Xuewen Lu - University of Calgary

Professor: Xuewen Lu

Department: TBD

College: University of Calgary

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: STAT531
• 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:

He is very hard to understand, does not make the material interesting whatsoever, and in unclear when it comes to instructions and what is expected of you. Avoid him at all costs.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: STAT213
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

While I am not a fan of Statistics, I am giving Professor Lu a 5-star rating because he is a truly inspiring professor who genuinely cares about his students. Prof. Lu is organized and genuinely cares about his students. When there was a legitimate issue with my final grade in the course, Prof. Lu sorted it out right away.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: STAT213
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Although he seemed to enjoy stats a lot his accent was extremely hard to decipher and I rarely knew what was happening in his lectures. He posts his lecture slides online which is helpful but can still be hard to follow if you don't understand him. Keeping up to date with assignments and quizzes can really help. The final was truly awful.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: STAT213
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very caring and respected prof. Can easily tell he's passionate about what he's teaching. The only downside however is that I never really understood him. There is lab every week and extensive assignments. First midterm was tough, second was a breeze; make sure you know how to use minitab. For the final, definitely recommend going to a prep course.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: STAT213
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

thick accent but you get used to it. Still can't understand his lectures at all but reading his notes + reading the textbook + going to stats tutorials makes it a lot easier. He seems like a nice guy but I just cannot understand his class, probably because I'm bad at stats. There were quizzes and assignments almost every week.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: STAT213
• 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:

While I dislike stats in every way, I must say that Prof. Lu is a great teacher. He replies instantly to emails and is well-accessible outside of class. He clearly cares about his students. Thumbs up to Prof Lu!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: STAT217
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This course is difficult but if you attend class and learn to decipher his accent, Xuewen is a very straight-forward prof.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: STAT217
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Really easy class , he has an accent but after a while you start to understand him. Only went to 5 clasess in the winter semester and still aced the class. Quizess are the same as the practice ones he posts online and the midterm is really easy because he let's you use minitab. The final is a bit hard but if you study and practice you will do good.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: STAT217
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

At times hard to understand, but means well and isn't a bad prof.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: STATS217
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very thick Mandarin accent, but I could understand him. He is helpful, he provides practice quizzes, midterms, and practice finals. Quizzes and midterm was easy, final exam is tough. Provides a lot of examples in class which are taken from the textbook. Watch out for grading scale, very steep. Probably to scare the students or to drop out.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: STAT217
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

he is actually a VERY good/easy prof. even though he has an accent, you will get used to it. explains crystal clear, notes are organized. just keep up and you will do GREAT. he really provides all you need to do well. you don't even need the textbook.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: STAT217
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Lu is amazing. He's got an accent, so what? You'll get used to it within a week or two (if you don't skip). Everything, I reiterate... EVERYTHING, he gives you in class is all you need to do well in this course. Sample quizzes and exams are ones from previous semesters so they're pretty much going to be you're actual ones. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: STAT217
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great professor among a myriad professors who don't care.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: STAT217
• 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:

Take this class with him! He is the best STAT prof you will ever find in the university! His notes are gold! He explains everything very well! It is impossible to not get a good mark in this class even when a C- is 70%! Tests, Midterm and Final are easy! Just pay attention in class or read his notes! Big deal he has an accent! It is University!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: STAT217
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Lu is given a harder time than he deserves. You get used to the accent within the first week and all the tools needed to be successful are posted on Blackboard. Quizzes, practice finals and midterms are all very similar to the ones posted. His notes have multiple examples also.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: STAT217
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Xuewen Lu gives you EVERYTHING you need to do well in his class, his own notes, powerpoint slides, answers and process for textbook questions, and old quizzes, midterms and finals. So what if he has an accent? You just need to get used to it.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: STAT217
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

So.. he had an accent, but he was a really good prof! His notes really helped with studying,especially the powerpoints, and tests were super easy. I definitely recommend him.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: STATS217
• 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. Lu is awesome! He is super nice and is always willing to help you. He has a heavy accent but if you pay attention you can understand everything fine. His slides and notes are great. The textbook is kinda useless. The quizzes are easy just study his practice quizzes and midterms. People need to stop being jerks in his class and shut up, people

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: STATS217
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Easiest Stats class, just need to nail the quizzes and then study for the final. Gives excellent examples and explains well, accent is strong but he makes up for it with his knowledge. I would recommend him.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: STAT217
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

People either need to learn how to grow up or don't bother going to his class. His accent may be intimidating at first, but I got used to it in a week. His notes are very proficient, didn't have to use the textbook at all. Easy quizzes, easy midterm, decent final. Excellent prof!