Adam Grossberg - Trinity College, Hartford, CT

Professor: Adam Grossberg

Department: Economics

College: Trinity College, Hartford, CT

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: 301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Micro was very challenging. There is no substitute for time and effort, and Grossberg does a nice job of recognizing that. He is willing to get you where you need to be, so long as you are working your ass off.. He's a super smart guy and is really nice. I learned a ton

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECON301
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hardest class ever taken. If you keep up with the material and study, you will do fine. Don't fall behind on the readings. Some of Grossberg's lectures are confusing, but the textbook does a good job explaining his points. Uses a lot of real world examples

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECON301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Micro with Grossberg was hands down the most challenging course I've ever taken but the life-changing experience was worth it. Every teacher should aspire to be like him and no student should leave Trinity without taking a course with him.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECON331
• 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:

Labor economics. Very interesting class. Sarcastic sense of humor. He is able to answer any question clearly and logically. Only 2 tests and no homework, and the tests are very open ended. Uses real world examples, facts, and figures to bring the theories to life.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECON301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Grossberg is the man. Very clear and the best graphs I have ever seen. His tests are extremely hard and you have to know the class notes inside and out. But I learned a ton and he is a fantastic professor.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The best professor at Trinity. I took Econ 101, Micro, Labor Economics and Seminar. Hard clases, but you learn a lot. If you do the work, you will do fine. Have you ever seen anyone who draws better graphs?

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECONMANY
• 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 of the best Econ teachers at Trinity. Very clear, interesting and generally a good teacher.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• 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:

Loved his class...Econ in general is hard but Gross is an amazing teacher and makes the material easier to handle. He def. knows his stuff and you'll learn a lot.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECON301
• 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:

he's the best professor i've ever had at trinity. i've never worked harder for a class but it paid off! his lectures are interesting and clear and he still manages to throw a few jokes in here and there. i can't say enough good things about professor grossberg

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: 301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

uh, grossy doesn't teach 302, so i'm baffled as to where the last reader's coming from. this prof is the f-ing man. econ classes don't get any better at trin-trin. sure, he scarred my gpa. but i don't regret one bit.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECON302
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I don't know why he has such a high rating. His lectures are dry and he does not go over examples in class unless asked. The book is even drier than the class. Overall he is not a horrible professor, just really hard and for the most part boring. He can be very funny at times though.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECON301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Definitely not an easy professor, but i loved the class. His class was really interesting and i learned a lot. He is very helpful, and is available outside class. He has a weird sense of humor, and tries very hard to make you laugh in class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECON301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He gave me the worst grade I have ever received and his class was worth every second! The second best professor I've taken(Setterfield rules!). Hillarious and dry during lectures, he is a tough grader-most of the class fails the first exam. You will EARN your stripes in this class-its worth it!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECON301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Grossberg is the best econ professor here. Lectures were clear and to the point without bordom.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Don't expect to do well in his class but you will learn A LOT - he makes the class understandable and interesting

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

liberal arts is nice, but recruiters do prefer applicable skills to compensate for lack of experience. grossberg is a genius at bridging theory and application to real world scenarios, so do take him even if he'll kill your gpa

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MICRO
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

grossberg is not known for his empathy, so shut up about personal baggage and honest excuses. but if you enter his course ready and eager to learn, you will adore him. he is the most diligent and organized lecturer ever-you will hardly need to self-study

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ECON301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

a darling! don't let his sarcastic exterior fool you. he's actually very shy and uses it as cover. relishes his wicked-tough reputation but is truly a great teacher for those who want to learn and not just pass. extremely structured and well-prepared guy.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MICRO
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Easily one of the best professors at Trin. Not only does he have a great sense of humor, but his lectures are extremely interesting and helpful in learning the material. Don't be afraid of the work; he just challenges his students more than other profs.

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Stay ahead in the reading. Forget your emotional, PC-tendencies and you'll be ok.