Benita Sampedro - Hofstra University

Professor: Benita Sampedro

Department: TBD

College: Hofstra University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: LACS01
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Some highlights: - Great powerpoint slides that help guide you through the course - Lectures are engaging - When we transitioned to remote learning, professor sampedro was very sensitive about students mental health and creating a safe space - Lots of fellow latinx students in the class :) - Fulfills your cross cultural studies requirement

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: LACS015
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Really easy class and really sweet lady. A little boring at times, and I wasn't too into the subject matter, but I would recommend taking her. Very low stress class, she wants you to succeed.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SPAN125
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is an amazing professor. She is always willing to help and genuinely cares about her students. Amazing professor and topics are so relevant and interesting.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: LACS15
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Sampedro tries to make global citizens out of her students. Everyone has to do a class presentation. No midterm or final for the Latino NY course; only short quizzes + final research paper. Focuses on current events in Latin America and so it stays very relevant to whats going on in the news and how to make sense of it.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SPAN123
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Just took her for spanish Politics - extremely sweet and understanding . Even if someone cant particularly speak well in Spanish she does not belittle and tries to make u feel good.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SPAN004
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Sampedro is one of the best professors on campus. She's such a kind and sweet lady. Her class is also very easy. Just do the work and you'll be fine. She's an angel.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: LACS15
• 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:

Benita's lectures were engaging, direct, approachable and competent. Material was not initially my area of interest but she made it very interesting and accessible. She's sharp as a knife, and extremely helpful outside of the classroom

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: LACS01
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Sampedro is an amazing! She is very knows the subject very well an assigned easy projects that really adds to the learning to the class. THIS CLASS IS AN EASY A!!! TAKE HER! There are no exams in this class. Just short pop quizes, that she hints when they will be. There are also plenty of extra credit opportunities.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: LACS001
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This was one of my favorite classes, learned a ton about Latin America. Super thankful for how she would always make herself available, either in office hours or by email.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SPAN123
• 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 loved this class. We studies conflicts that are taking place in the world today. The way this class is structured, without exams, has been a great tool for us to really understand instead of memorize. Since there are no exams, there's little pressure on the students.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: LACS1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very interesting class, learned a lot about Latin American history. Didn't know much going into the class, but she was super understanding and helpful. Definitely go to office hours. There are two tests and one final research paper. Put in the work and you'll get an A

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: LACS01
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The lectures are mad boring. Make sure you do the weekly chapter readings. Sometimes when people aren't talking enough in class she'll randomly pull out a pop quiz. There's one essay at the end of the semester that she grades hard so try to get feedback from her before you turn it in. Other than that, the exams were easy and the class was easy.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SPLT59
• 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:

She is an amazing professor who made taking a Lit course very enjoyable for me. She is very passionate about the subject and always tries to answer any questions students may have. She is very nice and always has time to help you if you're struggling.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: LACS1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Sampedro wins for my favorite prof. this semester. She has been extremely helpful and will go out of her way to make sure you're okay in the course. She has an immense love for Latin America and it is clearly shown through her enthusiasm in every class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: LACS1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Excellent class and professor! Latin American and Caribbean studies brings a perspective forward to an almost forgotten region and puts even our own US history in a deeper context. The professor is amazing, obviously a person who cares for the topics and issues and well read and experienced.

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

There aren't many professor like Prof. Sampedro. I was running the risk of losing my job due to not completing my Master's and all that was left was my essay. During the summer, while on vacation, Prof. Sampedro offered her help and was able to get me through the toughest period of my professional career. Simply put, she is there for her students.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SPLT59
• 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:

Farewell to Columbus was the best class on colonialism I took at Hofstra. Great professor, caring to her students. If you put in the work and go to class you'll get a good grade.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SPLT59
• 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:

Dr. Sampedro has been the one professor to help me out with everything and has gone out of her way to help her students. she is very knowledgeable and has great insights into Latin American history, politics and cultures. Definitely one of the best professors at Hofstra

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SPAN125
• 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:

She's really passionate about latin america and helped me whenever I was stuck. She responds to your emails right away, and is there for you whenever you need anything. The class is relatively easy if you pay attention. She is super nice and I left learning a great deal.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: LACS1
• 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:

Dr. Sampedro is one of the most passionate professors at Hofstra. I really enjoyed the class and learned a great deal about Latin American. I would recommend this class to everyone. It was interactive and engaging which is so much better than just your average class. Sampedro is very clear and helpful in and outside of the classroom.