John Palencsar - Western Connecticut State University, Danbury, CT

Professor: John Palencsar

Department: History

College: Western Connecticut State University, Danbury, CT

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

P is an amazing person. If I could take the course over I really would! What I admired most about him was(unlike most teachers) he truly cares for his students and wants to see us succeed. He's a smart man & does everything he can for you to understand the material. It's a easy course, it's up to you to put in the effort. Overall he's wonderful :)

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

One of the best professors i've ever had. Truly cares about his students and their education. If you have a problem he is extremely open and always willing to help. A great person and I not only learned a lot about history from him, but many life lessons as well.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIS148
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This guy was the best professor I've ever had! He's so understanding & just all around awesome. I highly, HIGHLY recommend him. He's funny, lenient & open to his students. I hate history but he made it enjoyable

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIS148
• 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:

P is an amazing guy. I'm not into history and he manages to keep the class interested the entire semester. Literally BEST PROFESSOR ever. hes so honest and understands each of his students!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIS101
• 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:

He is such a great teacher! He is hilarious, and really keeps you interested in the subject. He has his own stories and takes on everything, which makes it way better. There were no quizzes, but there were a few papers - which are what count towards your grade. I recommend him any day!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIS148
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Realest professor here. Speaks from his heart and his mind. Wants students to be honest with themselves. Great guy that knows a great deal.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HISTORY
• 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:

Such an awesome teacher!! Take his class for sure.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIS148
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

P! Literally a legend. An absolute joy to go to class. Speaks his mind and is very funny with his students. His stories are great and not boring. Read 4 books and do papers. Easy A! Seriously could have been a comedian. Live long P!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The most interesting man alive. Made us laugh first thing on a monday morning. he's great! would always give you feedback on your essays too.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIS148
• 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:

Best professor at Western.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIS100
• 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:

The best professor at western. This guy has many great stories to tell. Take him or you will miss out!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST01
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Amazing teacher!! hes easy, and incredibly funny. All you need to make sure you do is do the readings and show up for class on occasion. hes very understanding and really great at what he does. seriously one of the best teachers here.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIS149
• 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 AN AMAZING PROFESSOR. Take as many classes with him as possible! He's so interesting and helpful. There were people who came to my class just to hear his lectures! I highly suggest Prof. P! I actually enjoy waking up in the morning and going to his class and I am not by any means a morning person. Love him

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST149
• 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:

The best teacher I have ever had. Brutally honest with students who are retards, and not afraid to tell you how miserable the world is. Also, really forgiving and understanding if you have personal things going on that may be interfering with school.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Amazing teacher, you deffinetly learn something from his class. He isn't afraid to tell it how it is. However, he is very strict when it comes to attendance, so if you are one of those who skips class alot don't bother. Overall one of the few history professors who teach things you can remember semesters later.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIS149
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Don't take if you're not good at writing papers only gives a few A

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST149
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Best teacher there

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIS101
• 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:

P. was the best history teacher ever! I loved his class so much that I'm taking another of his classes next semester :) he really knows his stuff and has a strong opinion. He is honest and helpful but most of all engaging with his students. A+ !!!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIS149
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

AMAZING! take this class. He is the best professor ever. very clear. not boring at all and hes very understanding. Easy grader, and he loves his students.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST06
• 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:

Best history class I've ever taken. He takes the time to relate everything your learning to real life, makes it funny and interesting. The tests are essay questions based off what we talk about in class. Text was only used for essay and group project. Favorite class ever.