Andrea Bell - Palomar College

Professor: Andrea Bell

Department: TBD

College: Palomar College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG202
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Just stay on top on the work and the readings as well as participating in the lectures and discussions. Always be prepared and take notes here and there.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you like boring lectures that are a total waste of time (you could litteraly not show up and still complete her assignments) but you still have to come to them, buying books to complete assignments, working with a teacher that contradicts her own assignments, doesn't know to use canvas properly, and more! Than this is the class for you :)

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG202
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Andrea Bell is unique. She's eclectic. One of the better classes I've taken. Prepare to read at least 3 books and write a long essay for each (maybe more). A LOT of discussion regarding the works. Take notes b/c she or a student might have a perspective that'll help your paper. Most important: PARTICIPATE. Add your two cents. She appreciates that.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She chooses extremely dark books and grades tough. This whole class is reading and writing. Not a lot of homework but essays are tough for me so that was a major drop to my grade.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Her lectures are very philosophical about the readings, but she does tend get sidetracked sometimes. You will feel lost if you dont keep up with the assigned readings. Her grading is very critical. Take this class if youre confident with your writing skills.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

At times, her lectures are interesting. However, they're super long and just boring. We read 4 books and 4 essays. I honestly have no idea how she grades the essays.. She does give written feedback on your essays; however, it doesn't really help.. She also doesn't have a canvas.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG202
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Although Professor Bell is extremely philosophical and wise, her class is quite frustrating because no matter how hard you may try, you wont get out of the class with above a C. She is extremely tough in her grading and then does very little to help you improve. You also read a ridiculous amount. Love her as a person, not as a professor.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG202
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She's a pretty fair grader and gives good feedback. Lots of reading and essays, but overall the class wasn't too bad. Only complaint is that she can drag on and on and her lectures are pretty boring. I thought the class was easy, but just didn't like her as a professor. I'd often want to skip class because I got so bored with her.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG201
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very critical on grading. Overall a very nice person. But grading is a bit tough. Be prepared to read a lot! the books are really good choices.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG203
• 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:

I had an excellent experience. Some are saying her grading is awful but I had no issues; perhaps it's a taste/style thing. Loved her in-class discussions. We read 4 books which seems like a lot, but they weren't difficult reads & she took a lot of class time to dive deep. Very passionate, inspiring & helpful. I felt like I learned so much of value.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG203
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the best professors I have ever had the pleasure to meet. Infinitely funny & wise. I have no complaints about her. We were assigned 4 novels, all of which I enjoyed. Wrote a 4-5 page essay plus a free-write or 2 for each book. Otherwise, homework was minimal, & there were LOTS of extra credit opportunities. Thoroughly enjoyed Andrea's class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG203
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Maybe it was because I took this class as a freshman(also the only frosh in the class) but this was a LOT of work. The class moves at a good pace, but you have no time between books and often i was reading the next book while trying to write my paper for the previous book. Speaking of which, expect to write anywhere form 6 to 10 papers.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENG205
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Bell is a gifted teacher. She allows students to craft their own learning experience from her courses; she teaches what the class wishes to learn, not what she wants them to know. Best professor and mentor I've studied under. If you go to her office hours beyond the expected, you will be blessed with guidance. A genius of the heart and soul.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG202
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Bell teaches in a way that truly encourages learning. I would recommend Dr Bell's Eng202 class to every person who enjoys writing, and discussing writing. Dr Bell is probably the best instructor I have ever studied under.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG202
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Bell is amazing! There are no tests in her class and she grades essays very fair! She makes you do a rough draft and then she'll help you and spend her time with you to make sure you can get the grade you want on the final draft. Loved this class! If you do your work and show up to class you can get an A!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENG203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Bell is a very straightforward professor who expects a lot from you as time passes on in the semester. You read 4 books in the class and write an essay on each of them.. She's a very tough grader, yet leaves lots of comments to revise the essay. With that being said, she's very critical on revision and sometimes won't improve your essay grade.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG202205
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Bell is a great teacher, a bit confusing at times though. Do yourself a favor and be prepared to read though, to be able to participate in class. If you show you care and want to comprehend the material, she returns the favor. If you are passionate for writing and reading, and prepared for a challenge, consider one of her English classes.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG203
• 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:

As someone who dreaded writing, Dr. Bell's class was a comforting place to be. I actually loved the thought-provoking lectures and discussions, they stimulated my mind and made writing easier. If you like finding deeper meanings in literature you will enjoy this class. I got a B in Eng 100 (another prof), but an A in this class!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENG202
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You will have about 6 text books and will be required to write papers on all of them. Don't expect to get a good grade for any paper. She changes her syllabus every class period and makes her assignments confusing. She makes you do "free writes" and they don't count towards your grade if you do them, they can only hurt your grade. Very tough.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I was always a very good writer up until I took this class, she is an extremely hard grader and vague on what she wants in your writing. This class made me very discouraged about writing and I was always stressed when turning in a paper. Overall, she is a great professor with deep thoughts but her grading is unfair!