Tanya Storch - University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA

Professor: Tanya Storch

Department: Religious Studies

College: University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: RELI134
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Honestly one of the best professors I've ever had at Pacific. I wish she could teach other classes like PACS so I could take her again. As long as you follow her directions for her exams and presentations, you'll get an A without a doubt. If you need a GE-2B, TAKE HER CLASS!!!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: RELI134
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Storch is fantastic. Just a phenomenal soul. Some of the students complained about her quizzes, but I asked them if they read the textbook and they didn't. WHY ARE YOU SURPRISED THEN?! During lecture she practically hands you the information you need to succeed on a silver platter. If you don't get an A, you really didn't try.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: RELI135
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

TAKE HER!!!! She's a fantastic professor and if you show up to class, it will basically guarantee an A.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: RELI135
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

To be honest, I took this class because I was told it would be easy and fun. I learned some useful things but I really didn't enjoy the class as much as I thought I would. She screwed up and made the schedule 3 weeks short and based our grade on two projects and one test, which I didn't like. I wish I took a more traditional class for this GE.

Rating # 5

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Absolutely invaluable to your education. Tanya Storch is a brilliant passionate and vibrant woman with a sense of humor. Come into this class with an open mind and you will feel like a changed individual. BEST PROFESSOR EVER!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PACS2
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Storch is easily one of the most amazing people I have ever met in my life. I honestly took Buddhist Societies because I heard it was easy but the reality is, if you want, there is so much to gain from the class esp because people tend to be very personal during our intimate sangha discussion. I can safely say this class will change your life

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PACS2
• 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:

Professor Storch is an amazing person. This class could easily be passed with minimal effort, but if you actually apply yourself and try to learn, then this class could truly change your life. Most people dread PACS, with this teacher you'll end up loving it. Her passion is contagious.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: RELI135
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

One of the best professor at Pacific and one of my favorite class of all time. I took this class for a GE & minor requirement, but the class was so much more than that. I felt like I actually learned something from this class. Even if you're not interested in the subject, I would still recommend this class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PACS002
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She really knows her stuff and she is very fair to her students. As long as you do the assignments (especially the readings) and can further explain what they mean, you'll be okay. She's funny and can really help to clarify whatever you need to be clarified about Buddhism and Buddhist Societies. Very knowledgeable.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: RELI135
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

By far the BEST Religion professor ever! Just 2 papers/presentations and 2 tests. Her lectures are always engaging, funny, entertaining, and enlightning. The field trips are so much fun and it opens your eyes to new experiences. Highly recommened for ANY Religion course.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: RELI154
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Loved this class! Very interesting - no tests, just presentations on what you are interested in. She is always friendly and open to questions, and you learn different meditations and how to use the practices in bettering your own life. The field trips are fun, too! :) I'll miss it a lot.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: RELI135
• 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:

prof storch loves what she teaches, so you learn a lot and go on many field trips and class is pretty interesting. tests are fair because she gives you the questions beforehand and she's very reasonable in grading reports.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: RELI34
• 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:

She is an awesome professor. If you are looking for random GE take one of her classes. She is extremley easy and its easy to earn an A as long as you show up and do your work. The work is not hard at all. She is also very lively and funny. Take her classes!!!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: RELI135
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very passionate about what she teaches and her students. If you need help, she will truly help you out of the goodness of her heart. She's very into hands-on learning so you'll go on field trips ! Only 3 reports and 2 midterms, NO FINAL ! Plus, she gives you the questions on the midterms well in advance so there's no way you'll fail.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: RELI135
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Her class was awesome. I really enjoyed it. She has great lectures and I have never seen a teacher so truly passionate about thier subject. Her class is extremely easy, only 3 reports and two midterms. She gives the questions to the midterms atleast a month in advance before and has you well prepared for them. AWESOME CLASS. I highly recommend!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: RELIG135
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

she was interesting and she's not forgiving for slackers, but she won't bite your head off. she's an interesting character. as long as you do the work you will get the grade and the plus side is there is no final

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: RELI135
• 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:

Highly knowledgeable in religious traditions throughout the world but a bit "out there." She's willing to help so long as you ask and isn't forgiving to those who slack. I enjoyed her a lot because I took the time to get to know her. She does tend to generalize and make assumptions about "American students" and that gets annoying.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PACS002
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Awesome teacher!! She knows her stuff and can be really funny at times :)

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: RELI9W48
• 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:

She's crazy!!! Easy A+ tho, and the trips were fun and interesting

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

She's kind of out there, but in a good way. She has a beautiful soul. She is the smartest person I've ever met. Not afraid to share personally with you. She's been through a lot, and is very warm. Wonderful. I wish she weren't so easy though. I feel kind of bad.