Victor Krulikowski - Cuesta College

Professor: Victor Krulikowski

Department: TBD

College: Cuesta College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: POLS204
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If youre a polysci major, and are genuinely interested in the content, youll do fine. If youre taking him for 202 then Id recommend Mr. Weber for a more generic government class. Mr. K is engaging, funny, witty, and Im for sure taking his class next semester, much to his chagrin.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: POLS202
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

While Mr. K is very knowledgeable about the subject I feel it is worth mentioning that while he is more casual he can be rude and at times offensive. On one occasion he handed back the tests and went into a somewhat aggressive detailed rant about everything wrong with one students essay response without naming them. I felt this was unprofessional.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: POLI202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

this guy is the worst, quizzes make no sense and he grades harsh on free response even if its on the right track. honestly worst online class I have taken

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: POLS202
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The online class is mostly just reading the lectures and taking the test. There's a couple of homework assignments in both the reader and the "mandatory" textbook (that I didn't bother buying, whoops), but I really didn't study with either. The quizzes are just little pre-tests. Same lecture info as what's on the exam. Overall, a pretty OK class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: POLS202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Victor knows poli-sci. However, it seems that he strapped on the roller-skates and has his class on auto-pilot. Communication and feedback is nearly non-existent, even when you ask for it. Some of the lecture notes are 10 years old (did you know we "may have our 1st black president" in the next election?) Yes, Obama had two terms - 2 years ago!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: POLS209
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He keeps class 5-10 minutes after virtually every class to finish his lectures due to so many long-winded tangents, frequently starts class late (sometimes early) and never adjusts his syllabus after his repeated absences (5) leaving the class confused about the schedule and expectations. Unapproachable and patronizes his students in class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: POLI201
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Quizzes and exams are constant. Barely any homework. TONS of reading. I mean, A TON. Multiple chapters per week on top of pages and pages of lecture material. Although, put in the effort and you will pass.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: POLS202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took his online summer class and it was great. His written lectures were so easy to follow and nicely written. He actually made gov&politics interesting for me. If youre a good reader and note taker, you should have no problem passing this class with an A. If you dont take thorough notes on his written lecture material, youll have a tough time.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: POLI202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Krulikowski is the worst online professor i have ever taken and if you take his class theres a good chance your laptop will end up in the ocean.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: POLS202
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Been going to Cuesta for some time and mr k is probably one of the best teachers Ive had. He explains everything really clearly and wants you to succeed in his class. If you get a bad grade, he will do what he can to help you out - you just gotta put in equal effort. Hes sarcastic and hilarious but well respected. 10/10 would recommend!!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: POLI202
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

A teacher who encourages you to drop the class on the first day of class is makes for a poor motivator.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: POLSC202
• Grade Received: INC
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The lectures are some of the best out there. Hes entertaining and keeps you focused on the subject. Yet when its time for exams it killed me. I studied diligently and wasn't able to get a good grade on my exams. Written questions were the most difficult. And he makes you read a lot at home but its not to bad.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: POLI202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's alright, not the best. He's super paranoid about cheating so he will stare at you while taking a quiz or exam and pace back and forth. He gives out study guides to prepare for the exam yet when the exam is given it's nothing like the study guide.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: POLS204
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Funny, smart, and even-handed. Mr. K is a lenient grader who cares primarily if you grasp the material covered. If you do, you can expect to do well. He allowed (and encouraged) us to make our own study guides and bring them to class for the major tests-- making them easy as long as you had good notes to work from.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: POLI201
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The best Professor/teacher I've ever had! I thought I was going to hate this class but it has actually made me very interested in politics. I have really learned a lot and I can't say that about my other classes. He is hilarious and a great story teller so the lectures are never boring. He clearly is well respected by his students.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: POLS202
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I am disappointed that my schedule was better suited for the online class rather than Professor Krulikowski's live class. The class was super interesting and inspiring. Professor Krulikowski's written lectures were very easy reads and the texts he chose supported the lectures very well. I hope to have the chance to take another class with him.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: POLI202
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I really loved this class. I thought I was going to hate Pols202, but Mr. K is awesome. I took his online summer class though, and I wish I would have taken the in class. There is alot of reading, so be prepared. He is very fair and organized. Not a hard grader, but you need to read to know your stuff for exams. Forum post and 3 exams, not bad.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: POLI202
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This was the most difficult class for me. Teacher offered everything in the files- reading, powerpoint slides, etc. but after all the reading, I still couldn't fully grasp the concepts. I think it may be different if I took the class in person.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: POLS204
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Single greatest professor I've ever had. Changed the way I thought about the world, in a good way. I took govt., world politics, and political theory with him. I wish he taught more classes. Hilarious, incredibly smart, and very tough. His toughness makes you a better student, though, and a better person when it's over.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: POLI202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I LOVED his class. He's extremely hilarious and entertaining that class will fly by. Attendance isn't mandatory, but his lectures do mimic the tests. Not much homework, but there is reading to do. DON'T IGNORE IT. He will pull obscure questions from the book. His study guides are awesome, use them and you will pass no problem.