Edward Rafferty - Boston University, Boston, MA

Professor: Edward Rafferty

Department: Social Science

College: Boston University, Boston, MA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SS101
• 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 is boring, but REALLLLLY a great guy AND teacher. He teaches and prepares you for every test and exam

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SS101
• 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:

Prof. Rafferty is one of the best teachers I've ever had! He goes out of his way to accommodate his students and it's an easy A as long as you do all the readings. Seriously go to all the tutorials and email him your essays early for corrections. Genuinely sweet and very sarcastic. Rafferty tells it like it is. GREAT teacher.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SS101
• 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. Rafferty is one of my favorite teachers I've ever had. Not only is he interested in his field, he's a genuinely sweet and caring man. He puts in a lot of effort to make sure his students are accommodated, whether it be missing class or extra help, and does so with a smile. I'm so grateful to be his student. He's awesome!!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SS101
• 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:

Rafferty is a great professor and person. He really wants his students to do well and will do his best to get them there. He is available outside of class and also holds tutorials before every exam. His team exams are easy - he gives you the questions beforehand. I loved my first semester in his class and look forward to another semester with him!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SS101
• 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:

Cool professor. Very helpful.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SSB
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great proffessor and person. His way of teaching increases willingness to learn and research new stuff.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SS101
• 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:

Extremely caring. wonderful professor. organized. No other best way to explain concepts other than how he does it. very respectful! he listens to what u say. his classes arent that easy though. best social sci prof in cgs by far. dont necessarily have to read all the books bc he explains them very well in class. got A- bc paid attention in class

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SSE2
• 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 the best professor in CGS. He is so sweet and honestly explains everything you need to know. He makes you want to attend class because you know you will learn everything you need for the exam. i love him!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• 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:

Very nice guy and really helpful. He's crystal clear about everything and you should really take class notes.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SS101
• 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:

such a great professor. he really cares about what he teaches. he's such a cute pudge and easy going. brilliant mind and makes you think. he is fabulous.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SS202
• 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:

He is deep, thought-provoking, inspiring. Those who see no connection of material to exams want simply to regurgitate facts they've read. He asks us actually to THINK about and analyze material. As to returning exams or papers, he puts great thought and effort into his comments; they're REALLY helpful. Rafferty is one of BU's (not just CGS's) best.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SO201
• 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:

good guy, good professor. He stands out to me because you could tell he really made an effort to see all of his students to well. Discussion is organized and well taught. Takes the class very seriously, yet does not ever look down to students. Real smart to boot.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CGS201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very passionate about the subject, and gives fantastic lectures. Has high standards, which is a refreshing change for CGS. Doesn't just want regurgitation on tests or papers. Very slow grading, however, and if you ask for a LOR, remind him every few days, because he forgot about mine and put me in a serious bind! One of the best at CGS

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SS201
• 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:

Rafferty is the best professor i have ever had, he's incredible. Straight forward, always shows two sides to not be biased. Nice guy, brings the material to life (if it wasn't him teaching i would be very bored).

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CGSSECT
• 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: N/A

Comment:

3 years and 2 universities later I still remember this man. HE IS A WONDERFUL ASSET TO YOU! He's knowledgeable, clear, approachable, and at least when I was at BU he was understanding of students. He is NEVER on a power trip like most other professors there. You will not regret his course!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SS201
• 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:

Wonderful professor. He is a difficult grader but very helpful. His team lectures & class discussions help to explain the JSAs. Very kind - he took into consideration that I was sick for 1/2 the semester. Probably one of the best professors I've had at BU so far.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SS201202
• 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:

For his exams, he will give you the possible questions about a week beforehand so that you can prepare decent answers! Very nice and very passionate about what he teaches!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SS201
• 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:

Great professor, knows exactly what he's talking about. Very hard grader, especially when it comes to essays. However, he does put out the entire team exam like a week before the exam and allows you to ask him any questions, so pretty much, if you're not lazy, you can get an A on the exam. Gives a lot of information and very helpful when you ask.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SS201202
• 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:

Nice guy & straight forward(that's it tho)* exams do NOT reflect what he has taught, and you can never be sure as to what he wants to see from you...

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SS201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Raffi gives teriffic lectures and is an interesting guy to talk with during office hours, or outside the classroom. The only issue I have with him is that he takes FOREVER to turn back papers and team tests. Like 1.5 months on average. He has kids, so I guess he can get a pass on it. Good professor.