Professor: David Dorondo
Department: History
College: Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC
Rating # 1
Overview:
- Course: USI130
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Its hard to describe Dr. Dorondo. He's how I imagine all teachers used to be. He's very old-school and stresses being "polite, not kind." However, he's a nice guy and cares for all of his students. Just don't mess around. He's also pretty funny. He's like Ron Swanson if you know who that is. Side-note, this was a USI class but we didn't about WCU.
Rating # 2
Overview:
- Course: HIS222
- 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:
Dr. Dorondo is a great professor!! In this class, you will learn everything pertaining to your course and more. TAKE NOTE OF EVERYTHING HE SAYS (except maybe his off topic digressions). Then, when his exams are coming up and he gives you a study guide, make sure you know everything on there. There are only 4 grades/exams, so study, and use WALC.
Rating # 3
Overview:
- Course: HIS222
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He is a great professor and his lectures are amazing but only gives out 3 exams and if you dont write down everything he says YOU WILL FAIL. He only took 3 grades and he is a very tough grader. On his exams I had the correct content but he graded me on my grammer and ended up giving me a D- for the assignment even though my content was right.
Rating # 4
Overview:
- Course: HIST222
- Grade Received: B+
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Dorondo is lecture-heavy and you have to attend class to pass. Writing notes and reading along in the textbook is essential because he only grades exams and he is a tough grader. But, he is an amazing lecturer and he's quite hilarious. Like... Ron Swanson but German
Rating # 5
Overview:
- Course: HIS222
- 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:
Dr. Dorondo is fabulous!!!! His lectures are interesting and he is super funny. The class is hard but worth it for those who go to college to learn and not just play. I can't wait to take his upper level classes!!!!!! "TV will turn you into a moron!"
Rating # 6
Overview:
- Course: HIST222
- Grade Received: Not sure yet
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Dorondo is absolutely hilarious and I could listen to him talk all day. He makes complex material so easy to understand, he's wonderful! Attendance is mandatory and you'll definitely spend lots of time studying for the exams, but I have learned tons. He's a wonderful professor and I would highly recommend for anyone willing to put in the work.
Rating # 7
Overview:
- Course: HIST425
- Grade Received: A-
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Best orator I've had, have had four of classes for this reason. Tough grader, but fair. If you pay attention in class and take notes you'll do fine. Typically 3 exams and one long (10-12 page) paper due each class.
Rating # 8
Overview:
- Course: HIST222
- Grade Received: A-
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He is by far my favorite professor. I would take him just to hear his voice.
Rating # 9
Overview:
- Course: HIST151
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Dorondo is an awesome professor, and intelligence and knowledge simply exude from him. On top of being a great lecturer, he is hilarious. I will say that he is a very tough grader, and the only grades you will receive are from the exams. If you take his class, just make sure to do the readings, and take lots of notes.
Rating # 10
Overview:
- Course: 20THCENTEUR
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Great lecturer, unique sense of humor, made me laugh every day. A class I looked forward to. People speak as to how tough he is, but really he's just expecting you to be an actual student. Come in, pay attention, participate, think outside the box, and do the readings and you'll have no problem getting an A.
Rating # 11
Overview:
- Course: HIST222
- Grade Received: C
- Overall Rating: 3.5
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Funny but hard
Rating # 12
Overview:
- Course: HIST151
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Dorondo is excellent at teaching. His class however, is almost impossible to pass. I made a C because I took every extra credit opportunity. I tried hard and studied yet still barely passed. His tests are on the spot essays. I enjoy him as a person and I learned a lot but the class was stressful.
Rating # 13
Overview:
- Course: MODERNGERMANY
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.5
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Great lecturer. Hardest class I have ever taken. His expectations are not clear and he takes forever to get back any graded assignments. I refuse to take him again.
Rating # 14
Overview:
- Course: HIST425
- 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 a fantastic professor. His tests are hard. He expects the highest quality of work that you can produce. He is always willing to help any students that have questions with the material. You will be surprised at the vast about of knowledge that you will learn in just a semester. I would recommend him to any student.
Rating # 15
Overview:
- Course: HIST222
- 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:
Dr. Dorondo is hilarious! I love him and his class. His tests are kind of difficult but as long as you pay attention and take notes it makes it 1000% times easier. Loved it.
Rating # 16
Overview:
- Course: HIST425
- 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:
Excellent Professor, I've taken several of his courses. He provides rigorous courses as college classes should be. He doesn't give you anything, he makes you earn it. He forces you to learn which is a necessity in order to be successful in college and in life. I truly wish more professors were like him.
Rating # 17
Overview:
- Course: HIST151
- 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:
Great teacher. Very harsh grading though. If you love english and history, you'll do well. I'm more or less leaving because even though im learning a lot, i can not sacrifice my gpa for the class. Pluss there is another humanities that i just found that id rather take. Requires an unrealistic amount of reading but its not really necessary for exams
Rating # 18
Overview:
- Course: HIST202
- 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:
Awesome teacher! Well versed and lots of fun. Just pay attention and read. Best History class ever. Highly recommend anyone to take any of his classes.
Rating # 19
Overview:
- Course: HISTEURO
- 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:
Great teacher amazing guy even though his class is hard he is great at what he does one of best at wcu
Rating # 20
Overview:
- Course: HIST303
- 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:
Excellent professor and well versed in what he teaches.
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