Julia Upton - St. John's University, Jamaica, NY

Professor: Julia Upton

Department: Theology

College: St. John's University, Jamaica, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: THE3400
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Julia Upton changed my life. She is the best professor that I have had at St. John's, and probably the most wise and inspirational educator I have ever had in my life. She is so kind and has a beautiful heart of gold. She has experienced so many things and is a walking success story. Her class is truly wonderful if you put in the effort.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: THE3400
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I really liked this class. It made me more aware about the importance of embracing the spirituality in our future students. This course didn't focus on religion, but instead on spirituality. Prof Upton is a bit hard to read. She will go and roast the whole class with a smile on her face. I didn't know how she felt about me the whole semester.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: THE2215
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She was a great professor for my theology 2000C. Assignments have their due dates but it you have a solid reason for why you would need extra time, she will grant it. There was one time where I just needed more time bc I had so much work from other classes and she was fine with it. Really a GREAT professor to have in the morning! LOVE her.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: DNY1000C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

way too much work for a DNY class (4 reflections, 1 group project, ASL process is long and lots of work, overall assessment paper, artifacts, message board postings, and e-portfolio). she also doesn't teach, and we watch documentaries all during class time. her grading isn't fair, and I would not recommend her. take a different professor.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: THEO1000C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

the worst. She wanted everybody to become a theo minor so she made the class the same as her senior level intensive writing course. she is the most vague professor i've ever had. There are like 7 large projects and assignments not including ASL to do. AVOID unless you are a theo major.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: DNY1000C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

For a core class that every freshman has to take, it's a ridiculous amount of work. She's very sweet and most of the work is easy, but she takes the class WAY too seriously. An ePortfolio is due, as well as a huge group project, 6 ASL hours, etc. If you don't mind a lot of work, take her. I wouldn't personally recommend her.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: DNY1000C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very boring and is sometimes very rude. A lot of work. However, she's an easy grader and means well.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: DNY1000
• 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:

A very sweet lady. She gives some readings that you can just skim and get the gist of. She offers extensions as long as you tell her beforehand and sends most of the information via stj email. Fairly easy to get an A as long as you do the work (1-2pg bi-weekly papers) She wants to see your personal opinion/reflection more than anything.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: DNY100
• 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:

nice lady. gives a far amount of work but its easy & she's an easy grader. lets you turn things in late. class is a little boring (lots of videos).

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: DNY1000
• 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:

This was the worst class that I have ever taken. She doesn't talk about new york, she talks a lot about adjusting to college and religion. DONT TAKE THIS CLASS. Every dny class just watches movies, but she has you do a lot of reflection papers, theres a take home midterm and final, a portfolio with a law case, and a huge group research project

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: DNY1000
• 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:

This class was by far the most interesting of my freshman year! Dr. Upton is an amazing intellect and if your look for a challenge take her! She'll take you on the most amazing trips as well! There is a lot of reading but its all worth it and she does alot of correspondence through the message boards so dont lag behind!!!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: DNY
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

she is horrible - i have her for DNY at 735 in the morning and its the worst - she gives an unbelieveably amount of work - reflection papers, group project, portfolio, writing on message boards, field trip - DO NOT take her

Rating # 13

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

She seems nice at first but she really is snippy. Stay on her good side!! Do all of the work and you will pass!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: THE1000C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is an extremely good professor, but gives a lot of work. You will definitely learn something, though. It's good to be on her good side because she's rather important at the University.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: THEO1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I think that she is the best teacher at St. John's University!! she not only teaches you material needed for the course, but also a lesson on life. An energetic and loving woman!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: 1000C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She doesn't like crowds gathering @ the end of class to ask her questions, so try to ask during class. She has smart ass remarks and doesn't want u 2 ask a question when she is passing out papers! 2 much group work and papers!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: THE1000C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Workload is a bit much for a core class - community service and field experience? Comes off really nice, but definitly has her favorites in class. Get's b**chy towards the end of the semester

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: THEO1000C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

so much busywork. there's no way she can justify all the stuff she gives us. it's too much for something thats a bs course to begin with. mad readings, community service, 2 group projects, refelections on EVERY LITTLE THING you do. avoid at all costs!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: DNY
• 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:

Really really nice lady... in the beginning it might look like a lot of work but it really isnt and she is very lenient with turning in late work.. I def recommend her!!!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: THE1000C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Do not take her class if you don't like to read and write. She gives a tremedous amount of work. Its overkill, she doesn't realize it's a 3 credit course! Try to avoid her.