Paul Lorah - University of St. Thomas

Professor: Paul Lorah

Department: Geography

College: University of St. Thomas

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: GEOG111
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Lorah is seriously one of the best profs on campus, great guy who has a contagious passion for geography. Easy homework (read articles/watch tedtalks and make simple diagrams) and has great study guides for his 100 level classes. 10/10 would take again!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: GEOG111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Super easy and enjoyable. Only 3 exams and he gave us study guides with almost the extract same questions. The homework is also super easy. Highly recommend

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENVR151
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Paul is phenomenal! His lectures are truly interesting and very interactive. He has a real passion for the classes that he teaches and is always willing to go above and beyond for you.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENVR151
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Wonderful and interesting prof! Daily readings that you need to chart out is the majority of the work (and is easy). 3 tests in total, in addition to maybe three labs. The tests determine most of your grade, but you're given a study guide. He's a great prof that really wants you to succeed.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENVR151
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

"Can you see how...?" -> his catchphrase Dr. Lorah is such a great professor! He makes class so interesting and I loved how he made connections and really tried to emphasize why things matter. Go to class, otherwise you miss too much but honestly every day was fun/interesting. He put hw online so you don't need a textbook. I highly recommend him!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: GEOG111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Technically attendance isn't required because he never takes attendance, but you'll definitely miss a lot of information in his lectures and will want to get notes from someone. The majority of his classes are lectures - but they're really interesting and easy to follow. And no textbook!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENVR151
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Likely the best professor on campus. Do not hesitate to take any of his classes.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENVR151
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Hightly recommend getting to know Professor Lorah! So, so great.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENVR151
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Amazing professor. Easy to follow lectures, no textbook, and a great guy. He is so helpful and really clear at explaining concepts and how they relate to each other. If you put in the effort, you will get a really good grade!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: GEOG111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Best. professor. ever.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: GEOG114
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I don't know if the section number is right, but I had him for Human Geography! I learned a lot in the class and I would recommend him as a professor. I have no interest in geography and he made this class bearable. You have to attend class in order to get a decent grade. However, he goes over EVERYTHING in class because there's no text book.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: GEOG111
• 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:

Paul is the chillest guy ever

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: GEO111
• 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:

If you are looking for an easy class take this one (human geography). Lorah is a cool guy and has a great teaching style. 3 tests, notes on readings and a couple labs (make maps). This subject makes sense so if you do the work you will do well on the exams. Loves what he teaches and is great at it. I love geography now.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: GEOG111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Made me love geography.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: GEOG111
• 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. Lorah is a brilliant guy. He's an environmentalist and go on rants, but he's great to listen to. All the readings for the class are online and there is no textbook required, which is really nice. Reading tests are super easy. Pay attention in class and you'll do fine!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENVR151
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Lorah is an interesting teacher. Not always clear on expectation (especially lab assignments). Provides a full review on tests and makes his class easy to succeed in. Didn't always connect with his teaching style but still did really well in his class. Good teacher, but I would prefer not to have him again.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: GEOG111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is a teacher that is good to have, a zealous environmentalist, which kind of gets old to listen to, but it is a class worth taking.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENVR151
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Lorah is an incredible prof. I've never heard a bad thing about him, but plenty of good. He doesn't require a textbook and instead puts all readings online. Adds humor and substance to his lectures and presents information in a way that is easy to understand/learn. Variety in class lectures and relates topic to real situations. TAKE HIS CLASSES!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: GEO111
• 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:

This guy is amazing. He has a passion for the material and he really knows what he is talking about. Make sure you read the readings he assigns, the readings quizzes are kind of hard. If the class is unusually empty, he will tell those present a question on the next test, so get to class!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: GEOG111
• 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:

Paul is one of the best teachers I have had! You read quite a bit but it is worth it. I didn't think I would enjoy the class coming in, but he makes it interesting by engaging you in class and having you read cool stuff. I HIGHLY recommend taking any class you can with him, you won't regret it.