Andrew Holman - Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA

Professor: Andrew Holman

Department: History

College: Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST489
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Andy is a really great guy who is easy to talk to. He (usually) selects very interesting material to discuss, and encourages students to share their thoughts. Feedback on your writing is thorough and helpful. At times, I felt like the material was "above me." Readings, discussions, and assignments felt like graduate-level work. Be ready to discuss!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST396
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Holman was easily one of the best professors I have had. He is very kind and knows the material really well. He communicates the ideas and techniques so that everyone can understand. He genuinely cares and wants all his students to learn and do well.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST496
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took him many times. Would recommend him!!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST396
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Andy Holman is probably one of BSU's best professors. Not only is he incredibly intelligent, he's a great person. Seriously one of the nicest people I know. He has high expectations for students, but he is reasonable with the amount of work and grades. He also gives really thorough feedback and is understanding and helpful. 100% recommend!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST396
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Holman is a great teacher, He knows what he is talking about and you will learn a lot by just showing up to every class. He cares about you doing well and is understanding of situations that can occur. Holman was a great teacher and a fair grader. Show up to class and participate you will do great.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST495
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Such an amazing teacher. Completely turned my semester around. The way he structures classes make it a lot of fun and my learning has grown exponentially. He's there to actually help his students and make sure they succeed in his class and in life.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST221
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of my top 3 at Bridgewater. Taken Summer 2015. I absolutely hate "history lecture classes," he takes it a step further, his classes are inventive, inclusive, and unique. You will have to earn the A. He will destroy every essay you write with his red pen. Thats awesome because I want my money's worth in college. You will learn really something.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST489
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

great guy, but his lectures can certainly get boring. as long as youre a good writer, you can easily get through the class without having to kill yourself trying to digest all the material. if you want an easy class, take him. show a little effort in class and he will love you.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST298
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I had him for Second Year Seminar- War and Rhetoric. He is an awesome teacher! His readings are a little heavier, but as long as you read, the assignments are super easy. I would love to take him again. Again, do the readings and you will find the work to be easy-peasy.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST488
• 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:

Nice, funny guy and very passionate about what he teaches. Already signed up for another course with him next semester. A lot of reading and writing, but it's balanced by interactive class discussions.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST299
• 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 Holman is the nicest guy. Genuinely cares about his students success. Although there is A LOT of reading and 4 papers, he provides very clear and specific directions. He offers to review papers before you hand them in to provide feedback. I highly recommend him.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST496
• 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, if just want take a class to get a grade don't take him. But if you want to be in a class that you are involved and want to do the work then take him. One of my favorite professors, I took him a couple times. there is a bit of reading and discussion but it isn't that bad if you just "get the jist of things"

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST199
• 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:

Cool class. A lot of reading but it's worth while reading, and usually interesting reading. He is a good grader, tough on you, but very helpful in things that can help you improve. There was a summary of his corrections on the back pages. Nice man, and has a good presence in the class, good charisma when it comes to teaching.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST199
• 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:

He gives wayyyy too much reading

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST199
• 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:

His lectures are very dry. He gives a lot of reading assignments ranging from 10-50 pages on top of papers. He gives 5 papers, all 4 pages long. If he thinks you're not paying attention he'll call on you to answer.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST000
• 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:

One of my 2 favorite professors, and one of the best the history department has to offer. Very helpful, passionate, and fair. Class discussions, writing projects, group proects. Always available by email or office. Very dedicated.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST199
• 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:

Holman is basically the Chuck Norris of BSU. He teaches a full roster of classes, coaches the hockey team, and oh yeah...flew to Toronto to run a marathon in the middle of the semester. His class is challenging without being difficult, and he is personally invested in his students. Stern and demanding, he is also helpful and passionate.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST221
• 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:

Average history teacher, does what you expect a history teacher to do. Fun at times, boring at others. My advice is to not take one 3-hour class a week -- it's not a fault of Holman; just that history class for 3 hours is like torture. Spread it out over the week!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• 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:

Class participation is expected, but he makes class fun with lots of discussions and group work. Teacher is very involved and helful. Plus, he's easy on the eyes...

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST489
• 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:

He is my favorite history professor of all I've taken at BSC. he is very interesting and helpful. You can't go wrong taking a class with him. You will learn a lot! Great class and great guy!