Susan Wabuda - Fordham University - Rose Hill, Bronx, NY

Professor: Susan Wabuda

Department: History

College: Fordham University - Rose Hill, Bronx, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST1075
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Wabuda can definitely be intimidating and somewhat condescending. Although she might seem scary, she really really wants her students to do well so ask questions. She is absolutely brilliant and an interesting person. On her tests write exactly what she says in class word for word and you will do fine. Class participation is key it saved my grade.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST1075
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Wabuda is such a gem! She is so entertaining and she definitely cares about her students. Make sure you pay attention in class and take good notes because most of the information on the quizzes and tests comes directly from them. Also, if you ever have any questions for her, definitely ask because she is absolutely brilliant.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Wabuda is a very particular professor but if you listen to her instructions and follow her exam guidelines very very closely, the class is an easy A. She is one of the best professors I have had at fordham! She is extremely tough but if you just listen to instructions the class is great! The textbook isn't needed, take great notes and talk in class

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST1075
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

as a freshman this class is a terrible projection of my next four years. she is impossible. for freshman student who need this credit, take any other available class. her expectations are absurd. makes degrading and rude comments to students.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST0
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I did not have Wabuda for a class, but she is currently my history major advisor. She is rude, evasive, pompous, unresponsive, and incapable of performing her job as an advisor. I cannot even imagine how she is as a teacher, but I would recommend never taking a class with her. There are much more capable and considerate professors at Fordham.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HSRU3414
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you're not a history major do not even bother taking this class, shes extremely specific if you do not take notes or write they way she wants she will fail you, very rude, shames students for asking questions she feels are unnecessary, extremely dramatic, kicks students out if they sneeze or cough once, never uses the textbook.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST1075
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

So I have only been taking the core history class for a couple weeks now, but I just wanted to share an example of what her class has been like. The fourth class of the semester and she began class with, "Is everyone house-trained here?" and reminded everyone why potty training is taught. TBH I have never had a prof. that was so condescending.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Susan is a TOUGH woman, but a great professor. She had no patience for people who weren't willing to put in the work but she made it worth your while if you showed effort. Textbook is not necessary because she tests you word for word from her notes and lectures.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST0
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This was legitimately the worst class I have ever taken. She tests on things barely spoken about in class and is a RIDICULOUS grader. Her class messed up my GPA.... over 75% of the class got a C or below on the midterm.

Rating # 10

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

DO NOT TAKE HER. don't do It. Rude to students. Unclear grader. If you sneeze in her class she flips out. Steer clear. Also if you take her don't buy the book.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Worst. Teacher. At. Fordham. Unless you're a historical genius, please do yourself a favor and avoid this professor. I still have horrific flashbacks to this class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: 3420
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very odd teacher, but in a good way, typical of a historian. Yes sometimes she can seem rude, however its just due to the generation gap and a cultural gap (she considers herself British). Her papers are very easy, she gives you a packet that basically holds your hand through the paper. Her feedback is very helpful and constructive.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST3415
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

very strange teacher, but funny at times. she is extremely nit-picky and her teaching methods are weird. can be rude to her students, even blatantly mean. would not recommend this class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• 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:

I thought her class was interesting. She gives quizzes once a week which are based off the lecture. You must be a good note taker and participate at least once a week. She teaches by reading from her notes and writing jey words on the board.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST1075
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She is absolutely lovely. Her class is hard because she gives tests every week, and it's SO hard to pay attention but she is genuinely a loving person and loves the topic. She's also very understanding. The best thing you can do in her class is TAKE NOTES. AND GOOD ONES.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST1175
• 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:

Dr Wabuda is awesome. My favorite teacher at fordham this far. She is crazy but in a good way. i got an A- and never even bought the book!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST3415
• 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:

Wabuda is the most amazing professor ever!! Her European Women class was very interesting and she always kept everyone's attention. She is the funniest and most eccentric professor at Fordham. Take her if you can! She is truly amazing!!

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Overall, she is not bad. Like a few posts below me I received a B+ without ever opening the text, but I took notes that were almost verbatim from the lectures. I am not thrilled with my grade, but you reap what you sow. If you can take another professor, I recommend that. But if you have to take Wabuda, don't sweat.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST1075
• 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:

amazing professor. she knows what she is talking about and is extremely insightful. a little eccentric, but it makes her class fun. everything comes from the notes- she dictates the notes and writes some things on the board. 3 readings required, but she explains them well enough to skip them. midterm/final are collection of essays. not too hard.

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

She's a really nice lady, and she enjoys what she is doing. You must take good notes! Her weekly quizzes,midterm&final are all from the notes! I got a B+ in the class and I never opened the textbook, just studied notes. But you need to memorize them.