Rick Olguin - North Seattle College

Professor: Rick Olguin

Department: TBD

College: North Seattle College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: POL202
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Not Much Work. Easy A

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: POLS202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor is hilarious, all class periods are predominantly lectures. There is a lot of reading outside of class, some of which didnt seem very valuable. Hardly anything is assigned, and this class is an easy 4.0!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: AME150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Rick is such a great prof. I feel like I can just sit back and learn in his class! No homework or reading (2 chapters assigned but not mandatory) I dont see why anyone would object amazing lectures and easy A. Only downside is that he has cancelled class without email. Swears a lot! Very knowledgeable about worldly issues which is refreshing.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: POL202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Recommend Rick 120%. His American Gov course was amazing; he gave very interesting and sometimes even entertaining lectures, and he makes the course very relatable to one's self. It was definitely not what I thought it would be--I had imagined a boring, textbook-reading heavy class--and I appreciate his way of teaching so much. Gotta love Rick.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: POL203
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Omg. BEST TEACHER IN NORTH SEATTLE COLLEGE. I wish every teacher would be like Rick!

Rating # 6

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Amazing and funny lectures, has a very honest view of American Government which I enjoy. His quizzes and papers are super easy, I literally read / learned nothing and still got a 4.0. Make sure you turn stuff in, because if not he might not get back to you to turn in late work. Also, assignments are due at 5:00 PM, not 11:59!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: POL202
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Rick is a wonderful professor--engaging, intellectual, and intelligent. He is passionate about political science and how it affects daily life. Lectures can be dramatic, amusing, and poignant. Although you probably won't need to take notes (work is minimal), I ended up writing down many inspirational things he said. Awesome class and teacher!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: POL202
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This professor has an innate understanding of the American government and taught it in a way that students could relate to. I really enjoyed his lectures. I came into this class prepared with a notebook, thinking that there'd be a lot of PowerPoint notes I'd have to write down, but I was mostly just writing down quotes of cool stuff he said.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: AME151
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I had Olguin before for political science and loved his class. His classes are entertaining and very easy but the fact that he gets students involved and to actually think outside of the box is what gets our mind rolling. I like that he finds interesting ways to engage the students in projects, lectures, and different perspectives of the mind.

Rating # 10

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Take him for PS. He says F word a lot, but everyone likes it. His lectures are inspirational, you'll never get bored listen to him. He assumes that students know everything about the US government, and he expects you to know a lot! I didn't know a thing, so ended up dropping the class. But definitely come back for those great lectures when im ready

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: POLS202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I actually liked him until the end of quarter. He didn't post the grades for any extra credits and even the final, therefore I had no clue of how I got a grade lower than what I expected. When I asked him politely about that after the quarter ended, he was being very careless at answering my questions. I will never in my life take his class again.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: POLS203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Easy A. Class can be confusing. Just follow all the required materials. Goodluck!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: POLYS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Rick is the only professor I've ever had that I'd describe as "badass". He's done some acting in the past and it shows - his lectures are engaging, funny, and thorough enough to be thought-provoking. Seriously, each one of his lectures sounds like it's own TED talk by the end. He is also very open to student input and answers questions on the fly.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: POL202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took his American Gov class online during the summer. I read the textbook, took notes, and looked at his supplemental materials. However, for his quizzes it was unclear what to study for. The practices tests were nothing like the actual ones. However he is very easy to get in touch with and responds quickly to e-mails/texts.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: AME115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Rick is an amazing teacher. He is not your typical community college teacher, he is highly educated and so passionate. His lectures are interesting and probative every single day. He is technologically savvy and utilizes many internet resources during lecture. This is my second class with him and I have never been bored during a single lecture.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: POLS201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Rick is an awesome instructor! I am about to take my third class from him. If you are easily offended or want someone to reassure you all the time, he not the teacher for you. Rick will give you the easy A but if you want to learn he has a lot to teach you! Go to the first day and you will know if you are going to enjoy his class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Really good teacher overall and very passionate about his subject. If you don't like essay tests, you will fail. Main grades are from an essay midterm and final. Not hard if you do some preparation. He lets you have notes during it. I will take his classes again and I recommend him. Watch out... you may actually enjoy his lectures.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: POLS202
• 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:

Very knowledgeable about the American government. Each class is a lecture and youre graded only on quizzes (submitted through angel online) and two bluebook exams. All quiz material is based on the textbook and not his lectures, so if you miss a day or a few days then just make sure to keep up with the textbook.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: POLS202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very knowledgeable about his subject. Quizzes and essay tests are the only grades given, so be sure to prepare for those.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: POLS202
• 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:

Mr. Olguin is an eccentric and awesome teacher. He is not like most teachers that offer you a strict regiment of course load that you must adhere to and demand that you understand it in a certain way. Your curiosity and inquisitiveness is the limit in this class. U will be rewarded for the work you do. Students are like sheep. You must be a wolf.