Ruth Watry - Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI

Professor: Ruth Watry

Department: Political Science

College: Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PS319
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Started out ok but it broke down after spring break. Did not grade things, canceled class alot including on test days. If you can stay away.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PS331
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took her class due to interest in law career. Seemed to be fine but started not grading papers and tests, assigns more homework than she grades, rambles on about material not related to class, expects students to know everything. Used the book amd studied and did everything possible and still felt like a failure. Hard to contact and understand

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PS331
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She would never offer feedback about assignments, and would just keep adding to the pile of ungraded work. She tried to relate everything back to personal experience. Testbanks were offered and were required to be able to pass the class

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PS331
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Horrible and completely unprepared teacher. She assigned group work for more than half the classes which no one ever did. Her lectures are just rambling and struggling to get her laptop to work. Just show up every day and spend class time outlining the chapters and memorizing briefs. Easy A. A Valium prescription might also help you get through it.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PS319
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Literally one of the worst classes I have ever taken. I all around enjoy her as a person, but s a teacher she was a wreck. she gave super long assignments with little to no feedback that she usually didn't grade and ended up just giving effort points for. She missed a ton of class with barely any warning. And it really didn't seem like she cared

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PS105
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Test banks are provided for each quiz and exam, so you know exactly what to expect. Lecture can get boring fast. Never emails back and cancels class randomly. She was an alright professor, easy A if you put in the time and effort with studying the resources she gives you. Very liberal ideology and makes it known

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PS319
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

A class with Watry consists of very little actual learning. She mostly just prattles of anecdotes about her youth-- the same stories each time. I was very interested in the course topic, but that's not nearly enough to redeem unorganized lectures. She does not come to class prepared and wastes so much time as a result.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PS105
• 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:

Not an easy A. That being said Watry is the bomb. She's funny and very helpful. Cares about her students. If you put forth the effort you will be fine.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PS330
• 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:

She expects her student to do their work. She is trying to prepare students for law school which is a 100% more difficult than your undergrad! So don't take her class unless you are willing to work hard, go to her office hours, and read your textbook. She is willing to help you succeed but she is not going to chase after you, you must seek her out!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PS105
• 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:

Dr. Watry was a great professor. People who don't follow or aren't interested in politics seemed to have struggled. It's kind of embarrassing though considering the majority of stuff she taught us in class is high school level stuff. Her lectures in class were always interesting and it's obvious shes passionate about what she teaches.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PS105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Watry is a really good professor, but wouldn't recommend taking it if you have other hard courses to take on top of it. The class is pretty interesting and can make it a lot of fun but wouldn't take it with any other hard classes.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PS319
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Terrible teacher, knows her subject but does not care less about teaching. Hasn't grading a single assignment from the entire semester. Watched four movies this semester, that's bad because this is college and the movies were historically inaccurate and irrelevant. Doesn't teach at all from the book even though there is required weekly reading

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She knows her stuff, but can get a bit hard on the tests. A lot of her questions on the test are pulled right from the book. She uses current new stories for examples of what she's talking about and it helps you understand the subjects at hand. Lectures can drag on, but what lecture about poly sci isn't?

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I had almost a 4.0 before taking this class. Her tests are ridiculous and not my GPA is going to tak a hit. She uses lingo in the tests that I do not understand. Avoid her if you are looking at keeping your GPA up. And her homework is ANNOYING! Ugh. I can't wait for this class to end

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

HUGE disappointment. She doesn't answer emails and is not helpful. Her tests are ridiculously hard and the classes are beyond boring. She randomly cancels classes (majority of the time without warning) and she's unreliable. My GPA took a hit from this class so I'd recommend someone else.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I took this class expecting it to be interesting and overall helpful. Complete opposite, the class is super boring, shes a lousy teacher, and her tests are ridiculously hard. I don't recommend this to anyone unless you want a challenge.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The tests were ridiculous. There would be questions on there that I swear I had never seen anywhere before. Not to mention the way she worded them made them hard to understand. I went to lecture every day, read the book, and studied the power point but I still had a hard time. I would not recommend if you value your GPA

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PS105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Super unimpressed. I'm sure if you declare poli-sci as your major Professor Watry might be amazing, but as a 100 level professor, she could have cared less. 5 week grading time for all exams/assignments, no responses from emails, class time consisted of arguing with another classmate. Class canceled 10 times without notification. Ick.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: JUD331
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Had her for several classes; quality prof; helps prepare you for law school. If you're looking to take a regular easy NMU class then avoid.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PS430
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The fact that some of these posters on here claim that Dr. Watry doesn't have a sense of humor is beyond me. She was always approachable and had an excellent sense of humor when I was taking her courses. I had her for 3 or 4 courses and specifically chose her due to her personality and knowledge. I am even a conservative and we got along great.