Gary Prevost - College of Saint Benedict & Saint John's University, St. Joseph/Collegeville, MN

Professor: Gary Prevost

Department: Political Science

College: College of Saint Benedict & Saint John's University, St. Joseph/Collegeville, MN

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL320
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Maybe he is a great professor in person, but this is literally the worst class I have ever taken. I have received high grades for the entirety of my college education, and he is the first professor to give me poor grades. Which I would be fine with, except he didn't answer my questions, didn't give feedback, and his prompts were vague at best.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: POLS395
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Gary is very scatterbrained and is hard to follow. His syllabus and expectations were not clearly laid out.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: POLS303
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is incredibly knowledgeable, and challenges you to critically think about your opinions. I just wish more participation from other classmates had occurred. I do wish the class included how things we do not affect the future, especially in Europe. 6 - 5 page papers, so it is quite lengthy but there is quite a lot to write about.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: POLS121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Gary's international relations class is very easy to pass as long as you show up to class. Tests are based more off lectures as opposed to the reading. He gives a study guide at before every test that spells out the test. Very easy to pass as long as you stay attentive in class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: POLS344
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Gary is an awesome prof. Attendance is not required and when you do show up the class is actually pretty entertaining. His tests are easy as he gives you a direct study guide about a week before, and he grades papers not too tough. Show up enough and study for the tests and an A is easily doable.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: POLS121
• 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:

Great Prof! Yeah, he makes you do a 4 hour long debate but it males you realize that it's hard to come to a compromise. And yes, he may be a socialist but he doesn't influence you to be one! He give you Study guides for the test and if you study it well enough, you'll pass! Awesome Prof!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: POLS121
• 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:

Gary is a very good professor and is very knowledgeable about the world. His tests are difficult if you do not study. However, he gives you a study guide that, if used, will provide a great deal of help. Overall a very good professor.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: POLS121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Gary is a horrible prof. He is a socialist, and ran for the communist party of America. He makes you do a 4 hour debate, which you cannot miss, even for a playoff game. He is the worst professor on either campus. DO NOT TAKE HIM. HE SHOULD BE FIRED!!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: POLS121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prevost is a decent prof. He is very knowledgeable and gives good study guides for the exams. The model UN project is rather confusing, besides this project, the class is actually pretty interesting.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: POLS00
• 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:

Prevost is an amazng professor. I learned so much in his Mid East Pols class. Incredible lecturer and plus you'll never fall asleep in that class because Prevost makes his lectures interesting plus its impossible to sleep because his voice is pretty loud. Take Prevost even if you're not a pols major because you will learn a lot. best prof!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: IR121
• 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:

I had him for Int. Relations and the best proff I have had. He's extremely passionate and extremely knowledgeable. Can seem intimidating but definitely willing to help you outside of class. You have to do your homework but his classes are incredible learning opportunities. Take him if you can!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HMUN395
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

surprise grading!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: POLS121
• 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:

Had Prevost for Int'l Relations and loved every day of it. Best in the dept in my opinion. Gives great study guides for all tests (tells you exactly what you need to know). Very passionate about what he teaches. He knows everything about everything in IR but he doesn't expect you to know it all. Great prof. I will take every class he teaches.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: POLS121
• 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:

Had Prevost for Int'l Relations. Great Prof. Best in the dept in my opinion. Gives great study guides for all tests (tells you exactly what you need to know). Very passionate about what he teaches. He knows everything about everything in IR but he doesn't expect you to know it all. Great prof. I will take every class he teaches.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: POLS121
• 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:

I loved this class! If you're interested in politics, this is an invaluable experience. If you're not... well, good luck.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: POLS221
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

simply the best...passion and knowledge combined to make your money worth something

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: FYS100
• 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:

Took Honors FYS class. Prevost is intelligent, encourages students to participate, and attempts to make all material relevant. Has a sense of humor. I don't know what the earlier post on 'antics' is about. Has the unfortunate tendency of yelling every third word, seems unaware of it.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: POLS121
• 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:

Worst prfessor ever. Only on this campus would his antics fly.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: POLS111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I had him for international relations. i learned a lot from him. he knows everything. he isn't bias either. you won't have any homework for international relations. you just need to go to class to take notes.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: POLS121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Amazing for Int'l Relations!! I learned an outstanding amount in this class. Fun to listen to (easy to imitate and mock) and EXTREMELY smart. Brilliant. Genius.