Patricia Bodelson - St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN

Professor: Patricia Bodelson

Department: Political Science

College: St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: POL191
• 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:

Bodelson is wonderful outside of class. She is helpful when you need things unrelated to the class, such as writing letters of rec. Her class can be fun, but it is off topic and hard to know what exactly will be on the exam. Hard to ask questions because you do not really know what to ask. Some things on the exams weren't discussed. Lots of e.c

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: POL191
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Absolutely horrible. There were four tests and that was all that made up your grade except for attendance extra credit. She spends 90% of the lecture discussing her own life/watching SNL/ranting about how much she hates members of the government. Her explanations were VERY UNCLEAR. I would intentionally take a much harder class to avoid hers.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: POL191
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

All we had to do was show up for lecture, and pay attention. There was no homework, we just had 4 exams. Not hard if you study and take notes during lecture. Shell tell you exactly what will be on the exam. This woman is a character and shes truly incredible to listen to.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: POL191
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This professor got off topic a lot and went on little tangents but somehow always managed to make sure we had the information for the tests that we needed. She doesn't believe in basing your grade solely off of test scores so if you show up to class every day she tends to give a lot of extra credit for attendance and participation.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: POL191
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Looked forward to the class, which hardly ever happens. It was a very lively class and her stories are great (she hides lots of exam answers in them as well). The class is lecture heavy with numerous breaks to pull clips up on YouTube

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: POL201
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Lots of lectures that are sometimes hard to follow, but a good class in all. Can be unclear in what is required on assignments.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: POL202
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

she is a really nice person but her lectures are all over the place. we always end up watching clips from the daily show or talking about her dog lol. it was hard the first time but it got easier to follow in the second class i took with her. She is not very demanding and is really understanding. i would recommend her

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: POL202
• 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:

A preety solid class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: POL111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

OK

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: POL201
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Didn't really follow the syllabus but was clear what was expected of us and when. Super fun class. Had 2 Piñata and food events. Quite interesting class hilarious participation of class all the time. Overall great class

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: POL195
• 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:

Pretty enjoyable.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: POL380
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She leaves me with the sense I could eat the worm myself and be my own fish I catch.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: POL191
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I loved this class! Endless amounts of stories to tell, lots of humor. She has liberal views, but willing to discuss other views. Most students scored low on tests, but she gives a lot of credit for just showing up to class. Tests are based on vocab, no homework. Bodelson has so much experience to share, I would definitely take another class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: POL191
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She's amazing! One of my favorite teachers ever! Very engaging, very funny and knows what she's talking about! She has liberal view on things, but does a very good job at staying neutral when discussing different issues and topics!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: POL191
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very easy class. Lots of discussion and easy to just sit in class and pass

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: POL195
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

If you are looking for a class that you wont be stressed for, I highly recommend to take her. She teaches a few general classes & it makes them super easy. She has endless stories that are super interesting. She will help you with ANYTHING for anything (even non class related) Very caring. tests are on vocab just read & know vocab. grades on curve

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: POL302
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Mainly lecture, and I wanted discussion at this level of class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: POL251
• 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:

Pretty good for a required class

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: POL191
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She was awesome. She gives a bunch of extra credit just for showing up. We watched lots of videos and movies throughout this class. Her exams were based off the book and the books practice questions. She takes attendance but mostly for extra credit usage and final grade. Very open about her beliefs.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: POL251
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Its a required class and this is as good a place to take it as any