Diane Orsini - Valencia College - East and West Campus

Professor: Diane Orsini

Department: TBD

College: Valencia College - East and West Campus

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENC1102
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You will learn a lot. Professor Orsini is very clear in her expectations. Pay attention in class and take her serious and you will pass with a good Grade and Better understanding of the necessary skills to properly write more clear and effective in your future classes and career.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENC1102
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Orsini is very knowledgeable and caring. She sets the right expectations from the beginning. I took her twice, her classes were very difficult but I learned a great deal from her. I am currently pursuing my English major at UCF and everything that she taught me has helped me to be a superb student. If you are a writer, you need her!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CRW2001
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst professor ever. Her assignments are 40 pages long and super hard to understand. Her expectations are beyond high. She seems nice but I just think that its a lot for a class that is an elective. Her quizzes and test are very hard as well! If you are looking for a simple elective/fun elective to take this is not it. Take someone else!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENC1101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Orsini has such a vibrant personality and always has a crazy story or useful fact ready tell. I actually felt like I learnt how to be a better writer in her class but she can be a strict grader so watch out and go to the writing center a lot.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CRW2001
• 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 you are serious about improving your writing, you want Professor Orsini. Her critiques are brutally honest but positive. She will always tell you what you're doing right as well as point out where you need to improve. Her critiques were integral to my getting published for the first time.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CRW2001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

she does know what she's talking about and I'm sure she could help improve your writing, if she ever graded anything. She doesn't keep to her word about grading assignments and keeping our grades up to date. we posted a total of 3 pieces and and she hasn't graded any of them.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENC1102
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took professor Orsini for freshman comp 2 in the spring , and can say she is amazing. She was organized and had a schedule that will not make you stress. Only a few quizzes online that are easy to get 100 and 2 papers. Professor Orsini has a schedule for the essay so it was finished in a breeze. Also lots of extra credit!!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CRW2001
• 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:

If you want someone to coddle you, do not take her. If you want to become a better writer and can accept critique, TAKE THIS CLASS. By far the most helpful writing professor I've had. She will tell you clearly what does and doesn't work in your writing. She will encourage you and support you while telling you what you need to work on.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENC1102
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She was the worst professor I have ever had! She is the toughest grader I ever had . Her instructions are very complex and on a higher level than an average dual enrollment / college student can understand . Dont take unless u r prepared to be stressed and confused a lot .

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CRW2001ONLINE
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I loved Professor Orsini this semester, she was awesome, a really genuine person, and provided me with some great feedback I really tried to use in my work. The class structure is great and keeps me into the material in the blog posts. Although she grades really really tough, her amazing feedback and wisdom make up for it.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CRW2001ONLINE
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This course was amazing and I recommend any aspiring writers to try it out! Professor Orsini gives great feedback and grades more than fairly. This course expanded my comfort with several genres of writing and once again, I highly recommend taking this course with Orsini!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENC1102
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I took Professor Orsini for freshman Comp I and II. Her teaching skill are both challenging and enlighting. She is a tough grader but you learn for sure! I am so grateful for her! I would have love to have her for my advance classes.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENC1102
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She made English fun. The moment that changed my life forever was when I told her I was math-science minded. She said, "That doesn't matter. The same part of your brain is used for both math-science and English. You can do this." She'll make you earn your grade, she'll tell you exactly how to improve, and she'll make it fun along the way.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CRW2001ONLINE
• 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:

This class consisted of a few writing assignments and some quizzes based on reading from the textbook. Professor was very quick to answer emails and very friendly and helpful. Easy A from an DE student. Take the class seriously and you will do just fine. She is a fair grader. Would take her for another writing class if I had the chance.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENC1101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I loved this class so much! Learned more about writing during this semester than I have in my entire 4 years of high school. Ms. Orsini motivated me to enjoy writing and she gives great feedback. Like she says, "it takes a special kind of idiot to do it well," so get ready to work. Take the class. You will not regret it.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CRW2100
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I took Professor Orsini's Intro to Fiction course online this semester. I did all of the reading, completed all of the assignments, and wrote my heart out. I put more effort into this class than the rest of my classes combined, and still did not receive an A. This is coming from a straight-A student. Get ready to work and have your work be judged.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CRW2100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I can't imagine there being a class where I could've learned more about writing than this one. You really develop a solid grasp on what good and bad writing looks like. I'd recommend this for anyone who has a genuine interest in storytelling. I think some of the reviews on here are a little harsh. She's VERY fair and pretty cool if you ask me.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENC1101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She gives a lot of work but she makes sure you always know what you're doing. Her lectures were enjoyable and I recommend talking to her after class if you have any questions about the work. She's a tough grader but if you work hard it pays off and her feed back will help you become a better writer if you actually take it.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CRW2102
• 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:

Professor Orsini is one of the best professors. She cares so much. Her critiques are honest (she doesn't sugar coat), but you will learn so much from her. She makes time to understand/ help her students. She wants everyone to succeed. Take this professor if you want a career as a writer-- you will not regret it!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CRW2001
• 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:

Professor Orsini is an amazing professor who isn't afraid to tell you when your work sucks. If you want to improve your writing, there is no better class.