an A, its not impossible

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SOC23
• 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:

This class is demanding as far as note taking and exams, however, there are many extra credit opportunities. Going to class and taking A TON of notes is important, but Dr. D is a very funny instructor,her examples are usually memorable because her stories are so hilarious or unique.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SOC422
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This class, as she warns, is very demanding. There is a lot of information you need to know, but if you go to class and pay attention it really is not that difficult. There are tons of opportunities for extra credit & a lot of easy worksheet assignments. If you are struggling GO SEE HER, she is more than willing to help you.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SOC023
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This class is really easy- the exams are not that tough at all as long as you study from the notes. There is so much extra credit it's ridiculous- but awesome. She also boosts your grade if your 2 points away from a higher letter grade. Just take really good notes and you'll be fine!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SOC23
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Textbook not needed. 3 tests (2 half multiple choice and half essay) and the final is all multiple choice. Lots of extra credit opportunities. Attend class as much as possible and take good notes. She can talk fast and has a strong accent but is always willing to repeat anything. She made the class very interesting.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SOC023
• 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:

This class is awesome and not difficult at all. Buy Nittany Notes and attend class and you'll be fine. There is lots of extra credit that will help your grade.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SOC023
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst teacher I have ever had!!!! I hated going to her class it was terrible. She writes extremely long tests that you can barely finish and doesn't teach you anything. She takes an out dated and boring topic and makes it more boring! DON'T TAKE TIS CLASS IF YOU DON'T HAVE TO!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SOC023
• 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:

Dr. D is the best teacher, incredibly knowledgeable, very kind, loves her students. material is not easy and there is is a lot of notes, which can be boring. Exams are fair, you must study. If you go to class, you receive extra credit essays (I received 35 extra points), she also helps boost grades

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SOC23
• 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:

Dr. D is awesome. There is a lot of material to go over and remember, but she offers so many opportunities to improve your grade and wants each student to do their best. I found rewriting my notes every day after class REALLY helped and I got A's on all my exams. 2 point extra credit assignments add up so do them! And go to class!