Virginia Thompson - Towson University, Towson, MD

Professor: Virginia Thompson

Department: Geography

College: Towson University, Towson, MD

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: TSEM102
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Thompson gives assignments every night, but they are so helpful when it comes time to write the paper for each section because you already have it organized and have most of the information. She is extremely accessible outside of class and gives quality feedback to help you do well. If you do all your HW, it's an easy A.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: GEOG420
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Had a very unpleasant experience with her. Has no empathy towards anyone and is self-absorbed with herself. There's a reason she is not the head of the GEOG department anymore.. she clearly has lost it.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: TSEM102
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Amazing professor. Very helpful and a fair grader. Current event article every week which we discussed with the class and as a timid person I found it not difficult to do. Various writing assignments but they were not difficult because she would guide us through. Final paper on climate change and 5 min powerpoint presentation on final paper.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: GEOG102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Excellent teacher. Fair grader with good feedback. More of a political/social class rather than science class. No hw just 4 reports that are very easy to do. A is possible if you follow her rubrics and put effort into papers. Material is actually interesting (if you're into international studies/issues)

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: TSEM102
• 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:

Really hard class avoid if you can. If you ask for help it will improve your grade. I've been an A student until taking this class definitely stressful. Only thing is you'll learn a few interesting topics, but overall not worth it.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: TSEM
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

She is an amazing teacher, you can learn a lot in her class. She's always willing to help you out and she brings out the best out of you

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: TSEM102
• 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:

Class requires textbook, must purchase. Super nice lady but very intimidating. If you need help go to her office hours, she is super helpful and do whatever it takes. Chapter summaries, and requires a paper on climate change. Hard grader but if you put in effort, she recognizes that.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: GEOG102
• 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:

You really need to work and study for this class b/c it's a lot of information. There are quizzes every class, but if you do the online study guide that she posts you'll do fine. She is a very good professor and knows what she's talking about and she's very willing to help you. Tests are pretty hard, so definitely study. There are extra credit opps

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: GEOG102
• 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:

She's not that hard, I guess your typical lazy college student wouldnt do so well. I spent about 30 minutes studying before each class and did well on the quizzes and About 2 hours on each test. Got a B+. and she's really nice and always willing to help

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: GEOG102
• 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:

It's not true that people who don't do well in this class are lazy. I worked my ass off in this class and so far I have a 73% This is harder than my A&P2 class- & that class makes me want to punch a midget- along with my 300-level nutrition class. You're better off not taking her. Take it online. As I am about to do.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: GEOG102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Can be a tough class becuase there is so much info. Keep up with readings and studies always to do well! Daily quizzes. Easy map quizzes. Some rough exams. Cares so much about her students. Always knows your grade. Always willing to help.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: GEOG102
• 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:

Professor Thompson is an excellent professor. She is extremely knowledgeable on her subject area and basically spells out the class for you. If you pay attention to her in the beginning of the semester, it really makes a difference. Before her class, I abhored anything social studies, but this has become one of my favorites.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: GEO121
• 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:

Okay...it is not true that lazy people don't like her. I got a B in her class. This class was harder than my 400 level courses! Too much work! She is very helpful, but I would not punish anyone by saying that you should take her class. I worked my ass off in her class and studied 10hours+ per week. I did learn a lot though. Do not take her course!!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: GEOG102
• 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:

She makes this course very interesting. There are quizzes everyday but they are easy and are given just so you do the reading. Very willing to help. I would recommend this course/prof to anyone.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: GEOG102
• 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:

This class is a lot of work but if you study and keep up with the lectures, you will do fine. Quizzes daily. She is very helpful and wants to see her students do well. The material is interesting. People who do not like this teacher and lazy and do not do the work.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: GEOGANY
• 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 professor, clear and straightforward. she does expect a lot from students but its not hard to meet her expectations if you try. Also a great adviser, she helped me immensely over the years. People that dont like her are just really lazy.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: GEOG102
• 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:

I loved Professor Thompson. She is clear about what she expects from you. If you pay attention, read the material and do the study guides you can get an A. This class is challenging but it is worth it because you actually learn the material.Some students say she is rude, but I disagree. She is straight forward and extremely helpful.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: GEOG420
• 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:

Dr. T sure likes the subject a lot and that helped. Book hard to read but tests okay if you study. Posts lecture notes and they hit main points.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: GEOG102
• 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 demands a lot for a gen ed course. She goes fast but her lectures and notes are on line. The class is different then expected and more interesting.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: GEOG102
• 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:

She is really nice and knows what she's talking about. There's a lot of work so make sure to keep up with the readings and do the study guides, they really help with the daily quizzes. Class can get hard but she is willing to help and offers extra credit opportunities.