Craig Snow - Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

Professor: Craig Snow

Department: Hotel & Restaurant Management

College: Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HADM1165
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Snow is the best professor I've ever taken for at least three reasons, but his high standards are difficult for some students. 1. Great content: Snow developed and honed his content over 30 years. Great stuff. 2. Detailed, frequent feedback: He provides detailed written feedback & one-on-one tutorials. 3. Accountability: He holds us to standards.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HA165
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

The best teacher I ever had: what I learned from him solidified my career. As another poster said, "he will make a genius of you, if you let him." And yes, he is not always a very nice guy. Just suck it up and learn.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MCOMM1650
• 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:

I really don't think his class is that difficult.. as long as you pay attention in class and do whatever he tells you to do.. you should be fine...

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: COMM601
• 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:

Craig is Great. He will force you to learn a lot; he will teach you to be concise. You will learn to write 3 word sentences, and one sentence paragraphs. And they will have impact!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HADM1650
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He's the best professor I've ever had. Sure-- he's tough, but he teaches you everything he knows. Many "Snow Survivors" (including myself) have received job/internship offers becuase of the way he taught us to write. I tell everyone I know, from A&S undergrads to Johnson School of Business students, to take his class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HADM1165
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Fantastic teacher. Wont be easy but you will learn a great deal

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HADM1165
• 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:

If you want a low GPA take this class. Snow is extremely difficult

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HA1165
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

OMG. never had to do so much work in my life. Because of him, I slept 6 hours everyday. One thing (and probably the only thing) I learned from his class is do not procrastinate. OR YOU WILL HAVE A BIG MONKEY ON YOUR SHOUlDER

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HA7
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Snow is hard. He will make you work your butt off with prelims and a final report that other communication classes don't have to do. In addition, he will make you attend an "optional" morning class at 8:30am.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HADM1165
• 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:

You will acquire better communication skills. But also, be prepared to learn how to overcome "redtape" all semester. Also, Snow likes to pick his favorites;this class can get "political."

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HA165
• 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:

The only thing really "clear" in Professor Snow's class is his ego. A good teacher does not spend 60 minutes describing tasks and only 15 teaching material. A good teacher does not (noticeably) pick favorites or play mind games. You can learn just as much with the other HA-165 professors. Case in point, avoid Snow at all costs.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HADM165
• 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 Snowman is truly an awesome professor--probably the best in the Hotel School. The skills that I acquired in his class are the most useful skills I've gained in Hotel School classes so far. It's easy to tell who took Snow's class and who didn't. His class is hard, but if the Snowman sees that you're working hard, you'll do fine.Take the class!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HADM165
• 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. Big pain in the rear. I'll never forget bad 80's music because of him... HIT ME WITH YOUR BEST SHOT!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HADM165
• 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:

Snow's course will change your writing and thinking. (Note: I was not close to an A in his course). If you get an F, take him again. He's worth as many Fs as it takes.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HA165
• 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:

Shouldn't these comments have more structure, clarity, and content? 'Nuff said.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HADM165
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Class with snowman is no walk in the park. So if you're looking for an easy A don't get him! but if you're willing to work hard and put effort into the class, you will be fine and get so much value from it. Just remember that snow doesnt give out grades - you have to earn them!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HADM165
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The professor knows the subject like nobodys business but he is subjective in grading. If you are a girl with pretty smile, and you know english grammar well you are lucky. If you are a guy the battle is lost, dont even try...

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HADM165
• 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:

Prof. Snow is an unbelievably inspiring person: he can help you identify and further strengthen your writing and speaking talents. If you do poorly in his class, it is strictly a reflection of your lack of effort because Prof. Snow not only makes every writing tool and skill clear and available but he also reinforces what he's taught you daily.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HA165
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

i agree...although snowman does deliver value and has changed my writing abiltities, his arrogance and unnecessarily tough personality get in the way of his teaching. he could be just as effective, if not more, if he considered changing his tone. its about learning, not grades...but with him, be prepared for the worst!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HA165
• 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:

He is a JERK, why does he think that the only way to reach students is to talk down to them and make them feel like crap. He's more worried about his reputation of being a tough professor than he is about teaching his students. I agree that the course content is very helpful, but I think his teaching style is a huge detraction!