Michael Anderson - Washington and Lee University

Professor: Michael Anderson

Department: TBD

College: Washington and Lee University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECON271
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Such a hard grader. Although the topic is interesting, the tests and quizzes were nearly impossible. Nice man but an extremely frustrating class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECON270
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very harsh grader. Interesting subject but not worth the GPA drop.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: 203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Anderson has incredibly high expectations and expects students to work, which can be offputting for a group of above-avg intelligence students who are used to things coming easy. You will need to consult all resources (book, office hours, notes, and maybe supplemental) but the class is one of the most rewarding I took.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECON203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The tests and quizzes are unnecessarily difficult and his grading is very specific and arbitrary. He does not realize the time required to complete all of the work assigned for the class. Additionally, he is less than helpful in office hours and borders on rude and condescending.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: 270
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He seems like a great teacher and great person but he is too demanding of his class. His two quizzes could be exams in other classes. His midterm, unbelievable. He is a great guy but he is very intimidating and doesn't help when you go to him. If you aren't understanding a topic, he has a hard time explaining it in simpler terms.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECON203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Extremely demanding professor and course. Think stats mixed with complex economic theories and a little calculus on top. He has two brutal exams, quizzes, labs, graded hw, and a massive project that will take over your life. Sadly this class is required for an econ major

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECON203
• 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:

Really picky and slow grader. Seems nice but i dont get a feeling that he really cares about students much. Not a good pick

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECON203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Difficult class required for the major. He takes a long time to grade assignments and is generally tough as a grader

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECON203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Serious guy with high expectations. Make sure you're ready for an intense and unpredictable workload. His lectures are straightforward but he refuses to give clear explanations on any questions you have on homeworks. Pretty miserable class overall

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECON203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Interesting, easygoing style. Moderately tough grader. High workload, though. Get stuff done before the deadline, you're going to need help with it, especially toward the end.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECON203
• 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:

Prof. Anderson seems to be a genuinely nice guy. 203 is a hard class, but is totally manageable if you go to class and do the work assigned.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECON203
• 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:

Gets a bad rep from some people, but he's a brilliant guy and truly cares about the students. Once you establish a relationship with him and go to office hours you'll find him very kind and helpful.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECON271
• 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:

Prof. Anderson is a tough teacher who is really interested in the material he teaches. The tests are tough and it is required to read everything including the WSJ but I learned a lot in the class and enjoyed it even though it required a lot of time.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECON370
• 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:

Not an easy grader, but fair. Lectures are clear and well organized. Available for office hours and very helpful.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ECON370
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tough but nice. Extremely helpful and approachable when you come to his office to discuss any problem you have. He is no way an arbitrary grader like previous comments said. Class is very challenging, but I learn so much more from it than any other econ class I've ever taken.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ECON399
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

tough grader, not very helpful, but an interesting lecturer and pretty nice guy.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MGMT203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If he asks if I'm on the goddamn bus one more time I'll shoot myself.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECON370
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Seems nice on the first day, but he's a total ****bag. Doesn't belong at a school like W&L because he doesn't care at all about students. Really smart guy, pretty hard grader. Also, never hands anything back, which leads me to believe he just doesn't grade things and gives everyone a B.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECON203
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Nice guy, loves the material, but is really unhelpful otherwise. Asked him for a recommendation and he said he'd do it, but never sent it in. Very slow at getting back to students.