Shea Mester - California State University Stanislaus, Turlock, CA

Professor: Shea Mester

Department: English

College: California State University Stanislaus, Turlock, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1005
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

All we did was read books and talk about them in class. We were also expected to create our own magazine. The class was alright. If you are liberal in your opinions and agree with her, you'll do much better off in the class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HUM2000
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She was a super easy teacher to take. She'll review the day before a quiz and that's exactly whats on it. As long as you show up to class and take notes and review your notes you'll pass. You have to go do 3 "art experiences" which is basically looking at something art related, or nature related, and do a written 1-2 page report on it.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HUM2000
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This call was beyond easy. She gave early any homework and there was only four quizzes which the lowest one get dropped. She tells you everything thats going to be on the quiz and you barley have to read.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HUM2000
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I enjoyed her class fully. She was very specific with her instructions for the homework and tests and for the tests she practically reviewed the day before so you know what is on it. If you ask her what to do for assignments she tells what she specifically wants.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1010
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She was a tough grader for someone who teaches an intro class. Lecture time was used to discuss the readings from the book, majority were short stories and the rest were really long plays. She won't assign long papers until halfway through the semester. She can be inspirational at times. Try to be active during discussions & you'll be fine.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENGL 1005
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Essays based on the readings, don't slack off and you'll be fine.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: 2000
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Terrible professor in general. My schedule always contravened with hers so i would have to email her to meeting me, and 23 times she had to reschedule minutes before the time we concluded too. She will only help those who she likes. She does not like you expressing your thoughts even though she specifically states that she does. Over

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENGL2000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You have to put in effort if you want to pass. She's a really tough grader. In class all you do is discuss the readings. If she asks an opinionated question, you're wrong if you don't say what she is thinking . When you ask her a question, she makes you feel really stupid and then wonders why no one wants to speak up. I will never take her again.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENGL2000
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Class tends to be boring at times. You have homework from book readings pretty much every class day. You also have two papers to write which aren't that hard but she's really vague in explaining them. If you need help and ask her, she's more than willing to clarify things for you. Overall I don't think the class is hard.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH1010
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

It's like she shoots down anyone's ideas. It's more like a debate class instead of Literature. Also when she says she will do something before the next assignment is due, she doesn't either until the night before or completely forgets.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENGL2000
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

She is a very good professor. She knows what she is talking about. She is willing to help you. You have to put effort in to get a good grade. She does not have good feedback when grading.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: 1001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She was a really opinionated professor. Her class however was very easy. Debates and conversations with her kept it very interesting. Her class structure is very loose making it less stressful. She claims she will be more strict next semester, so there's that.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1005
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Completely scatterbrained as a professor and gives no real outline on what she wants in essays, but very easy to pass. She spends the classes chatting about the readings and never grades or passes any essays back until the very end of the semester. Out of 5 essays, I know my grade on 1. Definitely not like any Honors teacher I've had.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH1001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Pretty easy class. Not too much homework just a couple of papers.The longest was only 5pgs. Her grading is a little weird and unclear.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1001
• 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:

Awesome teacher!! She definitely improved my writing skills and made class fun to go to. Just do the work and speak in class and you'll get an A!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1010
• 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:

Honestly, I hate literature, and all this junk, but she is pretty sweet of a lady and does bring out some insightful ideas. Just attend class and I swear you will pass. She also is a huge basketball fan, which is awesome. I am no good at this stuff and easily passed, u can too, promise!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENGL4620
• 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:

She is very unclear with her instructions and she changes her mind a lot, which can be very confusing. She is rude and condescending if you ask for help. We wrote a lot of papers and had to read 8 books total. I got A's on all of my papers, but received a C+ in the class. Very inconsistent. I will not take a class with her again.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENGL4620
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

No test, just essays. She is not very clear in whats in them either. Almost have to learn from trial and error. But she can be helpful if you take the time to ask. Easy class after you find out what she wants in her essays.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HUM2000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I definitely AGREE! with the person before me. She grades you based on how she feels that day and wether she likes you or not. Do not bother to go for help or email her because she will not help you rather she'll criticize you. She marks you down without notes and expects you to share her opinion. Horrible Experience! Boring! Do not take!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HUM2000
• 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: N/A

Comment:

Her lectures suck she isn't very approachable or friendly.She is a bad grader it is very inconsistent.Does not back up her gradings,gives you a low grade & leaves no notes on why. She grades you based on what she feels,and with no rubrics.Not a hard class but she makes it boring.Don't ask her for help because she has no helpful comments to give.